Executive Director of People and Organisational Development

Velindre University NHS Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Wales is seeking an Executive Director of People and Organisational Development. The role involves leading workforce development, guiding strategic initiatives, and working closely with the Trust Board. Candidates should have substantial experience in people strategy and change management. The ideal applicant will possess relevant postgraduate qualifications and a strong track record of leadership in complex organizations. Fluency in Welsh is desirable but not a requirement. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare services in Wales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior People & OD role.
• Experience of working and contributing at Board level.
• Significant management and professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for workforce development and organisational development.
• Provide strategic advice to the Board on workforce matters.
• Lead and manage the change related to people and OD initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and influencing skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem solving

Change management

Education

Masters Level in Organisational Development or equivalent

Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD)

Evidence of recent Management and Leadership Development

Evidence of Continual Professional Development

Job description

Executive Director of People and Organisational Development

Executive Director of People & Organisational Development - Velindre University NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Director for People and OD to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Trust Board.

We are seeking an exceptional leader who can operate across a broad portfolio and guide the organisation through a period of opportunity and transformation. This includes supporting the transition to our new Velindre Cancer Centre. Once complete, the new Centre will be a world-class facility delivering specialist tertiary oncology services to patients across Southeast Wales.

Velindre University NHS Trust is one of 12 statutory health organisations in Wales. Our core purpose is to provide specialist blood and cancer health services to the people of Wales. We also host several national services, including NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Health Technology Wales, and Advanced Therapies Wales.

We are a values-based organisation, committed to supporting and developing our workforce during a period of cultural change and service transformation.

As Executive Director of People and OD, you will be a senior workforce leader with extensive experience in change management, cultural leadership, and strategic workforce planning. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring our people strategy aligns with our vision for excellence.

Main duties of the job

The Executive Director of People and OD will be responsible for workforce development, design and management, as well as for organisational development of the Trust. They are responsible for professional leadership and practice in relation to the Board's responsibilities as an employer for all staff.

As an Executive member of the Board, the Executive Director of People and OD will hold corporate responsibility jointly with other Board members for the strategic direction, corporate policy making and the development and delivery of Trust objectives.

The Executive Director will provide strategic OD and workforce advice to the Board and will also hold statutory accountability for all workforce matters as pertains to the hosted organisations of the Trust.

As Executive Director, you will work collaboratively as a key member of the Executive Team, bringing your professional expertise and strategic insight to support organisational decision-making. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the development of a positive people culture and contribute to delivering the organisation's People Strategy.

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

About us

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Educated to Masters Level in Organisational Development or equivalent post graduate qualification or equivalent senior level experience in a complex organisation.
• Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD
• Evidence of recent Management and Leadership Development.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience in a senior People & OD role.
• Proven experience of working and contributing at Board level.
• Significant management and professional experience
• Evidence of working across a range of organisations to achieve significant and sustainable change.
• Experience of strategic planning and development.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of workforce planning
• Evidence of actively participating in and delivering service improvements and efficiencies.
• Experience of building personal and professional credibility with Board, and diverse management and staff groups.
• Understanding of the challenges facing the workforce in the 21st Century.
• Understands HR and Employment law and how to mitigate risk.

Abilities and Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively and co-operatively with colleagues and other partners
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills.
• Capacity to think strategically and analyse and solve complex problems
• Inspirational leader who demonstrates the ability to lead and manage change
• Committed to the continuous development of staff and self.
• Commitment to developing culture of openness and partnership.
• Commitment to improving quality of patient and donor care and services.
• Evidence of self awareness
• Creative thinker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.