Job summary
We are looking to fill an exciting and crucial position to our senior leadership team - our new Deputy Director of People and OD, reporting to the Director of People, Communication and Inclusion.
You will provide strong strategic and operational leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the full range of services within our People Directorate. You will proactively lead and provide solutions to workforce challenges, in accordance with the organisations strategic aims and objectives. You will lead a programme of OD interventions to support the delivery of operational excellence and positive culture change.
The post-holder will support the development and implementation of the People Strategy and EDI Strategy. You will form an essential communication link between the Services, Corporate Services and relevant external organisations, deputising for the Director when required. You will have the opportunity to participate as a partner in relevant ICS-wide People and OD Groups ensuring we are represented within the local healthcare OD & People agenda and included/updated on joint initiatives and latest developments and opportunities across the ICS footprint.
Applications Close: Sunday, 10 December 2023
Shortlisting Interviews: w/c 8 January 2024
Final Interviews and Assessment: w/c 5 February 2024
For more information, please contact Neil Fineberg and Natasha Parmar on enquiries@finegreen.co.uk
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a collaborative and compassionate leader with a natural ability to build trust. You will bring significant experience across all elements of the People and OD agenda at a managerial level in a complex organisation with a proven track record of developing high performing teams. You will possess strong leadership skills, be able to deal with highly complex issues, ensure that strategy and policy are effectively designed, implemented, and performance managed within the organisation.
Nottingham CityCare is far more than a simple provider of community healthcare services; we care for communities and employ local people who are embedded in those communities. We support and develop initiatives that aim to prevent ill health and injury and invest our social return in building wider community wellbeing.
We were established in 2011 to provide healthcare services to the communities of Nottingham City. We employ approximately 1,200 staff who deliver high quality care through a broad range of health services in the community, ranging from health visiting for young families to community nursing and home-based rehabilitation services. In addition, we operate Nottinghamshire Urgent Treatment Centre.
As a social enterprise with an annual turnover of over £50m, we reinvest any surplus we make into improving our services and have the freedom to be flexible, innovative and responsive in delivering the services local people need, when and where they need them in the community.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide strong strategic and operational leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the full range of services within the People Directorate.
- Reporting to the Director of People, Communication and Inclusion, the post holder is expected to function at a very senior level within the organisations senior leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to the workforce challenges, in accordance with the organisations strategic aims and objectives.
- The post holder will have extensive managerial experience in leading and developing high performing teams and will possess leadership skills to deal competently with highly complex issues in ensuring that strategy and policy is designed and implemented, and performance managed within the organisation and across the wider strategic footprint.
- The post holder will need to ensure systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, leading a programme of organisational development interventions to support the delivery of operational excellence and positive culture change. The post holder will work closely with senior managers across CityCare, including Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
- The post holder will lead the development and implementation of the People Strategy and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, ensuring that it is in line with CityCare, regional and national priorities and objectives.
- As a member of the organisations senior leadership team, the post holder will contribute to strategic direction and policy setting particularly in relation to People policies and procedures. The post holder will also form an essential communication link between the Services and Corporate Services and with relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision-making process.
- The post holder will deputise for the Director of People, Communication, and Inclusion, including attendance at Executive level meetings, internally and externally to the organisation and chairing relevant meetings. The post holder will also assume leadership and responsibility for delivery in specific areas which will have organisational wide impact.
- The post holder will participate as a partner in relevant ICS wide People and OD Groups as required to ensure that CityCare is represented within the local healthcare OD & People agenda and included/updated on joint initiatives and latest developments and opportunities across the ICS footprint.
*Please see the attached Job Description for full information*
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will provide strong strategic and operational leadership and direction to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the full range of services within the People Directorate.
- Reporting to the Director of People, Communication and Inclusion, the post holder is expected to function at a very senior level within the organisations senior leadership team, proactively leading and providing solutions to the workforce challenges, in accordance with the organisations strategic aims and objectives.
