Deputy Director of People and OD

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Nantgarw; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization in Wales is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of People & Organisational Development. This leadership role involves driving the strategic people agenda, providing expert HR guidance, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and well-being among staff. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in HR and OD leadership, with excellent communication skills and an understanding of workforce transformation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working opportunities

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and organisational development leadership.
• Ability to provide expert HR and OD advice to senior managers.
• Desirable to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the NWSSP People Plan.
• Provide professional leadership to the People and OD function.
• Champion health and wellbeing within the workforce.

Skills

HR leadership

Organisational development

Workforce transformation

Employee relations

People management

Job description

Are you an experienced and forward-thinking HR and Organisational Development leader? Do you want to shape the future of the NHS workforce in Wales and drive meaningful cultural and organisational change?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Director of People & Organisational Development (OD) to join our senior leadership team at NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). This is a pivotal role, supporting the Director of People & OD, in leading the strategic people agenda across one of the largest and most diverse NHS organisations in Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the NWSSP People Plan, embedding our values across all services.
• Provide expert HR and OD leadership on complex workforce issues to senior managers, clinicians and colleagues.
• Drive forward workforce transformation and planning, ensuring our services are fit for the future.
• Provide professional leadership to the People and OD function, and champion the development of the Profession within NWSSP.
• Provide Employee Relations advice and support to Senior Leaders, including the Single Lead Employer Resident Doctors portfolio.
• Champion staff health, wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement, ensuring our people feel valued and supported.
• Play a key role in leadership development, cultural change and organisational effectiveness across Wales.
• Be a key player within the Deputy Workforce Directors Network across NHS Wales, championing NWSSPs contribution to the overall system.

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Benefits

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Gareth Hardacre, Job title: Director of People and OD, Email address: [e-mail]

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Gareth Hardacre, Director of People and OD at [e-mail] or Harriet Rofer, Engagement And Events Co‑ordinator at [e-mail].