Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a Deputy Director of DEI & OD to lead transformational change and enhance inclusive leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a senior leadership role, aiding in talent development and operational management within the DEI and OD teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future culture of the organization through strategic initiatives and compliance with best practices.

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Extensive senior experience in a similar role.
• Specialist Knowledge and or experience in Equality Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and operational management of DEI and OD teams.
• Deliver expert Learning and OD support to senior management.
• Ensure provision of effective services in compliance with policies.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Leadership development

Organisational development

Equality Diversity and Inclusion expertise

Education

Masters level in Leadership, Organizational Psychology, HR management

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts, providing a full range of local hospital services across five sites in South East London. The Trust is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan and is at a pivotal point to make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

Job Overview

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on an exciting new chapter in our People Directorate. We are recruiting for a Deputy Director of DEI & OD to help shape and deliver our ambitious Brilliant People Strategy and Culture Transformation Programme. Reporting directly to the newly appointed Director of DEI & OD, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformational change, drive inclusive leadership and talent development, and embed equity and compassion across our organisation.

Main Duties

The postholder will provide senior leadership and overall operational and performance management of the DEI and OD teams to ensure provision of highly effective services that exceed the needs of customers, are innovative, and which operate in accordance with statutory requirements, best practice, NHS and Trust policies and procedures.

Provide expert Learning and OD support as required to the Director of DEI and OD, Deputy Chief People Officer, Site Executive Teams, Care Group Triumvirates, Senior Managers and Clinicians, whilst ensuring the provision of a wide range of timely and accurate Learning and OD and DEI performance information for corporate, internal and external reporting to the I Cs, the London region, the national team and other relevant bodies.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential criteria

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent in a relevant field (Leadership, Organisational Psychology, HR management) or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings
• Extensive experience of leadership development, talent management and organisational development
• Specialist Knowledge and or experience/ or training in Equality Diversity and Inclusion