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Jinjer Kandola MBE (FICPD)

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Chief Executive Officer at North London NHS Foundation Trust
📍 United Kingdom

Jinjer Kandola is the CEO of North London NHS Foundation Trust, with a distinguished 35-year career in the NHS focused on mental healthcare. An award-winning former HR Director and MSc graduate from The University of Manchester, she was named one of the Top 50 NHS Chief Executives by HSJ.

She is a passionate advocate for mental health and improving diversity within the NHS, having faced her own challenges on her journey to leadership. She spearheads community partnerships, such as with Arsenal Football Club, to deliver innovative and life-saving services directly to the public.

Interesting fact: Jinjer was awarded an MBE in the Queens New Year Honours for her dedicated services to mental health.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Mental Health Innovation
Drives groundbreaking initiatives, such as a suicide prevention partnership with Arsenal Football Club, to deliver life-changing community services.
Diversity and Inclusion
A vocal advocate for improving diversity at every level of the NHS, drawing from her own experiences to champion inclusion and equality.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Chief Executive Officer
North London NHS Foundation Trust
10-2021 - 11-2024
CEO Camden & Islington Foundation Trust
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
7-2018 - 11-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
11-2016 - 6-2018
Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Director of Workforce & OD
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
12-2014 - 6-2018
Executive Director Workforce & Organisational Development
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
In the press

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Jinjer Kandola's recognition as one of the Top 50 CEOs. Featured in North London NHS Foundation Trust
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Jinjer Kandola recognised again in the HSJ Top 50 Chief Executives list. Featured in North London NHS Foundation Trust
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Education
Master of Science - MSc
The University of Manchester
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Hitchin Girls school
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