Chief People Officer
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Prestwich, M25 3BLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
This is a pivotal moment for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are embarking on a significant journey of improvement and trans...
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a central role in driving organisational improvement and long-term sustainability.
You will champion a culture that is ambitious, inclusive, compassionate and accountable, ensuring our values are evident in everything we do. Working across Greater Manchester and beyond, you will influence workforce strategy at place, system and regional level, helping shape the future of mental health services.
This is a role for a leader who thrives on challenge, embraces complexity and sees culture and leadership as critical levers for improving patient care.
You will be an accomplished leader with a successful track record of leading large-scale workforce, organisational development and cultural transformation within a complex organisation.
Significant leadership experience.
Deep expertise across workforce strategy, culture, organisational development and employee relations.
- A track record of delivering meaningful and sustainable change at scale.
- The credibility to influence at the highest levels internally, across systems and nationally.
- A passion for developing leaders, building capability and creating high-performing teams.
- An unwavering commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and creating environments where people can do their very best work.
Most importantly, you will be a visible and authentic leader who inspires confidence, builds trust and leads with compassion.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Qualifications
Essential: - Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.; - Master's degree or equivalent in relevant subject.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial experience of leading a complex People function, spanning HR and OD services.
- A comprehensive understanding of the NHS landscape, including Integrated Care Boards & Systems, and the role that the People agenda plays in building capacity, capability and culture to ensure high quality patient care.
- Significant experience of operating and leading at a Board or deputy level in a complex organisation.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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