Deputy Director of People, Culture and Belonging

- ** Deputy Director of People, Culture and Belonging**# Deputy Director of People, Culture and Belonging £0.00

Redesmere Building, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester £91,342–£105,337

Full Time Non CIPD member
28 January 2026

Permanent General HR Function Public Healthcare Director / Head / VPThis is a system-shaping opportunity to work alongside our Board, Leaders, Colleagues and Partners to challenge systemic oppression, racism and social injustice, and to embed fairness, belonging and solidarity across the organisation. Delivery will be grounded in a social and human lens, centring equity, dignity and care while supporting our systems to reduce inequality.

As part of our People Services transformation, we have co-created a new Deputy Director of People role to help bring these commitments to life not just in policy, but in the everyday lived experience of our workforce, through the strategic and operational leadership of the People Services team.

You will be a key partner in:
Supporting the Trust Board to deliver its strategic intent   Embedding our continuous improvement approach, CWPi   Turning the People Promise into practical, sustained action

At Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Trust, our ambition to reduce health inequalities starts with how we treat, include and value our people. Our approach is rooted in the NHS People Promise creating an environment where:
We are compassionate and inclusive We are recognised and rewarded We have a voice that counts We are safe and healthy We are always learning We work flexibly We are team
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* What we offer:

*** Band 8d salary: £91,342 – £105,337
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* NHS Pension (23.7% employer contribution)
* Car, bike and Home Electricals salary sacrifice schemes
* Relocation scheme
* A committed, values-driven People Services team Closing date: 28 January   Interviews: 12 February Applications from job share applicants welcome. Apply: CV and covering letter to    Informal conversations: contact Emma Pool to arrange time with Tracy Narot, Director of People This is a chance to help create a workplace where everyone belongs, and everyone can thrive.
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