Job summary
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is looking for an Associate Director for People to lead and shape the organisation’s People agenda, supporting the NHS and wider health and care system. You will play a critical leadership role within the People Directorate, overseeing all People functions and driving the strategic direction of the organisation’s People strategy on behalf of the Deputy Chief People Officer. You will lead on shaping culture, vision and organisational initiatives, ensuring People services are future-ready and responsive to the evolving needs of the NHS and wider healthcare ecosystem. Working closely with senior stakeholders, including the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Board of Directors, you will provide strategic insight, updates and assurance to support informed, high-level decision-making.
You will act as the primary interface between the People function and the Deputy Chief People Officer, with delegated authority for operational delivery, continuous improvement and performance across the portfolio. In this role, you will provide leadership on risk, opportunities and delivery, while ensuring strong alignment between organisational goals and People priorities.
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Please refer to the Direct Gov website for further information regarding eligibility.
This vacancy may be closed early if sufficient suitable applications are received, so an early application is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
* Deputise for the Deputy Chief People Officer, leading the People Directorate and ensuring excellence in delivery
* Act as the lead People professional for the Executive Team, providing strategic leadership and insight
* Build and lead a high-performing People team, fostering a culture of learning, innovation and accountability
* Drive delivery of People objectives aligned to organisational strategy and future priorities
* Oversee strategic Employee Relations, including complex case management and tribunal oversight
* Lead the implementation of the People strategy in line with transformation and corporate goals
* Partner with senior leaders to deliver cross-organisational People priorities and initiatives
* Present workforce insights and People strategy updates to the Board to support decision-making
About us
The People Directorate at NICE leads and delivers the organisation’s People strategy, shaping culture, capability and ways of working to support the health and care system. The function plays a critical role in ensuring the organisation is equipped to meet the evolving needs of the NHS and wider healthcare landscape, working closely with senior stakeholders including the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the Board of Directors.
As Associate Director for People, you will provide strategic leadership across the People function, working in partnership with the Deputy Chief People Officer to support the delivery of NICE’s organisational priorities and transformation agenda. NICE is embarking on an exciting and significant journey to transform the way we work, with our workforce and people at the centre of this change from the outset.
This role will play a pivotal part in translating strategic people priorities into operational delivery across both the People function and the wider organisation. Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, you will help drive organisational change, support workforce transformation, and embed inclusive, high-performing ways of working that enable NICE to meet future challenges and deliver public value.
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:
Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
Time to recharge - Start with 27 days\' annual leave plus bank holidays
Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity
Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to master’s level or equivalent, with FCIPD qualification (or equivalent experience), and evidence of recent and comprehensive CPD
Experience
Essential Significant senior leadership experience within the NHS or a complex public or private sector environment
Extensive experience leading full People functions, including Learning & Development, Employee Relations and Talent Management
Proven track record of acting as a deputy to Chief People Officer level and engaging with Executive and Board stakeholders
Demonstrated success in leading transformational People programmes aligned to organisational strategy
Strong experience in workforce data analysis, reporting and presenting insights to Board and Executive audiences
Experience of benchmarking services and driving improvements across workforce, resourcing and employee relations functions
Proven ability to develop and deliver effective business partnering and collaborative working across senior stakeholders
Significant experience leading teams, delivering outcomes and working across public/private sector environments
Skills/Knowledge
Strong ability to design and deliver People strategies aligned to organisational transformation and objectives
Advanced change management, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent organisational, communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to analyse workforce data (e.g. ESR) and translate insights into actionable recommendations
Ability to build effective relationships at all levels, demonstrating tact, diplomacy and a collaborative leadership style
Deep understanding of NHS policy, national healthcare strategy and workforce 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.
NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Address
3rd Floor
3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nice.org.uk/
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