Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD

Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM

Main area Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Organisational Development Grade Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 213-CORP-

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Denmark Hill Town London Salary Dependant on experience Closing 02/11/:59

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a visionary and values-driven leader to join our senior People team as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Organisational Development (OD). This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and delivering our strategic ambitions for an inclusive, high-performing culture across the Trust. You will lead the development and implementation of our DEI and OD strategies, embedding them into every aspect of organisational life-from recruitment and leadership development to cultural transformation and staff experience.

Ready to make a difference?
If you're passionate about equity, inclusion, and organisational transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the delivery of the Trust's People and Culture Plan and Brilliant People strategy
• Drive cultural transformation and workforce engagement initiatives
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation
• Lead organisational development programmes and workforce education
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief People Officer, Executive Team and Trust Board
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed inclusive practices
• Manage transformational budgets and ensure value for money
• Role model Trust values and behaviours across the organisation

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details on the role and requirements please see attached applicant pack and Job description.

Person specification Education & Qualifications

• Degree Level education or equivalent qualifications

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive post-qualification experience gained in OD & EDI practices
• Track record of delivery at Director/Senior management level, including exposure at board
• Experience of staff & financial management
• Experience leading change in large, complex organisations

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• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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