Deputy Chief People Officer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Chief People Officer to join the People Directorate senior leadership team. You will lead major people transformation programmes, drive continuous improvement, champion inclusive leadership and strengthen governance and workforce outcomes.

You will deputise for the Chief People Officer and collaborate with executive and clinical leaders across the Trust and NHS networks to deliver the People Plan.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR and workforce leadership experience within the NHS.
• Strong track record of leading transformation and delivering measurable organisational impact in ambiguous environments.
• Credibility to operate at executive and board level.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and political acumen.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and creating environments where everyone belongs and succeeds.
• Experience of performance management, compliance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead major people transformation and organisational change programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement across people services.
• Champion inclusive leadership, staff experience and organisational culture.
• Strengthen governance, performance and workforce outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across the Trust, the wider NHS and national networks.
• Deputise for the Chief People Officer and contribute to Board-level leadership and decision making.

Skills

Senior HR leadership

Transformation delivery

Executive level influence

Relationship building

Inclusion and belonging

Governance and risk

Strategic thinking

Ambiguity handling

Education

Master's degree in HR/Business Administration or equivalent

Chartered CIPD member or equivalent

UK professional registration

Job description

As Deputy Chief People Officer, you will be a key member of the People Directorate senior leadership team and a trusted partner to executive and clinical leaders across the Trust. You will be comfortable leading through complexity, bringing clarity in times of uncertainty, and tackling difficult challenges with courage, compassion and integrity. You will:

• Lead major people transformation and organisational change programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement across people services.
• Champion inclusive leadership, staff experience and organisational culture.
• Strengthen governance, performance and workforce outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across the Trust, the wider NHS and national networks.
• Deputise for the Chief People Officer and contribute to Board-level leadership and decision making.
  We're looking for a values-driven leader who combines strategic insight with a genuine passion for people.

You will bring:

• Significant senior HR and workforce leadership experience within the NHS.
• A strong track record of leading transformation and delivering measurable organisational impact and handling ambiguity
• The credibility and influence to work confidently at executive and board level.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and political acuity.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion and creating environments where everyone can belong and succeed.
• Most importantly, you will be driven by the belief that great patient care starts with great people leadership.,
• Educated to a master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field; or equivalent post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience in HR leadership roles., Chartered Member of the CIPD or equivalent professional body, Extensive experience in HR leadership, including substantial management experience in the NHS at a senior level.
• Extensive experience of performance management, compliance and risk management.
• Ability to deliver in a complex organisation within challenging timescales.
• Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., At Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, more than 15,000 colleagues deliver outstanding care, drive world-leading research, educate the next generation of healthcare professionals, and improve lives across Oxfordshire and beyond. We're looking for an exceptional Deputy Chief People Officer to help lead this agenda. This is more than a senior HR role. It is an opportunity to influence the future of one of the UK's most respected teaching trusts, working alongside an ambitious Executive Team to create an inclusive, high-performing culture where our people can thrive and deliver their very best for patients. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious People Plan, leading transformation at scale and helping shape the workforce of the future. You will bring together strategic vision and operational excellence, champion inclusion and belonging, and help ensure our people services are innovative, responsive and focused on what matters most., OUH is one of the largest and most prestigious NHS teaching trusts in England, combining exceptional patient care with internationally recognised research, education and innovation., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.