Job Introduction
Location: Derby or Oldbury (with some travel)
DHU Healthcare is a not-for-profit, community-first organisation providing NHS 111, urgent care, primary care and specialist clinical services to over 10 million people. Our colleagues are at the heart of our impact and we’re committed to creating a culture where they feel supported, included and proud of the difference they make.
We’re now looking for a Deputy Head of People & Culture to join us on a 12-month FTC to help lead and shape this culture for the future.
The opportunity
This is a senior, strategic role for a credible HR leader who wants to influence people strategy, strengthen organisational capability, and deliver meaningful improvement across culture, engagement and people services.
You’ll work closely with our Head of People & Culture to:
Lead key elements of our People & Culture Strategy.
Drive excellence across People Services, Employee Relations and Engagement.
Provide expert advice on complex ER matters and organisational change.
Strengthen colleague experience, wellbeing, belonging and inclusion.
Use workforce data and insight to drive performance and improvement.
Develop our People & Culture team, fostering capability, confidence and shared pride.
Represent DHU in strategic forums, transformation programmes and external partnerships.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be an experienced, values-driven HR leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. You will bring:
CIPD Level 7 or equivalent senior HR experience.
Significant HR leadership experience in a complex or unionised environment (NHS or public sector desirable but not essential).
Strong expertise across employee relations, people operations, culture and change.
The ability to influence, coach and build credibility with senior leaders.
A compassionate, inclusive leadership style aligned to our organisational values.
Confidence, resilience and sound judgement in complex situations.
Why DHU?
With us, you’ll experience:
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your voice and expertise.
Opportunities to shape meaningful organisational change.
A leadership team committed to wellbeing, development and collaboration.
Work that has a real impact on colleagues, patients and communities.
This is your moment.
Join us and help create a place where people feel seen, supported and inspired to make a difference.
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