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The newly formed Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group is delighted to be appointing a Group Chief People Officer.The Group Chief People Officer 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.Main duties of the job Working in close partnership with Group hospital leadership teams, clinical groups, professional bodies, trade unions and staff representatives, you will ensure the shape and delivery of a coherent and effective Group workforce strategy, founded on strong relationships and shared purpose.You will collaborate with partners across the Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System to drive joint workforce programmes, shared policies, and regional workforce transformation.Maintaining strong links with academic and research partners, including universities and education providers this role is integral to supporting a high quality clinical learning environment, and advancing our university hospital ambitions.In partnership with Hospital Leadership Teams, you would need to provide visible, values based leadership to Site HR Directors, ensuring collaborative and consistent working across the Group. You would be expected to ensure the highest professional standards across all HR and OD services, including recruitment, workforce information, payroll, occupational health, wellbeing, learning and educationAbout us The newly formed Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG) is placing people and culture at the heart of its transformation.By working as one system, the Group is strengthening workforce development, improving staff experience and creating consistent, supportive leadership across all three hospitals. This unified approach enables better training, enhanced well-being support, and a stronger culture rooted in compassion, flexibility and continuous learning.Together, this creates a Groupwide commitment to making NWUHG a great place to work, with clear benefits for staff including:Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane siteDiscounted Gym membershipsGenerous pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane siteFree 24 hour confidential counselling supportOn-site Nursery at NNUH Colney LaneOn-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney LaneFlexible staff bankSalary sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronicsJob responsibilities As a member of the Group Executive Team and a nonvoting attendee at the Board of Directors, the CPO will ensure People strategies, policies and practices support the Groups strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and commitment to delivering outstanding, safe and compassionate care.Full details are available in the attached Job Description.Person Specification QualificationsEducated to Master's level or equivalent experienceSenior HR/People leadership experience within a large complex organisationExperienceSignificant experience leading People and OD functions at Board or Executive levelExtensive experience of workforce strategy, OD, ER, culture transformation and workforce planningSkillsStrong expertise in employment law, NHS workforce policy and OD best practiceDisclosure 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr