Head of People


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 6SR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Head of People Salary: £80,000 basic per annum, plus corporate bonus scheme Working pattern: Full time or four days per week, subject to agreement Location: The Smith, 145 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6SR Working arrangements: At least 60% of the working week in the office & on site Job summary Help shape our workforce and the future of healthcare delivery. SELDOC Group is seeking an experienced, approachable Head of People to lead our People function across SELDOC Healthcare and Verve Healthcare. Reporting to the CEO and joining our Executive Leadership Team, you will develop our People Strategy, strengthen organisational capability and create an environment where colleagues can thrive. This is a varied, hands on leadership role. You will combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, supporting our employees and off payroll workforce while helping managers become confident, effective people leaders. Main duties of the job Develop and deliver our People Strategy and workforce development plans, supporting business priorities and growth. Lead an effective People service covering recruitment, contracts, onboarding, development, performance, reward and retention. Oversee reliable processes for payroll, appraisals and absence management. Provide expert advice on employment legislation, off payroll working, employee relations, TUPE and organisational change. Support and develop managers to handle people matters effectively. Turn workforce feedback and staff surveys into meaningful improvements. Improve People systems and processes through effective use of technology. Contribute to organisational strategy, risk management and decision-making as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The role may also involve supporting service operations during periods of urgent need, with potential participation in a director on call rota. About us For 30 years, SELDOC has served patients across London and the South East. Our services include urgent treatment centers, out of hours appointments, community services, home visits and remote clinical services. We are a people focused organisation that values practical leadership, supportive relationships and high quality patient care. Our values underpin everything we do: Patient-First Compassionate Competence Empowering Adaptable We offer a corporate bonus scheme, a defined contribution pension and equity after 12 months, subject to progress against agreed plans. You will also receive support to develop in your role and progress your career. Person specification Essential Proven experience leading a People or HR team to deliver business outcomes in an organisation with annual revenues of at least £5 million. Experience operating effectively as a senior leader in an organisation with multimillion-pound revenues. Experience developing and delivering workforce development plans aligned with business strategy. Strong experience across core People functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, TUPE and organisational change. Up to date working knowledge of relevant workforce legislation. CIPD Level 7, Chartered Membership or equivalent, with a relevant and current professional qualification. Understanding of healthcare, NHS operations and the factors influencing operational decisions, or the ability to develop this quickly. Understanding of workplace behaviour and how to support positive workforce, patient and business outcomes. Effective leadership skills and the ability to build strong relationships with senior colleagues. Desirable Bachelors or masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related subject. For enquiries, please contact: seldoc.recruitment@nhs.net

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