Deputy Director for People and Workforce Development

4 weeks ago


Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional HR professional to join our team as Deputy Director for People, to lead our People Directorate and deliver our People Strategy.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working at senior level in a large organisation, with experience in complex public sector or NHS environments.

They will be responsible for developing and implementing effective staff engagement strategies and policies, and will have a strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the People Directorate and deliver the People Strategy
  • Develop and implement effective staff engagement strategies and policies
  • Provide HR advice and guidance to senior leaders and managers
  • Manage a team of HR professionals and provide coaching and development opportunities

About Us

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately one million people living in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

We are committed to promoting mental health and wellbeing, and to providing a positive and supportive work environment for our employees.

Person Specification

  • Substantial HR experience, and successful track record, of working at very senior level management in a large organisation
  • Meaningful experience in a complex public sector or preferably NHS organisation
  • Evidence of delivering effective staff engagement strategies and policies
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels

How to Apply

Information about this exciting and rewarding post can be found in our Candidate Pack.

Please submit your application, consisting of a CV and covering letter, to [insert contact details].

We look forward to hearing from you.



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