Group Chief People Officer
The newly formed Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group is delighted to be appointing a Group Chief People Officer.
This position presents a unique and exciting opportunity to help shape and develop the culture and workforce delivery across the newly formed NWUH Group hospital Board on its journey to transforming patient and staff experience.
To work towards our Group ambitions, we are looking for an exceptional leader with a proven track record with executive HR leadership in a large complex organisation and system level. As a key figure within the Group and a non‑voting attendee at the Board of Directors you would be able to meet the challenges of 18,000 employees by driving change and growth at a key stage as the Norfolk & Waveney Hospital Group is established.
Responsibilities
* Shape and develop the culture and workforce delivery across the NWUH Group hospital Board.
* Collaborate with Group hospital leadership teams, clinical groups, professional bodies, trade unions and staff representatives to ensure the shape and delivery of a coherent and effective Group workforce strategy, founded on strong relationships and shared purpose.
* Work in close partnership with the Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System to drive joint workforce programmes, shared policies and regional workforce transformation.
* Maintain strong links with academic and research partners, including universities and education providers, supporting a high‑quality clinical learning environment and advancing our university hospital ambitions.
* Provide visible, values‑based leadership to Site HR Directors, ensuring collaborative and consistent working across the Group.
* Ensure the highest professional standards across all HR and OD services, including recruitment, workforce information, payroll, occupational health, wellbeing, learning and education.
* Act as a non‑voting attendee at the Board of Directors and contribute to strategic decision‑making on workforce matters.
* Drive change and growth across the Group’s 18,000 employees, supporting a culture rooted in compassion, flexibility and continuous learning.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
* On‑site nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
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