Job vacancy: Chief People Officer, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Crewe

Job summary

Main area: Human Resources
Grade: Trust Executive -VSM
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 412-Trust-Executive

Employer: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leighton Hospital
Town: Crewe
Closing: 12/06/2025 23:59
Interview date: 27/06/2025

Chief People Officer

Trust Executive -VSM

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

An exceptional leader of people is sought, with drive, vision, a strategic mindset, clarity of purpose, and high levels of integrity. Whether an existing or aspiring CPO, values driven leadership, a collegiate approach and genuine commitment to patients and population health are essential. They will have the ability to build credibility with, inspire confidence and demonstrably influence people at all levels.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
Chartered CIPD Member

Desirable criteria

Chartered Fellow CIPD member or working towards this level membership

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence of experience in strategy development and implementation in relation to workforce, succession planning and talent management
Successful track record in the leadership of people and teams including line management
Recent experience of leading major organisational change and development
Working in partnership with unions to deliver effective outcomes.

Skills

Essential criteria

High degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a demanding stakeholder environment
Able to lead transformation, change management and organisational development, through the application of OD methodologies and approaches
Ability to establish rapport with and influence clinicians, managers, staff, staff representatives and professionals from other trusts
Ability to establish strong working relationships with the chair, non-executive directors and governors • Excellent leadership, negotiation, empowerment and advocacy skills

Key Messages

· Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.

· All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.

· Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

· Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website.

· Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.

· Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

· Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.

· You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

· We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

· Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions

· Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.