Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6-to-12-month secondment at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the role of Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development. Reporting to the Deputy CPO, the successful candidate will have a proven track-record in organisational development at a senior level in a large organisation. They will also have senior leadership experience of overseeing learning and development on an organisation-wide scale to ensure provision of highly effective services that exceed the needs of customers, are innovative, and which operate in accordance with statutory requirements, best practice, NHS and Trust policies and procedures. You will join Team Kings at an exciting time as we look to continue the delivery of our People and Culture Plan alongside projects on talent management, leadership development and staff survey. Main duties of the job 1. Strategic Leadership: Act as a key member of the Senior People Team, providing strategic leadership to the People Directorate and actively contribute to the development and delivery of the People and Culture Plan. Develop and implement a comprehensive Learning and Organisational Development strategy aligned with the NHS's overarching goals. Provide visionary leadership to drive continuous improvement in employee skills, knowledge, and performance. 2. Leadership and Talent Development Identify and nurture compassionate and inclusive leadership and talent within the organization through targeted development programs. Collaborate with HR to implement succession planning and talent retention strategies. 3. Management Development: Design and deliver comprehensive manager induction programmes for all newly appointed managers to ensure they are compassionate, inclusive and effective managers of people. Ensure all managers are supported and developed to become compassionate, inclusive and effective managers of people. About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 9 Salary £113,557 to £129,443 a year per annum inc HCA's Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-CORP-6758899 Job locations King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Denmark Hill SE5 9RS Job description Job responsibilities The role is a key member of the Senior People Team who hold collective responsibility for leadership of the People Directorate, delivery of the people and culture plan and ensures provision of excellent people services to Kings. Please see JD and Person Specification attached for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The role is a key member of the Senior People Team who hold collective responsibility for leadership of the People Directorate, delivery of the people and culture plan and ensures provision of excellent people services to Kings. Please see JD and Person Specification attached for full details. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Master's level in a relevant field CIPD Knowledge and Experience Essential Senior level leadership experience and demonstrable acumen in all areas of the business function Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing executive or sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings Excellent demonstrable knowledge of leadership development, talent management and organisational development Extensive experience of leading internal organisational development across teams and within functions Experience of translating national policy to regional and organisational strategy Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Master's level in a relevant field CIPD Knowledge and Experience Essential Senior level leadership experience and demonstrable acumen in all areas of the business function Extensive senior experience in a similar role, providing executive or sub executive level strategic direction in complex settings Excellent demonstrable knowledge of leadership development, talent management and organisational development Extensive experience of leading internal organisational development across teams and within functions Experience of translating national policy to regional and organisational strategy 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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Denmark Hill SE5 9RS Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)