• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CRAC-0525-02?language=en&page=963&sort=publicationDateDes

  Job summary

  We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Deputy Director of Workforce & Organisational Development (OD) to join our Trust and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Workforce Strategy. This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity for an individual passionate about transformational leadership, employee engagement, and organisational development to make a significant impact for our staff and patients.

  You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the workforce, have opportunity for personal and professional development in a supportive, innovative environment and work in a culture that values inclusion, continuous learning, and collaborative leadership.

  Working for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT you will feel a sense of belonging and inclusion, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop, feel cared for, valued and supported.

  You will be accountable to the Director of Workforce & Organisational Development and will provide senior leadership across a range of key workforce functions. You will be responsible for leading and developing the following areas:

  • Organisational and Workforce Development and Learning
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Employee Services
  • Occupational Health & Wellbeing
  • Employee Relations

  Main duties of the job

  This is a transformational leadership role where you will work closely with senior leaders to support the development and delivery of workforce and inclusion strategies that align with the Trusts organisational objectives.

  You will be an inclusive leader, treating people fairly with civility and respect, encouraging communication and collaboration and seeking continuous learning and improvement. You will be a member of CIPD and have a masters level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained though qualification plus significant experience working in Human Resources / Organisational Development.

  You will have extensive experience in a senior leadership role within Workforce & Organisational Development or a similar HR-related field. A strong background in workforce strategy, organisational change, employee relations, and talent management. Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive transformation across multiple workforce functions and experience in driving digital development and improving the efficiency of workforce and OD systems and processes.

  For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Sonia Atkinson, Deputy Director of HR & OD, or Kath Griffin, Executive Director of HR & OD on 0191 565 6256 Ext 42049.

  About us

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  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

  Details

  Date posted

  02 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8c

  Salary

  £74,290 to £85,601 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9155-CRAC-0525-02

  Job locations

  Trust Headquarters

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The postholder is a senior professional workforce lead for the Trust, accountable to the Director of Workforce & Organisational Development and is responsible for providing senior leadership and direction to the following key workforce functions:

  • Organisational and Workforce Development and Learning
  • Employee Services
  • Occupational Health & Wellbeing
  • Employee Relations

  This is a transformational leadership role and the postholder will be a key contributor in the development and delivery of workforce and inclusion strategies to support the Trust organisational objectives.

  The postholder will provide high level subject matter expertise, advice, guidance and support to workforce & OD colleagues and the wider Trust, across the areas of organisational change, service and team redesign, workforce strategy, policy and employment law, terms and conditions and reward and remuneration.

  In partnership with other leaders, there will be a focus on supporting the development of best employment practices, organisational cultural development and recruitment and retention.

  The postholder will also support digital development across the Workforce & OD teams to improve efficiency, accessibility, and overall effectiveness of workforce systems and processes.

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The postholder is a senior professional workforce lead for the Trust, accountable to the Director of Workforce & Organisational Development and is responsible for providing senior leadership and direction to the following key workforce functions:

  • Organisational and Workforce Development and Learning
  • Employee Services
  • Occupational Health & Wellbeing
  • Employee Relations

  This is a transformational leadership role and the postholder will be a key contributor in the development and delivery of workforce and inclusion strategies to support the Trust organisational objectives.

  The postholder will provide high level subject matter expertise, advice, guidance and support to workforce & OD colleagues and the wider Trust, across the areas of organisational change, service and team redesign, workforce strategy, policy and employment law, terms and conditions and reward and remuneration.

  In partnership with other leaders, there will be a focus on supporting the development of best employment practices, organisational cultural development and recruitment and retention.

  The postholder will also support digital development across the Workforce & OD teams to improve efficiency, accessibility, and overall effectiveness of workforce systems and processes.

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.

  Person Specification

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational management across a wide range of deliverables encompassing team performance /significant budgetary management and staff management across a range of workforce functions.
  • Strong track record of managing change successfully in highly complex environments
  • Significant experience of direct management and development of professional staff as well as using communication and relationship skills to coach and challenge Board, executive leaders and senior leaders
  • Experience of enabling a positive and sustainable culture shift to deliver a positive employment experience and improve service performance.
  • Experience of increasing staff engagement across own team and wider, complex organisation.
  • Proven track record of implementing change and leadership, cultural, wellbeing and equality initiatives
  • Experience of partnership working and consultations with Trade Unions
  • Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders within and external to the organisation
  • Change management, TUPE, re-designing of teams and new ways of working to meet strategic objectives and to increase workforce productivity and efficiency
  • Complex ER cases, including MHPS

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MCIPD
  • Masters qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained through qualification plus significant experience of working at the required level in relevant discipline
  • Evidence of continuing academic and professional training and development (CPD).

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Expert knowledge of current HR and workforce legislation and best practice
  • Understanding of the context in which NHS Workforce services are provided
  • In depth and highly specialised knowledge over a range functions combined with broad experience gained over an extended period including an understanding and knowledge of culture issues and theories.
  • Ability to work with partners to develop innovative approaches to workforce change through culture, engagement, leadership, health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and training and development
  • Ability to forge productive working partnerships on local, regional and national levels
  • Competent in the theory and application of OD tools and techniques
  • Able to work strategically and deal with conflicting priorities
  • Ability to manage projects and multiple/diverse complex tasks requiring analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to drive improvement through coaching and performance management
  • Ability to challenge ways of working and facilitate change
  • Personal resilience in the face of challenge and able to deliver high quality work under pressure

  Person Specification

  Physical Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

  Experience

  Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational management across a wide range of deliverables encompassing team performance /significant budgetary management and staff management across a range of workforce functions.
  • Strong track record of managing change successfully in highly complex environments
  • Significant experience of direct management and development of professional staff as well as using communication and relationship skills to coach and challenge Board, executive leaders and senior leaders
  • Experience of enabling a positive and sustainable culture shift to deliver a positive employment experience and improve service performance.
  • Experience of increasing staff engagement across own team and wider, complex organisation.
  • Proven track record of implementing change and leadership, cultural, wellbeing and equality initiatives
  • Experience of partnership working and consultations with Trade Unions
  • Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders within and external to the organisation
  • Change management, TUPE, re-designing of teams and new ways of working to meet strategic objectives and to increase workforce productivity and efficiency
  • Complex ER cases, including MHPS

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MCIPD
  • Masters qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained through qualification plus significant experience of working at the required level in relevant discipline
  • Evidence of continuing academic and professional training and development (CPD).

  Skills and Knowledge

  Essential

  • Expert knowledge of current HR and workforce legislation and best practice
  • Understanding of the context in which NHS Workforce services are provided
  • In depth and highly specialised knowledge over a range functions combined with broad experience gained over an extended period including an understanding and knowledge of culture issues and theories.
  • Ability to work with partners to develop innovative approaches to workforce change through culture, engagement, leadership, health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and training and development
  • Ability to forge productive working partnerships on local, regional and national levels
  • Competent in the theory and application of OD tools and techniques
  • Able to work strategically and deal with conflicting priorities
  • Ability to manage projects and multiple/diverse complex tasks requiring analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to drive improvement through coaching and performance management
  • Ability to challenge ways of working and facilitate change
  • Personal resilience in the face of challenge and able to deliver high quality work under pressure

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trust Headquarters

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Trust Headquarters

  Sunderland Royal Hospital

  Sunderland

  SR4 7TP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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