Day to day management of the Great Hospital is vested in the Chief Executive and five managers who form the Senior Management Team.
Chief Executive & Master – Gina Dormer
Gina joined the Great Hospital in October 2021 after a career which has spanned public, commercial and charitable sectors with substantial focus upon health and social care. During the previous four years prior to joining the Great Hospital Gina was Chief Executive of Vision Norfolk. Gina holds an MBA and a Postgraduate Award in Health Promotion, both with Distinction. Gina is passionate about the work of the Great Hospital and she looks after the overall strategic direction and management of the organisation.
Executive Manager – Niki Tansley
Niki has a wealth of business experience gained in the corporate sector, principally within the Virgin Group. She has worked at the Great Hospital since 2012, providing full executive support and is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Niki is the HR Manager, Marketing Manager and the charity administrator for applications and admissions.
Finance Manager – Sarah Pickett
Sarah joined the Great Hospital in 2026 and is responsible for overseeing all financial matters. She is both a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Adviser, with prior experience in regional accountancy firms where she supported a diverse portfolio of small and medium businesses and individuals with their accounting and tax affairs.
Heritage Estate & Facilities Manager – Neil Winter CIWFM MCGI
Neil joined the Great Hospital in 2026 bringing extensive experience working across large heritage estates, historic properties and complex operational environments. He specialises in building conservation, asset management and delivering cost-efficient, compliant maintenance strategies. Neil has overall responsibility for the management, protection and maintenance of the Great Hospital estate.
Office Manager – Caroline Vargas
Caroline has a background in events administration and joined the Great Hospital in 2019 to manage the front of house service. Now, as Office Manager, she is responsible for the HR function, is the administrator for the Small Church Charities and provides support to the Board of Trustees.
Resident Engagement Manager – Sally Fox
Sally joined the Great Hospital in 2025 after 28 years working in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. She holds diplomas in Education & Training and Leadership & Management and has extensive experience in supporting people with a variety of needs as well as planning / delivering activities and trips. In her role at the Great Hospital, Sally heads up the Resident Engagement Team giving support to our residents to enable them to preserve their independence, individuality and way of living.
