Deputy Director of People (OD and Communications)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust recherche un Deputy Director of People pour diriger les initiatives de développement organisationnel et de communication. Ce rôle clé implique de stratégies qui favorisent un effectif engagé et qualifié, tout en supervisant des fonctions essentielles telles que l'égalité et la diversité. Le candidat idéal aura de l'expérience en leadership et sera capable de gérer des équipes tout en ayant un impact significatif sur la culture organisationnelle.

Benefits

Jours de congé annuels jusqu'à 33 jours

Rabais NHS

Régime de retraite

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Salons pour le personnel

Qualifications

• Expérience en audit des communications internes et externes.
• Compétences en développement et mise en œuvre de cadres d'engagement du personnel.
• Capacité à collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires pour favoriser le développement culturel.

Responsibilities

• Diriger l'audit stratégique des communications internes et externes.
• Développer un cadre dynamique d'engagement et d'expérience du personnel.
• Représenter la fonction des personnes au conseil d'administration.

Skills

Leadership

Stratégie Organisationnelle

Communication Interne

Engagement du Personnel

Inclusion et Diversité

Analytique

Education

Expérience dans un rôle de leadership dans le secteur de la santé

Job description

Are you a transformative Organisational Development (OD) and Communications leader ready to drive impactful change across a large, complex NHS Trust?

In this newly created role, we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Director of People (OD & Communications) to play a fundamental role in strategically leading organisational development and communication initiatives that empower a highly engaged, skilled, and well-informed NHS workforce, ultimately enhancing the quality, safety, and effectiveness of care delivered directly to patients.

This is a pivotal leadership role, deputising for the Chief People Officer and directly managing both our OD and Communications teams. You'll drive our Organisational Development, inclusion, and engagement agenda, helping us build a truly exceptional workplace, creating a comprehensive and planned approach to staff engagement that resonates across our three counties, 7000+ staff, and £700m+ turnover. You will be instrumental in shaping our people agenda, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain a skilled, compassionate workforce.

This is more than a management role; it’s about strategic influence and innovation. You will:

1. Lead a strategic audit of our current internal and external communications, assessing "fit for purpose" and setting new priorities.
2. Maximise the use of all communication channels both internally and externally and work to ensure we have an employer brand that stands out and speaks to staff, patients, and external stakeholders.
3. Develop a dynamic staff engagement and experience framework, leveraging multiple platforms to build commitment and drive retention.
4. Collaborate closely with Learning & Development to develop and embed our culture and behaviour framework, fostering leadership development.
5. Oversee vital OD functions including Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Health & Wellbeing, and Occupational Health, ensuring a holistic staff experience with analytical skills.
6. Deputise for the Chief People Officer, representing the People function at Board and Executive level, with internal and external partners.

This role is based at our Littlemore Mental Health Centre in Oxford, with travel required across various sites. Interviews will be held on site at Littlemore on Thursday 7 August.

Oxford Health is a great place to work. To showcase your suitability, please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and tailor your supporting statement to address the essential criteria.

Our services cover physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast Somerset, delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and homes. Our vision is "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" and our values are "Caring, safe and excellent".

We offer numerous benefits, including career progression, tailored learning and development, annual leave up to 33 days, NHS discounts, pension scheme, lease car, cycle to work, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, staff accommodation (waiting lists apply), and support groups.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Amira Harb
Job title: Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, we value experience, aptitude, motivation, and alignment with our values. If you don’t meet all requirements but are excited about this opportunity, please get in touch for a discussion.