[Hiring] Chief People Officer @Care Quality Commission

Role Description

The Chief People Officer will lead the people, culture, and organisational development agenda at a pivotal moment in CQC's evolution. This role involves:

• Creating conditions for sustainable improvement.
• Ensuring culture, leadership, workforce capability, and organisational effectiveness support CQC's ambitions.
• Providing thought leadership on people and culture.
• Leading major transformation and organisational development initiatives.
• Fostering an environment where colleagues can perform at their best and deliver meaningful impact for the public.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in complex organisations.
• Strong record of delivering cultural, organisational, and workforce transformation.
• Credibility and judgement to influence at the highest levels.
• Expertise across people strategy, organisational development, employee relations, and workforce governance.
• Ability to build trust and navigate complexity.
• Inclusive and authentic leadership style.
• Strategic insight combined with humanity, resilience, and commitment to public service.

Requirements

• This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 12 months.
• Applications are welcomed from candidates seeking either a fixed-term appointment or a secondment opportunity.
• Secondments will be subject to agreement between the successful candidate, their employing organisation, and the Care Quality Commission.
• Any extension beyond the initial 12-month period would be subject to organisational requirements and approval.

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £113,625 per annum.