Job summary
The newly created post of Talent Development Advisor will support the Leadership and Talent Academy Lead with the implementation and maintenance of an inclusive, talent led culture by managing a range of development initiatives e.g. training, coaching, development events and succession planning.
The Talent Development Advisor will join at an exciting time for this team and will be able to work independently, with the Leadership and Talent Academy Lead and alongside leaders of all levels in the Trust to deliver projects and initiatives that retain and grow the Trust's key talent, achieving the Trust's commitment to grow their own talent as part of the Great Together strategy and NHS People Promise.
Main duties of the job
Communicate and coordinate talent and leadership events and initiatives, including on the day presence.
Engage staff on initiatives, motivate to fulfil their talent development responsibilities and effectively challenge behaviour not aligned to the Trust values or inclusive talent development principles.
Analyse talent data to monitor initiatives and employee progression, draw conclusions, trends and make recommendations to Senior Leaders.
Act as a first point of contact and advice on all things talent management, career development and succession planning within the Trust.
Lead our Career Ambassadors and Coaching networks.
Support employees undertaking Career Experiences (internal work experience). Tracking and reporting on success of the initiative and any barriers to access.
Develop and facilitate presentations, training, resources and team sessions and host mock interviews for internal candidates.
Oversee talent and development inboxes.
Support the succession planning and talent mapping cycle.
Maintain apps, databases and report regularly on talent data for senior leaders and divisions.
Support the running of internal and regional/national NHS leadership training programmes.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Duties
Is knowledgeable about the support and opportunities available to all staff and actively champions this;
Holds a genuine interest and desire to learn and support the ongoing development of the Trust and its people;
To undertake other additional duties as advised by the Leadership and Talent Academy Lead.
Working Relationships and Communication Requirements
Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with staff across the Trust, at all levels.
Has a compassionate, empathetic, friendly and understanding manner.
Demonstrates confidence and professionalism in dealing with Senior Leadership Team members as required.
Can engage and/or present to groups of diverse employees to deliver learning, seek feedback and encourage engagement in activities.
Financial Responsibility
Ensures Trust resources are used appropriately and with due regard to our responsibilities to use public money well.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Ensures projects, training and processes are delivered within the available resources and agreed timescales; providing regular reports, raising significant problems/ issues in a timely manner and suggesting ways to mitigate risk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Duties
Is knowledgeable about the support and opportunities available to all staff and actively champions this;
Holds a genuine interest and desire to learn and support the ongoing development of the Trust and its people;
To undertake other additional duties as advised by the Leadership and Talent Academy Lead.
Working Relationships and Communication Requirements
Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with staff across the Trust, at all levels.
Has a compassionate, empathetic, friendly and understanding manner.
Demonstrates confidence and professionalism in dealing with Senior Leadership Team members as required.
Can engage and/or present to groups of diverse employees to deliver learning, seek feedback and encourage engagement in activities.
Financial Responsibility
Ensures Trust resources are used appropriately and with due regard to our responsibilities to use public money well.
Planning and Organisational Skills
Ensures projects, training and processes are delivered within the available resources and agreed timescales; providing regular reports, raising significant problems/ issues in a timely manner and suggesting ways to mitigate risk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level, minimum 5 including maths and english (or equivalent)
- Educated at A-Level or equivalent level
- CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development or teaching qualification or equivalent trainer experience
- Foundation qualification in project management e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent experience
- Excellent Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
- Competent and experienced in using a range of technology, software and apps
Desirable
- Associate member of CIPD or equivalent professional membership
- Certified facilitator in psychometric profiling tools i.e. MBTI, DISC, Insights
- Qualification in coaching, with accreditation by EMCC or ICF
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently, to enable the development of a consultancy type approach and manage own workload.
- Experience of engaging and facilitating to large groups of employees
- Experience of talent development, succession planning, and its importance to staff retention and business continuity
- Demonstrable experience in managing a programme of activities, annual processes or project management
- An understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion and fostering talent within organisations with an interest in supporting employee growth.
- Good working knowledge of evaluation techniques
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales
- Able to manipulate and review large quantities of data to identify and present on trends
Desirable
- Knowledge of tools, techniques and approaches to support career development and talent management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level, minimum 5 including maths and english (or equivalent)
- Educated at A-Level or equivalent level
- CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Organisational Learning and Development or teaching qualification or equivalent trainer experience
- Foundation qualification in project management e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent experience
- Excellent Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
- Competent and experienced in using a range of technology, software and apps
Desirable
- Associate member of CIPD or equivalent professional membership
- Certified facilitator in psychometric profiling tools i.e. MBTI, DISC, Insights
- Qualification in coaching, with accreditation by EMCC or ICF
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working independently, to enable the development of a consultancy type approach and manage own workload.
- Experience of engaging and facilitating to large groups of employees
- Experience of talent development, succession planning, and its importance to staff retention and business continuity
- Demonstrable experience in managing a programme of activities, annual processes or project management
- An understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion and fostering talent within organisations with an interest in supporting employee growth.
- Good working knowledge of evaluation techniques
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales
- Able to manipulate and review large quantities of data to identify and present on trends
Desirable
- Knowledge of tools, techniques and approaches to support career development and talent 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.
