As the Chief People Officer you will provide strategic leadership for a diverse portfolio encompassing HR, Workplace, and Security during a period of significant departmental evolution. Reporting to the Executive Board and advising Ministers, you will lead the People and Workplace (P&W) directorate of circa 65 to deliver a high-quality, agile HR service. You will be the architect of our future workforce and driving the DCMS People Strategy. You will also be key in ensuring the department delivers the landmark implementation of the NEO systems transformation in Summer 2026. This brings together five departments on one system as part of the Government Shared Services strategy. A further key priority will be strengthening our dual-headquarters model, ensuring visible leadership and increased representation across our London and Manchester offices.

We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Andrew Pattison, Chief Operating Officer and will take place on:

  • Wednesday 4th March at 12:00

The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department.

It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have about the application, and the interview and assessment process.

Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation.

This will take place virtually, via Google Meets.

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Location

17, Marble Street, Manchester, M2 3AW, United Kingdom

Job ID

14557