Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Director of Culture, Leadership & Organisational Development
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Deputy Director of Culture, Leadership & Organisational Development
Band 8d | Permanent
Portland House | Worthing (Hybrid – minimum two on-site days per week)
£94,356 – £108,814 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 28 July 2026
Are you an experienced organisational development leader with the vision to shape culture, inspire leadership and drive lasting organisational change? Join Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and help create an environment where our people can thrive, enabling outstanding care for the communities we serve.
Why this role stands out
- Lead organisation-wide culture, leadership and organisational development strategy
- Shape staff experience, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion at Trust-wide level
- Work alongside Executive Directors, senior leaders and system partners
- Hybrid working with a minimum of two on-site days per week
The role
As Deputy Director of Culture, Leadership & Organisational Development, you'll provide strategic leadership across one of the Trust's most important priorities—creating a compassionate, inclusive and high-performing culture.
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You'll:
- Lead large-scale organisational development and cultural transformation programmes
- Develop leadership capability across the Trust through evidence-based interventions
- Drive staff engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and retention strategies
- Lead organisational development that supports service transformation and continuous improvement
- Partner with Executive leaders, divisions and system partners to deliver meaningful organisational change
About the team
You'll join the People Directorate at an exciting time, working closely with senior leaders to shape the Trust's future workforce and culture.
The role offers the opportunity to influence:
- Leadership development across the organisation
- Staff engagement and experience programmes
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion strategy
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and organisational transformation
What we're looking for
We're seeking an experienced organisational development leader who has:
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- Master's level education (or equivalent) with MCIPD and OD/Learning & Development qualifications
- Significant experience leading large-scale organisational change and culture transformation
- Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience influencing at Board and Executive level
- A passion for creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces where people can thrive
What we offer
- Hybrid working with two on-site days each week
- Outstanding NHS Pension Scheme
- Flexible working opportunities
- Excellent professional development and leadership support
- The opportunity to shape culture and leadership across one of the UK's leading mental health trusts
Why join Sussex Partnership?
This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of one of the South East's largest mental health trusts. You'll play a key role in developing our people, strengthening our culture and creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to deliver outstanding care.
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