Group Deputy Chief People Officer

2 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full time

This role as a Group Deputy Chief People Officer, will be responsible for leading a programme of collaboration work across the Group, as well as management responsibility for the Volunteering service across the Group. The post holder will work closely with the two Directors of People and the Group Chief People Officer to ensure the seven pledges set out in the Group People Plan are delivered, including direct responsibility for delivery of the Volunteering pledge, and responsibility for the reporting and performance of the People Services function.

We are looking for an individual who can bring their experience and track record of delivering People Services functions, in particular, in a collaborative environment to the Group to help deliver our Group People Plan. You will have the ability to inspire and motivate to achieve outstanding and high-quality outcomes using your track record of delivery and understanding of best practice and professional expertise to support the Group.

You will provide strategic leadership on collaboration across the Group, including the development of a clear approach to cross-site working in line with the Group Vision, Mission and Values and a compassionate, just and learning culture.

As a senior leader in the People Services Directorate, you will lead the delivery of key areas within the Chief People Officer’s portfolio and deputise for the Directors internally and externally as required. Working in conjunction with the Directors of People you will support the development and implementation of the People Plan, in line with Group, Trust and National priorities and initiatives, and leading HR practice.

The successful post-holder will also support the strategic development of the organisation through providing professional advice and expertise on a range of issues.

We officially formed the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) on 1 July 2021, bringing together the constituent organisations of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (NGH). We have agreed an ambitious Group Strategy: Dedicated to Excellence which sets out our strategic ambitions and priorities for the next five years.

The strategy outlines how we will achieve our vision and deliver on our Group priorities of Patient, People, Quality, Systems and Partnerships, and Sustainability. Underneath this sit our strategies, which set out concrete objectives for delivery in the next 1-2 years. Our People Plan was approved by our Boards in March 2021 and set out seven pledges against which we will align our work and monitor progress.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading.

The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.


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