Kate Bowditch FCIPD

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Interim Chief People Officer at North London NHS Foundation Trust

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Kate is a senior People and Culture leader within the NHS, specializing in building high-performing teams and driving strategic workforce transformation. An MA graduate from the University of Essex, she was named NHSE Deputy Director of the Year in 2022. She is known for her calm, credible leadership in complex environments.


She recently celebrated 20 years of membership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), highlighting a long-term dedication to the HR profession.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Workforce Transformation
Her career is focused on aligning people, processes, and leadership to drive strategic workforce changes and enable sustainable performance within the NHS.
High-Engagement Cultures
A core professional goal is shaping resilient, high-engagement organisational cultures where people can thrive and achieve ambitious goals.
Employee Wellbeing
Actively supports employee health initiatives, such as promoting the Menopause pledge to better support staff within the NHS.

Media Appearances

Kate has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Interim Chief People Officer at North London NHS Foundation Trust
11-2024
Director of workforce at North London NHS Foundation Trust
10-2022 - 11-2024
Director of Workforce at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
9-2021 - 10-2022
Associate Director of Workforce at Whittington Health
2-2019 - 9-2021
Deputy Director of Workforce at Whittington Health

Education

Kate has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Kate

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kate is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kate

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kate move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Kate take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Kate

Personality Compatibility


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