Chief People Officer
2 weeks ago
Join to apply for the Chief People Officer role at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values‑led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation’s evolution. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, system‑minded people leader to shape the future of a major acute and community teaching trust serving more than 329,000 residents across the Wigan Borough. WWL is delivering a £4.8m transformation programme — the only one of its kind in Greater Manchester — in partnership with our local authority and ICB, reshaping urgent and emergency care, improving patient flow and accelerating our acute‑to‑community shift. Alongside this, our three‑year financial recovery plan is progressing successfully, supported by a refreshed Executive Team and a new Chair passionate about integrated care. With two new divisions, Start Well and Live Well, we have reshaped our operating model to meet the borough’s health needs across the life course and deliver care closer to home. We are an organisation defined by our culture: low turnover, high engagement, a strong ethos of continuous improvement, and deep partnership with our local system. As an anchor institution — with 70% of colleagues living in or near the borough — WWL plays a vital role in improving population wellbeing, tackling inequality, and supporting the local workforce pipeline. About you A track record of developing and delivering impactful People & OD strategies Significant experience of organisational development, workforce transformation and culture change Deep expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion with demonstrable commitment to anti‑racism Strong partnership skills, including working with multi‑agency stakeholders and Trade Unions Visible, compassionate leadership and the ability to inspire followership The confidence, credibility and strategic insight to influence at Board level A personal style that reflects our values — compassionate, collaborative, authentic and ambitious Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jonathan Phillips, Job title: Executive Recruiter, Email address: jp@seymourjohn.com, Telephone number: 07817 988490 Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust by 2x Get notified about new Chief People Officer jobs in Wigan, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Chief People Officer
2 weeks ago
Wigan, United Kingdom NHS Full timeGo back Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chief People Officer The closing date is 15 December 2025 Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values‑led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation's...
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Chief People Officer
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Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values-led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation’s evolution. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, system-minded people leader to shape the future of a major acute and...
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Chief People Officer
2 weeks ago
Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Full time £200Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values-led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation’s evolution. This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, system-minded people leader to shape the future of a major acute and...
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Chief People Officer
2 weeks ago
Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAbout the Role Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values‑led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation's evolution. This is a strategic, system‑minded people leader role that will shape the future of a major acute and community...
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Chief People Officer
2 weeks ago
Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Full time £200About the RoleMake sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) is seeking an exceptional, values‑led Chief People Officer (CPO) to join our Board and Executive Team at a crucial moment in our organisation's...
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Wigan, United Kingdom NHS Full timeA major healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead their People & Culture Strategy in alignment with NHS standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in People & OD leadership, with a strong commitment to diversity, culture change, and partnership working. This role offers the opportunity to shape workforce...
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Chief People
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Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Full timeA leading NHS Trust in Wigan is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead its People & Culture Strategy during a critical transitional phase. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in developing impactful strategies and will demonstrate expertise in equality and diversity. Responsibilities include overseeing workforce planning, enhancing...
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Chief People Officer
2 weeks ago
Wigan, United Kingdom Wwl Full timeMain area Chief People Officer Grade Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in on call rota) Job ref 302-25-7635903CPRSite Trust Headquarters Town Wigan Salary Competitive salary aligned with experience Closing 15/12/2025 23:59Choose Well - Choose WWLJob overviewWrightington, Wigan & Leigh...
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Chief People Officer: Lead Culture
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Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust Full time £200A major NHS teaching trust in Wigan is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead the People & Culture Strategy, oversee workforce planning and modernisation, and drive a fully anti-racist organization.All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.The ideal candidate will...
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Wigan, United Kingdom NHS Full time £200A major healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a Chief People Officer to lead their People & Culture Strategy in alignment with NHS standards.The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in People & OD leadership, with a strong...
