King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD

The closing date is 02 November 2025

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is embarking on an exciting new chapter in our People Directorate. We are recruiting for a Deputy Director of DEI & OD, one of four newly created senior roles, to help shape and deliver our ambitious Brilliant People Strategy and Culture Transformation Programme.Reporting directly to the newly appointed Director of DEI & OD, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformational change, drive inclusive leadership and talent development, and embed equity and compassion across our organisation.This is a fantastic stepping stone for an aspirational future Director, offering the scope, visibility and strategic impact to take your career to the next level.

If you're ready to lead with purpose, drive meaningful change, and be part of a bold new team, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide senior leadership and overall operational and performance management of the DEI and OD teams to ensure provision of highly effective services that exceed the needs of customers, are innovative, and which operate in accordance with statutory requirements, best practice, NHS and Trust policies and procedures.

Provide expert Learning and OD support as required to the Director of DEI and OD, Deputy Chief People Officer, Site Executive Teams, Care Group Triumvirates, Senior Managers and Clinicians. Whilst ensuring the provision of a wide range of timely and accurate Learning and OD and DEI performance information for corporate, internal and external reporting to the ICS, the London region, the national team and other relevant bodies.

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

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£99,808 to £113,803 a year per annum inc HCA's

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-CORP-7546882

Job locations

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification along with the recruitment pack for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification along with the recruitment pack for full details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Educated to Masters level or equivalent in a relevant field (Leadership, Organisational Psychology, HR management) or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Esperience

Essential

Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings
Extensive experience of leadership development, talent management and organisational development
Specialist Knowledge and or experience/ or training in Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Educated to Masters level or equivalent in a relevant field (Leadership, Organisational Psychology, HR management) or equivalent experience

Knowledge & Esperience

Essential

Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings
Extensive experience of leadership development, talent management and organisational development
Specialist Knowledge and or experience/ or training in Equality Diversity and Inclusion

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)