Chief People Officer

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Leeds is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead workforce and organizational development. This pivotal role involves shaping strategies that enhance staff engagement while delivering excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will possess significant HR experience in a complex organization and a strong commitment to inclusion and cultural transformation.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading HR and OD functions.
• Strong credibility across the health sector.
• Proven record of collaborating across multi-sector partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the workforce strategy for NHS Trust.
• Engage and influence staff at all levels.
• Foster a patient-centered and inclusive culture.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in workforce strategy

Change management

Influencing skills

Passion for inclusion

Resilience

Education

Current CIPD qualification

CIPD Fellow membership (desirable)

Job description

Are you a visionary HR leader ready to make an impact at oneof the country's largest and most ambitious NHS Trusts?

We are seeking an exceptional Chief People Officer (CPO)to join our Executive Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This is apivotal role where you will lead and shape the Trusts Workforce andOrganisational Development (OD) strategy as we aspire to be the best place towork while delivering outstanding patient care.

This is not just another HR job - its a system-shaping, culture-defining and future-building opportunity. As CPO you will provide visible, credible and inspirational leadership, driving excellence across the full range of people services from workforce planning, recruitment and retention, to learning, development and cultural transformation.

You will influence and engage staff at all levels, embedding our values, promoting inclusion and belonging and ensure that the Trust is a great place for colleagues to grow and thrive. You will foster a culture that is patient-centred, empowering, fair, accountable, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.

You'll also play a key role in shaping workforce strategies, advising the Chief Executive, Trust Board and senior leaders on complex workforce and OD, and confidently represent the Trust across system-wide workforce initiatives, partnerships and NHS programmes.

Main duties of the job

You will be an accomplished leader with a strategic mindset and a proven track record in workforce strategy, organisational development, staff engagement and cultural transformation. You will have extensive experience leading complex HR and OD functions, within the NHS or a comparable large-scale complex organisation, with demonstrable success in delivering tangible improvements in staff engagement and organisational effectiveness.

For an informal discussion about the role and organisation please contact:

Kate Sims, Interim Chief People Officer

To apply for this role, you willbe asked to provide your CV and covering letter of no more than 2-3 pages viaNHS jobs.

If you need any further supportwith the application process, please contact Recruitment Manager: [e-mail]

Shortlisted candidates will need to be available to attend stakeholder events and an interview on the 11and12 December.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed todelivering excellence in patient care, specialist services, research, educationand innovation. We aim to be a centre of excellence and the best place to work,supporting our staff to achieve their career goals while delivering outstandingcare to our patients.

We offer a generous pension scheme, extensive learning anddevelopment opportunities and a supportive, inclusive working environment.

Were committed to recruitingexceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds TeachingHospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential.Were looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader whoshares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly inviteapplications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors and areespecially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background.Were dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyonefeels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work togetherto deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Job responsibilities

The successful person will bring

• A current CIPD-qualification with executive/board-level HR and OD experience in a complex organisaton.
• A strategic mindset with a proven track record in workforce strategy, organisational development, change management and staff engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
• A passion for inclusion, belonging and staff wellbeing.
• Resilient and highly motivated with the ability to inspire across disciplines.
• Experience as a system leader, contributing to workforce strategy across multi-sector partnerships.

Person Specification

Experience

• Current Executive and Board level experience.
• Significant Director/Board level HR and OD experience in an NHS or other large, complex organisation.
• A recognised HR leader with influence and personal credibility that extends across the health or equivalent, large sector.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a Workforce function aligned with business needs and corporate objectives.
• Significant experience of delivering change through partnership working.
• Experience of developing and implementing transformative, organisation-wide cultural change.
• Experience of operating as a system leader alongside multi-sector partners.
• A proven track record in Strategic Workforce and with demonstrable experience of leading teams across all the People functional disciplines.
• Experience of successfully designing and delivering tangible improvements in staff engagement.
• Strong experience in organisational design and organisational development.
• Strong track record in change management and improving organisational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Current CIPD qualification and membership are essential. CIPD Fellow membership is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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