Chief People Officer

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Macclesfield seeks a Chief People Officer to lead strategy and change. The role requires strong leadership to address staffing challenges in the NHS, with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates should possess board-level experience and a proven track record in motivating teams. The position offers a salary range of £100,000 to £200,000 annually, with a full-time permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of inspiring and motivating teams.
• Significant experience in driving strategy and change.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships across systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Executive Leadership Team in addressing NHS staffing challenges.
• Inspire teams to achieve goals focused on equity and inclusion.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Board level experience

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Chief People Officer

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Job summary

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer - Ged Murphy

Following the retirement of the Trust's long standing Chief People Officer, we are seeking an exceptional leader, ideally with Board level experience, who can quickly assimilate into the Chief People Officer role and join our high‑performing Executive Leadership Team. You will be highly driven, goal‑ and action‑oriented, with a talent for inspiring and motivating teams, backed by a proven track record of delivery.

You will bring significant experience in driving strategy and change within a complex environment, in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team. Your ability to establish strong working relationships across systems will be crucial in inspiring teams to achieve their goals. Leadership should be ethical, collegiate and professional, with a core focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.

You will be pivotal in supporting us to address the staffing challenges facing the NHS at the moment but will recognise this also provides us with an opportunity to make a real difference in how we attract, retain and develop a modern workforce to provide the best possible care to patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a leader who will be proud to work alongside our 3,400 dedicated staff to deliver on this agenda. If you think this candidate briefing describes you or you would like further information in relation to this role please email [e-mail].

Thank you for expressing an interest in the role of Chief People Officer at East Cheshire NHS Trust. This is an exciting time to join our team in leading a workforce that is determined to deliver exceptional patient care.

We hope that you find this candidate briefing interesting and look forward to hearing from you.

Ged Murphy - Chief Executive Officer East Cheshire NHS Trust

Recruitment and selection timetable

• Advertisement from 28th November to 15th December
• Shortlisting will commence from 22nd December
• Interviews with stakeholder panel will be held on 5th January 2026

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Please be aware that this post requires a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

This post is subject to the Fit and Proper Person's Test for Directors.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Details

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£100,000 to £200,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

209-A-25-7650841

Job locations

Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Assistant
Janine Williams
[e-mail]
01625661533

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Additional information

This role is subject to a standard DBS check of which the successful candidate will be responsible for paying. Further information regarding eligibility for sponsorship and immigration will be provided on request.