Job summary
The New Hospital Programme (NHP) is a transformative initiative aimed at modernising the UK's healthcare infrastructure by building and upgrading hospitals to meet the needs of future generations. The success of this ambitious programme depends on having the right talent in place to deliver these projects, and the NHP People Team plays a vital role in ensuring this by recruiting, developing, and engaging the workforce required to bring the Programme's goals to life.
The Senior Resourcing Business Partner is responsible for leading the recruitment and resourcing processes within the NHP People Team, ensuring the effective, responsive, and resilient delivery of talent acquisition services.
They will develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and retain high-quality talent, ensuring that the Programme is supported by a skilled and diverse workforce. The Senior Resourcing Business Partner will be responsible for managing recruitment data, reporting and analysis, and contributing to workforce forecasting to inform strategic resourcing plans that align with the Programme's objectives.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Resourcing Business Partner is responsible for leading the recruitment and resourcing efforts within the New Hospital Programme (NHP) People Team, ensuring the efficient, responsive, and resilient delivery of recruitment services to meet the Programme's needs.
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The post holder will be responsible for building strong relationships with recruitment agencies, programme delivery partner, managing internal recruitment processes, and ensuring that all recruitment activities align with the Programme's strategic objectives.
The role will oversee the entire recruitment process, from developing and implementing resourcing strategies to managing candidate pipelines and ensuring best-in-class recruitment practices.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Lead the resourcing function for the New Hospital Programme, developing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job postings to final onboarding, ensuring all activities align with the Programme's objectives.
Improving quality and outcomes: Drive continuous improvement in recruitment practices by implementing feedback loops and data-driven decision-making. Develop metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make adjustments as needed.
Partnership and cross-boundary working: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with external recruitment agencies, headhunters, and delivery partners to ensure a pipeline of high-quality candidates. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including HR and department heads, to understand staffing needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
Leadership for transformational change: Provide strategic leadership to the Resourcing team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Lead initiatives that drive transformational change in recruitment, ensuring that the Programme is agile and responsive to changing workforce needs.
Financial and Physical Resources: Manage the resourcing budget effectively, ensuring that all recruitment activities are cost-effective and deliver value for money. Track and report on financial performance related to recruitment activities.
People Management: Lead, coach, and develop the Resourcing team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. Handle staff performance reviews, development plans, and any necessary employee relations matters.
Market Intelligence and Innovation: Stay updated on market trends and innovations in recruitment and resourcing. Leverage this knowledge to introduce new recruitment methods and tools that enhance the Programme's ability to attract top talent.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure that all recruitment activities comply with NHS policies, employment laws, and best practices. Implement and maintain governance frameworks to manage risks associated with recruitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Leadership: Lead the resourcing function for the New Hospital Programme, developing strategies to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from job postings to final onboarding, ensuring all activities align with the Programme's objectives.
Improving quality and outcomes: Drive continuous improvement in recruitment practices by implementing feedback loops and data-driven decision-making. Develop metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make adjustments as needed.
Partnership and cross-boundary working: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with external recruitment agencies, headhunters, and delivery partners to ensure a pipeline of high-quality candidates. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including HR and department heads, to understand staffing needs and align recruitment strategies accordingly.
Leadership for transformational change: Provide strategic leadership to the Resourcing team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Lead initiatives that drive transformational change in recruitment, ensuring that the Programme is agile and responsive to changing workforce needs.
Financial and Physical Resources: Manage the resourcing budget effectively, ensuring that all recruitment activities are cost-effective and deliver value for money. Track and report on financial performance related to recruitment activities.
People Management: Lead, coach, and develop the Resourcing team, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. Handle staff performance reviews, development plans, and any necessary employee relations matters.
Market Intelligence and Innovation: Stay updated on market trends and innovations in recruitment and resourcing. Leverage this knowledge to introduce new recruitment methods and tools that enhance the Programme's ability to attract top talent.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure that all recruitment activities comply with NHS policies, employment laws, and best practices. Implement and maintain governance frameworks to manage risks associated with recruitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field; CIPD qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in recruitment and resourcing, particularly within large organisations.
- Experience in the healthcare sector and understanding of NHS recruitment processes.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; proficiency in using recruitment platforms like LinkedIn.
- Demonstrable experience developing, managing, and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Values diversity and difference; operates with integrity and openness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree in HR, Business Management, or a related field; CIPD qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in recruitment and resourcing, particularly within large organisations.
- Experience in the healthcare sector and understanding of NHS recruitment processes.
Skills, Capabilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; proficiency in using recruitment platforms like LinkedIn.
- Demonstrable experience developing, managing, and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Values diversity and difference; operates with integrity and openness.
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).
