Job summary
Senior HR/OD Consultant - Up to 3 months maximum - Band 8D
We are seeking to appoint temporary resource to work within the People Directorate as a senior HR/OD consultant.
The role will support the Chief People Officer and senior team to undertake strategic time-limited projects. This is likely to include:
- Design and delivery of Leadership development offer for HR/OD senior staff
- Scoping our roles and responsibilities of senior HR/OD and teams to help shape future staffing models
- Support in the development of a People Strategy /year 1 implementation plan with key objectives and identified owners
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Main duties of the job
Candidates will have experience of working at a senior
level, preferably within the NHS and preferably have previous experience of
managing projects within set time limits and be outcome focussed on delivery.
There will be flexibility in working arrangements but there
will be an expectation to be on site on occasions to meet staff.
It is important that in the application candidates outline
their current or most recent role, including salary details.
Closing date for applications will be 5pm on 4th July
2025. Candidates will be notified via email on Monday 7th July whether
they have been shortlisted.
Interviews will take place via teams on 8th July
and subject to checks, we will be looking for an immediate start into role.
At
the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward
to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Senior HR/OD Consultant will support the CPO on time limited programmes to support the People Directorate.
The postholder will lead on these programmes, ensuring that projects are developed with timescales and deliverable outcomes.
The Senior HR/OD Consultant will support the Chief People Officer as required including attendance at meetings as required.
Specific Projects:
The role will support the Chief People Officer to undertake strategic time-limited projects. This is likely to include:
- Leadership development of senior staff within the Directorate
- Identification of culture improvement programmes
- Scoping our roles and responsibilities of senior HR/OD and teams to help shape future staffing models
- Review of team responsibilities, capacity and capability
- Support in the development of a People Strategy /year 1 implementation plan with key objectives and identified owners
For the job description and person specification for the role please see attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Senior HR/OD Consultant will support the CPO on time limited programmes to support the People Directorate.
The postholder will lead on these programmes, ensuring that projects are developed with timescales and deliverable outcomes.
The Senior HR/OD Consultant will support the Chief People Officer as required including attendance at meetings as required.
Specific Projects:
The role will support the Chief People Officer to undertake strategic time-limited projects. This is likely to include:
- Leadership development of senior staff within the Directorate
- Identification of culture improvement programmes
- Scoping our roles and responsibilities of senior HR/OD and teams to help shape future staffing models
- Review of team responsibilities, capacity and capability
- Support in the development of a People Strategy /year 1 implementation plan with key objectives and identified owners
For the job description and person specification for the role please see attached.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at strategic level and develop strategic processes.
- Lead/participate in service development projects.
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and associated guidelines.
- Able to take a partnership approach to employee relations.
- Analytical/problem solving skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present written information in a logical manager.
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information in a variety of settings with individuals of varying levels of understanding.
- Knowledge of and participation in financial management.
- Use of influencing skills in difficult situations.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Appropriate IT skills.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of national HR strategy.
- Knowledge of current NHS policy and the direction of government policy in this regard.
- Processes of effective financial management
- Knowledge of the key features of corporate governance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilience: is able to maintain performance during complex and difficult situations and under time pressures.
- Sensitivity, tact, diplomacy and empathy.
- Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, confident and able to motivate others.
- Team worker.
- Flexible.
- Approachable.
- Empathetic with the ability to deal with sensitive situations.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Committed attitude to work.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and work under own initiative.
- Performance management and results orientated.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in HR management (or relevant management subject) or evidence of equivalent level of knowledge achieved through experience.
- Fellow of the CIPD.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior/Board in Human Resource Management which demonstrates proficiency in a broad range of HR competencies.
- Organisational development experience at a senior level.
- Experience of working as part of a formal general management team.
- Writing and presenting reports.
- Experience of new role development and workforce planning.
- Effective management of complex change.
- Project management experience.
- Experience of Developing Policies and procedures.
- Experience of working in a complex unionised organisation with a wide range of staff groups and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a successful track record of strategic and operational experience of staff involvement and partnership working.
- Experience of effectively managing and developing staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working at board level.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
- Evidence of leadership and management training.
Desirable
- Undertaken a formal/recognised leadership and management
- development programme.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake duties as required.
- A current driving licence and access to a
- car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Person Specification
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to work at strategic level and develop strategic processes.
- Lead/participate in service development projects.
- Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and associated guidelines.
- Able to take a partnership approach to employee relations.
- Analytical/problem solving skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present written information in a logical manager.
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information in a variety of settings with individuals of varying levels of understanding.
- Knowledge of and participation in financial management.
- Use of influencing skills in difficult situations.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Appropriate IT skills.
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Knowledge of national HR strategy.
- Knowledge of current NHS policy and the direction of government policy in this regard.
- Processes of effective financial management
- Knowledge of the key features of corporate governance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Resilience: is able to maintain performance during complex and difficult situations and under time pressures.
- Sensitivity, tact, diplomacy and empathy.
- Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, confident and able to motivate others.
- Team worker.
- Flexible.
- Approachable.
- Empathetic with the ability to deal with sensitive situations.
- Tactful and diplomatic.
- Committed attitude to work.
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and work under own initiative.
- Performance management and results orientated.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in HR management (or relevant management subject) or evidence of equivalent level of knowledge achieved through experience.
- Fellow of the CIPD.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a senior/Board in Human Resource Management which demonstrates proficiency in a broad range of HR competencies.
- Organisational development experience at a senior level.
- Experience of working as part of a formal general management team.
- Writing and presenting reports.
- Experience of new role development and workforce planning.
- Effective management of complex change.
- Project management experience.
- Experience of Developing Policies and procedures.
- Experience of working in a complex unionised organisation with a wide range of staff groups and stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a successful track record of strategic and operational experience of staff involvement and partnership working.
- Experience of effectively managing and developing staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working at board level.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
- Evidence of leadership and management training.
Desirable
- Undertaken a formal/recognised leadership and management
- development programme.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake duties as required.
- A current driving licence and access to a
- car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
