Site Director of People and Culture

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an exceptional senior people and culture leader to join their Hospital Leadership Team. This pivotal role involves shaping and executing people strategies that ensure an engaged, inclusive workforce dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience and a strong record in strategic planning. This position offers various benefits including flexible working hours and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in people and culture leadership roles.
• Ability to shape and deliver inclusive workforce strategies.
• Proven track record in strategic operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Advise HLT on people and culture matters.
• Lead the People and Culture function effectively.
• Maximize use of digital advancements for service delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People and culture expertise

Engagement strategies

Education

Relevant degree in HR or business

Job description

Overview

At the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust, we're building a healthier future together for the population of Norfolk, working collaboratively as part of the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospitals Group. We are therefore looking for an exceptional and experienced senior people and culture leader to be a key member of our Hospital Leadership Team (HLT) who shares our ambition, is driven by purpose and guided by values.

This is a pivotal role within the Trust, responsible for shaping and delivering our people and culture strategies to ensure an engaged, inclusive workforce that provides outstanding care for our patients. Alongside HLT colleagues, you will be jointly accountable for all aspects of the Trust's operations and performance.

Interview date: 05 February 2026
Closing date: 11 January 2026

Responsibilities

As an expert in your field, you will also act as a professional adviser to the HLT on all people and culture matters and will be responsible for strategic leadership and operational planning for people and culture, enabling an engaged, inclusive workforce, fit for the future, and delivering the best possible care to our patients. You will also provide professional leadership to the People and Culture function, ensuring a responsive, efficient and effective service, maximising use of digital advancements. You may also lead teams and portfolios of work across the Hospitals Group.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Shane Gordon Executive Managing Director
Job title: via Carol Cooke, Business Coordinator
Email address: [e-mail]