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Executive Director Appointment - Chief People Officer Joining us on a twelve to eighteen month fixed term contract/secondment basis as our Chief People Officer, you will play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring our people feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver outstanding care. This is a pivotal Executive Board position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, where your leadership will influence culture, workforce transformation and long term organisational success. We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward thinking leader with a strong professional background in HR and Organisational Development. You will bring credibility, confidence and compassion, alongside substantial experience operating at Board level or as a Deputy with some board exposure with a proven track record of leading people functions in a large complex organisation. Your leadership will drive workforce transformation, enabling new ways of working that bring our Trust strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan to life and ensuring our communities not just today but for future generations to come. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, strengthening a culture that is empowering and genuinely committed to learning and improving. You will join an Executive Team united by a clear sense of purpose and a shared commitment to making University Hospitals Plymouth a great place to work and receive care. Main duties of the job Your Impact As Chief People Officer, you will: Champion and continue to embed our Trust Values, shaping a healthy, compassionate and inclusive culture where colleagues feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Lead workforce redesign and productivity programmes, ensuring our staffing models are fit for the future and aligned to clinical transformation and financial sustainability. Lead the development and delivery of a new, evidence-based People Strategy that strengthens and improves staff experience across the organisation. Drive the future transformation of People Services, using technology, automation and data-driven innovation to improve customer experience for staff and leaders. Advance system working, ensuring our organisation is an active and influential partner across the wider health and care landscape. Strengthen partnership working with trade unions, system partners and community organisations. Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and Board, influencing decision-making and shaping workforce strategy at the highest level. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities Workforce Transformation and Delivery Lead delivery of the workforce aspects of the NHS 10-year plan, including exploration and implementation of innovative workforce models that enable and empower left shift (out of hospital, prevention, community care) in partnership with clinical and operational leaders. Partner with system and regional HR leaders to share best practices and accelerate adoption of new workforce solutions. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion a Trust-wide approach to EDI, driving cultural change so University Hospitals Plymouth is an employer where everyone can thrive. Oversee the design and delivery of EDI programmes with impact, from recruitment practices to career progression pathways. Support the Trust in meeting and exceeding statutory equalities duties and foster a workplace free from discrimination and disadvantage. Integrate social value and anchor institution principlesusing the Trusts position to promote local employment, inequalities reduction, apprenticeships, and community impact. HR Systems, Processes, and Manager Empowerment Establish and embed consistently high standards of HR systems and processes that support managers to lead, develop, and support their teams. Drive continued digital innovation in HR, ensuring managers and staff have accessible and effective tools for people management across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with our CDIO on innovative models for process automation to enable more efficient ways of working. Leadership Capability Development Strengthen leadership and management capability at all levels of the Trust through targeted training, development programmes, and interventions. Develop and deliver succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles. Lead the Board and senior leadership team development, creating an environment of high trust, ambition, and accountability. Digital Transformation and Workforce Analytics Lead adoption of digital HR technologies (e.g., e-rostering, automation, AI-enabled talent management) to enhance operational efficiency and staff experience. Champion workforce analytics, using data to drive decisions on recruitment, retention, wellbeing, and productivity. Organisational Development Lead, model, and enable the Trusts journey toward inclusion and compassionate culturefrom strategy to delivery. Design and commission OD programmes and initiatives that drive organisational change, staff wellbeing and engagement, and outstanding patient care. Adapt reward and recognition frameworks to incentivise and embed Trust values. Teaching and Learning Work closely with the CMO and CNO to create an integrated Education and learning function catering for the needs of all sections of the workforce, to go live in 2026/7, ensuring excellence in clinical, managerial, and professional development. Forge strong partnerships with education providers and system partners to attract, retain, and continually develop the best talent. Workforce Planning and Performance Develop and deliver strategic and operational workforce plans, proactively forecasting needs now and for the future. Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for a diverse, skilled workforce. Monitor and report workforce performance metrics to Board and managers. Staff Voice and Co-production Promote productive partnership working with staff and trades unions. Lead improvements in staff satisfaction through regular engagement and responsive action. Amplify direct staff voice, involvement, and co-production in policy, practice, and culture, going beyond consultation to genuine empowerment. Provide professional leadership, vision, and direction for the Trusts Operational HR Services, Medical Workforce, Employee Relations, EDI, and Organisational Development. Advise the CEO, Board and senior leaders on sensitive workforce matters. Set and monitor the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and compliance in all people actions. Provide executive leadership for People workstreams and projects for the One Devon and working collaboratively with system partners across Devon and Cornwall and beyond. Contribute to and lead elements of the implementation of the system-wide People Plan. Proactively engage with the South West and national CPO networks to ensure engagement and relevant leaning from best practice. Executive Director Responsibilities Contribute fully to the Trusts overall strategy, Board effectiveness, and achievement of strategic and financial objectives including leadership of wider workstreams to support financial sustainability alongside delivery on year-on-year efficiencies within the workforce function. Maintain Board-level oversight and accountability for all corporate HR, organisational development, and EDI matters. Participate in the Executive Director on-call Rota. Maintain eligibility with Fit & Proper Persons Requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development, with project management/leadership being particularly desirable Good knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations CIPD Fellow Knowledge & Skills . click apply for full job details

