Job summary Our work environment here at SECAmb is demanding, high intensity and rewarding in equal measure and spans four Integrated Care Systems, requiring a high degree of resilience and a commitment to collaborative working both within and outside the Trust. As our Chief People Officer, you will share collective accountability for the delivery of our strategy and the development of the Trust, and play a key role in developing a cutting-edge People Directorate that is highly visible and responsive. We are in transition, so in this role you will help us to embed a truly positive culture - one in which we create a more empowered workforce and foster inclusion and promote diversity. Main duties of the job We're seeking a senior leader with significant people management experience within or outside healthcare, who brings a supportive, nurturing, and facilitative approach that allows others to come forward and succeed. You will have experience of leading organisational change and delivering transformation of an HR service. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of developing and implementing inclusive people and organisational development strategies, aligned with an organisation's vision. About us Option to join NHS pension scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Award winning wellbeing hub Back up buddy App Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 278-DofHR-1024-SBW Job locations HQ Nexus House Crawley RH10 9BG Job description Job responsibilities As a full member of the team of Executive Directors, hold joint corporate responsibility for the strategic direction of the Trust, corporate policy making and the development and delivery of the Trusts objectives. To work closely with the Trust Executive colleagues to ensure there are effective and comprehensive people strategies which align with Trust strategic ambitions. Job description Job responsibilities As a full member of the team of Executive Directors, hold joint corporate responsibility for the strategic direction of the Trust, corporate policy making and the development and delivery of the Trusts objectives. To work closely with the Trust Executive colleagues to ensure there are effective and comprehensive people strategies which align with Trust strategic ambitions. Person Specification Application Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent with further professional HR qualification and evidence of continuing professional, leadership and coaching development Have been instrumental in developing talent and performance management programmes which allow organisations to retain and develop top talent during periods of major change and transformation Possesswell-developed interpersonal skills and high levels of resilience,executive stature,and ability to connect with others at all levels. Critically,the job holder must have the ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders whilst promoting collaboration that delivers the objectives of the Trust application Essential Be able to demonstrate a progressive and strong track record in leading the human resources and organisational development function within a large,complex, multi-site,multi-stakeholder environment. Ideally candidates will have had experience within a large scale, diverse service-orientated business where quality and delivery have driven a high-performance culture. Possess highly developed leadership and change management skills with unquestioned integrity to effectively handle sensitive human resources issues and lead complex change. Will evidence being able to contribute actively to an overall business with the credibility and stature to help the Trust transcend the current structure and keep pace with future developments and challenges. Person Specification Application Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent with further professional HR qualification and evidence of continuing professional, leadership and coaching development Have been instrumental in developing talent and performance management programmes which allow organisations to retain and develop top talent during periods of major change and transformation Possesswell-developed interpersonal skills and high levels of resilience,executive stature,and ability to connect with others at all levels. Critically,the job holder must have the ability to influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders whilst promoting collaboration that delivers the objectives of the Trust application Essential Be able to demonstrate a progressive and strong track record in leading the human resources and organisational development function within a large,complex, multi-site,multi-stakeholder environment. Ideally candidates will have had experience within a large scale, diverse service-orientated business where quality and delivery have driven a high-performance culture. Possess highly developed leadership and change management skills with unquestioned integrity to effectively handle sensitive human resources issues and lead complex change. Will evidence being able to contribute actively to an overall business with the credibility and stature to help the Trust transcend the current structure and keep pace with future developments and challenges. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name SECamb Address HQ Nexus House Crawley RH10 9BG Employer's website https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)