King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD

The closing date is 02 November 2025

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a visionary and values-driven leader to join our senior People team as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Organisational Development (OD). This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and delivering our strategic ambitions for an inclusive, high-performing culture across the Trust. You will lead the development and implementation of our DEI and OD strategies, embedding them into every aspect of organisational life--from recruitment and leadership development to cultural transformation and staff experience.

Ready to make a difference?If you're passionate about equity, inclusion, and organisational transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Interview date - 14th November 2025

Main duties of the job

Lead the delivery of the Trust's People and Culture Plan and Brilliant People strategy
Drive cultural transformation and workforce engagement initiatives
Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation
Lead organisational development programmes and workforce education
Provide strategic advice to the Chief People Officer, Executive Team and Trust Board
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed inclusive practices
Manage transformational budgets and ensure value for money
Role model Trust values and behaviours across the organisation

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-7545124

Job locations

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on the role and requirements please see attached applicant pack and Job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details on the role and requirements please see attached applicant pack and Job description.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree Level education or equivalent qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Extensive post-qualification experience gained in OD & EDI practices
Track record of delivery at Director/Senior management level, including exposure at board
Experience of staff & financial management
Experience leading change in large, complex organisations

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree Level education or equivalent qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Extensive post-qualification experience gained in OD & EDI practices
Track record of delivery at Director/Senior management level, including exposure at board
Experience of staff & financial management
Experience leading change in large, complex organisations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)