Job summary
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
We're looking for an experienced and strategic leader to join us as Assistant Director of Organisational Development. This pivotal role will lead the delivery of our Organisational Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) strategies--supporting a culture of compassion, inclusivity, and high performance across the Trust. You'll work closely with senior leaders to shape and embed cultural transformation, improve staff experience, and ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. The key responsibilities of the role include:-
*Leading on OD and EDI strategy implementation, aligned with Trust priorities.
*Driving inclusive leadership, team development and cultural change initiatives.
*Overseeing compliance with equality legislation and national NHS frameworks (e.g. WRES, WDES, EDS).
*Using workforce data and insights to support organisational improvement.
*Managing and developing a high-performing OD team.
We are looking for a cultural competent OD Professional with
*Proven experience in senior OD/EDI leadership within an NHS environment.
*Strong knowledge of equality legislation and leadership development
*Proven experience of successfully driving organisation-wide OD interventions
*Excellent communication and influencing skills.
*A values-driven, compassionate leadership style.
Main duties of the job
Further information about the role and the person specification can be found in the role profile attached.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's Level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a related OD and/or EDI and/or leadership field.
- CIPD Level 7 qualification in organisational development or equivalent level of experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience and Expertise
- *Senior management experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
- *Proven ability to lead EDI and/or organisational development and/or leadership development functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- *Experience in developing policies related to workforce strategy including EDI, and organisational development.
- *Track record of implementing HR interventions and managing large-scale change initiatives.
- *Expertise in workforce strategy development, project management, and driving operational performance.
- *Experience designing and delivering learning and development strategies to drive organisational improvement.
- Skills and Knowledge
- *Strong knowledge of EDI frameworks, legislation (e.g., Equality Act 2010, PSED), and NHS/public sector employment policies.
- *In-depth understanding of leadership development and organisational development approaches, talent management, and strategies for achieving equality of opportunity in career progression. Skilled in using data to analyse trends, evaluate initiatives, and inform strategic decisions.
- *Ability to conduct equality assessments and design EDI training programmes.
- *Proficient in delivering engaging presentations and training sessions on a range of OD and EDI topics.
- Leadership and Influence
- *Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and drive a culture of inclusivity and accountability.
- *Proven success in leading high-performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders to integrate EDI into strategic planning.
- Communication
- *Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Personal Attributes
- *Passionate about creating systemic change to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- *High emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage sensitive situations with tact and professionalism.
- *Innovative and solution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Analytical and Organisational Skills:
- *Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to generate insights from data to inform decision-making.
- *Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver projects on time and within scope.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through the equality, diversity and inclusion.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's Level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a related OD and/or EDI and/or leadership field.
- CIPD Level 7 qualification in organisational development or equivalent level of experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience and Expertise
- *Senior management experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
- *Proven ability to lead EDI and/or organisational development and/or leadership development functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- *Experience in developing policies related to workforce strategy including EDI, and organisational development.
- *Track record of implementing HR interventions and managing large-scale change initiatives.
- *Expertise in workforce strategy development, project management, and driving operational performance.
- *Experience designing and delivering learning and development strategies to drive organisational improvement.
- Skills and Knowledge
- *Strong knowledge of EDI frameworks, legislation (e.g., Equality Act 2010, PSED), and NHS/public sector employment policies.
- *In-depth understanding of leadership development and organisational development approaches, talent management, and strategies for achieving equality of opportunity in career progression. Skilled in using data to analyse trends, evaluate initiatives, and inform strategic decisions.
- *Ability to conduct equality assessments and design EDI training programmes.
- *Proficient in delivering engaging presentations and training sessions on a range of OD and EDI topics.
- Leadership and Influence
- *Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and drive a culture of inclusivity and accountability.
- *Proven success in leading high-performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders to integrate EDI into strategic planning.
- Communication
- *Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Personal Attributes
- *Passionate about creating systemic change to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- *High emotional intelligence, with the ability to manage sensitive situations with tact and professionalism.
- *Innovative and solution-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Analytical and Organisational Skills:
- *Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to generate insights from data to inform decision-making.
- *Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver projects on time and within scope.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- As well as being able to demonstrate examples of how they work in a way that is consistent with our values of compassion, excellence and collaboration the successful candidate will be able to clearly demonstrate a commitment to driving culture change through the equality, diversity and inclusion.
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.
