Deputy CPO / Associate Director of Organisation Development

TheDeputy Chief People Officer / Associate Director of Organisational Development deputises for the Chief People Officer across the full range of people, workforce and organisational development responsibilities, representing the function at Board level and in external and system-wide forums. As a senior member of the People Senior Leadership Team, the post holder provides strategic leadership to the Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Learning and Development portfolios, ensuring delivery of the Trust's People Strategy and associated workforce programmes. The role leads the design and delivery of organisation-wide organisational development, leadership, talent and succession strategies, supporting culture change, staff engagement and inclusion. Acting as a senior advisor to the Executive Team, the post holder influences organisational design, workforce planning and capability development to ensure the Trust has the capacity, capability and values-led culture required to deliver its strategic objectives and high-quality services.

An Exciting New Role at the heart of Culture, Compassion and Change at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is entering a significant and exciting period of transformation -- one where culture, compassion and people experience are at the heart of how we deliver our mental health and learning disability services. We are proud of the care we provide and the difference our colleagues make every day. Now, as we strengthen our culture and ways of working, we are creating a new role, Deputy Chief People Officer / Associate Director of OD, Inclusion and L&D to help shape the next chapter of our Trust's journey. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a time of real momentum and possibility -- contributing to a programme of change that is focused on:

• Building a positive, compassionate, inclusive and values-led workplace culture
• Supporting our people to thrive, develop and feel proud of the work they do
• Embedding compassionate leadership and continuous improvement, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate services to the communities we serve, supported by a values-led, inclusive and people-centred culture.We place strong emphasis on equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising that our strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the contribution of every individual.
Our staff are expected to uphold the Trust's CARE values, demonstrate professional integrity and contribute to a supportive environment where challenge, learning and continuous improvement are encouraged. We are committed to excellent governance, staff development and wellbeing, and to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where colleagues are supported to deliver their best for patients, service users and communities.