Associate Director of Employee Experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional with a track record of success in leading large-scale OD initiatives within complex organisations.

As a senior leader, the Associate Director of Employee Experience will work closely with the Executive Team, influencing at the highest level and ensuring that OD and engagement remain strategic priorities. The role will include overseeing key employee engagement initiatives, talent management programmes, leadership development, and ensuring that staff voice is embedded throughout our organisational strategy.

The successful applicant will thrive in complex environments and can bring fresh ideas, energy, and expertise to a well-established and ambitious organisation. It’s an opportunity for a compassionate and strategic leader to help lead transformational change, nurture a supportive and inclusive culture, and make a genuine difference to both staff experience and patient care.

We are keen to hear from applicants who are highly motivated, action-oriented, and passionate about inspiring and empowering teams. Leading with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive culture will be central to your success, ensuring that every member of staff feels connected to our purpose and is empowered to thrive.

Main duties of the job

The Associate Director for Employee Experience will provide strategic leadership for key areas including Organisational Development, Learning and Development, Health and Wellbeing, Engagement, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

This role is pivotal in designing, delivering, and evaluating initiatives that enhance the employee experience, contributing to improved attraction, retention, and engagement across the organisation.

As a senior leader within the People and OD Division, the Associate Director will ensure the function is appropriately resourced to deliver on strategic priorities. This includes fostering the development and growth of the People and OD team, as well as supporting the broader People team in achieving their goals.

In this role, you will act as an ambassador and role model for the Trust’s core values of Excellence, Equity, and Kindness, embedding these principles throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and person specification please download the attached candidate pack.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Master’s degree in human resources, organisational development or other relevant qualification or equivalent working experience
• Professional membership of CIPD
• Evidence of ongoing professional development to maintain up to date subject matter expertise

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of leading large-scale programmes and cultural change in complex environments, with proven positive impact.
• Significant experience of working in partnership with and influencing senior leaders, and their teams at every level, to constructively challenge the status quo.
• Extensive experience of working at senior management level to manage team(s) and to influence strategy, policy and project development and implementation.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• In-depth professional knowledge in a number of disciplines e.g. organisational development, learning and development, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and wellbeing.
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kemp House

152-160 Kemp House, City Road

London

EC1V2NX

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