OverviewA fantastic opportunity has arisen at an exciting time for the organisation, for the role of Interim Deputy Chief People Officer. The Interim Deputy Chief People Officer will play a pivotal role in driving forward the Trusts People Strategy in line with the NHS People Plan and in supporting our impending merger.

Contract and locationDue to potential strategic changes for the organisation, only a secondment opportunity or fixed term contract may be considered; any contract will be limited to 31 March 2026. This role is full time and will require the majority of the working week to be spent onsite; however flexible working requests will be considered.

Key responsibilities

Manage and lead the HR Business Partnering service and Operational People Team services of the Directorate, including the electronic staff record (ESR) and other workforce systems, Payroll, temporary staffing, people business intelligence, information and reporting, e-rostering and job planning, shared services and outsourcing, and a People advisory and administrative service.

Strategically lead the transactional and operational services within the People Directorate.

Work with the CPO, Head of Organisation Development, Culture and Engagement and Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to take a lead role in service transformation and culture change.

Deputise for the Chief People Officer where appropriate.

Reporting lines and collaborationThe Deputy Chief People Officer will work closely with senior leadership to align People initiatives with organisational strategy and the upcoming merger.

Additional informationPlease refer to the attached VMV document for our refreshed vision, mission and values.

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve.

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