Deputy Chief People Officer

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

Job summary

A prestigious NHS Trust is seeking a dynamic Deputy Chief People Officer to join their senior leadership team. This role involves supporting strategic HR initiatives, leading workforce transformation, and championing diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have significant HR leadership experience within the NHS and a proven record of improving staff experience. This position offers an opportunity to advance toward a Chief People Officer role.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR leadership experience within the NHS.
• A strong track record of leading transformational change and improving staff experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and strategic thinking skills.
• A passion for people, culture, and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief People Officer in creating and delivering the Trust’s Brilliant People Strategy.
• Lead on workforce transformation, organisational development, and cultural change.
• Provide strategic leadership across all areas of HR.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Skills

Leading transformational change

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Diversity advocacy

Job description

Are you an ambitious HR leader ready to take the next step toward 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.

Key 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.

About Us

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals, with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, research, and innovation. We are proud to serve our local communities in South East London and provide world-renowned specialist services to patients across the UK and beyond.

Our vision is to be BOLD:

• Brilliant people
• Outstanding care
• Leaders in research, innovation and education
• Diversity, equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do

We are committed to creating a kind, respectful, and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

About You

• Significant senior HR leadership experience within the NHS.
• A strong track record of leading transformational change and improving staff experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and strategic thinking skills.
• A passion for people, culture, and making a difference.

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, determination, and resilience – this role will challenge you, but if you’re ready to work hard, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.

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

A full Recruitment Pack can be downloaded from this page.