Chief People Officer

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Job responsibilities

As Chief People Officer, you will provide executive leadership across strategic workforce management, cultural transformation, and organisational governance. Operating at Board and Executive level, the post holder will shape organisational strategy, drive performance and take collective accountability for delivering the Trusts objectives.
The role will oversee large budgets, ensuring workforce efficiency and financial sustainability within the people function, while acting as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive, Board and senior leaders on complex workforce and compliance matters. Champion cultural change and organisational development, leading Trust-wide Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and embedding social value principles such as local employment and apprenticeship programmes.
As the Board lead for cultural transformation, they will embed a Restorative, Just and Learning Culture that promotes psychological safety, openness, and continuous improvement across both clinical and organisational practice. They will strengthen leadership capability at all levels through targeted development, succession planning, and robust talent pipelines, and will foster strong, collaborative partnerships with trade unions, staff governors and employees to amplify staff voice and embed co-production in policy and practice.
For an informal conversation about the post please contact our Recruitment Consultant, James McLeod jmcleod@hunter-healthcare.com or call 07842424530

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

* Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent
* Pass the CQC's Fit and Proper Persons test to hold an executive public position
* CIPD Fellow

Desirable

* Evidence of continuing professional development, with project management/leadership being particularly desirable
* Good knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

* Track record of successful organisation wide project management, including as Senior Responsible Office (SRO)/Sponsor of significant, formal programmes and projects
* Substantial change management capability with proven and measurable results, based on and promoting positive culture and organisational values
* Highly developed leadership, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to motivate and engage individuals
* Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to stimulate performance improvement and provide assurance on data integrity
* Ability to set out a clear direction, inspire others and assume command
* Ability to grasp critical issues and distil them into clear and manageable priorities, weighing both the costs and benefits
* Ability to interpret and communicate a compelling Trust vision to all stakeholders, develop prioritised objectives and monitor a coherent delivery plan
* Ability to contribute to effective board, system and organisation working, and monitor compliance with risk management, legal, ethical, clinical, social and environmental requirements
* Ability to providing coaching and mentoring at the appropriate levels, encouraging and promoting a culture of openness, honesty and clarity
* Competent in the use of IT systems and tools

Desirable

* Demonstrable understanding of the structure and framework of the NHS and how the Trust delivers care within this
* Ability to think laterally and creatively to develop innovative plans and identify new business opportunities, commercial acumen
* Understanding of different environments in which the Trust operates - ability to assess opportunities for innovation, revenue generation, partnership and enhanced care

Experience

Essential

* Evidence of formal management development
* Proven previous experience leading organisations to drive improvements in leadership, preferably in NHS organisations
* Proven track record of strategic HR, OD and workforce management and delivery at a senior level in a large, complex, service-focused organisation, including staff management, change management, performance management, and service improvement
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practices of integrated workforce planning in complex organisations, analysing, synthesising and using complex data as the basis for strategic and tactical decisions, and scenario planning
* Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders
* Experience of building personal and professional credibility with Board, Management Team, staff, the public and the media
* Experience of designing and implementing consistent HR systems and processes that empower managers

Desirable

* Demonstrable knowledge of the NHS financial regime and probity, and considerable proven experience of budgetary management
* Experience of substantial management responsibility, built on extensive knowledge and understanding of financial, management and clinical issues associated with a large NHS Trust
* Experience of working with partners on shared service models
* Experience of utilizing AI and/or RPA to improve efficient work practices across functions

Personal Attributes

Essential

* Embraces accountability, demonstrates ongoing resilience and the highest levels of integrity and professionalism
* Highly developed emotional intelligence
* Professional courage - able to demonstrate ability to take difficult decisions and manage risk