Chief People and Culture Officer

Overview The Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO) is part of the single executive team for IWT and PHU and an Executive Director of both Trusts. Main duties of the job At the heart of the strategy to deliver our shared vision is the design and implementation of a new workforce model that transforms the way we deliver care. The post holder will be central to the success of each Trust individually and together, leading the development and delivery of aligned workforce and OD strategies for IWT and PHU, ensuring that both Trusts have enough people, with the right skills and experience, and the right culture, to meet patients needs. Details Date posted: 01 September 2025 Pay scheme: Other Salary: Depending on experience VSM Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: REF1697K Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG Job Description Job responsibilities The Chief People and Culture Officer will play an integral role in shaping and delivering the People agenda across the wider geography of Hampshire and Isle of Wight. As the most senior lead for the People agenda, the post-holder will role-model the Trusts values and drive a culture of compassion, inclusion and civility. The successful candidate will bring experience at senior leadership level in an organisation of scale and complexity, with a proven record of leading complex change and modernisation programmes aimed at improving organisational culture. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We invite applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation or age. For further details and to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Penny Emerit, Chief Executive via Jayne Bonilla, Executive Assistant to Chief Executive and Chairman on 02392 286770 or Kelvin Cheatle, Chief People Officer via Leah Cordery, Executive Assistant to Chief People Officer on 02392 286000 Ext: 6801. Closing date for applications - Monday 15th September 2025 Engagement Sessions will be held on Wednesday 24th September, with Interviews being held on Thursday 25th September 2025 Person Specification Qualifications Essential: Educated to a Masters Degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification Essential: Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, or equivalent appropriate professional or management qualification or experience Essential: Evidence of on-going personal and professional development Experience Essential: Substantial experience at a senior management/board level in an organisation(s) of similar size and complexity Essential: Previous experience as a Chief People Officer Essential: Proven record of leading complex change and modernisation programmes aimed at improving organisational culture Essential: Outstanding reputation as a leader, with a proven track record of producing high quality results in the management and leadership of People services Essential: Proven experience in managing workforce issues arising from significant structural re-organisation or service change and in successfully working across professional and organisational boundaries, in partnership with a wide range of colleagues Essential: Experience of workforce planning in a complex environment Essential: Track record of achievement in a senior role within a consumer services provider operating in a complex environment/sector, where staff development, motivation and involvement were critical success factors Essential: Demonstrable achievement in the delivery of corporate objectives and performance improvement in a devolved management structure Other information Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-08