Chief People Officer: Sponsorship Available

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This is a pivotal moment for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are embarking on a significant journey of improvement and transformation, creating an organisation where we live our vision of providing great places for care and great places to work..

To help us achieve that ambition, we are seeking an exceptional Chief People Officer to join our Board and Executive Team.

As Chief People Officer, you will be far more than the leader of a People function. You will help shape the future of GMMH, creating culture, leadership and workforce that will enable us to deliver exceptional care and in an environment where colleagues truly thrive, and in doing so can provide the very best care for our communities.

Creating an inclusive culture is hugely important to me personally. I want GMMH to be a place where everyone feels able to bring their whole self to work. When people feel they belong, they do their best work, and that ultimately leads to better care for the communities we serve.

Main duties of the job

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a central role in driving organisational improvement and long-term sustainability.

You will champion a culture that is ambitious, inclusive, compassionate and accountable, ensuring our values are evident in everything we do. Working across Greater Manchester and beyond, you will influence workforce strategy at place, system and regional level, helping shape the future of mental health services.

This is a role for a leader who thrives on challenge, embraces complexity and sees culture and leadership as critical levers for improving patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
  • Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Substantial experience of leading a complex People function, spanning HR and OD services.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the NHS landscape, including Integrated Care Boards & Systems, and the role that the People agenda plays in building capacity, capability and culture to ensure high quality patient care.
  • Significant experience of operating and leading at a Board or deputy level in a complex organisation.

Disclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

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