Job summary
Are you ready to lead a passionate OD and L&D team in a purpose driven organisation?
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health board are seeking an Assistant Director of Leadership and Culture to support leadership development and cultivate a values-based culture throughout the organisation.
This position involves leading the Organisational Development, Inclusion and Learning and Development teams to implement strong development plans for leaders and translate organisational values into meaningful leadership attributes. Additionally, it includes collaborating with the executive team to ensure alignment with broader organisational goals, driving success through effective leadership and organisational development strategies.
Our health board is a rewarding and purposeful place to work, our people truly committed to serving the local community and providing exceptional patient care. We have a large, diverse workforce, with an abundance of talent, and endless opportunities to work together and come up with new ideas. With the resources and range of projects being implemented, there's so much potential to make a real impact at CTM. It's a place where you can feel excited about the work you're doing and the difference you can make in people's lives.
We are a flexible organisation who promotes a healthy work life balance, we offer hybrid working and will accept applications from full and part time applicants.
Main duties of the job
What are some of the key priorities for this role?
Reporting directly to the Deputy Director for People, you will collaborate with the Health Board's senior leadership team and executive board to execute the Health Board people agenda. You will oversee both Organisational Development and Learning and Development functions, advising the Board on related matters.
This post has a focus on enhancing staff engagement and fostering excellent leadership throughout the health board. You will engage with key stakeholders, and work with them to embody a fit-for-purpose culture aligned with the health boards organisational values and expectations. Additionally, you will:
- Drive the delivery of strategic ambitions outlined in the People Plan
- Innovate to improve performance and staff engagement
- Influence People policies and strategies for continual improvement.
Your leadership will steer the development of progressive, evidence-based strategic plans, fostering cultural transformation and staff wellbeing in alignment with the Health Board's objectives.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
CTM are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Our Assistant Director of Leadership and Culture will:
- Have responsibility for designing and developing People and strategies, ensuring alignment with the health boards objectives, and translating these strategic and operational objectives into team goals.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, aligning policies with organisational values and behaviours.
- Contribute fully as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, deputise for the Director/Deputy Director as required, and present at key meetings, including Executive team and Board.
- Be accountable for managing key People functions such as Organisational Development and Inclusion and Learning and Development, ensuring timely and effective support to line managers and staff.
- Collaborate with the Deputy Director for People to provide strategic direction and leadership in developing and delivering the People Plan, supporting workforce modernisation and transformation.
- Lead the development of the workforce components of the UHB's integrated plan, liaising with key stakeholders and assisting with Welsh Government and other governmental departmental interactions.
- Drive a culture of inclusion, openness, and transparency, fostering initiatives like Speak Up Safely and Restorative Just Culture, and interpret national and local staff survey findings to enhance staff engagement.
- Develop progressive employee engagement strategic plans and leadership and talent management strategies, promoting leadership development.
What experience and skills do you need to apply for this role
We are looking for a natural, credible and enthusiastic leader who is ready to lead a passionate team in this purpose driven organisation. Although it is not essential to have previous working experience within the NHS, we are looking for someone who has significant experience in a leadership and management role within a complex and multi-disciplinary organisation.
We are looking for someone who has the ability to gain the confidence from Directors, senior staff as well as a sound understanding of Organisational Development and experience of delivering transformational change.
The full job, person spec andcompany benefits are attached for further information. If you are applying via an external site, these will be available to view once you click apply.
Some of our benefits . . .
You may have heard that working for the NHS comes with some great employee benefits, and we are very proud of our leading benefits package. We understand the importance of work life balance and our benefits reflect this.
When you join the NHS team you can expect to receive:
- 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days (plus bank holidays)
- The option to buy a further 10 days annual leave p/a
- Flexible working offering including WFH, flexible hours, part time options and job shares. (This role will require 2 days per week working in Pontypridd. We are open to discussions around work patterns if you are out of catchment and wish to apply.)
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Learning and Development opportunities
- NHS Pension scheme - 20.68% contribution towards your pension
- Salary sacrifice schemes including new bikes, some new home tech equipment or lease car options
- An unbelievable staff wellbeing package which includes occupational health support, financial support, a 24/7 confidential counselling service and much more
- Access to health service discounts and blue light card
For further information on the application process for this role, please contact:
Emily Summerhayes, Attraction and Resourcing Lead. emily.summerhayes@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Our Assistant Director of Leadership and Culture will:
- Have responsibility for designing and developing People and strategies, ensuring alignment with the health boards objectives, and translating these strategic and operational objectives into team goals.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, aligning policies with organisational values and behaviours.
- Contribute fully as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, deputise for the Director/Deputy Director as required, and present at key meetings, including Executive team and Board.
- Be accountable for managing key People functions such as Organisational Development and Inclusion and Learning and Development, ensuring timely and effective support to line managers and staff.
- Collaborate with the Deputy Director for People to provide strategic direction and leadership in developing and delivering the People Plan, supporting workforce modernisation and transformation.
- Lead the development of the workforce components of the UHB's integrated plan, liaising with key stakeholders and assisting with Welsh Government and other governmental departmental interactions.
- Drive a culture of inclusion, openness, and transparency, fostering initiatives like Speak Up Safely and Restorative Just Culture, and interpret national and local staff survey findings to enhance staff engagement.
- Develop progressive employee engagement strategic plans and leadership and talent management strategies, promoting leadership development.
What experience and skills do you need to apply for this role
We are looking for a natural, credible and enthusiastic leader who is ready to lead a passionate team in this purpose driven organisation. Although it is not essential to have previous working experience within the NHS, we are looking for someone who has significant experience in a leadership and management role within a complex and multi-disciplinary organisation.
We are looking for someone who has the ability to gain the confidence from Directors, senior staff as well as a sound understanding of Organisational Development and experience of delivering transformational change.
The full job, person spec andcompany benefits are attached for further information. If you are applying via an external site, these will be available to view once you click apply.
Some of our benefits . . .
You may have heard that working for the NHS comes with some great employee benefits, and we are very proud of our leading benefits package. We understand the importance of work life balance and our benefits reflect this.
When you join the NHS team you can expect to receive:
- 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days (plus bank holidays)
- The option to buy a further 10 days annual leave p/a
- Flexible working offering including WFH, flexible hours, part time options and job shares. (This role will require 2 days per week working in Pontypridd. We are open to discussions around work patterns if you are out of catchment and wish to apply.)
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Learning and Development opportunities
- NHS Pension scheme - 20.68% contribution towards your pension
- Salary sacrifice schemes including new bikes, some new home tech equipment or lease car options
- An unbelievable staff wellbeing package which includes occupational health support, financial support, a 24/7 confidential counselling service and much more
- Access to health service discounts and blue light card
For further information on the application process for this role, please contact:
Emily Summerhayes, Attraction and Resourcing Lead. emily.summerhayes@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent knowledge, training, skills and experience in HRM/OD or similar related discipline
- CIPD membership
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of research of OD best practice, engagement strategies and, initiatives.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of strategic and operational workforce management
- Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a leadership and management role within a complex and multi disciplinary organisation
- Experience of leading specialist OD team / function
- Experience of delivering transformational change (cultural and service)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent knowledge, training, skills and experience in HRM/OD or similar related discipline
- CIPD membership
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of research of OD best practice, engagement strategies and, initiatives.
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of strategic and operational workforce management
- Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a leadership and management role within a complex and multi disciplinary organisation
- Experience of leading specialist OD team / function
- Experience of delivering transformational change (cultural and service)
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
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).
