Interim Deputy Chief People Officer

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust seeks an interim Deputy Chief People Officer to enhance workforce management and culture. This senior role involves leading a team to ensure exceptional HR services and promote diverse, inclusive practices within the organization. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and experience in complex HR scenarios.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Mental Health Support Services

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading people functions at a senior level.
• Ability to provide advice on complex HR issues.
• Compassionate leader committed to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support the CPO in delivering the Trust's People Plan.
• Manage the People Team, overseeing various workforce agendas.
• Represent the People service in internal and external meetings.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Diversity Advocacy

Education

Senior Experience in People Management

Job description

Please note that this vacancy is only available to those currently employed by North Staffordshire Combined NHS Trust or within the Staffordshire and Stoke System.

We are looking to recruit an interim Deputy Chief People Officer, who is highly experienced and effective in delivering impactful people management at a senior level.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), you will support them at a strategic and operational level to take forward the Trust’s People Plan. As a senior, high profile and influential role model, you will play an integral part in the facilitation and delivery of outstanding standards of healthcare services via the provision of an effective, efficient and inclusive People function.

A values driven and compassionate leader, you will lead and support members of the People, OD, Education and Communications Team to deliver first class and seamless support to Directorate management teams. Supporting the delivery of workforce agendas, continuing to improve staff experience and promoting a positive just and restorative learning culture, which truly embraces diversity.

In the role of interim Deputy Chief People Officer, you will be responsible for providing a comprehensive People service across the Trust and to deputise for the CPO as required.

The post holder will support the CPO and Directorate senior team in the delivery of People objectives and represent the service at meetings internally and externally. This will include proactively leading and advising on the full range of People services, providing expert advice and guidance on highly complex issues.

You will be managing the performance and direction of the People Team, with managerial responsibility for our brilliant:

• People Operations Team
• Medical Staffing Team
• People Business Partnering Team
• Recruitment Team
• Staff Side Chair
  
  

At North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, we are extremely proud to be one of only two specialist Mental Health Trusts in England which has an overall CQC Outstanding rating.

We are a Trust that prides itself on having achieved a financial surplus for the past 25 years making us one of the top financial performers in the region. We remain bold and ambitious with further plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care delivered in a sustainable way.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Frieza Mahmood Job title: Chief People Officer Email address: [e-mail]

We welcome a discussion regarding the role should you wish to do so please contact Frieza on the e-mail referenced above.

Please note: Interviews will take place on the 7th July - please ensure before applying that you can be available on this date as no other interview dates will be considered at this time.