Job summary
As part of the People Development & OD team, this role will support the team in the areas of widening access and career development.
This role will ensure that NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is fully engaged and represented at suitable opportunities to engage with potential apprentices and trainees of all ages through various mediums available.
The postholder will liaise with schools, colleges, and universities co-ordinating and administrating opportunities for work experience placements and career events.
The postholder will provide advice and guidance to managers and leaders regarding early career entry opportunities.
The individual will maintain and deliver training to support staff in their career development, offering advice and raising awareness of opportunities available for all levels of staff across NWSSP.
The ability to speak Welsh is at level 3 in speaking and understanding is essential for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
General
Manage and Lead the Administration Team within People and Organisational Development
Widening Access
Support services with the creation of early career opportunities, career pathways and development opportunities.
Supporting the team to work across professional boundaries to implement national initiatives into local context, eg:
o Pre-employment work experience programmes
o Apprenticeships
o Internships
o Taster sessions
o Careers events
Support our internal Early Career Network to plan, co-ordinate, and attend events and fairs, promoting early career opportunities externally.
Career Development
Deliver and maintain career development training to staff at all levels including appraisal training, managers' induction and staff induction.
Co-ordinate the yearly development of Network 75 students within the organisation.
Culture & Inclusion
Ensure early career opportunities are inclusive and supportive of the diversity and inclusion agenda.
Ensure career development training and resources are accessible and inclusive to all staff within the organisation.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level in education, HR, or related topics or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Project Management / general management
- A Level in Welsh Language (first language or second language)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks and essential skills
- Knowledge of information system
- Experience of building effective partnerships and networks across organisations
- Experience of giving presentations to varied groups
- Experience of facilitating groups with multiple professions
- Experience of delivering training
Desirable
- Setting up Work experience/placement programmes
- Coaching experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to develop materials with the use of a full range of PC systems/software
- Ability to speak, understand, read and write in Welsh at Level 3, or Level 2 with a willingness to work towards Level 3
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Able to work independently, as well as within a team
- Awareness of the Welsh language and culture by working with other divisions in NWSSP and external organisations and stakeholders.
Other
Essential
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard.
- Ability to travel to other sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level in education, HR, or related topics or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Project Management / general management
- A Level in Welsh Language (first language or second language)
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks and essential skills
- Knowledge of information system
- Experience of building effective partnerships and networks across organisations
- Experience of giving presentations to varied groups
- Experience of facilitating groups with multiple professions
- Experience of delivering training
Desirable
- Setting up Work experience/placement programmes
- Coaching experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to develop materials with the use of a full range of PC systems/software
- Ability to speak, understand, read and write in Welsh at Level 3, or Level 2 with a willingness to work towards Level 3
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
- Able to work independently, as well as within a team
- Awareness of the Welsh language and culture by working with other divisions in NWSSP and external organisations and stakeholders.
Other
Essential
- Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard.
- Ability to travel to other sites.
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).
