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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: People Business Partner
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £45,427 per annum, with progression to £50,294 per annum (upon successful completion of probation period)
Location: Home based or hybrid working from Sunderland - this is a national role and will require frequent travel across the UK.
We're looking to appoint a 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.
The role will be responsible for the line management, development, and coaching of People Advisors, and you will act as a mentor and role model to them.
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 the 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, with the opportunity to increase contributions.
* A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, pay, and leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Healthcare cash plan.
* A discount platform covering online, high street, and supermarket purchases.
* You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role.
* 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 28 April 2025. Please note, an in-person assessment centre will take place in Sunderland on 28 April 2025. 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.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in the event of a successful application. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Demonstrable knowledge of working within complex change settings, and experience of organisational change and TUPE in a national organisation.
Experience
* Experience of working in a similar role, preferably within NHS or the Health and Social Care sector, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Mental Health Matters
Address
Waterside House, Sunderland Enterprise Park, St Catherine's Ct, Sunderland SR5 2TZ
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