Director of Workforce: Sponsorship Available

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a senior, credible workforce leader with a track record of operational delivery within a large, complex healthcare or public sector organisation. You will be committed to delivering high quality health care through world class people management practices and finance sustainability.

Our expectations are that you are/have:o Chartered CIPD membership (MCIPD) with degree-level education or equivalent experienceo Deep expertise in operational HR, employment law, medical workforce governance, and NHS people policyo Proven experience in leading organisational transformation, managing complex employee relations, and maintaining strong union partnershipso Strong business finance knowledge and experience, with a track record of driving workforce cost improvement programs and controlling temporary staffing usageo An authentic, compassionate, and inclusive leadership style that aligns with our Trust values

Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in one of London’s most vibrant and diverse communities. You will join a supportive leadership and executive team committed to innovation, flexible working, continuous development, and delivering care we are proud of.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Workforce is the Trust’s senior operational workforce leader, responsible for the delivery, performance and continuous improvement of workforce operations.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the postholder will lead the Trust’s workforce operational services, ensuring they are efficient, responsive, financially sustainable and aligned to the Trust’s strategic and operational priorities.

The Director is accountable for translating the Trust’s People Strategy into operational workforce delivery through high-performing workforce services, workforce management excellence and continuous improvement.

Working in partnership with the Chief People Officer, Executive Directors, Clinical Group Directors, Trade Union representatives, the Director will strengthen workforce management across the organisation by improving workforce performance, reducing workforce risk, modernising workforce services and supporting leaders and managers to lead their teams effectively and fairly.

The Director of Workforce will provide senior oversight of workforce governance and assurance, ensuring workforce risks are identified, managed and Chief People Officer, the Executive Team and Trust Board.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • oEducated to Masters in a relevant HR subject area or equivalent level leadership experience

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: 16 August 2026

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