NHS North East London

Director of People

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Job summary

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We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director of People to join our senior leadership team within the People and Culture Department at NHS North East London. NHS NEL works with North East London Integrated Care System along with our health, social care, voluntary and community partners and residents to plan and buy health services to meet our population's needs, making sure all parts of the local health and care system work effectively together. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of health and social care by leading our Human Resources (HR) functions and will ensure our organisation is supported by highly capable and professional HR services that are customer-focused and provide value for money.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability and motivation for the role. The deadline to apply is Sunday 14th July. For an informal chat and further information, please contact Stephanie Robinson on 07951 795790.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must provide expert guidance on a wide range of technical HR issues, including workforce planning, analytics, and change management. They will be an innovative leader with extensive previous experience in a senior HR leadership role, with a proven track record in developing and implementing HR strategies. A strong leader with exceptional team management skills and a solid understanding of EDI principles and practices is also imperative.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of health and social care in North East London. As the Director of People, you will be instrumental in fostering a progressive organisational culture and supporting our transformation journey. If you are a strategic thinker, an inspiring leader, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

About us

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) was formed on 1 July 2022.

We are an exciting new organisation putting the needs of communities at the heart of our commissioning arrangements.

We are working with local people and partners across health, social care and the voluntary sector in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing for all our communities. Our key priority in the next year will be to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with all our partners to implement our Out of Hospital Strategy.

We can only do this with great staff who are encouraged and supported, which is why we invest in them, listen to them, make sure we are representative of our populations and that we foster their health and wellbeing.

Please note that all vacancies will be subject to a 6 months' probation period in line with the Probation Policy.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£107,637 to £122,695 a year per annum inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

161-NELICB-306

Job locations

Unex Tower

5 Station Street

Stratford

E15 1DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership of HR Function: Oversee and lead a high-performing, customer-focused HR function in line with the NHS People Plan, fostering innovation and best practices to ensure a robust, resilient service.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Embed EDI into all workforce policies and practices, provide leadership on EDI initiatives, and work closely with staff networks to understand and improve the lived experiences of all employees.

Talent Management: Establish NHS NEL as an exemplar employer by attracting, recruiting, retaining, and developing high-calibre individuals, implementing leading-edge people management practices.

Leadership Development: Create and oversee leadership and management learning programmes, supporting the organisations statutory functions and enabling all employees to thrive.

Strategic People Planning: Develop and implement the ICB People Plan, advising on the people elements of business planning and ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership of HR Function: Oversee and lead a high-performing, customer-focused HR function in line with the NHS People Plan, fostering innovation and best practices to ensure a robust, resilient service.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Embed EDI into all workforce policies and practices, provide leadership on EDI initiatives, and work closely with staff networks to understand and improve the lived experiences of all employees.

Talent Management: Establish NHS NEL as an exemplar employer by attracting, recruiting, retaining, and developing high-calibre individuals, implementing leading-edge people management practices.

Leadership Development: Create and oversee leadership and management learning programmes, supporting the organisations statutory functions and enabling all employees to thrive.

Strategic People Planning: Develop and implement the ICB People Plan, advising on the people elements of business planning and ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

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Person Specification

Shortlisting Criteria

Essential

  • TBC

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North East London

Address

Unex Tower

5 Station Street

Stratford

E15 1DA


Employer's website

https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS North East London

Address

Unex Tower

5 Station Street

Stratford

E15 1DA


Employer's website

https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Partner

Stephanie Robinson

stephanie@mlcpartners.co.uk

07951795790

Details

Date posted

04 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£107,637 to £122,695 a year per annum inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

161-NELICB-306

Job locations

Unex Tower

5 Station Street

Stratford

E15 1DA


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