Deputy Chief People Officer

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Help shape the future of healthcare through exceptional people leadership At Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, more than 15,000 colleagues deliver outstanding care, drive world-leading research, educate the next generation of healthcare professionals, and improve lives across Oxfordshire and beyond. We're looking for an exceptional Deputy Chief People Officer to help lead this agenda. This is more than a senior HR role. It is an opportunity to influence the future of one of the UK's most respected teaching trusts, working alongside an ambitious Executive Team to create an inclusive, high-performing culture where our people can thrive and deliver their very best for patients. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious People Plan, leading transformation at scale and helping shape the workforce of the future. You will bring together strategic vision and operational excellence, champion inclusion and belonging, and help ensure our people services are innovative, responsive and focused on what matters most. About The Role As Deputy Chief People Officer, you will be a key member of the People Directorate senior leadership team and a trusted partner to executive and clinical leaders across the Trust. You will be comfortable leading through complexity, bringing clarity in times of uncertainty, and tackling difficult challenges with courage, compassion and integrity. You Will

• Lead major people transformation and organisational change programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement across people services.
• Champion inclusive leadership, staff experience and organisational culture.
• Strengthen governance, performance and workforce outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across the Trust, the wider NHS and national networks.
• Deputise for the Chief People Officer and contribute to Board-level leadership and decision making. Why join Oxford University Hospitals? OUH is one of the largest and most prestigious NHS teaching trusts in England, combining exceptional patient care with internationally recognised research, education and innovation. Our values of Compassion, Respect, Learning, Delivery, Improvement and Excellence underpin everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to bring their whole selves to work. OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES Join us and help create a workplace where our people, and the patients they serve, can flourish. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sam Eales Email address: sameales@morgan-law.com Telephone number: 07785241561 All applications will be managed by Morgan Law therefore, your application, name, email address and mobile number will be shared with them to support the screening process. sameales@morgan-law.com