Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Workforce Advisor - Maternity Cover

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Senior Workforce Adviser (Fixed Term/Secondment to cover Maternity Leave) within the Workforce and OD Directorate who will support the delivery of a professional, expert and specialist HR service to the Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR professional with high emotional intelligence and a proven ability to provide solutions which transform and develop people experience, performance and commitment. You'll have a desire to attract, retain, develop and engage our people to ensure quality care is delivered within our service areas.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will be suitably qualified to Level 5 in Human Resources Management possessing their Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) with a experience of Continuous Professional Development within HR with a proven track record of implementing HR initiatives.

In return, you will be offered the opportunity to work within a supportive environment, within a team that understands having fun and enjoying work is important to building successful teams and services. You will be empowered to make a difference and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the People and OD Directorate.

The role will support the delivery of the Workforce and OD People Strategy, providing a specialist service to the wider organisation and offering proactive support to the organisation with the provision of expert advice on HR and ER programmes, including the efficient delivery of transformational change.

The Senior Workforce Advisor will work under the guidance of the Workforce and Employee Relations Manager to provide a comprehensive, high quality and pro-active operational workforce support service to managers and staff within the Trust.

You will act as a first point of contact for allocated Division/s within the Trust, providing specialist advice on a range of employee relations issues, sickness absence and change management processes.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

338-7838203-26

Job locations

Mary Seacole Building, Willerby Hill

Willerby

HU10 6ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Member
  • Level 5 CIPD qualification
  • A relevant Postgraduate Diploma or experience and level of knowledge
  • In depth understanding of the modern, human resources and major organisational developments

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of advising operational managers across a wide range of specialised HR and employee relations matters within a complex, multi-site, unionised environment.
  • Experience of working collaboratively in partnership with staff side, managers and staff

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at local level
  • Ability to professionally and confidently present highly complex and sensitive data and information.
  • Ability to work to tight and challenging deadlines, managing complex and multiple pieces of work
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Member
  • Level 5 CIPD qualification
  • A relevant Postgraduate Diploma or experience and level of knowledge
  • In depth understanding of the modern, human resources and major organisational developments

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of advising operational managers across a wide range of specialised HR and employee relations matters within a complex, multi-site, unionised environment.
  • Experience of working collaboratively in partnership with staff side, managers and staff

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate at local level
  • Ability to professionally and confidently present highly complex and sensitive data and information.
  • Ability to work to tight and challenging deadlines, managing complex and multiple pieces of work

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Seacole Building, Willerby Hill

Willerby

HU10 6ED


Employer's website

https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mary Seacole Building, Willerby Hill

Willerby

HU10 6ED


Employer's website

https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Workforce & Employee Relations Manager

Liz Hickson

liz.hickson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

338-7838203-26

Job locations

Mary Seacole Building, Willerby Hill

Willerby

HU10 6ED


Supporting documents

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