Deputy Chief People Officer: Lead People Strategy & Culture

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester, Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Colchester is seeking a Deputy Chief People Officer to join their senior leadership team. The role involves delivering the People Strategy, championing an inclusive culture, and providing HR leadership in a complex organisation. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience and a track record of driving change in leadership. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Flexible working options

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving cultural and organisational change at scale.
• Commitment to NHS People Promise.
• Ability to create a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the People Directorate.
• Lead development and implementation of the Trust’s People Strategy.
• Champion a compassionate and inclusive culture.
• Oversee transactional HR services and improve workforce planning.

Skills

Significant senior HR leadership experience

Strong relationship-building skills

Experience in workforce strategy

Expertise in talent management

Influencing skills

Education

Experience in a complex organisation, ideally NHS

Job description

A leading NHS trust in Colchester is seeking a Deputy Chief People Officer to join their senior leadership team. The role involves delivering the People Strategy, championing an inclusive culture, and providing HR leadership in a complex organisation. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience and a track record of driving change in leadership. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and opportunities for hybrid working.