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University of Leeds

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Leeds
  • 9d left

AI generated summary

  • You need strong strategic thinking, planning skills, and effective operational implementation in workforce and organisational development, plus willing to travel nationally and possibly internationally.
  • You will lead inclusion and workforce development, foster a skilled workforce, drive cultural change, manage transformation, and support national collaboration within a diverse organization.

Requirements

  • The role requires knowledge and skills in both strategic thinking and planning, and in the effective operational implementation of workforce and organisational development.
  • This national role requires substantial national travel and may require some international travel.

Responsibilities

  • You will shape and lead the development and delivery of inclusion, workforce and organisational development across the NIHR RDN.
  • You will lead the development of a highly-skilled professional workforce and a culture of continuous improvement, shared learning, best practice and inclusivity.
  • You will be responsible for embedding inclusion throughout NIHR RDN culture and practice, for driving innovation, continuous improvement, shared learning and best practice, and for providing a workforce with excellence in knowledge, skills and professional practice.
  • You will work alongside the other Directors as a high performing team to lead the organisation-wide shift in ways of working and culture that is required to ensure the network functions as a single organisation with a shared purpose and vision across England, as well as leading your own Directorate team through the period of transformation and beyond.
  • The NIHR RDN is multifaceted, diverse and ambitious, and you must be able to work flexibly and effectively in a developing organisation, to manage change and to support others to deliver measurable results that make the NIHR RDN vision a reality.
  • This national role requires substantial national travel and may require some international travel.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Workforce and Organisational Development Director role?

The main focus is to provide senior leadership and oversight for workforce and organisational development within the NIHR RDN, specifically to shape and lead the development of inclusion, a highly-skilled professional workforce, and a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

The role requires substantial knowledge and skills in strategic thinking, planning, and effective operational implementation of workforce and organisational development, along with experience in leading teams and managing change in complex organisations.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role requires substantial national travel and may also involve some international travel.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, access to personal and professional development opportunities, on-site childcare, and discounted gym membership.

How can I apply for this position?

Applications should be made online, with a statement addressing your suitability for the role and an updated curriculum vitae detailing your qualifications and experience.

Who should I contact for more information about the role?

You can contact Sue Hayley, PA to Professor Andrew Ustianowski, Interim RDN Executive Director, at sue.haley@nihr.ac.uk for any queries.

When will the interviews for this position be held?

The interviews for the post are expected to be held on Friday, 20 June 2025.

What is the mission of the NIHR?

The mission of the NIHR is to fund, enable, and deliver world-leading health and social care research, supporting the country's research system to deliver high-quality research.

What is the structure of the NIHR Research Delivery Network?

The NIHR Research Delivery Network consists of 12 Regional Research Delivery Networks (RRDNs) and a coordinating centre (RDNCC), operating as a single organisation across England while balancing regional expertise with national coordination.

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