Deputy Chief People Officer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a Deputy Chief People Officer to support strategic HR initiatives, including workforce transformation and cultural change. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR and a strong track record at a senior management level. This permanent, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare resources.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in Human Resources.
• Experience leading service and/or transformational change.
• Track record of delivery at Director/senior Management level.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief People Officer in the Trust’s strategy.
• Lead workforce transformation and cultural change.
• Provide strategic HR leadership across all areas.

Skills

Human Resources

Workforce Transformation

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Degree level education or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Job summary

Are you an ambitious HR leader ready to take the next step towards becoming a Chief People Officer?

We are seeking a dynamic and values-driven Deputy Chief People Officer to join our senior leadership team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of our workforce and leading large-scale change that will make a real difference to our people and patients.

Apply now and help shape the future of healthcare at King's.

Interview date - 14th November 2025

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief People Officer in creating and delivering the Trust’s Brilliant People Strategy and People & Culture Plan.
• Lead on workforce transformation, organisational development, and cultural change across a large, complex NHS Trust.
• Provide strategic leadership across all areas of HR, including employee relations, workforce intelligence, and business partnering.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion, and help embed a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and represent the People Directorate at executive and board level.
• This role is ideal for someone who is ready to step into a broader leadership position and is looking to progress to a Chief People Officer role in the future.

Education & Qualification (Essential)

• Degree level education or equivalent qualifications

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Extensive post-qualification experience gained in all areas of Human Resources
• Extensive Experience of leading service and/or Transformational change
• Track record of delivery at Director/senior Management level, including exposure at board
• Knowledge and experience of the NHS

Details

Date posted: 14 October 2025

Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary: Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 213-CORP-7545260

Job locations: Denmark Hill – but working cross site, London, SE5 9RD

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 BarringB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Denmark Hill – but working cross site, London, SE5 9RD

Employer's website: https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)