Director of People and Organisational Development

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Director of People and Organisational Development

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Step into a Board-level People and Organisational Development Leadership Role that Delivers Real Impact.

At RDaSH, we're investing in the future of our services, our communities, and our leadership. We are now seeking an exceptional people leader to join our Board as Director of People and Organisational Development, responsible for design, development and effective implementation of all workforce, education, training and organisational development interventions needed to support the Trust to deliver our 28 Promises.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing Deputy Director of People ready for their first Executive role, or an experienced Director of People and Organisational Development seeking a rewarding lateral move into a progressive, values-driven Trust.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a strategic, values-driven leader with:

• A strong HR background in NHS or similarly complex public sector environments.
• Political and commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at all levels and across organisational boundaries.
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in compassion, curiosity and accountability.
• A passion for improving services and outcomes through inclusive, community-based delivery.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For a confidential discussion, please contact Louise Wood, Executive Assistant to Toby Lewis, Chief Executive:

Interview dates: 28-29 July

Contribute to and participate in the delivery of promotion of the Trust's vision (nurturing the power in our communities , and our five strategic objectives.

Take lead responsibility in supporting delivery of our 9th, 24th and 26th promises to, respectively, ensure that our apprentice and wider educational offer is outstanding, and that the Trust's social values support inclusion and promote diversity

Working with others to champion delivery of our first objective which seeks to create a partnerships with patients and citizens - conscious of large expansion of peer support workers and volunteers - and a commitment to become an outstanding organisation for our support for working unpaid carers

Take executive leadership of our work to develop senior leaders to be effective within our Operating Model and to drive delivery of our promises in their roles: evaluating whether existing interventions will succeed and any adjustments or additional steps required

Support the maturation of our think-directorate structure, helping group and executive level leaders to provide medium term strategic leadership to emerging issues and opportunities

Work to ensure that the Board and wider leadership remain focused on our enduring six values, and are able to evidence that how we work is truly consistent with those principles

Why RDaSH?

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is a financially stable provider of mental health, learning disability and community health services to a population of over 750,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We are deeply embedded in our communities and committed to delivering care that is safe, person-centred and accountable.

We've made 28 clear promises to our communities, focused on restoring trust in public services and the NHS. Everything we do, from leadership development to service delivery, is designed to achieve those commitments by 2028. To access our Trust strategy, visit:

We are:

• Ambitious in reform: Our strategy is rooted in transformation, integration and co-production.
• Investing in leadership: With a strong partnership with Virginia Mason Institute, we're building capability and culture that puts safety, learning and accountability at the core.
• Empowering our teams: Our "team of teams" approach gives leaders room to grow, influence and innovate supported by a strong executive and senior clinical team.

As part of your supporting information, please tell us why you have chosen RDaSH and why we should choose you.

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

Living and Working in Our Region

South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are vibrant, diverse, and welcoming areas with a fantastic quality of lifewhether you're drawn to dynamic city living, market towns or rural escapes. With excellent transport links, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, this is a wonderful place to live and lead.

• Evidence of recent, continuous and proactive professional and personal development

• Evidence of an understanding of, and practice of, compassionate leadership consistent with our RDaSH values Significant leadership experience of running professional function within a complex health and care service provider organisation, at or immediately below board level - within the past seven years
• Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and managing complex teams
• Substantial experience of having an effective impact on institutional culture
• Proven experience of leading people management improvement in a complex organization or system
• Delivery experience tackling exclusion and promoting cultural competence, allyship and diversity

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT