North of England | 6–9 months | VSM Salary | December 1st Start
We are supporting an NHS organisation in the North of England with the appointment of an experienced Interim Chief People Officer for an initial 6–9 month period.
This is a key Board-level appointment at a time of significant organisational change and transformation. The successful candidate will provide strong, credible leadership across a substantial People portfolio, working closely with the Chief Executive and wider Executive team to strengthen the People function and support the organisation through its next phase.
Key priorities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership across the organisation’s People and workforce agenda
- Leading the review and transformation of the People function
- Developing and embedding effective workforce strategies that support organisational priorities
- Driving improvements across workforce performance and employee experience
- Supporting wider organisational transformation and new ways of working
- Providing visible, experienced Executive leadership during a period of organisational change
We are looking for an established NHS People leader who can quickly provide stability, direction and credibility. Candidates will need:
- Previous Chief People Officer/Executive Director of People experience within an NHS organisation
- Significant Board and Executive-level leadership experience
- A strong track record of People and workforce transformation
- Experience leading a substantial People/HR function within a complex organisation
- Strong experience across workforce strategy, organisational development, employee relations and workforce performance
- The ability to operate effectively within a complex and changing organisational environment
The appointment will ideally be full time and will require a regular on-site presence. Candidates will need to be available to start at relatively short notice.
For a confidential conversation and further information, please get in touch.
Interim Chief People Officer employer: GatenbySanderson
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