Deputy Chief People Officer and Human Resources Director

Sirona care & health CIC

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Job summary

The Deputy Chief People Officer is a pivotal member of the senior People Directorate, leads the organisations approach to human resources and plays a key role in leading the delivery of Sirona's people strategy.

This role will support the development and leadership of the People function and lead the transformation of the HR function. The role will lead initiatives to develop high levels of workforce engagement and performance, particularly focused on our EDI agenda improving diversity within our workforce and improving the working experience for our staff.

Please review to the job description to find out more specific requirements of the role and the key skills and experience we are looking for, however whilst the JD reflects the immediate role and work to be done within the organisation, we recognise that this will need to be reviewed with the postholder post the transformation work to ensure that they reflect the future requirements within the team.

Interviews will take place w/c 16th September 2024.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sonya Wallbank, Chief People Officer via Angela Glenn Lead Executive Assistant. angela.glenn@nhs.net

We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are actively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups and are particularly keen to attract candidates from ethnic minority groups.

Please note that this role would consist of hybrid working with a requirement to work 2 days in our Head office in Yate.

Main duties of the job

This role will report to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and play a pivotal role in the transformation and improvement of Sirona through our people.

The post holder will be leading the implementation of the People Strategy and developing and implementing the strategic workforce plan to ensure these are directly linked to the Sirona's strategic objectives. It will deputise for the Chief People Officer internally and externally to ensure our strategic ambitions are achieved.

You will lead, inspire, and develop our professional HR service, promote our values and behaviours, and champion our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will have a clear remit for transformation and improvement of our people related practices with significant exposure to Sirona's Executive leadership team, Board, and external partners across our local system, and you will be required to deputise for the CPO.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

13 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£105,385 to £121,271 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-6558159-HH

Job locations

Sirona Care and Health

Badminton Road

Yate

BS37 5AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working to the Chief People Officer this role will have regular direct contact with the Chief Executive and Chair, a senior influencer advising the Board and Executives on strategic workforce matters.

The role has a wide-ranging and extensive portfolio including strategy and policy and major change & culture programmes across Sirona. With the Chief People Officer, the post holder will ensure that the people directorate's functions have the resource and capability required to implement the organisations strategy and vision.

Ideally you will have extensive experience of working within the public sector at a similar level and within a complex organisation, having demonstrated successful delivery of workforce transformation.

This role will work with a wide range of stakeholders and will also work closely with leads across our integrated system so understanding and having experience of political sensitivities providing community services will be key.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Extensive knowledge of specialist area with evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Degree level qualification, working towards, and/or equivalent experience.
Appropriate professional qualification at level 7 CIPD or equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification
Proven and significant leadership expereince within a complex organisation preferbly within heaklthcare or the public sector.

Skills

Essential

Proven senior level experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically sensitive and complex environment
A track record of success as a senior leader in a complex, political, and regulatory organisation

Desirable

Understanding of the interfaces between Primary Care, Community Care, Acute Care, Local Authorities and the Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE).
Knowledge of local, national, strategic, and operational policy developments and their implications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Extensive knowledge of specialist area with evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
Degree level qualification, working towards, and/or equivalent experience.
Appropriate professional qualification at level 7 CIPD or equivalent or relevant experience

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification
Proven and significant leadership expereince within a complex organisation preferbly within heaklthcare or the public sector.

Skills

Essential

Proven senior level experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically sensitive and complex environment
A track record of success as a senior leader in a complex, political, and regulatory organisation

Desirable

Understanding of the interfaces between Primary Care, Community Care, Acute Care, Local Authorities and the Voluntary, Charitable and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE).
Knowledge of local, national, strategic, and operational policy developments and their implications.

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.