Company Description The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, delivering highly specialist cancer care to a population of around 2.4 million people across Cheshire, Merseyside, the surrounding areas, and the Isle of Man. The Trust operates a unique multi‑site model including three main cancer centres, four systemic therapy sites, and 15 outpatient locations, making it one of the largest NHS providers of non‑surgical cancer treatment for solid tumours and blood cancers. Services span inpatient care, acute oncology, radiology, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and a range of systemic anti‑cancer therapies, including gene and immunotherapies. The Trust also provides chemotherapy in home and workplace settings through its Clatterbridge in the Community service. It is the only facility in the UK offering low‑energy proton beam therapy for rare eye cancers and hosts the region’s Teenage and Young Adult Unit.

Role Description The Associate Director of People Learning, Culture and Inclusion is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area. This role leads the design, delivery, and evaluation of people development and organizational learning strategies that support a compassionate, high-performing cancer care environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing learning and development programs, shaping culture and engagement initiatives, and advancing inclusive practices that align with the Trust’s values and strategic objectives. The role partners with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and staff networks to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion across policies, processes, and everyday behaviors. The Associate Director will also monitor relevant metrics, manage budgets and teams, and ensure compliance with NHS standards and best practice in people development and inclusion.

Qualifications

Experience in people development and organizational learning, including designing, implementing, and evaluating learning strategies and programs.
Demonstrated expertise in culture change, employee engagement, and organizational development within complex or healthcare settings.
Proven ability to lead equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, with a strong understanding of inclusive practices, legislation, and NHS or public sector frameworks.
Strong leadership and people management skills, including the ability to coach, influence, and build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
Experience using data and analytics to inform people strategies, measure impact, and support continuous improvement.
Relevant professional qualification in HR, organizational development, learning and development, or a related field; postgraduate study or CIPD/OD/EDI credentials are an advantage.
Understanding of NHS structures, clinical environments, and regulatory requirements, or strong motivation to develop this knowledge.
Commitment to person-centered care, safeguarding,

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Associate Director Of People Learning, Culture And Inclusion