Chief People Officer

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Chief People Officer to join an ambitious, values driven and well-established board of directors who want to make a difference and deliver our aim of providing outstanding physical, mental and social care in a modern health and social care system.

The successful candidate will bring with them the capability and enthusiasm to support our ambitious vision within the context of significant change, transformation and opportunity, both within the organisation, the region and the wider NHS. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate experience of working in or with large, complex organisations, and an ability to engage positively and collaboratively at all levels.

They will also bring strong relationship management and influencing skills, have experience of making autonomous decisions, have a passion for delivering quality and excellence, and, importantly, embrace the values of the Trust.

You must have an excellent track record of success at director or at a senior level, together with experience of partnership working across complex systems. Added to this we want an exceptional and inspirational leader with a passion for delivering high quality care, continuous improvement, and a commitment to enhancing our strong reputation.

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At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we are run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job responsibilities

As a role model for the Trusts vision and values, the Chief People Officer is responsible for the design, development and implementation of the Trusts People Strategy and strategic workforce plans that support the Trusts purpose, direction and objectives.

The postholder will advise the Trust Board and Chief Executive on complex national and local employment matters, policy decisions, strategies, and targets. This includes advising and ensuring compliance with the Trusts statutory obligations as an employer and ensuring that the Trust has effective training and education structures and processes to support the delivery of safe, compassionate and modern services.

As an executive member of the unitary Trust Board and the Executive team, the postholder will be expected to support the development of an open, engaging and inclusive culture for service users and staff that encourages excellence in clinical practice, facilitates team working and multi-disciplinary delivery of care.

The Chief People Officer also plays a crucial role as a partner in each place and integrated care system the Trust operates.

• Executive Director Responsibilities. Providing strategic leadership at Board level, as a member of a unitary Board, ensuring effective governance, financial sustainability, and delivery of organisational objectives while maintaining accountability for all workforce, OD, and EDI matters.
• Strategic HR. Leading the development and implementation of a transformative People Strategy that strengthens employee experience, workforce innovation, employer reputation, partnership working, and compliance with national standards.
• Workforce Planning. Strategic oversight of comprehensive…