Interim Deputy Director of Resourcing & People Practice

This advert is for current internal applicants only. External applications will be closed. Executive Level 3 - £75,183 per annum Contracted Hours: Full time 37 hours per week Contract Type: Secondment Appointment until 31st March 2027 Location: Home-based, with travel to meetings as required Closing Date: 31st August 2026 at 11.59pm Interview Date: 21st September 2026 (tbc) via MS Teams Make a difference Every role at CQC contributes to our mission. The interim nature of this role will require contribution and leadership as our workforce transforms. As a Deputy Director of Resourcing , the role offers the opportunity to impact visibility and purpose. You could play a pivotal role in shaping how we attract, recruit, and retain the talent needed to deliver our strategic priorities. Leading on the development and delivery of workforce and resourcing strategies, ensuring robust governance, clear prioritisation, and strong alignment with organisational objectives and workforce requirements. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for leading key People Directorate functions including workforce planning, resourcing and talent acquisition, employee relations, reward and recognition, people policy, and organisational people practices. Working closely with executive leaders, colleagues across CQC, you will help drive a modern, inclusive and high-performing organisation. We are looking for a credible and influential leader who thrives in complex environments, is passionate about people and organisational development, and can bring strategic insight, innovation and strong leadership to workforce and people challenges. Picture this We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader who can: Lead the development and delivery of workforce, resourcing and people strategies that support CQC's vision, values and strategic priorities. Shape and embed strategic workforce planning, ensuring CQC can attract, recruit, develop and retain the talent needed both now and in the future. Champion excellence across people practices, including recruitment, employee relations, reward, inclusion, talent management and organisational development. Build strong relationships with senior leaders , trade unions, staff networks and external partners to deliver effective and sustainable workforce solutions.The role In this short term role, you’ll: Provide strategic leadership for resourcing, talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruitment delivery across the organisation. Set clear direction and priorities across a complex workforce landscape, ensuring resourcing and future talent requirements are effectively managed. Lead, coach, and develop senior resourcing professionals, building organisational capability and fostering high-performing teams. Build and sustain strong relationships with executive leaders, workforce partners, and stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective workforce solutions. Show us We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form: Significant experience leading strategic workforce planning, resourcing, talent acquisition or broader people functions within a large and complex organisation. A strong track record of developing and delivering people strategies that improve organisational performance and workforce outcomes. Proven ability to influence, challenge and collaborate with executive leaders and senior stakeholders on workforce and organisational priorities How to apply… To apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV and Supporting Statement (no more than 1000-words) directly to [email protected]. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD VIA THIS ADVERT In your Supporting Statement, please outline how your experience makes you suitable for this role, including examples of leading workforce, resourcing or people transformation programmes and influencing executive-level stakeholders to deliver organisational change. We would also like to understand the strengths and capabilities you would bring and how these would contribute to success in the role. Compliance Note for internal candidates: This is a secondment/fixed term opportunity. Please read the recruitment and selection policy section on secondments. You must discuss your application with your line manager before applying. To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Next steps If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted. You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description: Req3065 JD Deputy Director Resourcing.docx If you’d like an informal chat about the role contact – Jackie Jackson, Director of People and Culture. For general enquiries, please email [email protected] . The Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits , including: Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year). Training and development opportunities. Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation. NHS pension scheme, with around 23.7% employer contribution. Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more! Please see our benefits page for the full list. Equity for all We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need. We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers . Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you’d like to chat, please contact [email protected] . Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make. We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority . Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this. We welcome applications from everyone, and colleagues can find support and community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any: Age Sex Gender identity or expression Sexual orientation Religion or belief Ethnicity Disability Values and vision We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture. Excellence – being a high-performing organisation. Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect. Integrity – doing the right thing. Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can. We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer. A Note on AI AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind: AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience . Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively. Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience. Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.