Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding leader to join our team as divisional director of people. Reporting to the Director of Workforce, you will be part of the senior people and OD team and responsible for leading the people agenda within one cluster of clinical and corporate divisions. This role will also involve leading our Trust-wide people priority to improve staff retention.At Imperial we are values driven, and welcome people who demonstrate our values of kind, expert, aspiration and collaboration. We are looking for people who will share in and drive our passion and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, working across Imperial and our system to make real improvements.This is a broad operational and strategic role, with significant executive exposure for the design and delivery of our Trust people agenda. The role incorporates delivery of high quality and sustainable plans, including strategic and inclusive resourcing, business partnering, equality and diversity, expert employee relations, developing our leaders and productivity and efficiency- all designed to create an environment where people thrive. Whilst NHS experience may be valuable, we are keen to hear from those outside of healthcare who have a strong track record as a senior people leader, and a passion for the people agenda.We are keen to hear from a diverse pool of candidates - we want Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust to be a place where everyone can thrive.
Main duties of the job
The Divisional Director of People (DDP) will be the P&OD lead responsible for the delivery of a full range of professional HR and organisational development services to a clinical division and a cluster of corporate divisions. They ensure the highest standards of employee engagement along with optimal workforce efficiency and effectiveness.
Reporting to the Director of Workforce, you will be a key member of the senior People & OD team. You will also provide strategic and trust-wide leadership in one of the following areas, employee relations, pay or equality diversity and inclusion.
As a highly visible, local, leader for the People agenda, the DDP will act as the strategic partner to their divisional leadership team to shape local strategies to meet business and service needs. They will ensure the consistent application of the agreed People strategy, policies and processes.
The DDP will also act as the local account director for all services supplied to their divisional cluster by the P&OD function, thereby commissioning those services, accounting for them to local stakeholders and addressing issues for improvement and resolution.
The DDP will be responsible for leading the workforce component of any transformation programmes within their divisional clusters.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome an opportunity to talk to interested people about this role. Please contact Vera vera.oriordan@nhs.net or 020 331 21914 to arrange an informal conversation.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome an opportunity to talk to interested people about this role. Please contact Vera vera.oriordan@nhs.net or 020 331 21914 to arrange an informal conversation.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of qualification or equivalent experience
- Chartered Member of CIPD
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Leadership/Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Highly confident and credible with substantial HR and OD experience
- Extensive experience, expertise and understanding of performance and change management, business planning, budget setting, income generation and contracting processes, in a health setting.
- Thorough understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
- Experience of delivering or influencing workforce change across a system or complex organisation
- Extensive experience of inter-agency working and the development of joint projects.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to deliver results in an environment undergoing major organisational and cultural change, working well with ambiguity
- Ability to influence stakeholders in the development of organisational structures and processes
- Ability to interpret national policy that impacts on people and organisational development, both published and that in development
- Effective leadership skills that inspire others to achieve and exceed objectives
- Evidence of report writing and presentation skills, to include business cases and formal presentations at board level
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of qualification or equivalent experience
- Chartered Member of CIPD
- Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Leadership/Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Highly confident and credible with substantial HR and OD experience
- Extensive experience, expertise and understanding of performance and change management, business planning, budget setting, income generation and contracting processes, in a health setting.
- Thorough understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy
- Experience of delivering or influencing workforce change across a system or complex organisation
- Extensive experience of inter-agency working and the development of joint projects.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to deliver results in an environment undergoing major organisational and cultural change, working well with ambiguity
- Ability to influence stakeholders in the development of organisational structures and processes
- Ability to interpret national policy that impacts on people and organisational development, both published and that in development
- Effective leadership skills that inspire others to achieve and exceed objectives
- Evidence of report writing and presentation skills, to include business cases and formal presentations at board level
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.
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
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.
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).
