Interim Exec Director of People Services & Organisational Development

Job overview

Join Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as our Interim Executive Director of People Services and Organisational Development!

Are you a dynamic and compassionate leader with a passion for transforming organizational culture and developing people to their fullest potential? Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Director to lead our People Services and Organisational Development (POD) team.

As one of the Executive Directors of the Health Board, you will share collective responsibility with all other Directors for all aspects of the University Health Board’s (UHB) performance. This includes strategic direction, leadership, corporate policy-making and the development and delivery of Board objectives.

Committed to delivering outstanding healthcare, we are on a journey of continuous improvement and innovation. As the Executive Director of People Services and Organisational Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our workforce and driving positive cultural change across the organization.

Acting as ambassador of the Health Board nationally, the role will contribute to broader health and organisational agenda of NHS Wales and the Welsh Government.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of the People aspects of the Health Board’s goals and objectives, ensuring it serves the needs of clinical and non-clinical divisions across the organisation and works in partnership with staff and staff representatives.

Organisational Development: Drive initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness, foster a culture of compassionate leadership, continuous improvement, and promote employee engagement. Develop leadership capacity and capability at every level within the organisation to support enhanced performance and deliver an engaged, motivated, flexible workforce.

Talent Management: Develop innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent, ensuring the Health Board has the right people in key positions. Establish robust succession planning processes to identify and develop future leaders from within the organisation.

Employee Wellbeing: Champion employee wellbeing initiatives, ensuring a supportive and healthy work environment for all staff.

Collaboration and Partnerships: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including unions, staff representatives, and external partners, to build consensus and support for organisational improvements. Engage with the local community to build trust and demonstrate the health board's commitment to positive change.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

This interim position is for an initial duration of six months pending substantive recruitment to the role.

Due to the tenure of this role, we are seeking candidates who are immediately available

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Kim Ollerton-Lewis, Senior Recruitment Specialist

[email protected]