People Development Manager for Leadership and Management, Band 7

Job Summary

The People Development Manager for Leadership and Management will design, deliver, and oversee leadership and management development initiatives within the People Development Service of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role will focus on enhancing organisational performance and people development capability through cultivating leadership that fosters talent, supports succession planning, and embeds inclusive leadership practices to drive cultural transformation and high performance. They will ensure colleagues have the support, resources, and development needed to meet expected standards and competencies, excel and inspire as a leader or manager.

The proposed interview date is: 17th March

Main Duties of the Job

The Education and People Development Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) is committed to providing the trust and colleagues with relevant, up-to-date, evidence-based education, learning and development opportunities. In support of that, the People Development Manager for Leadership and Management will support the Service with the provision of leadership and management development opportunities that meet the needs of both the organisation and our staff, promoting a positive and supportive education, learning and workforce development culture.

About Us

At the Gloucestershire Hospitals, we're proud to put our people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the 'best care for everyone'.

Health and Wellbeing - We are committed to a culture where staff feel able to openly raise their concerns with the clear expectation that they will be listened to, their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. We have a Lead for Freedom To Speak Up Guardian who is working closely with staff to understand and support safe speaking up in the Trust.

We also have a staff advice and support hub that will help you to make the right choices for your health because it puts all the information you need in one place. Whether you're looking for information about your physical, emotional or financial wellbeing, we can help support you.

Career Growth - We believe in supporting people on their leadership journey and unlocking their potential at all career levels. We offer a range of programmes, pathways, support and talent pools to get you ready for your next steps and to create our own talent pipelines of brilliant leaders.

Date Posted

19 February 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference Number

318-25-T0165

Job Locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Job Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management Development
   • Design, deliver, and evaluate leadership and management development programs that meet the needs of current and aspiring leaders, ensuring alignment with national frameworks such as Our Leadership Way, the NHS People Promise, and The Leadership Qualities Framework.
   • Establish and manage leadership and management development pathways in collaboration with education, workforce, and Trust leaders, including apprenticeships and multi-disciplinary learning opportunities.
   • Support the creation, delivery, and sustainability of programs in the leadership and management portfolio ensuring they are impactful and evidence based.
   • Promote the use of 360-degree feedback and facilitate action learning sets as part of leadership and management development initiatives.
2. Coaching, Mentoring, and Talent Development
   • Manage and enhance coaching and mentoring services across the Trust, ensuring robust CPD and supervision for in-house coaches and a community of practice.
   • Deliver coaching and mentoring skills training (accredited and non-accredited) to support leadership growth and succession planning.
   • Ensure resources, training and policy cultivate high quality appraisal conversations for people development, using compliance monitoring and perceptions in staff survey to strategically target support in the organisation.
   • Build career development opportunities and support talent pipelines through initiatives like apprenticeships, work experience and structured career pathways.
3. Innovation, Resources, and Evaluation
   • Introduce innovative approaches, including digital technologies, to streamline and enhance learning experiences for people development.
   • Ensure leadership and management resources (e.g., Management Essentials Toolkit) remain current, effective, and aligned with Trust needs.
   • Evaluate the impact of all leadership and management development initiatives, using feedback and measurable outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
4. Engagement, Culture, and Collaboration
   • Ensure that people development is accessible and welcomes colleagues into our organisation through the oversight and delivery of Trust Induction by people development services.
   • Actively promote staff engagement as a driver for improved service and colleague experience, embedding a culture of collaboration and inclusion.
   • Foster partnerships with internal stakeholders and external organizations (e.g., ICS, NHS Leadership Academy) to align development opportunities with Trust and system-wide priorities.
   • Role model professional excellence by maintaining compliance with mandatory training and supporting the development of a positive and engaged workforce culture.
5. Management Responsibilities
   • Operationally manage colleagues and resources in the People Development Service collaboratively with other management staff, maintaining accurate records, communicating effectively and role modelling the Trust values.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership, education, organisational development, or other related field

Desirable

• Certified practitioner in leadership tools
• Trained in coaching methodologies and associated with a relevant body

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating educational interventions (i.e. leadership and management programs) within a large, complex organisation.
• Knowledge & experience of people centred development methodologies (incl. coaching, mentoring, appraisal, supervision).

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to lead educational projects and facilitate team-level interventions.
• Experience in managing resources/budgets and commissioning external training services.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Analytical mindset, capable of interpreting data and applying insights to drive improvements.
• Ability to lead and influence without formal authority, fostering collaboration across teams.

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.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's Website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/