Deputy Director of People – OD, Leadership & Culture
Location
Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeOther
Posted At5/4/2026
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Description
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as Deputy Director of People – Organisational Development, Leadership & Culture. This is a pivotal senior management role, supporting the Director of People in delivering a high-quality, professional HR service across the Trust.
The post-holder will lead on strategic programmes and initiatives designed to ensure our workforce is engaged, well-supported, well-led, and highly motivated. You will drive transformation through the development and implementation of Leadership Development, Culture, Talent Management, and Organisational Development strategies, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent and enabling our people to deliver the Trust’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
The post-holder will lead on strategic programmes and initiatives designed to ensure our workforce is engaged, well-supported, well-led, and highly motivated. You will drive transformation through the development and implementation of Leadership Development, Culture, Talent Management, and Organisational Development strategies, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent and enabling our people to deliver the Trust’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of organisational development strategies that foster a culture aligned with the Trust’s vision and values.
- Oversee leadership development programmes, talent management processes, and initiatives that support workforce engagement and retention.
- Drive cultural transformation to instil clinical, professional, and managerial excellence with sensitivity to individual needs.
- Provide corporate leadership for Organisational Development, Leadership, and Culture functions.
- Ensure the Trust understands its workforce and implements effective support mechanisms, including child and family care services.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Statement on the Use of AI
We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jacquie Ayres Job title: Personal Assistant to Director of People Email address: jacqui.ayres@nhs.net
Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.
We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jacquie Ayres Job title: Personal Assistant to Director of People Email address: jacqui.ayres@nhs.net