Group Chief People Officer

the client is seeking to appoint a Group Chief People Officer to its Board. This pivotal leadership role shapes workforce strategy, drives cultural transformation, and strengthens organisational capability in a large, complex public sector organisation. The client is focused on improvement and delivering better outcomes for patients and communities, with a people agenda centered on building and retaining an engaged, skilled, and supported workforce and embedding compassionate and inclusive leadership at all levels.

the Group Chief People Officer will be responsible for leading the development of an ambitious people agenda and advancing a culture that supports staff at all levels. The role requires experienced, strategic people leadership with a strong track record of improving culture and delivering results. The ideal candidate will be able to operate at Board level, communicate and influence effectively, and build trusted relationships while leading with visibility, authenticity, and purpose.

the client welcomes expressions of interest from a wide range of backgrounds and particularly encourages candidates from groups that are under-represented at Board level. Candidates are expected to bring diverse perspectives to support inclusive leadership and organizational improvement, making a meaningful and lasting impact for the workforce and the people the client serves.