IT Director Application Deadline: 1 February 2026 Department: IT Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: London Compensation: Up to £125,000 per year + benefits Description Are you an experienced CIO / CDIO who loves dogs and is searching for a purposeful role, leading a brilliant team to deliver huge impact for dog welfare? We are recruiting for an IT Director (CIO/CDIO) to lead the next phase of our IT transformation to unlock the capability of the brilliant technology stack we've put in place - Salesforce, Informatica, Snowflake, etc, and to take responsibility for the smooth day to day running of all Dogs Trust technology. As we implement our new strategy, technology is a critical enabler for us to deliver our services to dogs and their humans. This role reports into our deputy CEO, so is not a member of the Executive Team, but will be the trusted advisor to the Executive Team and our Board of Trustees on all technology matters. They will be an instrumental part of the Director leadership team who are responsible for all functional departments across the organisation. What does this role do? As IT Director (CDIO/CIO), you'll: Develop, lead and continually refine Dogs Trust technology development strategy, ensuring it remains aligned to organisational goals and will continue to deliver digital priorities and ongoing transformation - leveraging technology to deliver greater impact. Lead, develop, manage and coach the IT senior team, and through them the wider directorate, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusion. Lead the establishment and maintenance of robust enterprise architecture principles and procedures to ensure coherence, scalability and sustainability of systems and data. Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of digital platforms, applications and services, ensuring seamless integration into back end technology and excellent user experience for staff, volunteers, supporters, customers and optimal outcomes for dogs and their owners. Oversee IT project and programme management, ensuring dependencies are managed and initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards. Lead and support all Heads of Department to effectively deliver all aspects of the strategy. Maintain oversight of each activity, maximising excellence and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. This will include making best use of data to support decision making and ensuring maximum impact of activities. Ensure heads of department have the appropriate resources to deliver the development strategy, including key areas such as cyber security, and all risks are appropriately managed through policies, procedures and controls. Drive service excellence through clear SLAs, performance monitoring and continuous service improvement. Set, own and manage the technology budget, ensuring effective financial planning, cost control and value for money in infrastructure and consumables. This will include leading and managing key relationships with suppliers and strategic partners, maximising the value and effectiveness of contracts and the resilience of the relationships. Contribute to the development of a shared approach to activities across the DCEO division and play an active role in the wider organisation senior leadership team, contributing to organisational strategy, and cross functional planning and delivery. Ensure strong governance, documentation and reporting across all technology domains. Could this be you? To be successful in this busy role you'll have experience in a similar position, with demonstrable working knowledge of technology transformation and enhancing customer service, through a deep understanding of the organisations' operational needs. You'll be highly engaging, able to explain technical concepts to business users, able to motivate the IT team to deliver to a high standard and within budget. You'll have experience of the technology and platforms we have put in place and know how to get the best out of our investment, whilst staying true to our values. You'll be adept at managing people and stakeholders, who may have differing agendas, and you'll be strategic in how you approach problems and opportunities, setting direction and engaging your team and the organisation to deliver. You'll also have excellent communication skills, with strong supplier management credentials, to get the best out of our strategic partners. Please use the supporting statement section of the online application to outline your suitability for this position, including your motivation for applying and how your skills will enable the post to have a positive impact on dog welfare. Initial screening calls are scheduled to take place on 5th and 6th February 2026, followed by face to face interviews on 11th February. What does this team do? The IT Directorate plays the central role in delivering Dogs Trust's digital and technology strategy. With a team of around 50 permanent plus 20 fixed term contract staff, the directorate provides specialist support across IT operations, software development, innovation, data, security and architecture. It partners with colleagues across the charity to deliver effective, secure and user focused systems and services, enabling staff to work efficiently and supporting the organisation's long term goals. From managing infrastructure and platforms, to safeguarding data and driving digital transformation, the team ensures Dogs Trust remains resilient, future ready and responsive to evolving technological needs. Enterprise Architecture Department defines and governs Dogs Trust's technology strategy, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals. It provides technical and business process leadership, drives innovation and oversees an enterprise wide architecture to enable digital transformation and operational efficiency. Cyber Security & Technology Services Department consists of Cyber Security & Infrastructure Engineers. The department works to protect systems, networks, and data from threats while maintaining the IT systems that support daily operations. They ensure business continuity and safeguarding against potential disruptions caused by security incidents or infrastructure failures. They also ensure Dogs Trust staff make best use of their end user computing services (inc. O365) through configuration, education and communication. Data Engineering Department develops and supports multiple, predominantly SaaS based data platforms across the charity, primarily utilising core platforms like Snowflake, Tableau, and Informatica. They collaborate closely with other functions to deliver continuous improvements and manage new transformation projects, ensuring that data systems align with and support the Dogs Trust Strategy. They build scalable, reliable data infrastructure and enable data driven decision making across the organisation. Technology Platforms & Software Engineering Department develops and supports multiple, predominantly SaaS based, platforms across Dogs Trust. The core platforms are Salesforce (plus various Salesforce native apps) and Marketing Cloud. The department is multi skilled and also develops and supports various other platforms, e.g. ERP (Finance and HR) and veterinary solutions. The IT Service Delivery Department delivers high quality services and support across the organisation. It oversees the tools and platforms that optimise customer experiences, particularly in the adoption of SaaS solutions, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The department acts as a bridge between IT and other departments, driving transformational projects that enhance both technological and operational efficiency. It is committed to continuously improving practices to support the broader mission of Dogs Trust.

