Senior Finance Assistant

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as the Deputy Director of People, Organisational Development and Inclusion. This role focuses on enhancing HR strategies and fostering a culture of equality and diversity while providing leadership in transformational change. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders to develop and implement the People Strategy, ensuring high-quality services for staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior-level roles within complex organisations.
• Proven leadership and advising at board level.
• Understanding of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Influence positive change focusing on equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Provide strategic leadership within the People Directorate.
• Lead workforce challenges aligning solutions with organisational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Development

Equality and Diversity

Change Management

Education

Degree in Human Resource Management

Master’s Degree in HR

Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development

Job description

Deputy Director of People, Organisational Development and Inclusion

NHS AfC: Band 8d

Main area: Human resources

Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8d

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, Flexible working

Salary: £, - £, pa. Dependent on experience. Role is subject to job evaluation.

Job ref: COR-4

Location: Kingsway Hospital, Derby

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' as Deputy Director of People, Organisational Development and Inclusion. Be part of a compassionate workforce committed to making a positive difference in people's lives.

We are rated 'good' by the CQC, with some outstanding services, and are dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our 'People First Culture' fosters a workplace of belonging and celebration of differences.

Job Overview

We seek a motivated leader with expertise in HR, organisational development, culture, and staff experience. You will collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement our People Strategy, challenge the status quo, and ensure a high-quality People Service.

Main Duties

• Influence positive change across the employee journey, focusing on equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership within our People Directorate.
• Lead workforce challenges and align solutions with organisational goals.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and experience in transformational change.

Working for Our Organisation

We provide mental health, learning disability, autism services, and more across Derby and Derbyshire. Our values-led approach emphasizes a strong organisational identity and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

Please review the attached full job description for detailed responsibilities. We are not working with recruitment agencies for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent
• Master’s Degree in HR or relevant area
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

• Senior-level experience in complex organisations
• Proven leadership and advising at board level
• Experience in transformational change and partnership working
• Understanding of UK employment legislation

Contact

For informal visits, contact Alex Dougall, Strategic Recruitment Lead, via email at hj-application-contact.