About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about creating workplaces where everyone feels valued, included, and able to thrive?
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is embarking on an exciting transformation of its People function through the development of a new People & Culture Directorate. As part of this journey, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as our Assistant Director of People Experience & Inclusion.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of workforce experience across our organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of our inclusion, organisational development, wellbeing, and people experience agenda, helping to create a culture where our people can do their very best work and deliver outstanding care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will provide strategic leadership across:
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B)Organisational Development and CultureEmployee RelationsStaff Health and WellbeingWorkforce Experience and EngagementYou will work closely with executive leaders, divisional teams, staff networks, trade unions, and external partners to embed inclusion and belonging into everything we do. Your leadership will help drive improvements in staff experience, workforce equality standards, wellbeing outcomes, and organisational culture.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services.
We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for an inspirational and values-led leader who can demonstrate:
Significant senior leadership experience in EDI, Organisational Development, Employee Relations, or People Experience. A successful track record of delivering large-scale culture, inclusion, or workforce transformation programmes. Strong experience of influencing at executive level and working in complex organisations. Expertise in workforce equality, employee engagement, and organisational change. The ability to use data and insight to drive measurable improvements. A passion for creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can belong and succeed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Masters level qualification or equivalent senior experience in a relevant field Evidence of relevant continuous professional development In-depth training/ knowledge of equality legislation
Desirable
Chartered MCIPD Postgraduate qualification in EDI, HRM, OD or leadership Coaching or mentoring qualification
Experience Essential
Senior leadership experience across EDI, OD, and Employee Relations in a large, complex organisation Proven track record of developing and delivering an EDI strategy with measurable improvement in WRES, WDES, pay gap and staff experience metrics Experience leading large scale organisational culture and change programmes
Desirable
Experience of oversight or management of Occupational Health or staff wellbeing services Experience of working at ICS / system level on workforce or EDI initiatives
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)