Bank Divisional Head of Workforce | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Divisional Head of Workforce. This pivotal role involves leading HR across the division, shaping strategic direction for operational efficiency, and collaborating with senior leaders to enhance workforce performance. Ideal candidates will have strong HR credentials, expert knowledge of employment law, and a passion for developing people. The Trust values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced-cost bus travel

Free Park and Ride bus journeys

Subsidised parking

24/7 hot food on campus

Colleague-only café

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Confident HR professional with strong influencing skills.
• Expert knowledge of employment law and NHS workforce frameworks.
• Passion for developing people and transforming services.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR provision across the Division and provide expert advice on workforce matters.
• Shape and deliver strategic HR direction to support patient care and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive planning and workforce performance.
• Champion best HR practice and develop management capability across the Division.
• Partner to contribute to the Trust’s strategic workforce priorities.

Skills

HR professional

Influencing skills

Knowledge of employment law

Understanding of NHS workforce frameworks

Passion for development

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking to register a Divisional Head of Workforce who is a confident HR professional with strong influencing skills, expert knowledge of employment law and NHS workforce frameworks, and a passion for developing people and transforming services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HR provision across the Division and provide expert advice on the full spectrum of workforce matters.
• Shape and deliver strategic HR direction to support high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, workforce productivity and the achievement of both Trust and Divisional objectives.
• Collaborate with Divisional Directors, Heads of Nursing, Finance leads and other senior stakeholders to drive planning, transformation initiatives, staff engagement and workforce performance.
• Champion the embedding of best HR practice and the development of management capability across the Division.
• Partner with Associate Directors of Workforce to contribute to the Trust’s strategic workforce priorities, ensuring a high‑performing, engaged and sustainable Division.

Qualifications

• Confident HR professional with strong influencing skills.
• Expert knowledge of employment law and NHS workforce frameworks.
• Passion for developing people and transforming services.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on a quality service that is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised for providing ‘outstanding’ care to patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Benefits to You

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
• On‑site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced‑cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and free travel to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• Hot food available 24/7 on the CUH campus at a reduced cost for colleagues.
• Staff pod break spaces – a purpose‑created colleague‑only café with free tea and coffee, a break space and a private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
• Flexible arrangements including part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
• Support for achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances.
• Consideration of alternative working hours where appropriate.

Additional Information

As per Home Office guidelines, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

The advert will close at midnight on 28 December 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 14 January 2026.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.