Job summary
Are you ready to make a real impact at a strategic level? We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking HR professional to partner with a wide range of stakeholders to support the organisation's strategic objectives, improve workforce productivity and aid recruitment & retention, using their expertise across all contractual issues and employment law relating to pay and reward and national Terms & Conditions.
Reporting into the Deputy Director for People & OD (HR & People Change) you will use your strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills to deliver meaningful change, and by driving robust controls and governance, you'll play a key part in contributing to the Trust's financial sustainability, realising tangible savings and cost reductions year on year.
At the core of everything you do will be transparency and equity, ensuring all colleagues are treated fairly and feel valued, supported, and rewarded for the vital contribution they make.
Main duties of the job
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
With a strong sense of community, Gloucestershire is an ideal place to build your career while enjoying the great outdoors. With its beautiful countryside, excellent schools and cultural festivals, it's a great place to live and work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Terms and Conditions
- Pay, reward and benefits
- Partnership working and policy development
- People strategy and the national agenda
- Employee Relations
- Information and Reporting
(Please see the job description for full details)
Interview date: w.c. 8th September 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Terms and Conditions
- Pay, reward and benefits
- Partnership working and policy development
- People strategy and the national agenda
- Employee Relations
- Information and Reporting
(Please see the job description for full details)
Interview date: w.c. 8th September 2025
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience skills and knowledge
- Chartered MCIPD (Level 7 as a minimum) or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Designing and implementing pay & reward strategies and assessing effectiveness, including negotiation and socialisation with union representatives and other stakeholders in a large complex organization
- Management of large-scale change projects and organisational development initiatives
- Negotiating and influencing at all levels on contentious and emotive topics, including changes to working practices, with key stakeholders
- Significant experience of developing, designing and negotiating HR policies and procedures
- Expert knowledge of Agenda for Change Job Evaluation process and application / Job Evaluation trained
- Expert knowledge of, and significant experience with the application of Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions of Service
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to analyse complex issues and recommending appropriate interventions and solutions to others
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people regarding contentious and complex matters
- Excellent organisation skills to enable prioritisation and co-ordination of complex and varied activities. Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working across multi-disciplinary functions and build credibility quickly
- Negotiating and influencing at all levels on contentious and emotive topics
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience skills and knowledge
- Chartered MCIPD (Level 7 as a minimum) or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Designing and implementing pay & reward strategies and assessing effectiveness, including negotiation and socialisation with union representatives and other stakeholders in a large complex organization
- Management of large-scale change projects and organisational development initiatives
- Negotiating and influencing at all levels on contentious and emotive topics, including changes to working practices, with key stakeholders
- Significant experience of developing, designing and negotiating HR policies and procedures
- Expert knowledge of Agenda for Change Job Evaluation process and application / Job Evaluation trained
- Expert knowledge of, and significant experience with the application of Agenda for Change and Medical & Dental Terms & Conditions of Service
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to analyse complex issues and recommending appropriate interventions and solutions to others
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people regarding contentious and complex matters
- Excellent organisation skills to enable prioritisation and co-ordination of complex and varied activities. Proven ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working across multi-disciplinary functions and build credibility quickly
- Negotiating and influencing at all levels on contentious and emotive topics
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).
