Job summary
The Resourcing Business Partner is responsible for supporting the recruitment and resourcing processes across the New Hospital Programme (NHP) People Team to ensure the effective, responsive, and resilient delivery of talent acquisition services.
They will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, maintaining the quality of recruitment data, supporting reporting and analysis, and assisting in workforce forecasting to inform strategic resourcing plans for the Programme.
The role will contribute to the creation of systems and tools that will help the NHP recruit, onboard, and develop talent for new and evolving roles to meet service and project needs. The Resourcing Business Partner will also ensure the recruitment process is aligned with the Programme's objectives and supports the future workforce model.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external recruitment partners, the Resourcing Business Partner will play an active role in ensuring resourcing processes are efficient and effective. They will proactively escalate recruitment and resourcing challenges or broader NHP-wide issues to the Senior Resourcing Business Partner or Head of HR Business Partnering, ensuring the implementation of innovative solutions and alternatives to traditional recruitment methods to drive continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
The Resourcing Business Partner is responsible for supporting the recruitment and resourcing activities within the New Hospital Programme. This role will involve assisting in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, managing the recruitment process, and liaising with recruitment agencies and external/internal stakeholders.
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The Resourcing Business Partner supports the Senior Resourcing Business Partner in managing recruitment and resourcing activities. The role involves working closely with HR, department heads, and recruitment agencies to support the Programme's staffing needs.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Support the Senior Resourcing Business Partner in managing recruitment and resourcing activities within the New Hospital Programme. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies that ensure the Programme is staffed with high-quality candidates.
Improving Quality and Outcomes: Assist in the continuous improvement of recruitment processes by collecting and analysing feedback. Implement best practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of recruitment activities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with recruitment agencies, internal HR teams, and department heads to understand staffing needs and support the recruitment process. Build and maintain strong relationships with these stakeholders to facilitate successful recruitment outcomes.
Leadership for Transformational Change: Support initiatives that drive change in recruitment practices, ensuring that the Programme remains agile and responsive to changing workforce needs. Assist in the implementation of new tools and technologies that improve recruitment efficiency.
Financial and Physical Resources: Assist in managing the budget for recruitment activities, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively. Monitor financial performance related to recruitment activities and provide support in adjusting plans as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Support the Senior Resourcing Business Partner in managing recruitment and resourcing activities within the New Hospital Programme. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies that ensure the Programme is staffed with high-quality candidates.
Improving Quality and Outcomes: Assist in the continuous improvement of recruitment processes by collecting and analysing feedback. Implement best practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of recruitment activities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with recruitment agencies, internal HR teams, and department heads to understand staffing needs and support the recruitment process. Build and maintain strong relationships with these stakeholders to facilitate successful recruitment outcomes.
Leadership for Transformational Change: Support initiatives that drive change in recruitment practices, ensuring that the Programme remains agile and responsive to changing workforce needs. Assist in the implementation of new tools and technologies that improve recruitment efficiency.
Financial and Physical Resources: Assist in managing the budget for recruitment activities, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively. Monitor financial performance related to recruitment activities and provide support in adjusting plans as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field; CIPD qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience in recruitment and resourcing, particularly within large organisations or government programme.
- Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda.
Skills, Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to analyse, review, and present complex, sensitive, or contentious information. Demonstrable experience in conveying difficult or controversial concepts across a wide range of audiences.
- Strong organisational skills, with the capability to identify risks, anticipate issues, and develop solutions to resolve challenges related to project or service delivery.
- Proficient in using recruitment platforms like LinkedIn and familiar with digital recruitment tools and systems, enhancing the effectiveness and reach of recruitment efforts.
- Skilled in negotiation and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the successful communication and implementation of recruitment strategies across diverse internal and external teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field; CIPD qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience in recruitment and resourcing, particularly within large organisations or government programme.
- Experience of building effective cross functional working relationships to drive organisational agenda.
Skills, Capabilities & Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to analyse, review, and present complex, sensitive, or contentious information. Demonstrable experience in conveying difficult or controversial concepts across a wide range of audiences.
- Strong organisational skills, with the capability to identify risks, anticipate issues, and develop solutions to resolve challenges related to project or service delivery.
- Proficient in using recruitment platforms like LinkedIn and familiar with digital recruitment tools and systems, enhancing the effectiveness and reach of recruitment efforts.
- Skilled in negotiation and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the successful communication and implementation of recruitment strategies across diverse internal and external teams.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