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure. Short Description Function: General Counsel Reports to: VP Corporate Law & Deputy General Counsel Set up: Hybrid / Remote Why we need this role We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented employment lawyer to join our growing corporate law team. This position will serve as a key point of contact for our global HR function and provide expert support on a wide range of employment law matters. Responsibilities include advising on complex, cross functional, and multi jurisdictional transformation projects aligned with Colt's business and HR priorities; managing legal and employee relations risks; and contributing to the delivery of our strategic people objectives. We are seeking candidates available on a full time basis. Ideally, you will have trained at a leading City or regional law firm and subsequently gained in house experience. What you will do Engaging with senior stakeholders including at the C Suite level on employment law matters. Providing critical support and leading the employment law advice required on strategic projects both on a national and/or global level. Managing and advising on a wide range of strategic employment law risks and issues including, redundancy, performance, sickness absence, TUPE and compensation and benefits Drafting, advising on and negotiating, as required, a variety of agreements, including contracts of employment, settlement agreements and supporting general commercial outsourcing and supplier contracts involving employment matters. Advising on complex and routine legal cases involving employment matters including; compliance, internal investigations and disciplinary/grievance matters. Managing employment litigation with the support of external counsel Reviewing and advising on HR processes and policies, working closely with our local HR teams and Global ER and HR Policy Director. Partnering with members of our Legal team and other functional stakeholders as appropriate such as Rewards, Tax, Procurement, Finance and Audit Monitoring changes in employment legislation, regulations, guidelines and practices affecting Colt and ensuring they are analysed, evaluated and implemented as required. Support and adhering on engagement with European and national work councils. Engaging with our external legal advisors as required. Providing guidance and training for HR team members on employment law matters. Employment law experience on post acquisition integration would be a plus. What we look for Strong academic background with legal knowledge and excellent drafting skills; ideally 15+ years of post qualification experience (PQE). Proven experience in negotiating German Works Agreements Legal qualification in the UK / qualified solicitor with exposure to international employment law, with a strong focus on Germany. In depth knowledge of German labor law, particularly regarding works council rights and the ability to determine the optimal timing for transitioning from internal negotiations to judicial proceedings (conciliation board vs. arbitration). Experience supporting organizational design initiatives, including drafting and negotiating balance of interest agreements related to organizational changes. Full proficiency in German (written and spoken). Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong commercial acumen with a solution oriented approach. Ability to manage competing priorities and handle a varied workload effectively. Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of delivering difficult messages positively and working collaboratively. Clear and concise communication skills. Flexibility and adaptability to meet deadlines and manage time efficiently. It would be desirable: Highly desirable: experience advising on social plan negotiations in Germany and France. Experience in re negotiating Works Agreements. Working knowledge of additional European languages. Exposure to employment law internationally beyond Germany and the UK. Experience with advising on social plan negotiations in multiple jurisdictions. Skills Building and Managing Teams Supervisory Leadership Relationship Management Contract Law Education A bachelor's or master's degree in the law or a relevant field What we offer you: Looking to make a mark? At Colt, you'll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don't tell you what to do. Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions. Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want. We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better. Diversity and inclusion Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth. Most recently we have: Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages. Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health. Flexible working hours and the option to work from home. Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies. Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities. Global Family Leave Policy. Employee Assistance Program. Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks. A global network When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring - take a look at 'Our People' site including our Empowered Women in Tech.