Deputy Chief People Officer / HR Director

The Deputy Chief People Officer / HR Director will:

• Lead delivery of the Trust's People Plan aligned to national NHS priorities
• Oversee the performance and integration of key People functions
• Provide assurance to Board and committees through robust governance and reporting
• Ensure consistent application of employment policy, governance frameworks and Agenda for Change
• Support the financial sustainability of workforce strategies
• Pivotal in driving forward the future state of Transforming People Services and Future Workforce Solutions
• Develop strong partnerships within the Integrated Care System
The role requires the ability to navigate complex, sensitive and high-profile issues, influencing at the most senior level whilst maintaining trust and credibility across the organisation, full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a large acute Trust serving a diverse population across the Southwest. Our People Directorate delivers a broad portfolio including workforce planning, resourcing, medical workforce
• , employee relations, business partnering. You will be expected to partner with other member of the senior leadership team around learning and organisational development, staff engagement and occupational health.
As part of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in:
• Shaping our workforce strategy and future operating model
• Strengthening organisational culture and staff experience
• Building leadership capability across the organisation
You will join a committed and collaborative leadership team with a strong ambition to improve outcomes for both staff and patients. This is a unique opportunity to step into a critical executive role at a time of significant transformation and opportunity. You will have the platform to shape the future of workforce delivery, culture and inclusion across the organisation and system., We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than