Director of People and Organisational Development (Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM) - Human [...]

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of People and Organisational Development to join their Board and implement workforce initiatives that support their vision. This strategic role focuses on championing inclusion and improving services for diverse communities. Ideal for experienced leaders ready to make a real impact in health services.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in complex health and care organizations.
• Proven ability to build and manage complex teams.
• Experience in promoting diversity and cultural competence.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of promises including educational offers and promoting diversity.
• Champion partnerships with patients and citizens.
• Lead the development of senior leaders to deliver on promises.

Skills

Compassionate leadership

Political and commercial acumen

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Organizational improvement

Education

Recent professional development evidence

Job description

Employer: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Woodfield House, Doncaster

Salary: £130,000 - £144,000 per annum

Closing date: 17/07/2025 23:59

Interview date: 29/07/2025

Director of People and Organisational Development

Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM

Job overview

Step into a Board-level People and Organisational Development Leadership Role that Delivers Real Impact.

We are seeking an exceptional people leader to join our Board as Director of People and Organisational Development. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing workforce, education, training, and organisational development interventions to support our Trust in delivering our 28 Promises.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing Deputy Director of People ready for their first Executive role, or an experienced Director of People and Organisational Development seeking a rewarding lateral move into a values-driven Trust.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek a strategic, values-driven leader with:

• A strong NHS or similar public sector HR background.
• Political and commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in compassion, curiosity, and accountability.
• A passion for improving services and outcomes through inclusive, community-based delivery.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For a confidential discussion, contact Louise Wood, Executive Assistant to Toby Lewis, Chief Executive: [emailprotected]

Interview dates: 28–29 July

Main duties of the job

• Support delivery of our promises, including outstanding educational offers, promoting inclusion and diversity.
• Champion partnerships with patients and citizens, including peer support workers and unpaid carers.
• Lead the development of senior leaders within our Operating Model to deliver our promises.
• Support the maturation of our directorate structure for strategic leadership.
• Ensure that the Board and leadership embody our six core values and demonstrate them in practice.

Working for our organisation

Why RDaSH?

We are a financially stable provider of mental health, learning disability, and community health services to over 750,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We are committed to delivering safe, person-centred, and accountable care.

Our strategy focuses on transformation, integration, and co-production, supported by our partnership with Virginia Mason Institute. We empower our teams through a 'team of teams' approach, fostering growth, influence, and innovation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification for full details. Tell us why you have chosen RDaSH and why we should select you.

Learn more about working with us and our benefits on our website. We value inclusivity and encourage applications from diverse candidates.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of recent, continuous professional and personal development.
• Understanding and practice of compassionate leadership aligned with RDaSH values.
• Significant leadership experience in complex health and care organizations, at or near board level within the past seven years.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and manage complex teams.
• Impact on institutional culture and experience in leading organizational improvement.
• Experience in promoting diversity, cultural competence, and allyship.

Eligibility for sponsorship

We welcome applications from those requiring sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route. Check eligibility at: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. Note that not all vacancies are eligible for sponsorship.

Salary thresholds for sponsorship have changed since April 2025; please review the latest guidance.

Additional info

This role requires UK professional registration. The post involves contact with vulnerable people and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Contact: Louise Wood, Executive Assistant to Toby Lewis, Chief Executive

Email: [emailprotected]

Phone: [phone]