Chief People Officer - Transforming NHS Culture & Care

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A major acute and community healthcare provider in Wigan seeks a Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead workforce transformation and culture change within the trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in People & OD, particularly within the NHS or public sector, focusing on equality and inclusion. As a leader, you will shape the organisation's future, foster partnerships, and align staff engagement with the trust's core values, ensuring patient-centered care and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A track record of developing and delivering impactful People & OD strategies.
• Significant experience of organisational development and culture change.
• Deep expertise in equality and diversity with commitment to anti-racism.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of the organisation and its culture.
• Drive workforce transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multi-agency stakeholders and Trade Unions.

Skills

Experience in complex environments

Organisational development

Workforce transformation

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Strong partnership skills

Visible and compassionate leadership

Strategic insight to influence at Board level

Job description

A major acute and community healthcare provider in Wigan seeks a Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead workforce transformation and culture change within the trust. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong background in People & OD, particularly within the NHS or public sector, focusing on equality and inclusion. As a leader, you will shape the organisation's future, foster partnerships, and align staff engagement with the trust's core values, ensuring patient-centered care and community wellbeing.