NHS England

Head of HR Business Partnering - New Hospital Programme

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Job summary

The New Hospital Programme's People Directorate will have the courage to do things differently and attract and inspire a passionate workforce to achieve the very ambitious goals of the Programme. They will develop and execute the people journey, transforming the success of the Programme through an inclusive and collaborative culture and the right people policies and procedures to enable the workforce to deliver

The purpose of the Head of HR Business Partnering role is to:

Lead the HR Business Partnering team to deliver great people approaches and enable Directorates to deliver the NHP strategy
Oversee the effective collation, analysis and reporting of People data, ensuring actionable insights are generated that drive effective decision making on people issues

Main duties of the job

Lead the Business Partnering team to provide the NHP with the People guidance, support and accountability needed whilst adhering to the NHSE and NHP people processes and policies
Coach and provide feedback to key stakeholders
Build a robust and effective Business partnering strategy and approach with the executives and senior leadership team
Work with stakeholders from across NHP to identify, discuss & resolve people challenges
Provide expert guidance on people practices such as restructures & succession planning
Provide people expertise & solutions to NHP Directorates, enabling them to deliver their strategic outcomes
Define People data & reporting requirements to ensure People analytics drives better outcomes
Make sure people data is aligned to to wider NHP data sets where applicable & reported in a transparent, accessible and useable way
Advise the HR business partnering team on the best course of action, using People data analysis and insights
Continuously improve the effectiveness of the programme by incorporating lessons into future decisions & activities
Establish & develop the HR Business Partnering team
Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff within the department
Ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements
Create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute & we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality

About us

We are in the process of establishing long-term capability to deliver the New Hospital Programme - the 3rd largest programme on the Government's Major Projects Portfolio enabling the delivery of NHS's Health Infrastructure Plan.

The New Hospital Programme is committed to changing the way hospitals are built and achieving significant savings through repeatable design, modern methods of construction, new approaches to clinical planning and the implementation of innovation in sustainability, digital technology and new care methods

Date posted

13 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 9

Salary

£99,891 to £114,949 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-NHSE0510-CE

Job locations

Wellington House

133 - 155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description and person specification for full details of this role.

Proposed interview dates are 8th and 9th August 2023.

Thank you for expressing your interest in the New Hospital Programme. We greatly appreciate your enthusiasm and desire to join our team. Regrettably, due to time constraints and the high volume of recruitment, we are unable to facilitate pre-interview conversations at this stage. However, we encourage you to proceed with submitting your application as per the provided instructions. If your application successfully aligns with our criteria, we will be delighted to invite you for an interview. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and genuinely value your understanding and cooperation. Once again, thank you for demonstrating your interest, and we eagerly look forward to the possibility of meeting you in person.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description and person specification for full details of this role.

Proposed interview dates are 8th and 9th August 2023.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Excellent understanding of the people challenges that face a fast-moving, major Programme
Proven and significant leadership experience and/or formal management qualification
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting
Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
Experience leading and managing HR teams, setting strategic direction, and driving performance to achieve business objectives.
Deep understanding of HR business partnering principles and practices.
Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies and plans.
Substantial experience of resourcing and recruitment.
Good experience in change management and organisational development
Thorough understanding of HR policies, employment laws, and regulations to ensure compliance
Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment
Ability to translate business needs into HR priorities, initiatives, and programs

Desirable

Chartered Fellow of CIPD.
Demonstrable technical understanding of NHS providers, commissioners and systems

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Excellent understanding of the people challenges that face a fast-moving, major Programme
Proven and significant leadership experience and/or formal management qualification
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to deal with challenging situations in a formal setting
Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
Experience leading and managing HR teams, setting strategic direction, and driving performance to achieve business objectives.
Deep understanding of HR business partnering principles and practices.
Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies and plans.
Substantial experience of resourcing and recruitment.
Good experience in change management and organisational development
Thorough understanding of HR policies, employment laws, and regulations to ensure compliance
Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment
Ability to translate business needs into HR priorities, initiatives, and programs

Desirable

Chartered Fellow of CIPD.
Demonstrable technical understanding of NHS providers, commissioners and systems

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133 - 155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington House

133 - 155 Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)