Interim Engagement Manager

My London NHS client is seeking an Interim HR Engagement Manager whilst they recruit to the role on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced candidates to lead the engagement, co-design and programme delivery activity required to develop and embed the Trust's Culture Programme. Working across a diverse London-based NHS workforce, the role will ensure that colleagues, regardless of profession, pay band, working pattern, site, background or protected characteristic, have meaningful opportunities to understand, shape and contribute to the programme.

Reporting to the Organisation Development Consultant, the post holder will develop and deliver an inclusive, insight-led engagement strategy that places staff voice, participation and collaboration at the heart of cultural change. They will create opportunities for colleagues to share experiences, explore challenges and co-design practical solutions that support a positive, compassionate and inclusive workplace culture.

The role will translate complex organisational culture evidence, staff feedback and engagement findings into clear, accessible insights and actionable recommendations for staff, managers, senior leaders and programme governance.

Working in close partnership with the Communications Team, the post holder will develop a compelling and consistent programme narrative, oversee engagement communications and ensure that colleagues receive regular updates on what has been heard, what is changing and how their contributions are influencing the programme.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive engagement and communications strategy for the Trust's Culture Programme.
Develop inclusive approaches to staff engagement, ensuring representation across clinical and non-clinical services, professions, bands, locations and working patterns.
Design and facilitate listening events, workshops, focus groups, staff conversations and co-design sessions.
Work collaboratively with staff networks, trade union representatives, Freedom to Speak Up colleagues and other key stakeholders to ensure diverse voices are heard.
Translate staff insight, cultural diagnostic findings and organisational data into meaningful themes, recommendations and programme priorities.
Develop engaging and accessible communications, campaigns, presentations, briefings and digital content in partnership with the Communications Team.
Establish transparent feedback mechanisms to demonstrate how staff contributions are informing decisions and shaping programme delivery.
Coordinate programme activities, events, engagement campaigns and stakeholder involvement across multiple Trust sites.
Build effective relationships with People and Organisational Development, Transformation and Improvement, senior leaders, managers and frontline teams.
Support the Culture Programme Working Group through effective planning, progress updates, reporting and the coordination of engagement activity.
Monitor engagement reach, participation, feedback and impact, using evaluation findings to continuously improve programme delivery.
Identify barriers to participation and develop practical solutions to support accessible, equitable and meaningful engagement.
Ensure programme activity reflects NHS values, equality, diversity and inclusion principles and the Trust's wider organisational priorities. This is a hybrid role based within a London NHS Trust, combining home-based working with regular attendance at Trust sites across London. The post holder will be expected to travel between Trust locations to facilitate engagement activities, attend meetings and build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Candidates MUST have NHS experience in a similar role and be able to start quickly