Job summary
The Head of OD and Culture is a crucial, and unique, role in the Trust because of all of this. A particular focus of this work is tackling the EDI challenges the Trust is determined to improve, allowing our people to bring their whole selves to work. The role is also a crucial leadership role overseeing a varied portfolio of teams including communications and engagement, the EDI lead and the Trust's health and wellbeing programme.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in leading OD interventions at team level as well as developing and delivering cultural change at an organisational scale. We are looking for someone who has experience in leading health and wellbeing programmes or equality, diversity and inclusion programmes which had a measurable impact on the whole organisation. We are looking for someone who is committed to leading outstanding teams. We see this as a unique role where a person with an OD background can take the next step in their career by leading a range of teams and delivering on a range of objectives, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, a voting member of the Trust's Board of Directors.
With a new CEO joining the Trust in October 2022 and a renewed executive and senior team, this is a really exciting time to join the Trust in such a crucial senior leadership role.
*Please note the closing date date has been extended to Monday 29th May 2023
Main duties of the job
To provide senior leadership and lead the strategic planning and delivery of the organisational development portfolio, which includes
o culture;o organisational effectiveness;o staff engagement;o equality, diversity and inclusion;o health and wellbeing;o talent management;o communications and engagement.
About us
Thank you for showing an interest in this very exciting role within Homerton Healthcare. It really is a fantastic Trust - vibrant, enthusiastic, and skilled. Hackney is the 2nd most deprived Borough in London and the Homerton Healthcare has always been totally committed to making the health of City and Hackney residents the very best it can be, a mission which is especially relevant with the current economic situation. As a Trust we manage both acute and community services and are also part of one of the best integrated care systems in the country.
As you may know Homerton Healthcare is in the top quartile of trusts for performance and often the top in London. It is also amongst the better Trusts for staff experience. This is because people work so well together and the flow of patients across acute and community works really well.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations of the Communications and Culture team working closely with key stakeholders to define and implement corporate strategies and provide expert advice, support and facilitation. This post will have lead responsibility for planning, design, delivery and evaluation of Our Homerton People plan.
The postholder will work as a key member of the People senior leadership team overseeing key functions including Health and Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Communications, Engagement and Charities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day operations of the Communications and Culture team working closely with key stakeholders to define and implement corporate strategies and provide expert advice, support and facilitation. This post will have lead responsibility for planning, design, delivery and evaluation of Our Homerton People plan.
The postholder will work as a key member of the People senior leadership team overseeing key functions including Health and Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Communications, Engagement and Charities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant qualification at Masters (level 7) level
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- An extensive track record of leading and operationalising a credible and professional People function
- A proven track record in delivering values-driven organisational development interventions
- The ability to work with senior management, clinical colleagues and other staff, to make sound judgments and respond positively to a rapidly changing environment.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable strategic experience of Organisational Development
- Significant experience of successful strategy formulation
- Experience and evidence of leading successful Organisational Development initiatives
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant qualification at Masters (level 7) level
- Evidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- An extensive track record of leading and operationalising a credible and professional People function
- A proven track record in delivering values-driven organisational development interventions
- The ability to work with senior management, clinical colleagues and other staff, to make sound judgments and respond positively to a rapidly changing environment.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable strategic experience of Organisational Development
- Significant experience of successful strategy formulation
- Experience and evidence of leading successful Organisational Development initiatives
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
