AD of Employee Relations, Learning & Development & Occupational Health

Job overview This is an exciting opportunity to join our senior People leadership team and shape three key services that directly influence our people, culture and organisational performance. We are looking for an experienced and credible senior HR leader to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, Learning & Development and Occupational Health & Wellbeing. With significant transformation underway across the Trust, you will have the opportunity to influence how we support, develop and care for our workforce, while strengthening management capability and creating a positive employee experience. Advert You will provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, Learning & Development and Occupational Health, working closely with Executive Directors, senior leaders, managers and staff-side colleagues. A key focus will be developing a more proactive approach to employee relations, strengthening management capability and ensuring complex workforce matters are managed fairly, consistently and effectively. You will also lead the development of our learning, leadership, health and wellbeing approaches, using workforce intelligence to identify risks and opportunities and drive improvement across the Trust. As a senior member of the People Directorate Leadership Team, you will contribute to Trust-wide workforce strategy, transformation and organisational performance. Working for our organisation North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is an ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its development. We are investing in our hospitals, digital technology and the way we deliver services for our growing communities. Our people are central to these ambitions. Joining our People leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence at the highest level while leading services that make a real difference to the working lives of our colleagues. If you are a compassionate, inclusive and credible senior HR leader who enjoys turning strategy into meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. Disclosure & Barring Check Fee Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt. Our Values – At the heart of all we do We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview. Early closure notice We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay. International Applicants & Sponsorship Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance. Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: Check UK visa eligibility If applying from overseas, you may also be required to provide a criminal record certificate for any country in which you have lived for 12 months or more during the past 10 years.