• Job Description

  Req#: C9376-25-0437?language=en&page=378&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Step into a Board-level People and Organisational Development Leadership Role that Delivers Real Impact.

  At RDaSH, we're investing in the future of our services, our communities, and our leadership. We are now seeking an exceptional people leader to join our Board as Director of People and Organisational Development, responsible for design, development and effective implementation of all workforce, education, training and organisational development interventions needed to support the Trust to deliver our 28 Promises.

  This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing Deputy Director of People ready for their first Executive role, or an experienced Director of People and Organisational Development seeking a rewarding lateral move into a progressive, values-driven Trust.

  Who We're Looking For

  We're seeking a strategic, values-driven leader with:

  • A strong HR background in NHS or similarly complex public sector environments.
  • Political and commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at all levels and across organisational boundaries.
  • A collaborative leadership style grounded in compassion, curiosity and accountability.
  • A passion for improving services and outcomes through inclusive, community-based delivery.

  Ready to Take the Next Step?

  For a confidential discussion, please contact Louise Wood, Executive Assistant to Toby Lewis, Chief Executive: louise.wood23@nhs.net

  Interview dates: 28-29 July

  Main duties of the job

  Contribute to and participate in the delivery of promotion of the Trust's vision (nurturing the power in our communities}, and our five strategic objectives.

  Take lead responsibility in supporting delivery of our 9th, 24th and 26th promises to, respectively, ensure that our apprentice and wider educational offer is outstanding, and that the Trust's social values support inclusion and promote diversity

  Working with others to champion delivery of our first objective which seeks to create a partnerships with patients and citizens - conscious of large expansion of peer support workers and volunteers - and a commitment to become an outstanding organisation for our support for working unpaid carers

  Take executive leadership of our work to develop senior leaders to be effective within our Operating Model and to drive delivery of our promises in their roles: evaluating whether existing interventions will succeed and any adjustments or additional steps required

  Support the maturation of our think-directorate structure, helping group and executive level leaders to provide medium term strategic leadership to emerging issues and opportunities

  Work to ensure that the Board and wider leadership remain focused on our enduring six values, and are able to evidence that how we work is truly consistent with those principles

  About us

  Why RDaSH?

  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is a financially stable provider of mental health, learning disability and community health services to a population of over 750,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We are deeply embedded in our communities and committed to delivering care that is safe, person-centred and accountable.

  We've made 28 clear promises to our communities, focused on restoring trust in public services and the NHS. Everything we do, from leadership development to service delivery, is designed to achieve those commitments by 2028. To access our Trust strategy, visit:

  https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

  We are:

  • Ambitious in reform: Our strategy is rooted in transformation, integration and co-production.
  • Investing in leadership: With a strong partnership with Virginia Mason Institute, we're building capability and culture that puts safety, learning and accountability at the core.
  • Empowering our teams: Our "team of teams" approach gives leaders room to grow, influence and innovate--supported by a strong executive and senior clinical team.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Very senior manager (VSM)

  Salary

  £130,000 to £144,000 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  376-CP-0613

  Job locations

  Woodfield House

  Tickhill Road Site

  Doncaster

  DN4 8QN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As part of your supporting information, please tell us why you have chosen RDaSH and why we should choose you.

  Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

  To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

  https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

  We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

  https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

  Living and Working in Our Region

  South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are vibrant, diverse, and welcoming areas with a fantastic quality of lifewhether you're drawn to dynamic city living, market towns or rural escapes. With excellent transport links, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, this is a wonderful place to live and lead.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  As part of your supporting information, please tell us why you have chosen RDaSH and why we should choose you.

  Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

  To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

  https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

  We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

  https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

  Living and Working in Our Region

  South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are vibrant, diverse, and welcoming areas with a fantastic quality of lifewhether you're drawn to dynamic city living, market towns or rural escapes. With excellent transport links, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, this is a wonderful place to live and lead.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Significant experience as a qualified HR professional
  • Holds first degree in job relevant discipline
  • Evidence of recent, continuous and proactive professional and personal development

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Evidence of an understanding of, and practice of, compassionate leadership consistent with our RDaSH values Significant leadership experience of running professional function within a complex health and care service provider organisation, at or immediately below board level - within the past seven years
  • Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and managing complex teams
  • Substantial experience of having an effective impact on institutional culture
  • Proven experience of leading people management improvement in a complex organization or system
  • Delivery experience tackling exclusion and promoting cultural competence, allyship and diversity

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Significant experience as a qualified HR professional
  • Holds first degree in job relevant discipline
  • Evidence of recent, continuous and proactive professional and personal development

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Evidence of an understanding of, and practice of, compassionate leadership consistent with our RDaSH values Significant leadership experience of running professional function within a complex health and care service provider organisation, at or immediately below board level - within the past seven years
  • Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and managing complex teams
  • Substantial experience of having an effective impact on institutional culture
  • Proven experience of leading people management improvement in a complex organization or system
  • Delivery experience tackling exclusion and promoting cultural competence, allyship and diversity

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

  Address

  Woodfield House

  Tickhill Road Site

  Doncaster

  DN4 8QN

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

  Address

  Woodfield House

  Tickhill Road Site

  Doncaster

  DN4 8QN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.rdash.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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