David Crosby

Chief Officer

David joined Partners in Care as Chief Officer in August 2021. Within his role as Chief Officer David works with the Board to deliver the strategic objectives of Partners in Care and is responsible for the overall operational management of the organisation. A key focus of his role is to represent members at a strategic level with local authorities and local NHS partners ensuring that the care sector is consistently represented in a strong, positive and professional manner and is engaged in a meaningful way.

Prior to joining Partners in Care David worked for national cancer charities for 11 years, initially Macmillan Cancer Support, then Breast Cancer Care for whom he was Director of Services and Engagement prior to the charity’s merger with Breast Cancer Now in April 2019 when he became the merged charity’s Director of Services. Most recently David was Interim Director of Services and Impact for Teenage Cancer Trust. Before moving to the charity sector, David worked in social housing for 22 years with three local authorities – for two of which he was Head of Housing – and a housing association.

David has an MA in Public Service Partnerships and Management.

David is keen to support members and stakeholders in any way he can.

david.crosby@partnersincare.org.uk