Job summary
- Main area
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Organisational Development
- Grade
- Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 213-CORP-7545124
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Denmark Hill
- Town
- London
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Closing
- 02/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and OD
Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
Job overview
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a visionary and values-driven leader to join our senior People team as Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Organisational Development (OD). This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and delivering our strategic ambitions for an inclusive, high-performing culture across the Trust. You will lead the development and implementation of our DEI and OD strategies, embedding them into every aspect of organisational life—from recruitment and leadership development to cultural transformation and staff experience.
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re passionate about equity, inclusion, and organisational transformation, we’d love to hear from you.
Interview date - 14th November 2025
Main duties of the job
- Lead the delivery of the Trust’s People and Culture Plan and Brilliant People strategy
- Drive cultural transformation and workforce engagement initiatives
- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all levels of the organisation
- Lead organisational development programmes and workforce education
- Provide strategic advice to the Chief People Officer, Executive Team and Trust Board
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed inclusive practices
- Manage transformational budgets and ensure value for money
- Role model Trust values and behaviours across the organisation
Working for our organisation
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details on the role and requirements please see attached applicant pack and Job description.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree Level education or equivalent qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post-qualification experience gained in OD & EDI practices
- Track record of delivery at Director/Senior management level, including exposure at board
- Experience of staff & financial management
- Experience leading change in large, complex organisations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sam Eales
- Job title
- Director, Morgan Law HR & OD
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0207 747 4949
- Additional information
Mobile 07785 241 561
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