Associate Director of Workforce

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Heywood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is looking for an Associate Director of Workforce to lead and innovate within HR & OD services. This role involves overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and the strategic running of service areas. The ideal candidate will drive improvements and align with national priorities to enhance workforce strategies. Experience in HR leadership is crucial, along with a passion for improving health and wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic HR leadership within the NHS.
• Ability to drive change in workforce resourcing and service delivery.
• Strong leadership skills to manage HR & OD teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic and operational running of service areas.
• Manage HR & OD budgets and day-to-day services.
• Develop policies and implement system improvements.

Job description

Are you a strategic HR leader ready to shape the future of workforce resourcing in the NHS? We're looking for an exceptional Associate Director of Workforce to lead and innovate across our HR & OD services.

In this pivotal role, you'll drive improvements, align with national priorities, and deliver high-impact workforce strategies. You'll oversee recruitment, onboarding, e-rostering, and flexible staffing, ensuring excellence in service delivery and people experience.

This is your opportunity to influence change, lead a talented team, and make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Role Responsibilities

1. Overall responsibility for the strategic and operational running of service areas within Workforce Resourcing.
2. Leadership and management of services, processes, policies, systems, SLAs & KPIs, and day-to-day management of HR & OD budgets.
3. Work with the Chief People Officer and Deputy Director to develop policies and implement system improvements across HR & OD.
4. Ensure alignment of Trust strategy and policy with NHS national plans and regional priorities.

About the Trust

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, including support for dementia and learning disabilities.

We are a people-focused organization, supporting the health and wellbeing of over 4,000 staff and the communities we serve, which include approximately 568,000 residents.

Our work involves services in people's homes, community clinics, hospitals, and collaboration with partners in Devon. During holidays and summer, service demand increases due to visitors.