Associate Director of Retention and Organisational Development

Job overview

Step into Leadership Excellence: Become Our Associate Director of Retention and Organisational Development

We are looking for an inspiring, kind and engaging Associate Director of Retention and Organisational Development to join our team. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on our organisation’s culture, people, and future success. The more we can do to help staff experiences, the better mental health services we give to our patients and their families.

This is a really senior role, focusing every day on the real experiences of around 5,000 enthusiastic staff who provide life-improving services to thousands of people in need of professional, compassionate mental health services from the NHS.

As the driving force behind staff retention and organisational development strategies, you’ll lead strategic improvement programmes, cultural change initiatives, leadership development and inclusive ways of working. You’ll play a key role in influencing senior leaders, managing complex challenges, and crafting innovative approaches to workforce matters — all while championing the values of inclusion, well-being, and development, making our Trust a great place to work.

Main duties of the job

Your Background: We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience in:

1. Being a really good line manager.
2. Leading cultural initiatives in complex environments.
3. Line management and strategy development at senior levels.
4. Partnering with senior teams to drive impactful change.

Additionally, you’ll bring:

1. Kindness
2. Good communication approaches and style
3. A relevant degree or equivalent working experience in HR or organisational development.
4. Professional body membership and ongoing professional development.
5. An unwavering commitment to improvements in line with our Trust values.

Desirable Extras:

1. Coaching qualifications, psychometric expertise, or specialist OD tools.
2. NHS or public sector experience.
3. Budget management expertise and an ability to navigate complex environments.

Why Join Us? As a member of our senior leadership team, you’ll collaborate with our Director for People and other visionary leaders, enjoying a challenging and rewarding role where no two days are the same. With our commitment to well-being, diversity, and inclusion, you’ll contribute to a positive, friendly culture that prioritises people’s experiences at work.

Interested? Let’s Talk! We really, really want potential candidates to connect with us for an informal discussion. Reach out to to arrange a video call with Julian, our Director for People.

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