HR professional

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Divisional Head of Workforce, responsible for providing strategic HR direction and improving workforce performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR, expert knowledge of employment law, and strong influencing skills. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, on-site facilities, and development opportunities. Applications are welcome from individuals across diverse backgrounds. Interviews planned for January 14, 2026.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Subsidised parking

Flexible working arrangements

24/7 hot food at reduced cost

Free tea and coffee

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an HR professional.
• Expert knowledge of employment law and NHS workforce frameworks.
• Proven track record of influencing senior management.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward planning, transformation initiatives, and workforce performance.
• Champion best HR practices and management capability development.
• Provide expert advice on employment law and workforce frameworks.

Skills

HR professional experience

Influencing senior management

Strong people-management skills

Job description

We are looking to register a Divisional Head of Workforce who is a confident HR professional with strong influencing skills, expert knowledge of employment law and NHS workforce frameworks, and a passion for developing people and transforming services.

About the role

As a member of the Divisional Board, the Divisional Head of Workforce plays a pivotal role in leading HR provision across the Division, providing expert advice on the full spectrum of workforce matters. This senior role shapes and delivers strategic HR direction to support high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, workforce productivity, and the achievement of both Trust and Divisional objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Drive forward planning, transformation initiatives, staff engagement, and workforce performance in partnership with Divisional Directors, Heads of Nursing, Finance leads, and other senior stakeholders.
• Champion the embedding of best HR practice and the development of management capability across the Division.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Trust's strategic workforce priorities, ensuring the Division remains a high‑performing, engaged and sustainable part of the organisation.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on employment law and the NHS workforce framework to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

• Extensive experience as an HR professional, with a proven track record of influencing senior management.
• Expert knowledge of employment law and NHS workforce frameworks.
• Strong people‑management skills and a passion for developing staff.

Benefits to you

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Free Park & Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, and to/from Cambridge train station.
• Subsidised on‑site parking for eligible staff.
• 24/7 hot food at a reduced cost, staff pod break spaces and a colleague‑only café with free tea, coffee and a break space.
• Flexible working arrangements such as part‑time, job share, term‑time and flexible start/finish times.

As per Home Office guidelines, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Interview will be held on 14 January 2026. The advert will close at midnight on 28 December 2025.

Approach the contact given if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further; alternative working hours may be considered.

Equal Opportunities

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.