Job summary
- Main area
- People and Organisational Development Directorate
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (to cover a secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 028-AC301-0824
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Any PHW office base
- Town
- To be negotiated
- Salary
- £59,857 - £69,553 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/09/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Head of People and OD Partnering
Band 8b
Welcome to Public Health Wales, the national public health organisation for Wales
Our vision is Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales
To find out more visit Public Health Wales and watch this video about our Strategic Plan
Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Job overview
The Role:
We have an exciting fixed term/secondment opportunity for a Head of Partnering to lead our team of People and Organisation Development (POD) Partners and join the senior leadership team for the POD directorate.
About us:
We are a thriving People and OD team. We want to create integrated and strategic outcomes by developing our organisation, enabling our leaders, embedding strategic workforce planning and improving employee experience and engagement.
In the last year or two we’ve assessed our culture at Public Health Wales, developed a behavioural framework to bring our values to life, taken forward a programme of work on leadership and management development and supported significant change programmes.
We’ve been shortlisted for a CIPD Wales award for our approach to hybrid working and won awards for that and for our work on analytics from the Healthcare People Management Association.
Well-being is in our DNA, and we are committed to supporting our employees, colleagues, partners, and communities. We focus on our development. We manage by results rather than presence and wherever possible support our employees to make choices about how they work, in line with the work which needs to be delivered.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Leading People & OD Partners to:
Partner Executive Directors and senior managers, delivering strategic support across the employee lifecycle.
Enable the translation of long-term strategy and people strategy into strategic workforce plans that support their delivery.
Maximise performance through personal and professional development.
Acting as a strategic partner to Executive Directors and senior managers.
Leading the People & OD Directorate as a core member of the senior team
Leading on significant change management initiatives to drive organisational effectiveness,
Collaborating with NHS colleagues across Wales and influencing the All-Wales agenda.
Fixed Term for 12 months to cover secondment.
Working for our organisation
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales' where we play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’re Looking For:
A strong background in leading teams of People & OD Partners / HR Business Partners at a strategic level and an understanding of the importance and impact of culture, values, behaviour, and leadership. Key skills and experience:
Proven experience in professional partnering at an executive and senior level.
The ability to develop trusting and effective relationships and engage others through a coaching style.
Expertise in organisation development and change
A risk-based approach and an improvement mindset
Experience in working effectively in complex trade unionised organisations and fostering positive partnership working.
Understanding of the breadth and complexity of the NHS and Welsh context
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the job role and the essential and desirable criteria required.
The assessment for the role will take place on the 8th October.
If you’d like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rachel Attwood, Deputy Director of People OD [email protected]
Public Health Wales continues to be an employer open to the opportunities of flexible/hybrid working. This role can predominantly be remote but will also require regular office attendance in Cardiff. We are supportive of flexible working and tailoring working patterns to individual circumstances where business needs allow.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to Masters level in relevant discipline or equivalent knowledge and expertise.
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or Organisational Development.
- Chartered membership of CIPD or working towards attainment.
- Strong knowledge of OD principles, HR best practices, and UK employment law.
Desirable criteria
- FCIPD or equivalent professional qualification
- Additional qualifications in change management, coaching, or leadership development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in a senior HR or OD role, with a track record of delivering successful OD strategies.
- Proven experience in leading and developing HR teams.
- Experience in managing change and driving organisational transformation.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
Desirable criteria
- The ability to communicate in Welsh
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Attwood
- Job title
- Assistant Director of People and OD
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru | Public Health Wales
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