Job summary
Following additional investment in the team, we are delighted to be in position to invest in the People function at DBTH and are looking to recruit an experienced HR professional to take up the new position of Head of People Business Partnering.
The successful applicant will be an integral member of the senior management team, providing guidance and judgement on a range of complex people matters, leading our passionate, talented and supportive Business Partner Team.
You will play a vital role in delivering DBTH's ambitious People Strategy 2023-27 and the newly launched DBTH Way, both of which are key to enable our people to Develop, Belong, Thrive Here at DBTH. You should be CIPD qualified, hold a Masters/Post-graduate level qualification or equivalent and have significant experience of leading strategic and operational Human Resource Management in a complex organisation.
This role reports into Anthony Jones, Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development, who said "We're not solely looking for someone with HR experience, we also want to understand what you would bring to our team as a leader and a colleague and how you would approach this new role to support the wider people agenda at DBTH. Here at DBTH we are committed to supporting your personal and professional development and providing a flexible working environment. In exchange we are looking for people who share our Trust's values and behaviours"
Selection process will take place over two days on 3rd & 4th August 2023
Main duties of the job
You will lead responsibility for the delivery of a modern, effective and customer focused People Business Partner function, that is well respected across the Trust and is strategically aligned to the organisational objectives.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning and development opportunitieso We support work-life balance and provide a range of flexible working opportunitieso NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependantso Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata) rising to 33 days per year (depending on NHS service)o Comprehensive and externally recognised health and wellbeing support programmeo NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through external providers
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment, we value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity and those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full role details.
If you are inspired by the opportunity to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, please apply today. For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Collins to book an appointment with Anthony Jones, Deputy Director of People and OD, either by clairecollins@nhs.net or by phone on 01302 644942
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full role details.
If you are inspired by the opportunity to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, please apply today. For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Collins to book an appointment with Anthony Jones, Deputy Director of People and OD, either by clairecollins@nhs.net or by phone on 01302 644942
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Senior HR Business Partner role in a large diverse organisation
- Clear understanding of the NHS People Plan and People Promise
- Experience of managing services to meet the requirements of stakeholders and managing interfaces with those stakeholders
- Experience of delivering coaching, training to managers / and effective presentation delivery
- Demonstrable project management experience to deliver improved services
- Experience of a complex unionised working environment
- Knowledge of the health and wellbeing agenda and diversity and inclusion agenda
Desirable
- Experience of system wide collaborative working
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualified or equivalent professional qualification or demonstrable equitable experience
- Professional knowledge gained through masters in a relevant subject, or equivalent relevant and demonstrable experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- OD qualification or demonstrable experience
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification (or equivalent)
- Quality Improvement qualification or demonstrable experience
- CIPD Membership
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
- Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within and outside the Trust
- Compassionate leadership
- Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within and outside the Trust
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in a Senior HR Business Partner role in a large diverse organisation
- Clear understanding of the NHS People Plan and People Promise
- Experience of managing services to meet the requirements of stakeholders and managing interfaces with those stakeholders
- Experience of delivering coaching, training to managers / and effective presentation delivery
- Demonstrable project management experience to deliver improved services
- Experience of a complex unionised working environment
- Knowledge of the health and wellbeing agenda and diversity and inclusion agenda
Desirable
- Experience of system wide collaborative working
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD qualified or equivalent professional qualification or demonstrable equitable experience
- Professional knowledge gained through masters in a relevant subject, or equivalent relevant and demonstrable experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- OD qualification or demonstrable experience
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification (or equivalent)
- Quality Improvement qualification or demonstrable experience
- CIPD Membership
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- An ability to lead, inspire and motivate others
- Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within and outside the Trust
- Compassionate leadership
- Ability to build effective relationships at all levels within and outside the Trust
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).
