About this role
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join the HR & OD team at Great Ormond Street Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term or secondment basis as the Head of Resourcing. As Head of Resourcing, you will lead the Trust's end-to-end Agenda for Change (AfC) recruitment service providing strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure the delivery of inclusive, fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment practices. A key priority for this role will be embedding the Trust's newly launched values throughout the resourcing function, ensuring they are fully integrated into recruitment processes, candidate engagement, assessment approaches and team culture. You will drive continuous improvement across the resourcing landscape, enhancing the experience of candidates and hiring managers while supporting the Trust's workforce priorities including temporary staffing. Working in close partnership with the Head of Workforce and Digital Transformation, you will also play a leading role in identifying and implementing digital and automation solutions that streamline processes, improve efficiency and enhance data insights.
As a member of the HR&OD leadership team reporting to the Associate Director of People, you will play a key leadership role over a 12 month period, providing oversight and support to deliver organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
This is a strategic yet hands-on leadership role, ideally suited to someone who is willing to delve into operational detail to provide assurance, inspire a high performing team and drive innovative resourcing solutions within a world-leading organisation.
As an experienced Resourcing professional you will have significant experience in developing Resourcing Functions and line managing staff. With strong interpersonal and communication skills you will be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders across the Trust, suppliers and external partners across North Central London.
You will bring;
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility, challenge constructively, and develop consensus across a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience leading recruitment and temporary staffing services within a complex organisation Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing Resourcing team in delivering against KPIs and service standards. Experience of implementing and evaluating equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives within recruitment Credibility and confidence to act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on recruitment and resourcing.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the role.
The closing date for applications is 23rd August 2026. Interview date: 14th September 2026
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values Essential
Our values Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
Relevant Masters, equivalent professional qualification or evidence of significant management experience in a related field. Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
CIPD qualification or membership or equivalent Recruitment certification
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Significant experience in the delivery of a resourcing function within an NHS or commercial environment at a senior level. Knowledge of resourcing initiatives at a local and national level; and the obligations associated in terms of compliance and reporting. Experience of developing, streamlining and implementing systems, processes and procedures to underpin an efficient, effective and timely end to end recruitment service Demonstrable experience of implementing strategic change in resourcing and effective resourcing solutions Experience of using data and analytics both to solve business problems in a resourcing context and predict future resourcing demand. Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and a successful track record of influence and engagement Proven track record in delivering inclusive resourcing services and diverse talent pipelines. Knowledge and understanding of employment law, Immigration processes and regulations, and Disclosure and Barring checks as they apply to the NHS recruitment process Knowledge of fair, best practice and developing trends in relation to effective recruitment methods Experience of staff management including commitment to staff development and performance excellence
Skills/Abilities Essential
Advanced IT skills, including high level of proficiency in Excel, MS Teams and PowerPoint and e-Recruitment solutions such as TRAC and NHS Jobs Ability to understand, manipulate, analyse and present people data, particularly in relation to Recruitment & Temporary Staffing Able to lead and inspire a sense of shared purpose, overcoming challenges and delivering sustainable service transformation Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive positive outcomes.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)