Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the role of Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development. Reporting to the Deputy CPO, the successful candidate will have a proven track-record in organisational development at a senior level in a large organisation.

They will also have senior leadership experience of overseeing learning and development on an organisation-wide scale to ensure provision of highly effective services that exceed the needs of customers, are innovative, and which operate in accordance with statutory requirements, best practice, NHS and Trust policies and procedures.

You will join Team Kings at an exciting time as we look to continue the delivery of our People and Culture Plan alongside projects on talent management, leadership development and staff survey.

Please note - Interviews will be held on the 9th January 2025.

Main duties of the job

1. Strategic Leadership:

Act as a key member of the Senior People Team, providing strategic leadership to the People Directorate and actively contribute to the development and delivery of the People and Culture Plan.

Develop and implement a comprehensive Learning and Organisational Development strategy aligned with the NHS's overarching goals.

Provide visionary leadership to drive continuous improvement in employee skills, knowledge, and performance.

2. Leadership and Talent Development

Identify and nurture compassionate and inclusive leadership and talent within the organization through targeted development programs.

Collaborate with HR to implement succession planning and talent retention strategies.

3. Management Development:

Design and deliver comprehensive manager induction programmes for all newly appointed managers to ensure they are compassionate, inclusive and effective managers of people.

Ensure all managers are supported and developed to become compassionate, inclusive and effective managers of people.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

05 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£113,557 to £129,443 a year per annum inc HCA's

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-6815785

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Kings College Hospital NHS Trust

Denmark Hill

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is a key member of the Senior People Team who hold collective responsibility for leadership of the People Directorate, delivery of the people and culture plan and ensures provision of excellent people services to Kings.

Please see JD and Person Specification attached for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD and Person Specification attached for full details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to at least Master's level in a relevant field (Leadership, Organisational Psychology, HR Management) or equivalent.
Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Senior level leadership experience and demonstrable acumen in all areas of the business function
Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing executive or sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings
Excellent demonstrable knowledge of leadership development, talent management and organisational development
Extensive experience of leading internal organisational development across teams and within functions
Experience of translating national policy to regional and organisational strategy

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to at least Master's level in a relevant field (Leadership, Organisational Psychology, HR Management) or equivalent.
Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Senior level leadership experience and demonstrable acumen in all areas of the business function
Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing executive or sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings
Excellent demonstrable knowledge of leadership development, talent management and organisational development
Extensive experience of leading internal organisational development across teams and within functions
Experience of translating national policy to regional and organisational strategy

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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