Job summary
Are
you looking for a rewarding new role in a vibrant and ambitious charity working
to make a real and lasting difference to the mental health of people in
Derbyshire?
Are
you a strategic thinker with a solid understanding of HR and quality management,
passionate about contributing to the development of a high-performing
organisation?
Do
you share Derbyshire Mind's vision and values?
We have an
exciting opportunity to become a vital part of Derbyshire Mind's Senior
Management Team as HR and Quality Manager,
providing effective leadership and management of our HR and Quality functions in
line with our strategy and values.
Main duties of the job
The HR and Quality Manager is responsible for the overall management,
development and delivery of the Human Resources (HR) and Quality functions for
Derbyshire Mind. They are also the lead
manager responsible for Health and Safety and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
(EDI). They ensure that all aspects of
quality, governance and compliance across the organisation are identified,
developed, monitored and maintained. They are supported in these work areas by
the Administrator.
About us
Derbyshire Mind is a local independent mental health charity within the Mind federation. Our focus is on improving mental health and wellbeing for people across Derby and Derbyshire.
We provide a range of community mental health and wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.
We have over 50 years experience of working locally, supporting people in Derby and Derbyshire to maintain good mental health.
Derbyshire Mind's Vision
For everyone in Derbyshire to have good mental wellbeing and to live their best life.
Derbyshire Mind's Values
- Working Together:We work alongside others for the greater good
- Learning Together: We always aim to do things better
- Empowering: We support people to fulfil their potential
- Respectful: We don't judge, we treat others as equals
- Positive: We are progressive and focus on solutions
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities of the HR and Quality Manager are:
(*please see the attached job description and person specification document for full details)
Leading the operational
management and administration of HR and quality across the organisation.
Providing HR guidance and support
to line managers.
Managing and supporting an
Administrator.
Leading on health and safety and
equality, diversity and inclusion for the organisation.
Co-ordinating the review process of
organisational policies and procedures.
Leading and developing Derbyshire
Mind's recruitment, induction and performance management processes.
Ensuring that Derbyshire Mind's
HR systems and processes are in line with employment law.
Leading the delivery and
development of staff and volunteer training.
Co-ordinating Derbyshire Mind's
Mind Quality Mark (MQM) review process.
Managing Derbyshire Mind's office
sites and facilities.
Attending Board meetings and
being an active member of the Governance Sub-Committee
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities of the HR and Quality Manager are:
(*please see the attached job description and person specification document for full details)
Leading the operational
management and administration of HR and quality across the organisation.
Providing HR guidance and support
to line managers.
Managing and supporting an
Administrator.
Leading on health and safety and
equality, diversity and inclusion for the organisation.
Co-ordinating the review process of
organisational policies and procedures.
Leading and developing Derbyshire
Mind's recruitment, induction and performance management processes.
Ensuring that Derbyshire Mind's
HR systems and processes are in line with employment law.
Leading the delivery and
development of staff and volunteer training.
Co-ordinating Derbyshire Mind's
Mind Quality Mark (MQM) review process.
Managing Derbyshire Mind's office
sites and facilities.
Attending Board meetings and
being an active member of the Governance Sub-Committee
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced IT skills, including in the use of Microsoft Office and HR systems
- Excellent numeracy, literacy and report writing skills, with attention to detail
- Well-developed influencing skills with the ability to deliver organisation-wide changes to systems and processes
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualification Level 5 or above (working towards or fully qualified).
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of implementing and maintaining effective operational HR systems in an organisation of similar size and scope.
- Experience of working within internal and external quality frameworks and leading improvements in quality.
- Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures and working practices.
- Knowledge of employment law and best practice in HR.
- Experience in responding to and dealing effectively with staff and HR related issues.
- Experience of advising and supporting managers with HR and quality issues.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety and relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charitable/voluntary organisation and the particular challenges and constraints faced.
Attitude and Approach
Essential
- Flexible in approach and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
- Strong advocate for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Other
Essential
- Means of transport to regularly attend our Derby office and sites across Derbyshire when required, to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced IT skills, including in the use of Microsoft Office and HR systems
- Excellent numeracy, literacy and report writing skills, with attention to detail
- Well-developed influencing skills with the ability to deliver organisation-wide changes to systems and processes
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualification Level 5 or above (working towards or fully qualified).
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of implementing and maintaining effective operational HR systems in an organisation of similar size and scope.
- Experience of working within internal and external quality frameworks and leading improvements in quality.
- Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures and working practices.
- Knowledge of employment law and best practice in HR.
- Experience in responding to and dealing effectively with staff and HR related issues.
- Experience of advising and supporting managers with HR and quality issues.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety and relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charitable/voluntary organisation and the particular challenges and constraints faced.
Attitude and Approach
Essential
- Flexible in approach and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
- Strong advocate for the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Other
Essential
- Means of transport to regularly attend our Derby office and sites across Derbyshire when required, to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
