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Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Strong knowledge of strategic and operational People practice.
- Knowledge
Understanding of workforce planning, employee relations, recruitment, organisational development, learning, and staff experience.
- Knowledge
Ability to coordinate complex programmes across multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge
Ability to analyse and present workforce, financial and performance information.
- Knowledge
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge
Ability to influence senior colleagues without relying solely on formal authority.
- Knowledge
Ability to manage ambiguity, competing priorities and sensitive issues.
- Knowledge
Ability to identify risks, dependencies and decisions requiring escalation.
- Knowledge
Strong commitment to equality, inclusion, staff experience and continuous improvement.
- Experience
Significant senior People / HR leadership experience in a large, complex organisation.
- Experience
Experience of coordinating delivery across multiple senior portfolios or functions.
- Experience
Experience of workforce planning, organisational change, staff experience, employee relations, and People strategy delivery.
- Experience
Experience of advising senior leaders on complex people matters.
- Experience
Experience of working with staff side / trade union colleagues.
- Experience
Experience of coordinating assurance, governance, risk or performance reporting.
- Experience
Experience of budget management and financial stewardship.
- Education / Qualification / Training
Degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience.
- Education / Qualification / Training
Postgraduate qualification in HR, organisational development, workforce, leadership or related discipline, or equivalent senior professional experience.
- Education / Qualification / Training
Chartered Member or Fellow member of CIPD or equivalent professional standing.
- Education / Qualification / Training
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience within the NHS or a similarly complex public sector environment.
- Experience
Experience of annual planning, cost improvement / financial viability workstreams or operating model change.
- Experience
Experience of workforce systems transformation or data quality improvement.
- Education / Qualification / Training
Masters level qualification or equivalent;
Job overview
Recruitment Video Message from Tanya Carter (FCIPD) Chief People Officer
Deputy Director of People & Culture
Band 8d | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is seeking an exceptional and values-driven Deputy Director of People & Culture to join our People and Culture leadership team.
This is a significant opportunity for an experienced senior People professional to help shape and deliver an ambitious People and Culture strategy across a complex and diverse NHS organisation.
Working closely with the Chief People Officer and senior colleagues across the Trust, you will provide strategic leadership across key areas of the People agenda, ensuring that our workforce is supported, empowered and equipped to deliver outstanding care and services to our communities.
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Director of People & Culture, you will play a pivotal role in translating our organisational strategy into a compelling and inclusive People agenda.
You will provide expert strategic advice to leaders, while leading and developing high-performing People and Culture operational teams.
The role will include responsibility for driving transformation and continuous improvement across areas such as:
- People strategy and workforce transformation
- Workforce planning and productivity
- People analytics and evidence-based decision making
You will champion a culture in which our people feel valued, heard and empowered to make a difference.
About you
We are looking for an inspirational and credible senior People Leader who can operate confidently and deputise for the Chief People Officer and translate strategic priorities into meaningful outcomes for staff and patients.
You will bring:
- Senior-level experience within a complex organisation, ideally within the NHS or another large public/healthcare environment.
- A strong track record of leading People and Culture transformation and organisational change.
- Exceptional strategic leadership and influencing skills.
- The credibility, resilience and emotional intelligence to build strong relationships with colleagues at every level.
Most importantly, you will share ELFT's commitment to improving the experience of our staff and the communities we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached detailed job description and main responsibilities of this Vacancy. For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact Executive Assistant Olajumoke Adeoye olajumoke.adeoye@nhs.net
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Deputy Director of People & Culture with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Human resources manager role. The advertised salary is £103,102 - £117,560 per annum Inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.
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