Head of People and Workforce Development

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Counter Fraud Authority Full time

This is a rewarding opportunity for a strategic and people-focused professional with proven experience in HR and OD to join our inspiring and ambitious organisation. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll have the chance to shape the culture, values, and well-being of a passionate team, making a tangible impact on the working lives of c230 staff while driving meaningful organisational change. In our 2024 staff survey our colleagues told us they were proud to work for the NHSCFA and would recommend the organisation as a place to work.

To Succeed You'll Need To Be Able To:
  • Bring vision and innovation to the NHSCFA's People and Workforce Development function and people management practices.
  • Build relationships at all levels, inspiring trust and engagement.
  • Balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational support.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to our LIFE Values.

Experience in the NHS is desirable, not essential. What matters most is your ability to align with the ethos and ambition of the NHSCFA. No two days will be the same, and if you enjoy variety, challenge, and making a real difference to the working lives of employees, this role is for you.

Travel to our 3 sites is a requirement of this role.

Please contact Joanne Brown, Associate Director for an informal chat at joanne.brown@nhscfa.gov.uk.

Selection event: 1.4.25, face to face in Coventry.

As an experienced people professional with a strategic mindset and a collaborative approach, you will be able to harness this staff engagement and drive further improvements, using your passion for the impact of creative people services.

Operational Lead for human resources, organisational development, and workforce planning within NHSCFA.

Develop and Implement Agile HR Function: Lead the creation and execution of an agile HR function that aligns with the organisation's goals and objectives. Seek process efficiencies and opportunities for self-service and automation where beneficial to the organisation. Provide leadership, vision, and direction for the team, supporting their development and wellbeing.

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle, and London. Flexible, hybrid, office, and home-based working is available. Living/working in the London area will attract HCAS allowance. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis, you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. You will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.

The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Brown Job title: Ass. Director for People & Workforce Development Email address: joanne.brown@nhscfa.gov.uk.

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