Chief People Officer

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gloucestershire seeks a Chief People Officer to provide strategic leadership across all aspects of People and Organisational Development. You will drive workforce transformation, championing equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Trust. This role involves overseeing HR systems, fostering a culture of openness and collaboration, and managing large budgets to ensure workforce efficiency. An exciting opportunity to impact healthcare services in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in People and Organisational Development.
• Experience in driving workforce transformation.
• Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.

Responsibilities

• Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Lead workforce transformation in line with the Trust's goals.
• Amplify staff voice and nurture a culture of openness.

Job description

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Role Overview

As Chief People Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of our People and Organisational Development agenda. You will drive workforce transformation and delivery, ensuring the Trust is future‑ready and our people are supported to deliver exceptional care.

You will champion equality, diversity and inclusion, restorative just and learning culture, leadership capability, and organisational development, all underpinned by robust workforce planning and performance, and digital transformation and workforce analytics.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and a key member of the Board, you will set the strategic direction for all aspects of People and Organisational Development.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion trust‑wide Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and embed social value principles such as local employment and apprenticeship programmes.
• Lead workforce transformation in line with the Trust's strategic goals and the NHS 10‑Year Plan.
• Drive transformation of HR systems and processes, empowering managers and strengthening accountability at every level.
• Amplify staff voice and nurture a culture of openness, growth and collaboration through teaching, learning and co‑production.
• Inspire a high‑performing workforce through innovative approaches to engagement, talent and wellbeing.
• Lead cultural transformation, embedding restorative and just practices that enable openness, accountability and continuous learning.
• Oversee large budgets, ensuring workforce efficiency and financial sustainability within the people function.

About Gloucestershire Hospitals

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the largest employer in the county, we provide outstanding acute, elective, and specialist services to over 650,000 people across our county. We are investing in innovation, research, and transformation across our two district hospitals and active clinical studies.

About the Trust

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2004 following a reconfiguration of health services in Gloucestershire. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital, and maternity services at Stroud Maternity Hospital. With a team of over 9,000 employees representing over 95 nationalities, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. We work closely with partners and local communities to improve health and wellbeing and ensure access to services.

Culture & Benefits

We value the diversity of our workforce and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. You can expect a welcoming and supportive culture and you will be supported by passionate colleagues who care deeply about teamwork, development and delivering exceptional care. Gloucestershire has the perfect mix of culture, countryside, and community. With excellent schools, transport links, and access to award‑winning green spaces, it is a great place to live and work.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.