Deputy Head of People & Culture

DHU Healthcare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head of People & Culture for a 12-month FTC. This senior role involves shaping people strategy, enhancing engagement, and driving improvements across culture and services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong HR leadership abilities and a commitment to colleague wellbeing and inclusion. A competitive salary will be offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role.
• Strong understanding of employee relations and people services.
• Ability to drive engagement and cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Lead key elements of the People & Culture Strategy.
• Drive excellence across People Services and Engagement.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.

Skills

People strategy development

Employee relations

Organisational change

Workforce data analysis

Job description

Location

Derby or Oldbury (with some travel)

DHU Healthcare is a not-for-profit, community-first organisation providing NHS 111, urgent care, primary care and specialist clinical services to over 10 million people. Our colleagues are at the heart of our impact and we're committed to creating a culture where they feel supported, included and proud of the difference they make.

We're now looking for a Deputy Head of People & Culture to join us on a 12-month FTC to help lead and shape this culture for the future.

The opportunity

This is a senior, strategic role for a credible HR leader who wants to influence people strategy, strengthen organisational capability, and deliver meaningful improvement across culture, engagement and people services.

You’ll work closely with our Head of People & Culture to:

• Lead key elements of our People & Culture Strategy.
• Drive excellence across People Services, Employee Relations and Engagement.
• Provide expert advice on complex ER matters and organisational change.
• Strengthen colleague experience, wellbeing, belonging and inclusion.
• Use workforce data and insight to drive performance and improvement.
• Develop our People & Culture team, fostering capability, confidence and shared pride.
• Represent DHU in strategic forums, transformation programmes and external partnerships.