Band 6 Group People Services Manager
The closing date is 08 December 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and confident individual to lead our People Advisory Service within Group People Services. This post is fixed term to cover maternity leave. You will be responsible for supervising, managing, and motivating team members daily to ensure smooth operations and effective collaboration.
The People Advisory Service is the first point of contact for staff and managers across the Trust to seek prompt, accurate and consistent advice on all people related matters, including but not limited to the interpretation and appropriate application of Agenda for Change terms and conditions of employment, People policies and procedures with a key focus on embedding a 'Just Learning Culture' as well as early intervention and informal resolution of workplace disputes.
The post holder will be solutions focussed and passionate about coaching and supporting the team in dealing with cases which are difficult and sensitive. You will also be able to demonstrate an expert knowledge in the field of employee relations, showing evidence of keeping up to date with legislative changes and maintaining continuous professional development. You will be innovative, team-focussed, and values based in your practice.
This is a very busy operational role and the post-holder must be resilient and be able to deal with multiple conflicting demands and pressures, whilst continuing to support the team and managing own case load of complex people issues.
Main duties of the job
You will also provide guidance and operational management to team members, setting clear individual and team goals, coordinate, prioritise, and delegate tasks to ensure team objectives and service levels are met, foster open and positive communication within the team and across departments, identify team strengths and weaknesses, providing coaching and development opportunities, proactively resolve conflicts and operational issues as they arise, monitor team performance and report on progress to management.
The primary base for this role will be at Queen Elizabeth Hospital; however, travel will be required across all the Trust sites including Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull. This post offers flexible working, with a requirement to be on site at least 60% of the working week.
For informal enquiries, please contact: Munira Khalifa, Associate Director of People, Group/ Corporate Services, Munira.khalifa@uhb.nhs.uk or telephone 07500064694.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
13711
Job locations
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trustwide
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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