Site Director of People and Culture | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in the UK seeks a senior people and culture leader to shape and deliver strategies for an engaged workforce. The role includes providing leadership to the People and Culture function and ensuring operational performance. Candidates should have NHS experience, communication skills, and advocate for diversity and inclusion. The Trust offers competitive benefits including flexible hours and career development support. Apply by 11 January 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access

Free confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing people and culture plans.
• Ability to lead complex related projects and programs.
• Alignment with PRIDE values.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver people and culture strategies for the Trust.
• Provide professional leadership to the People and Culture function.
• Accountable for the Trust's operations and performance.

Skills

Senior people and culture experience

Strong communication skills

Positive advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion

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.

Closing date: 11 January 2026

Interview date: 5 February 2026

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.

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 cafés 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

The Successful Applicant

You will have senior people and culture experience gained from within the NHS, have a proven track record in the development and implementation of effective organisational people and culture plans and leading complex people and culture related projects and programmes of work. You will have strong and effective communication skills and be a positive advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion. Personal qualities such as integrity, emotional intelligence and alignment with our PRIDE values are essential to succeed in this role.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the job role and personal attributes required.

The advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026