Head of People Experience & Belonging

NHS; Wickford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Wickford is seeking a Head of Staff Experience to enhance employee engagement and cultivate an inclusive culture. This pivotal role involves driving the Trust’s people strategy and developing initiatives that ensure staff wellbeing and inclusion. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in organisational development, and a Master’s degree or equivalent. Excellent pension and flexible working options offered.

Benefits

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts with Blue Light Card

£8,000 relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience leading organisational development and culture change.
• Proven ability to create psychologically safe environments.
• Track record in writing complex reports and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the staff experience agenda focusing on engagement and inclusion.
• Drive the Staff Survey to improve wellbeing and staff experience.
• Co-design and deliver programs that embed psychological safety.
• Ensure staff experience functions are efficient and aligned.
• Support the implementation of inclusive culture across the Trust.

Skills

Leadership in organisational culture

Strong communication skills

Experience in driving improvements

Influencing at all levels

Expertise in diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Wickford is seeking a Head of Staff Experience to enhance employee engagement and cultivate an inclusive culture. This pivotal role involves driving the Trust’s people strategy and developing initiatives that ensure staff wellbeing and inclusion. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in organisational development, and a Master’s degree or equivalent. Excellent pension and flexible working options offered.