Chief People Officer

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Castlefield Recruitment is working in partnership with an NHS organisation based in the North of England that requires a Chief People Officer on a 6-9 month fixed term contract basis.

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The organisation is seeking a forward-thinking, innovative Chief People Officer who will serve as a key member of the Board. This individual will lead and oversee all aspects of the organisation’s people strategy while also sharing collective responsibility for shaping and delivering wider corporate strategies and plans. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the postholder will join the Executive team as a credible, influential leader who can inspire confidence and positively influence colleagues both within the organisation and across the wider local health and care system.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s People Directorate, ensuring the delivery of exceptional services to all colleagues.
• Oversee workforce development, redesign and transformation, along with operational HR services, and hold accountability for professional leadership and employment-related responsibilities on behalf of the Board.
• Offer expert HR guidance to the organisation to ensure legal compliance and minimise employment-related risk.
• Exercise effective budgetary management across designated areas, ensuring optimal value for money and responsible use of resources.
• Act as an internal coach and constructive challenger, fostering cohesion and high performance within senior teams and addressing inappropriate behaviours at all levels.
• Collaborate with leaders, as well as the wider workforce, to shape and articulate the system’s cultural ambition.
• Provide visible, inspirational leadership that empowers teams, strengthens organisational culture, and promotes staff engagement.
• Serve as a prominent, collaborative system leader and role model, actively building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the system.
• Ensure health and care professional leaders receive the support, development opportunities, and guidance needed to thrive in their roles.

Key experience and skills required;

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent qualification.‍
• Professional Development: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, with expertise in project management and leadership highly desirable.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of NHS regulatory frameworks, safety standards, financial procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in leading organisations to drive improvements in leadership, particularly within NHS or comparable health and care settings.
• HR and Workforce Expertise: Established track record of strategic HR, organisational development, and workforce management at a senior level in large, complex organisations.
• Change Management: Extensive experience in delivering successful change initiatives with measurable outcomes, promoting a positive culture aligned with organisational values.
• Board and System Contribution: Ability to contribute effectively to board, system, and organisational operations, ensuring compliance with risk management, legal, ethical, clinical, social, and environmental obligations.

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This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading NHS organisation, if you have the experience detailed above and would like to apply for this role, please forward an up to date CV to Richard Haggarty at Castlefield Recruitment by using the apply link on this page.

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