Workforce and OD Officer

Are you an aspiring HR or OD Practitioner ready to make a real difference?

If you have the passion, skills, and mind-set to deliver a proactive and supportive HR function — or if you already have the knowledge, experience, and drive to help shape our organisation — this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our dedicated Workforce & OD team and support colleagues who deliver front-line mental health and disability services across a large geographical footprint. This role will see you embedded within one of our Community Care Groups, allowing you to tailor your support to local populations and their unique needs.

What will you be doing?

• Delivering a proactive HR service, aligned to operational priorities.
• Supporting staff wellbeing, in an environment where all colleagues feel valued.
• Working collaboratively with managers and staff to ensure positive staff experiences.
• Promoting health & wellbeing initiatives, ensuring staff feel supported and acknowledged.
• Supporting workforce development and organisational change in a dynamic environment.
  
  

In Addition, The Post Holder Will

• Provide operational human resources and organisational development support.
• Manage and support a group of stakeholders as the first point of contact for their Workforce and OD needs.
• Deliver effective guidance on an array of employee relations matters and provide invaluable workforce policy guidance.
• Build a caseload to support managers with absence management, performance management, flexible working, adjustments, and ad hoc employment matters.
• Support the Workforce and OD Manager in implementing organisational development and change processes across the Trust, fulfilling legal requirements and developing the effectiveness of teams and services.
  
  

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive Workforce & OD team.
• Play a vital role in supporting front-line mental health and disability services.
• Contribute to creating a workplace where staff feel valued and can thrive.
• Enjoy opportunities to develop your role in line with operational priorities and personal career aspirations.
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emma Rushmer or Paula Westley Job title: Group Head of Workforce and OD Community Services Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07774895827