Job Title: People Business Partner
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,680 per annum, with progression to £48,360 per annum (upon successful completion of probation period) Pay award pending
Location: Home based or hybrid working from Sunderland - this is a national role and will require travel
Contract Duration: initially 6 months fixed term
If you are looking for a job where you can really make a difference, this could be the opportunity for you!
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support.
Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. Our People and Organisation Development (POD) Team are at the heart of driving our People Strategy, creating an environment which our employees are proud of and supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be.
Our People Team sit within the POD Directorate and are pivotal to how we support our people and manage a seamless experience for our colleagues every day. From on-boarding flows to line manager coaching and development, our goal is to create a partnership with our teams that is people-centric and value adding.
About the role
We're looking to appoint an interim People Business Partner to provide strategic support during a period of significant change and growth over the next six months. We work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Reporting to the Director of People and OD, our People Business Partner will support our operational teams to implement our People Strategy, ensuring our colleagues are valued and empowered, enabling them to deliver life changing solutions to the people who access our services. You will be a trusted strategic advisor for your stakeholders, providing expert advice, guidance and coaching to managers, proactively identifying people issues and trends, formulating and implementing solutions.
This role is a vital link between the Business Partners, People Operations and our Learning teams, by overseeing the end-to-end delivery of work on multiple activities at any one time. You will work with across the team to ensure we continue to be customer centric, providing solutions to barriers with innovation and automation.
About you
You will have a proactive approach to problem solving and enabling the business to find solutions to people challenges. You will have experience of working in a similar role, preferably within NHS or the Health and Social Care sector and have the ability to think critically and take a logical approach to problem solving.
Through providing support to senior managers and leadership teams, People Business Partners play a key role in planning, developing, and identifying solutions that create value and ensure organisational and Directorate level strategies are realised. You will have demonstrable knowledge of working within complex change settings, and have experience of organisational change and TUPE in a national organisation.
This is the perfect job for an experienced and passionate individual who loves to grow and assist others to do same.
What we offer
You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment and beyond which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues.
In addition, you will receive:
* A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service
* A 5% contributory pension scheme
* A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing
* Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* Discount platforms
* Tailored induction and review program
* Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career
Closing Date: 9am on 31 March 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Face to face on 8 April 2025 in Leeds
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.