North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Strategic HR Transformation Lead
The closing date is 10 July 2026
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Strategic HR Transformation Lead to join our People and Development Team on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a programme of service improvement and transformation across HR Services and Operations, helping to modernise how we deliver recruitment, employee relations, workforce systems, governance and people services across the Trust.
Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams and key stakeholders, you will review current ways of working, identify opportunities for improvement and support the design and implementation of more efficient, effective and sustainable workforce services.
You will lead a range of transformation initiatives including service redesign, process improvement, governance development, digital transformation, workforce systems improvement and organisational change projects. The role will also support the development of assurance frameworks, performance measures and governance arrangements that strengthen service quality and organisational resilience.
Main duties of the job
- Significant experience of leading complex transformation or service improvement programmes.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving and programme management skills.
- Experience of organisational redesign, governance development or operational improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The ability to work independently while building strong collaborative relationships across a complex organisation.
This role would suit an experienced transformation, programme, operational improvement or HR professional who enjoys creating practical solutions, delivering change and improving services for colleagues and managers.
Education & Qualifications
- Educated to Masters Level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of advanced professional development
- Formal programme or change management training
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent
Key Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
- Advanced analytical and diagnostic capability
- High‑level influencing and negotiation skills
- Political awareness and organisational judgement
- Financial and business case development capability
Experience
- Significant experience leading organisational transformation or service redesign programmes in a complex environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
EEO Statement
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are an ENEI Gold employer, Disability Confident Leader, Dementia Friendly, part of the Mind Blue Light programme and the Race at Work Charter from the Princes Responsible Business Network and are achieving across all objectives in NHS Equality Delivery System.
Additional Employment Conditions
From 01/04/25, if your role requires a DBS you will be subject to a salary deduction totaling £49.50, spread over the first and second pay.
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