Job summary
East of England Ambulance Services NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Band 7 Policy and Project Manager. This is a fixed-term contract position, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and projects within our organisation.
As a Policy and Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping and improving our HR policy modernisation. Your key responsibilities will include HR policy writing, working with the Trade Unions and leading and supporting on the Digital HR Remodelling Project. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the Trust to ensure that our policies are aligned with legal requirements and best practices. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic HR projects.
This role reports to the Head of HR Policy and Projects in the Business Excellence Team, People Services Directorate. You will work closely with a dynamic and supportive team, contributing to the overall success of our HR initiatives
Main duties of the job
- Write and review HR policies, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices.
- Lead the Digital HR Remodelling Project, driving the implementation of digital solutions to enhance HR processes.
- Collaborate with Staff-side representatives stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct research, and develop innovative HR solutions.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and projects, making recommendations for improvement.
- Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic HR projects.
- Stay up-to-date with NHS Guidance , Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions, HR trends, legislation, and best practices to inform policy development and project implementation.
About us
Our Trust provides emergency and non-emergency care to patients in the east of England covering the six counties of Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Here at EEAST, everything we do is underpinned by our five core values: care, teamwork, quality, respect and honesty.
These values guide us to deliver outstanding care to our patient and our communities.
Every role is important, and everyone plays a part in helping us achieve our vision - outstanding care, exception people, every hour of every day.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with hybrid working arrangements that provide flexibility and work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the HR Policy Reviews by assisting in the development of all HR Policies, and all policies which could impact on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Trust.Lead the implementation and delivery of Policy Remodelling HR Project.Partner with the Meta Compliance Team to launch the Policy Remodelling Project.Liaise with client and workstream leads, as appropriate.Identify opportunities, develop client proposal, and preparing business cases, following the interpretation of highly complex information, which demonstrate improved quality and value for money.Develop project plans for several complex activities, within the areas of activity of work.Ensure areas of project activity and objectives are met.Communicate with internal staff and external agencies to ensure compliance with strategic HR Project objectives; involves negotiation and diplomacy.Work in partnership with the Project Leads on HR QCIP Projects.Assess problems that require analysis and/or interpretation.Regular requirement to produce Progress Reports.Manage Project Reporting Dashboards and highlight reporting.Act in a way that is compliant with Standing Orders and Financial Instructions in the discharge of budgetary responsibilities.Responsible for effective matching of available budget to individual projects and programmes, and coordinating monitoring expenditure and provision of financial reporting to board and senior groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the HR Policy Reviews by assisting in the development of all HR Policies, and all policies which could impact on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for the Trust.Lead the implementation and delivery of Policy Remodelling HR Project.Partner with the Meta Compliance Team to launch the Policy Remodelling Project.Liaise with client and workstream leads, as appropriate.Identify opportunities, develop client proposal, and preparing business cases, following the interpretation of highly complex information, which demonstrate improved quality and value for money.Develop project plans for several complex activities, within the areas of activity of work.Ensure areas of project activity and objectives are met.Communicate with internal staff and external agencies to ensure compliance with strategic HR Project objectives; involves negotiation and diplomacy.Work in partnership with the Project Leads on HR QCIP Projects.Assess problems that require analysis and/or interpretation.Regular requirement to produce Progress Reports.Manage Project Reporting Dashboards and highlight reporting.Act in a way that is compliant with Standing Orders and Financial Instructions in the discharge of budgetary responsibilities.Responsible for effective matching of available budget to individual projects and programmes, and coordinating monitoring expenditure and provision of financial reporting to board and senior groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Member of CIPD, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification, eg Prince2 Foundation.
- Postgraduate HR Qualification, or equivalent experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage a major area of work, with freedom to interpret broad corporate and national policies.
- Strong knowledge of Employment Legislation and best practices and CPD.
- Proven experience in HR Policy Development and Project Management.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data and complex information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of relevant NHS/HEE Policies and Initiatives.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of HR Policy Development and HR Policy Writing, in line with Employment Legislation and NHS Standards.
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing Data Protection Legislation requirements, including Information Governance.
- Experience of aggregating and connecting project activity for reporting and monitoring.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence to Senior Management.
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring and reporting on performance, drawing on complex information from a variety of sources.
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable high level of personal motivation, with good organisational and time management skills.
- Able to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Ability to interact with people from varying cultural backgrounds and social environments.
- Able to travel to other sites within the Trust's geographic area.
- Committed to Continuous Professional Development, and personal growth.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Chartered Member of CIPD, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- Project Management Qualification, eg Prince2 Foundation.
- Postgraduate HR Qualification, or equivalent experience.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to manage a major area of work, with freedom to interpret broad corporate and national policies.
- Strong knowledge of Employment Legislation and best practices and CPD.
- Proven experience in HR Policy Development and Project Management.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data and complex information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of relevant NHS/HEE Policies and Initiatives.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of HR Policy Development and HR Policy Writing, in line with Employment Legislation and NHS Standards.
- Detailed knowledge of maintaining confidentiality and implementing Data Protection Legislation requirements, including Information Governance.
- Experience of aggregating and connecting project activity for reporting and monitoring.
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence to Senior Management.
- Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring and reporting on performance, drawing on complex information from a variety of sources.
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable high level of personal motivation, with good organisational and time management skills.
- Able to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Ability to interact with people from varying cultural backgrounds and social environments.
- Able to travel to other sites within the Trust's geographic area.
- Committed to Continuous Professional Development, and personal growth.
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).
