Divisional Director of People

The Hillingdon Hospital; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Divisional Director of People to lead the People & OD agenda within Clinical Divisions. The role involves strategic partnership with divisional leadership, overseeing employee relations, and supporting large-scale change programs. Candidates should have CIPD Chartered Membership, extensive experience in complex organizations, and a commitment to inclusive cultures. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape workforce strategies in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior HR/OD leader.
• Strong background in shaping workforce strategies.
• Demonstrated understanding of employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People & OD agenda within the Clinical Divisions.
• Strategically partner with divisional leadership.
• Oversee large-scale change programmes.
• Support talent and organisational development activity.

Skills

Senior HR/OD leadership

CIPD Chartered Membership

Experience in complex organisations

Passion for inclusive culture

Ability to shape workforce strategies

Education

CIPD Chartered Membership or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as we redevelop our estate to provide a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital for the residents of Hillingdon and beyond. With over 3,500 colleagues serving nearly half a million people, our mission is to provide high‑quality, safe and compassionate care, driven by our CARES values.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and credible Divisional Director of People (DDP) to lead the People & OD agenda within the Clinical Divisions. Reporting to the Director of Workforce, you will act as the strategic partner to divisional leadership, shaping workforce strategies, improving employee experience, driving efficiency and leading talent and organisational development activity.

You will also oversee the employee relations responsibilities within the divisions, support large‑scale change programmes and deputise for the Director of Workforce as required.

In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the tri‑Trust People and OD service across our partners at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

Qualifications

We are looking for a senior HR/OD leader with CIPD Chartered Membership (or equivalent), extensive experience in complex organisations and a passion for inclusive culture and high‑performing teams.

About the Trust

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well‑being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Application

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Friday 23 Jan 2026