NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB

People and Workforce Manager

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Job summary

Please note this organisation does not hold a sponsorship licence, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship.

This role is offered as either a band 7 with development opportunities to a band 8a or an 8a.

A selection process for the role will be held on Wednesday 05 March 2025 and will consist of an interview and a presentation.

Main duties of the job

At BSW ICB/ICS, we're dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of our communities by transforming how health, care and voluntary sectors work together. We're driven by innovation and collaboration, and we're looking for a self-motivated People and Workforce Manager to be at the heart of this journey.

In this pivotal role, you'll work with the Senior People and Workforce Lead to take forward the core priorities and programmes of work to achieve the BSW workforce priorities and plan. This role offers a development opportunity for someone with workforce and/or education expertise looking to work with multiple stakeholders and sectors to develop sustainable and innovative workforce solutions that support our people.

About us

Working together to empower people to lead their best life' is the one, unified vision for our organisation and all our partners working together across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

If you are offered employment with us, you will have the opportunity to join a friendly, quality focused and dynamic team that is supportive and cares about your working experience and your wellbeing.

BSW ICB have adopted agile working so this means the successful applicant will predominately be working from home but is likely to be requested to work in any one of the ICB's office bases across BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire approximately 4 days per month. You will also have a contractual base within the BSW ICB office where your team is based.

Benefits BSW ICB offer include:

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous NHS annual leave entitlements commencing at 27 days per year rising to 33 days per year, pro rata, plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Modern IT equipment and an in-house IT help facility

Colleague wellbeing support through a Staff Support Service and a wealth of wellbeing guidance and offers

Colleague engagement forums and events

Financial wellbeing guidance and benefits (including NHS staff offers, health service discounts, cycle scheme, car lease scheme, money helper service)

Details

Date posted

15 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

983-ICB-7172KB

Job locations

BSW ICB, Chippenham Office

Chippenham, Wiltshire

SN15 1GG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

Lead the programme management and oversight of workforce development and transformation programmes.

Develop and implement workforce redesign and transformation projects aligned with the BSW People/Workforce Plan and regional/national workforce plans.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify workforce synergies and maximise resource use.

Manage and oversee the performance of workforce priorities and outcomes.

Provide specialist advice on workforce projects, including education, leadership and improvement.

Ensure alignment of workforce development programmes with BSW models of care and the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

Manage budgets for workforce programmes and support the commissioning of projects and procurement of services.

About you:

Were looking for someone who is not only experienced but self-driven with a strong track record in planning and delivering projects. Youll be working autonomously as part of a larger team committed to promoting collaboration, inclusion and excellence in everything we do.

Qualifications and experience:

Masters degree or equivalent or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Extensive knowledge of workforce redesign, transformation and development across health and social care.

Experience working with education providers and commissioning education.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage budgets and financial processes.

Proven ability to work in a highly political and sensitive environment.

This role is offered as either a band 7 with development opportunities to a band 8a or an 8a.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

Lead the programme management and oversight of workforce development and transformation programmes.

Develop and implement workforce redesign and transformation projects aligned with the BSW People/Workforce Plan and regional/national workforce plans.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify workforce synergies and maximise resource use.

Manage and oversee the performance of workforce priorities and outcomes.

Provide specialist advice on workforce projects, including education, leadership and improvement.

Ensure alignment of workforce development programmes with BSW models of care and the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

Manage budgets for workforce programmes and support the commissioning of projects and procurement of services.

About you:

Were looking for someone who is not only experienced but self-driven with a strong track record in planning and delivering projects. Youll be working autonomously as part of a larger team committed to promoting collaboration, inclusion and excellence in everything we do.

Qualifications and experience:

Masters degree or equivalent or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Extensive knowledge of workforce redesign, transformation and development across health and social care.

Experience working with education providers and commissioning education.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to manage budgets and financial processes.

Proven ability to work in a highly political and sensitive environment.

This role is offered as either a band 7 with development opportunities to a band 8a or an 8a.

Person Specification

Knowledge, training and experience

Essential

  • Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
  • Extensive knowledge of workforce redesign, transformation and development across health and social care.
  • Extensive knowledge of education, working in partnership with education partners and commissioning of education.
  • Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time
Person Specification

Knowledge, training and experience

Essential

  • Educated to master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
  • Extensive knowledge of workforce redesign, transformation and development across health and social care.
  • Extensive knowledge of education, working in partnership with education partners and commissioning of education.
  • Evidence of planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB

Address

BSW ICB, Chippenham Office

Chippenham, Wiltshire

SN15 1GG


Employer's website

https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB

Address

BSW ICB, Chippenham Office

Chippenham, Wiltshire

SN15 1GG


Employer's website

https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief People Officer

Sarah Green

lucia.arthurs1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

983-ICB-7172KB

Job locations

BSW ICB, Chippenham Office

Chippenham, Wiltshire

SN15 1GG


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