Deputy Chief People Officer

Job summary

We are recruiting an experienced and values-driven Deputy Chief People Officer to join us at a pivotal moment for our newly merged organisation. The Trust is now entering an exciting phase of transformation -- creating a rare opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on our people, culture and organisational direction. Working closely with the Chief People Officer and leaders across the organisation and the system, this senior role will also play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our people strategy for all our people, in line with our ambition to deliver the best care to patients across our communities across integrated pathways both within and outside the hospital, in line with the 10-Year Plan.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious HR professional who aspires to become a future Chief People Officer. You will gain extensive strategic exposure, system-level experience and the chance to shape the workforce and culture of a newly formed, forward-looking organisation.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the senior People leadership team, you will:

Play a lead role in driving forward the development and delivery of our People Strategy, working closely with the Chief People Officer and leaders across the organisation

Contribute to and shape long-term strategic workforce priorities, ensuring our people agenda supports the Trust's future direction

Oversee core workforce functions including HR Business Partnering, Workforce Planning, EDI and Reward

Lead and manage the Trust's Employee Relations function, ensuring high-quality, consistent and values-based ER practice as well as best practice policy development and implementation

Drive innovation and proactive, strategic approaches to employee relations, promoting early intervention, improved culture and reduced escalation and taking innovative and leading edge approaches to improve quality and experience

Work with the Head of Employee Relations to provide expert guidance on complex and high-risk ER matters, working closely with staff-side colleagues

Lead major organisational development and cultural change programmes

Strengthen collaborative working across the South West London Integrated Care System

Champion an inclusive, compassionate and high-performing workforce

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

What we're looking for In exchange

We are seeking a highly credible senior HR leader with:

Significant experience in developing, influencing and delivering People Strategy at organisational level

Strong and extensive employee relations experience, including innovative and proactive ER approaches

A proven track record of leading large-scale organisational change

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at Executive and Board level

Up-to-date knowledge of modern HR practice, NHS workforce challenges and UK employment legislation

A strong commitment to improving staff experience and embedding people-centred cultures

Ideally, senior-level experience within the NHS, or equivalent experience in a complex and unionised environment

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thames House

180-194 High Street, Teddington, Middlesex,

Teddington

TW11 8HU

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Thames House

180-194 High Street, Teddington, Middlesex,

Teddington

TW11 8HU

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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