Associate Director, People Operations & Workforce Transformation

East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Director of People Operations to lead a broad suite of workforce functions, from medical staffing to digital transformation. You will shape the workforce strategy in alignment with the People Plan and NHS priorities, while building high-performing teams and sustainable services.

You will report to the Deputy Director and work closely with senior leaders to deliver transformation, governance, and innovative workforce solutions across a

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Member/Fellow of the CIPD or equivalent senior workforce leadership experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification/experience in Human Resources, Workforce, Leadership, Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of workforce management, workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a diverse People & Culture portfolio.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment and temporary staffing initiatives.
• Drive digital transformation and workforce systems modernisation.
• Oversee budgets and governance for workforce services.
• Support workforce transformation aligned with NHS priorities.

Skills

NHS workforce planning

Workforce intelligence

Medical staffing

Workforce information systems

Governance & assurance

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor-level degree or equivalent

CIPD membership/fellowship

Master's degree in HR/Leadership/Management

CPD demonstrated

Advanced workforce management knowledge

Tools

ESR

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Director of People Operations to lead a broad suite of workforce functions, from medical staffing to digital transformation. You will shape the workforce strategy in alignment with the People Plan and NHS priorities, while building high-performing teams and sustainable services.

You will report to the Deputy Director and work closely with senior leaders to deliver transformation, governance, and innovative workforce solutions across a