People Manager

Teesside Mind Ltd

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Job summary

Teesside Mind is a regional charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of our diverse local communities, many of whom face significant health inequalities. As the People Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance, engagement, and wellbeing of our staff team, which includes around 160 dedicated employees and a growing team of committed volunteers.

Our workforce works tirelessly to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they support. Recognising the importance of our peoples wellbeing, we are committed to providing the best support, training, and development opportunities. Its essential that our team is equipped to care for their own wellbeing while they care for others. By expertly balancing strategic leadership with hands-on support, you will enable our team to continue delivering high-quality services while maintaining their own wellbeing.

You will work as part of a core team including our HR Advisor who will report directly to you, and you will be part of the senior leadership team for the Charity.

Assessments/Interviews planned for the 15th and 17th October

Main duties of the job

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Team Support
  • HR Initiatives
  • HR Operations
  • Inclusion, Diversity and Equality

The People Team is limited to the People Manager and the Advisor. Therefore, the balance of time is likely to be spent according to the following approximate split 30/40/30 (Strategic/Operational/Data & Admin)

About us

Teesside Mind has been working in local communities to improve mental health and wellbeing for over 25 years. The environment in which we operate has changed hugely over this time, and the importance of good mental health has never been as widely understood.

One of our proudest achievements in the last 3 years has been collaborating with Primary Care colleagues on the development of Social Prescribing on Teesside. In addition our recent merger with Redcar and Cleveland Mind has enabled us to offer more services to more people across Teesside.

Our communities are facing real challenges because of the legacy of Covid on peoples health and wellbeing, and pressure on resources. Some people are still less well served than others. Young people and people affected by poverty find it most difficult to get help. Our work wont stop until this has changed. There is much more we need to do. Can you help us?

Ours is a vibrant organisation to work for and our staff are our most important asset. We are compassionate, trust worthy and determined. We use evidence-based interventions, backed up by policies, training and clinical support to help people lead full and happy lives.

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000 a year depending on experience, plus contributory pension scheme

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0486-24-0012

Job locations

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement HR strategies that align with Teesside Mind's mission and values.

Provide insights and strategic direction on people-related matters as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Ensure employee engagement, talent management, wellbeing and leadership development drive actions that improve the culture making Teesside Mind an even better place to work, such that great people that align with our values and mission; want to join us, want to do their best and want to stay. OR Lead initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture centred on mental health and wellbeing.

Team Support:

Work together with the HR Advisor to provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to managers.

Train managers on delivering effective performance feedback and implementing improvement strategies.

Work closely with managers to ensure that their teams can balance delivering high-quality services with maintaining personal wellbeing.

HR Initiatives:

Ensure the provision of a suitable Employee Assistance Programme, reviewing and evaluating its effectiveness.

Conduct regular reviews of market salaries and benefits to ensure competitiveness.

Oversee employment terms and conditions to ensure compliance with legal standards.

HR Operations:

Manage HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

Ensure that all HR policies and procedures are current and compliant with legal requirements.

Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees.

Support complex casework, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal standards.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality:

Lead initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, collaborating with our Inclusion, Diversity & Equality Lead.

Ensure diversity and equality are embedded in all HR practices and policies.

Monitor and report on diversity metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement HR strategies that align with Teesside Mind's mission and values.

Provide insights and strategic direction on people-related matters as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Ensure employee engagement, talent management, wellbeing and leadership development drive actions that improve the culture making Teesside Mind an even better place to work, such that great people that align with our values and mission; want to join us, want to do their best and want to stay. OR Lead initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture centred on mental health and wellbeing.

Team Support:

Work together with the HR Advisor to provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to managers.

Train managers on delivering effective performance feedback and implementing improvement strategies.

Work closely with managers to ensure that their teams can balance delivering high-quality services with maintaining personal wellbeing.

HR Initiatives:

Ensure the provision of a suitable Employee Assistance Programme, reviewing and evaluating its effectiveness.

Conduct regular reviews of market salaries and benefits to ensure competitiveness.

Oversee employment terms and conditions to ensure compliance with legal standards.

HR Operations:

Manage HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.

Ensure that all HR policies and procedures are current and compliant with legal requirements.

Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees.

Support complex casework, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring alignment with best practices and legal standards.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality:

Lead initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, collaborating with our Inclusion, Diversity & Equality Lead.

Ensure diversity and equality are embedded in all HR practices and policies.

Monitor and report on diversity metrics, adjusting strategies as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Member of the CIPD with evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in a People Manager or similar HR leadership role; Preferably within a mental health or third sector, Preferably in a standalone or small HR function.
  • Strong, up to date knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
  • Balanced decision-making skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with staff at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies.
  • Proficient (self-sufficient) in the use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams).
  • Commitment to the values and mission of Teesside Mind, with a focus on promoting mental health and wellbeing.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Chartered Member of the CIPD with evidence of ongoing CPD

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience in a People Manager or similar HR leadership role; Preferably within a mental health or third sector, Preferably in a standalone or small HR function.
  • Strong, up to date knowledge of HR best practices and employment law.
  • Balanced decision-making skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with staff at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective HR strategies.
  • Proficient (self-sufficient) in the use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams).
  • Commitment to the values and mission of Teesside Mind, with a focus on promoting mental health and wellbeing.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Teesside Mind Ltd

Address

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX


Employer's website

https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Teesside Mind Ltd

Address

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX


Employer's website

https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Exec

Kerry Robinson

kerry.robinson@teessidemind.org.uk

01642257020

Date posted

17 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £50,000 a year depending on experience, plus contributory pension scheme

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0486-24-0012

Job locations

The Mind Centre

92-94 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX


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