Job summary
Following a recent team restructure and internal promotions, we're excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced People professional to join Nottingham University Hospitals as a People Policy Manager. This new role sits within our growing People Policy and Governance Team and will play a key part in shaping how we support and deliver our People Strategy and vision.
You'll bring your expertise to lead policy development, contribute to Trust-wide and national People initiatives, and support improvement projects that impact our workforce. You'll also line manage the People Policy and Governance Advisors and deputise for the Head of People Policy and Governance when required.
This is an exciting time to join us as we evolve our ways of working to meet the needs of our new Care Group structure, putting people at the centre of what we do.
Main duties of the job
As People Policy Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle of policy development and implementation, ensuring our policies are modern, inclusive, legally compliant, and aligned to both national guidance and the Trust's values.
You will:
- Lead the development and delivery of HR/People policies, guidance, toolkits, and resources.
- Collaborate with colleagues, staff side, and external partners to ensure policies reflect best practice and meet organisational needs.
- Design and deliver tailored training sessions and presentations.
- Oversee the implementation and performance of policies, with effective monitoring and reporting systems.
- Provide expert advice on employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Support and lead People-related projects and initiatives.
- Participate in job evaluation panels and advise on job descriptions to ensure consistency and fairness.
- Support internal Trust-wide communications of People matters.
We're looking for an autonomous, proactive professional with strong practical employment law and best practice knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead, influence and build relationships at all levels. You'll be ready to hit the ground running and make a real difference in how we support our people.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide Supporting Information. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself. Use this section to tell us about your experience, achievements and why youre right for this role especially how you meet the Person Specification criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide Supporting Information. This is your opportunity to showcase yourself. Use this section to tell us about your experience, achievements and why youre right for this role especially how you meet the Person Specification criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level / Level 7 Advanced CIPD HR qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience at a similar level
- Active membership of CIPD
Experience
Essential
- Recent comprehensive and in depth HR experience
- Developing, reviewing, consulting on and implementing organisation-wide HR policies and procedures
- Advising and supporting senior managers in dealing with a range of operational and strategic HR matters
Desirable
- Good knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service
- Experience of HR Governance and risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level / Level 7 Advanced CIPD HR qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience at a similar level
- Active membership of CIPD
Experience
Essential
- Recent comprehensive and in depth HR experience
- Developing, reviewing, consulting on and implementing organisation-wide HR policies and procedures
- Advising and supporting senior managers in dealing with a range of operational and strategic HR matters
Desirable
- Good knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service
- Experience of HR Governance and risk management
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).