Chief People Officer inCanterbury inCanterbury PUBLISHED 20 DEC 2023

£150,000 to £165,000 a year per annum  PERMANENT 
The Trust has been through a challenging period where the quality of care in some of our service areas has not been at the standard that our population should expect.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with a strong professional background in HR & OD and a depth of leadership experience. We value great team players, and youll bring a track record of working with colleagues, through others, and across organisational boundaries to achieve results at pace. With experience of leading cultural transformation within comparably complex environments, you will bring strategic perspective and sound judgement, complemented by resilience, tenacity and a collegiate approach to achieving change. Previous experience within the NHS is not a prerequisite to applying.

This is a challenging role where you can be part of a team committed to supporting each other to collectively drive improvements and make a positive impact on the experience of our patients and workforce.

Please include a Supporting Statement with your CV, this should include:

a) your motivation for applying

b) how you feel you meet the profile of the candidate we are looking for

c) Please also select one of the Trusts Values that you feel passionate about and provide a working example of where you have demonstrated that Value. Our Values are: People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident we are making a difference


Applications that are submitted for the post will be shared with our recruitment partners, Morgan Law.

East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trusts is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 730,000 people in East Kent and providing specialist services for a far wider population. As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with universities. The Trust employs over 10,000 people and has a budget of over £1bn.

The Trust has been through a challenging period where the quality of care in some of our service areas has not been at the standard that our population should expect. We are on of a journey of transformation and improvement, which will draw on the commitment, resilience and determination of all our people.

We see teamwork as vital in achieving our ambitions. As Chief People Officer, you will play a critical role in our executive team, supporting our leaders and people to deliver the improvements we all wish to see. Reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Trust Board, you will work with our staff, stakeholders and Board to shape and drive our improvement and cultural transformation programme.

We are seeking an exceptional individual with a strong professional background in HR & OD and a depth of leadership experience. We value great team players, and youll bring a track record of working with colleagues, through others, and across organisational boundaries to achieve results at pace. With experience of leading cultural transformation within comparably complex environments, you will bring strategic perspective and sound judgement, complemented by resilience, tenacity and a collegiate approach to achieving change. Previous experience within the NHS is not a prerequisite to applying.

This is a challenging role where you can be part of a team committed to supporting each other to collectively drive improvements and make a positive impact on the experience of our patients and workforce.

Please include a Supporting Statement with your CV, this should include:

a) your motivation for applying

b) how you feel you meet the profile of the candidate we are looking for

c) Please also select one of the Trusts Values that you feel passionate about and provide a working example of where you have demonstrated that Value. Our Values are: People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident we are making a difference


Applications that are submitted for the post will be shared with our recruitment partners, Morgan Law.

East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trusts is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 730,000 people in East Kent and providing specialist services for a far wider population. As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with universities. The Trust employs over 10,000 people and has a budget of over £1bn.

The Trust has been through a challenging period where the quality of care in some of our service areas has not been at the standard that our population should expect. We are on of a journey of transformation and improvement, which will draw on the commitment, resilience and determination of all our people.

We see teamwork as vital in achieving our ambitions. As Chief People Officer, you will play a critical role in our executive team, supporting our leaders and people to deliver the improvements we all wish to see. Reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Trust Board, you will work with our staff, stakeholders and Board to shape and drive our improvement and cultural transformation programme.



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