Head of Workforce Transformation and Organisational Development

3 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a fair, inclusive and transparent Head of Workforce Transformation and Organisational Development lead, who will drive forward strategies which impact positively on our staff, patients and the communities we serve.

We are currently undergoing major organisational change and cultural transformation, and we have great ambition and intent to create the best and safest place to work, where our people thrive through better and healthier lives made possible by fulfilling work in an inclusive environment with a strong sense of belonging.

You will work collaboratively, while leading on all aspects of OD and change management, including cultural assessment and improvement, measuring and enhancing employee experience, values and behaviours and developing effective team working.

You will live and breathe our values of being kind, connected and bold.

You will work to the Associate Director of People Programmes, with professional accountability to the Group Chief People Officer.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Workforce Transformation and Organisational Development will work in the central function of the People Directorate, and the teams within your portfolio will serve the needs of our four hospital sites, community services and corporate teams.

Using a compassionate leadership approach, this role will ensure that your teams are proactive and influential in their contribution to the organisation's strategic and operational priorities, developing and empowering all members of the team to demonstrate professional excellence and standards.

You will be responsible for the delivery and development of the Organisation Development and Workforce Transformation portfolios, focusing on :

*Driving cultural change in line with the Trust's Cultural and Improvement agenda, bringing creative and ambitious strategies to improve retention by providing a sense of belonging and enabling continuing organisational improvement at UHB to be the best place to work.

*Take a transformative approach to organisational change to future proof services, through a creative, imaginative and practical approach to ensure organisational effectiveness.

As part of the wider People Directorate, you will work closely with colleagues to ensure a joined-up approach on all elements of people strategy and will be required to deputise for the Associate Director of People Programmes on matters related to Workforce Transformation and OD work streams, and broader matters as required.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Educated to Master's degree level in HR Management, or equivalent qualifications/experience in HR Management. *CIPD level 7 qualification or equivalent *Management qualification or relevant experience *Evidence of continuing professional development *Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or equivalent

Experience

Essential

*Experience of leading multiple teams and work streams. *Significant experience in operational/service delivery Experience as a Senior HR Manager in a large, complex organisation *Evidence of having led new initiatives with multidisciplinary teams *Expertise in one defined strand of Workforce OD *Political and cultural awareness *Highly specialist Workforce OD knowledge gained by experience and/or further qualification to Masters level or equivalent *Knowledge and understanding of the full range of HR and policy issues and best practice *Highly specialised knowledge and understanding of Workforce operational issues in a large complex work environment

Desirable

*Experience in Trade Union consultation/negotiation. *Experience of the NHS strategic agenda together with an understanding of how this relates to Workforce OD policy and practice

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