- The post holder will have extensive managerial experience in leading and developing high performing teams and will possess leadership skills to deal competently with highly complex issues in ensuring that strategy and policy is designed and implemented, and performance managed within the organisation and across the wider strategic footprint.
- The post holder will need to ensure systems and processes are in place to comply with relevant legislation and governance requirements, leading a programme of organisational development interventions to support the delivery of operational excellence and positive culture change. The post holder will work closely with senior managers across CityCare, including Executive and Non-Executive Directors.
- The post holder will lead the development and implementation of the People Strategy and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, ensuring that it is in line with CityCare, regional and national priorities and objectives.
- As a member of the organisations senior leadership team, the post holder will contribute to strategic direction and policy setting particularly in relation to People policies and procedures. The post holder will also form an essential communication link between the Services and Corporate Services and with relevant external organisations, demonstrating a coaching style of leadership in ensuring that clinical, staff and stakeholder engagement is reflected in the decision-making process.
- The post holder will deputise for the Director of People, Communication, and Inclusion, including attendance at Executive level meetings, internally and externally to the organisation and chairing relevant meetings. The post holder will also assume leadership and responsibility for delivery in specific areas which will have organisational wide impact.
- The post holder will participate as a partner in relevant ICS wide People and OD Groups as required to ensure that CityCare is represented within the local healthcare OD & People agenda and included/updated on joint initiatives and latest developments and opportunities across the ICS footprint.
*Please see the attached Job Description for full information*
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience 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.
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders.
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders.
- Experience of successful organisation wide project management, including formal programmes and projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent experience
- CIPD Chartered Fellow or equivalent experience
- Organisational Development Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development, with leadership.
- Project Management Qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent demonstrable contemporary knowledge across the breadth of the workforce portfolio.
- Excellent demonstrable knowledge of innovation and best practice in people management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, including Board members, senior managers, different professionals, and Trade Unions.
- Ability to think laterally and creatively to develop innovative plans and identify new workforce opportunities.
- Ability to interpret and communicate a compelling vision to all stakeholders, develop prioritised objectives and monitor a coherent delivery plan.
- Ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent report writing skills to communicate and translate workforce information to inform planning.
- Good knowledge of regulatory Public Sector frameworks, safety, financial procedures, and statutory regulations.
- Demonstrable understanding of the structure and frameworks of the NHS and how the organisation delivers care within this.
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to provide assurance on data integrity.
- 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 analyse highly complex information and identify/manage appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders in the development of organisational structures and processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management, and workforce information systems.
- Coaching and values led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams.
- Demonstrates strong commitment to action to achieve equality and inclusion in the workforce.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience 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.
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders.
- Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders.
- Experience of successful organisation wide project management, including formal programmes and projects.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters degree level or equivalent experience
- CIPD Chartered Fellow or equivalent experience
- Organisational Development Qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development, with leadership.
- Project Management Qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent demonstrable contemporary knowledge across the breadth of the workforce portfolio.
- Excellent demonstrable knowledge of innovation and best practice in people management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, including Board members, senior managers, different professionals, and Trade Unions.
- Ability to think laterally and creatively to develop innovative plans and identify new workforce opportunities.
- Ability to interpret and communicate a compelling vision to all stakeholders, develop prioritised objectives and monitor a coherent delivery plan.
- Ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent report writing skills to communicate and translate workforce information to inform planning.
- Good knowledge of regulatory Public Sector frameworks, safety, financial procedures, and statutory regulations.
- Demonstrable understanding of the structure and frameworks of the NHS and how the organisation delivers care within this.
- Ability to use quantitative and qualitative information to provide assurance on data integrity.
- 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 analyse highly complex information and identify/manage appropriate recommendations.
- Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders in the development of organisational structures and processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management, and workforce information systems.
- Coaching and values led leadership style, encouraging engagement and empowerment amongst staff and stakeholders, and in developing high performing teams.
- Demonstrates strong commitment to action to achieve equality and inclusion in the workforce.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
