b Overview /b p In this senior role you will lead the Trust’s Workforce OD function and strategy, aligning people plans with clinical, quality and transformation aims. As a trusted Exec Committee member, you’ll shape culture, improve staff experience, and drive workforce governance across complex systems. You will partner with unions and leaders to support high-quality patient care and strategic priorities. This is a values‑led, influential position with a mandate to deliver sustainable culture and capability improvements. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Flexible working policy /li li Access to fitness centre (SRH) /li li Hospital libraries /li li Chaplaincy support /li li Education, training and career progression /li li Care Co-ordinator support for staff childcare /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Lead the W OD Directorate and Workforce Strategy to enable delivery of clinical, safety and quality priorities /li li Provide strategic leadership across workforce planning, employee relations, OD, culture and climate, inclusion, staff experience, and leadership development /li li Serve on the Executive Committee, ensuring workforce risks and opportunities are considered in organisational decisions /li li Offer authoritative professional advice on complex workforce matters to Executives and Board committees /li li Drive transformation programmes and strategic partnerships, across organisational and system boundaries /li li Develop people services through digital transformation and new operating models to improve capability and staff experience /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Substantial experience leading a complex W OD function or service /li li Deep understanding of the NHS landscape, ICSs and People agenda in patient care /li li Experience at director or deputy level in a complex organisation with senior executive collaboration /li li Ability to provide authoritative advice on sensitive workforce issues to senior leaders /li li Track record of managing significant workforce risks and executive assurance /li li Expert knowledge of employment legislation, NHS terms and conditions, employee relations and OD methodologies in a complex NHS setting /li li Experience leading major change, cultural transformation and union engagement /li li Experience working across partnerships or system arrangements with cross-boundary people and culture considerations /li /ul ul li Resilience under pressure /li li Inclusive leadership and empowerment /li li Trustworthy and credible demeanor /li li Strategic leadership and executive influence /li li Organisational development and culture diagnostic capability /li li Workforce intelligence and staff experience insights /li /ul
Director for Workforce and Organisational Development employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
