Site Director of People and Culture

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK seeks a senior people and culture leader to drive strategic initiatives and foster an inclusive workforce. You will be integral to the Hospital Leadership Team, responsible for shaping and delivering impactful people strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in people management and act as a professional adviser on all related matters. Join our collaborative team to enhance patient care and support our skilled workforce of over 10,000.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in people and culture.
• Expertise in strategic planning and operational management.
• Ability to foster an engaged and inclusive workforce.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver people and culture strategies.
• Act as a professional adviser to the Hospital Leadership Team.
• Ensure efficient and effective service delivery in People and Culture.

Job description

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. 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.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• 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