Band 6 People Consultant - Trust HQ/Home Working

Bsmhft; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 People Consultant to join our People and Culture team. This permanent role offers hybrid working from home and Trust HQ at The Uffculme Centre in Birmingham, with a 37.5 hour week and a salary of £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.

You will provide generalist HR support, handle employee relations, deliver training, and contribute to KPI targets while developing your CPD portfolio.

Qualifications

• CIPD level 5 qualification required.
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent HR qualification.
• Significant operational HR experience.
• Knowledge of NHS/public sector employment issues.
• Ability to deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the People and Culture team in delivery of Our People goals.
• Handle employee relations caseload and advise line managers.
• Deliver local training on Trust policies and wellbeing.
• Help the team achieve KPI targets and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Training delivery

Education

CIPD Level 5

Postgraduate HR qualification or equivalent

Job description

Band 6 People Consultant - Trust HQ/Home Working

Band 6

Main area Human Resources Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week Job ref 436-8351185

Site The Uffculme Centre Town Birmingham Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the team as we work through new and improved ways to support the organisation by delivering an effective business focussed HR service.

We are a very busy team so this opportunity will be ideal for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and values driven HR professional.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced human resources generalist to join our team of HR professionals, working within an NHS Foundation Trust in the mental health sector.

We are recruiting a Band 6 People Consultant to provide support to our People and Culture team in the delivery of ‘Our People’ goals and with the provision of quality HR services to our divisional managers and employees; enabling them to deliver excellence to service users and carers.

Within the role, you will be involved with a wide programme of work across a range of HR disciplines, with a particular focus on delivering ER casework, supporting the delivery of HR Clinics and helping the team to achieve our KPI targets.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your CPD portfolio.

The main duties of the People Consultant role includes:

• Providing advice and support to line managers and employees on a range of generalist HR issues.
• Efficient management of a busy employee relations caseload
• Deliver local training on the application of Trust Policies, including Health & Well-being, Disciplinary and Investigations.

To be successful in this role the post holder will:

• Have substantial operational HR experience and be a current member of the CIPD
• Be able to work under pressure with competing priorities
• Take a pragmatic ‘can-do’ approach to challenges
• Have a sound understanding of HR practice and employment law

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000+ clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, and any other agreed site.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person specification

TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• CIPD level 5 Qualified
• Postgraduate diploma acquired through degree and professional HR qualification or equivalent level of experience

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Significant operational Human Resources experience.
• Understanding of employment law and good practice.
• Understanding of current developments in NHS/public sector which impact upon employment issues
• Experience of implementing employment policies, e.g. Discipline, grievance, equal opportunities, absence management.
• Project experience within an HR function to achieve an outcome which benefits the organisation or delivers change
• Ability to deliver training
• Human Resource Experience in the NHS
• Experience of developing policies

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

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