Overview
A rare opportunity for an experienced senior HR leader to shape the future of People Services in a values driven NHS Trust.
As Associate Director of People Services, you will strengthen how we support and empower our workforce. You will lead People Relations and People Business Partnering, overseeing complex, high risk casework, shaping employment policy, and embedding a restorative, just and inclusive culture.
This role suits someone who thrives in complexity, brings calm and credibility and balances strategic leadership with hands on expertise. You will work closely with Executive leaders, clinical divisions, trade unions and senior managers, providing trusted advice on sensitive, legally complex and reputational matters.
You will be emotionally intelligent, values led and resilient, able to influence at senior level while staying mindful of the human impact of people decisions.
Why work with us?
You will join a supportive leadership environment where your expertise is trusted, your voice is valued and your impact is visible. We value autonomy, psychological safety, ethical decision making and professional growth, alongside high standards and accountability.
This is a role for someone who wants to shape strategy, lead cultural change and make a lasting impact.
Stakeholder session and interview
The stakeholder session will be held before the formal interview. The formal interview is provisionally scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2026 (subject to confirmation).
As Associate Director Of People Services, You Will
* Provide senior strategic leadership for the Trust’s people relations agenda
* Lead complex and high-risk case management, including Employment Tribunals
* Champion a restorative, just and learning culture across the organisation
* Lead and develop our People Business Partners and Head of People Relations
* Shape employment policy and governance at Trust level
* Provide expert advice to Executive Directors and senior leaders
* Oversee workforce planning and divisional people strategies
* Strengthen data-led decision making and performance reporting
* Act as nominated deputy to the Deputy Director of People
This role sits at the heart of our organisational culture and risk governance, making it a rare opportunity to influence strategy, practice and leadership at scale.
About Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Contact and further information
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alesia Waterman
Job title: Deputy Director of People
Email address: alesia.waterman1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07557025040
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