Interim Chief People Officer

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
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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.