Regional Workforce Lead We are recruiting three Regional Workforce Leads nationally, for coverage across the seven NHS regions (Northeast, Northwest, London, East, Midlands, Southeast, Southwest). Join an ambitious not for profit organisation that partners with governments, service providers, the voluntary sector and the financial community. If you want to find better ways of tackling social problems in the UK and globally, then apply today Position: Regional Workforce Lead (x3 vacancies) Location: Hybrid · England, UK. We have three vacancies nationally, (across the 7 NHS regions: Northeast, Northwest, London, East, Midlands, Southeast, Southwest) and will involve some travel. Hours: Fulltime Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 (GBP). Depending on skills and experience - new starters generally join at the beginning of the band. Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024 at 12:00pm The Team IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by the organisation in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). About the Role The Workforce Leads will play a crucial role in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of IPS Employment Specialists within their designated regions. You will support the scale up of the IPS workforce by ensuring high-quality recruitment processes, comprehensive training programs, and effective onboarding practices. The Workforce Leads will work closely with IPS Grow Regional Managers, local and national stakeholders, including NHS services, to recruit the IPS workforce needed to achieve high levels of employment outcomes for IPS clients. You will provide specialist support to services embarking on recruitment campaigns, monitor their effectiveness and share learning. You will also provide hands-on support for recruitment efforts and training. This will vary according to the service need, but could include headhunting, sifting CVs, preparing for interviews, shortlisting and training. Responsibilities include: Recruitment and Onboarding Training and Development Relationship Management Quality Assurance and Reporting Communication and Collaboration About You You will have proven experience of recruitment within the healthcare system or substantial involvement in healthcare-related recruitment is essential. This includes interviewing, evaluating candidates and making hiring recommendations. You will also have: Experience in delivering training programs and workshops, with a focus on adult learning principles and effective onboarding practices. The ability to influence others Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, create project plans, and meet deadlines. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand challenges and develop effective solutions. Shared values - a passionate belief that helping people to achieve appropriate employment can transform their lives. We hope you will share this, as well as the organisations other core values. A thirst for learning and self-development and sharing that learning with services and stakeholders. Commitment to travel. The role will likely involve significant travel to build relationships and provide hands-on support as well as meeting with IPS Grow team members from across England. About the Organisation Since 2007, the organisation has helped to pioneer a series of programmes to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. These innovations, including the social impact bond model, have mobilised more than £500 million globally. With sister organisations in the US, Israel, the Netherlands and India the organisation has network of partners across the world. Equality, diversity and inclusion We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options. The application process uses Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to four situational based questions, which will allow you to express your ability. Other roles you may have experience with could include Recruitment, Training, Training and Development, Learning and Development, HR, Recruitment Lead, Training Lead, Training and Development Lead, Learning and Development Lead, HR Lead, Recruitment Officer, Training Officer, Training and Development Officer, Learning and Development Officer, HR Officer. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.