Group Director of People

Our mission is to be world class in innovative healthcare services, ground-breaking clinical research, and future-focused teaching, ultimately combining world-leading expertise with local care. We are now looking for a talented Group Director of People who will share our ambition, and work inclusively across the group, providing strategic and operational leadership on all People matters.Reporting to the Group Chief People Officer, the Group Director of People will be a pivotal appointment to the People Directorate senior leadership team. Working in conjunction with the Health Unit Directors of People, group Director of Education, Group Director of OD, Leadership and Talent will work together strengthen our culture, from ward to the Board, ensuring our values are embedded across the organisation and motivating our staff to deliver the Trust’s vision to provide world class care.The Group Director of People Services will provide strategic and operational leadership across all group people functions within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Reporting to the Group Chief People Officer, the postholder will ensure high-quality, forward-looking people services that align with the Trust’s strategic objectives, values, and commitment to being an outstanding place to work.A historic teaching hospital which has served communities in North London and its surrounds since its foundation in 1828, the Royal Free London combines world class medical expertise with local and friendly care, as it strives to tackle health inequalities in this vibrant part of the capital.Operating across four hospital sites, the Royal Free it is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country, treating approximately 2m patients every year. With a strong reputation for innovation, high performance and partnership-building: not only does the Trust closely collaborates across the local provider landscape as well as performing a significant role within UCL Partners, the UCL Health Alliance, and in the North Central London ICS.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claudia McCarthy Job title: Executive Support Manager Email address: claudia.mccarthy@nhs.net Telephone number: 0207 317 7756For Further Details / Informal Visits ContactClaudia McCarthy, Group Executive Support Manager to Thomas Pounds, Group Chief People OfficerEmail address: claudia.mccarthy@nhs.netTelephone number 0207 317 7756 extension: 36950