Published date: 18 July 2023

NHS Property Services welcomes new Chief People Officer

NHS Property Services has announced the appointment of people and culture expert Helen McCarthy, who joins the business as Chief People Officer.

Helen’s career in human resources spans more than 20 years, working in global HR roles at PA Consulting, Arcadis, and APCO Worldwide, as well as Hays, B&Q and Channel 4.

Helen will join the executive team at NHSPS leading on strategy for People and Culture for the organisation, putting people at the heart of the business and building a culture where colleagues can develop and thrive.

Helen said: "I am so proud to be joining NHS Property Services when the organisation is celebrating its tenth year. I have already seen how many inspirational people we have. I know how our colleagues care passionately about the work that we do for the NHS, the differences that we make, and the value that we add.”

Martin Steele, Chief Executive Officer for NHSPS, added: “Our people are our greatest asset, and that is why attracting, retaining and developing our talent is of huge importance to us. We are extremely pleased to announce Helen’s appointment to the role of Chief People Officer for NHS Property Services. She brings a robust combination of human resources knowledge and proven leadership skills to the business, and we look forward to NHSPS benefitting from her expertise and guidance.”