In this role, you are accountable for: Leadership and Management Report to Principal DDaT People Lead and operationally manage the DDaT directorate's day-to-day people functions. Provide clear leadership and direction to DDaT Team Managers, inspiring staff to deliver great service, embrace changes, and meet objectives. Provide communication updates regarding people updates to the directorate, to ensure a consistent message is received Deputise for the Principal DDaT People Lead as required.Resource and Operational Management Handle resource management for the DDaT team, ensuringappropriate resources are allocated for each service in collaborationwith Lead Delivery Managers. 6. Ensure an effective operational structure is in place to meet currentand future needs, collaborating with Heads of Service and Heads of Delivery and Consultancy to maintain efficient service within budget. 7. Manage headcount and contractor frameworks within DDaT, working with Lead Delivery Managers, Head of Delivery and Consultancy and the Head of DDaT Capability and Operations to maximise role design and ensure budget compliance. Providing highly complex labour market information as well as internal people data to break barriers to acceptance when negotiating appropriate agency usage vs internal resource, using influence and persuasion skills to gain agreement and cooperation from DDaT leaders.Policy Implementation and Change Management 8. Implement policies related to appraisal, absence management,disciplinary and grievance processes, performance monitoring, management, and personal development plans. 9. Monitor policy changes and their impact on people, providing support for them to adapt to changes as necessary. Address barriers to understanding around complex people information such as Certificates of Sponsorship, staying abreast of any changes to policy and using strong communication and interpersonal skills to train and reassure team managers with the process, supporting them to handle highly emotive conversations sensitively.Development and Improvement 10. Utilise expertise to foster ongoing development and improvement for People, working with suppliers to create effective developmentplans. 11. Enhance the capabilities of team managers and professional leads,enabling them to set objectives and provide professionaldevelopment for DDaT colleagues.Recruitment and Onboarding 12. Promote diverse and inclusive recruitment into the DDaT team,ensuring a fair and equitable process is in place, where the right candidate is selected for each role by working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinating appropriate attractionactivities and attendance at events to support DDaT recruitment, including presenting to large audiences, and ensuring that anyrecruitment communications are adapted so that there are no barriers to understanding for a diverse audience. 13. Manage the onboarding and induction process for new colleagues, ensuring a positive experience, making iterations where required to enhance the experience.Strategy and Planning 14. Work as a senior subject matter expert for people skills, driving changes in line with strategy and ensuring business impact of changes has been fully considered. 15. Collaborate with Communications, Marketing, and SME HR business partners to deliver and embed a people strategy for DDaT. 16. Champion people and deliver improvements in service delivery, working with the Agile Coach, People, and OD Business partner tobuild support networks and development pathways. 17. Engage in working groups to ensure DDaT have a voice at the table for all People related updates, including leading our external partnerships with industry organisations such as Tech Talent Engine and Dynamo, cascading information back into DDaT to supportunderstanding and to underpin any suggested change.Career Pathways and Progression 18. Conduct one-to-one reviews and ORO's for the Team Management community, collaborating with Professional Leads to develop validcareer pathways. 19. Continuously support Team Management community to ensure OROs and one to one reviews are completed with colleagues in direct line management 20. Keep job descriptions up-to-date in line with DDaT Frameworks and ensure each DDaT colleague has a supported career pathway. 21. Work closely with Professional Leads to ensure training is availableand meets the needs of a diverse workforce, engage with learningproviders to find the most appropriate training, and work closelywith the L&OD team to ensure value for money.Academy Management 22. Operate the academy, recruiting candidates and ensuringindividualised development and support plans by working closely with professional leads and key supplier stakeholders, and evaluating the success of academy programmes. 23. Onboarding of apprenticeships, engaging with key stakeholders both internal and external to ensure we secure the right learning provider. 24. Horizon scan on other entry level opportunities that are available to us as we broaden the horizon of DDaT Academy. 25. Engage with providers to explore opportunities of promotingNHSBSA DDaT Teams working in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team and Comms and Marketing. 26. Work with Professional Leads to have a talent pipeline available to ensure retention of the talent as they progress. In addition to the above accountabilities, as post holder you are expected to: Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the purpose of your role and as agreed by your line manager. Demonstrate NHSBSA values and core capabilities in all aspects of your work. Encourage an environment where your own and colleagues safety and well-being is promoted. Contribute to a culture which values diversity and inclusion. Follow NHSBSA policies, procedures, and protocols as they apply to your role. Working relationships Responsible to: Principal DDaT People LeadResponsible for: DDaT Team Managers directly and DDaT colleagues operationally Key relationships and connections: HR advisors and business partners Extended management team and colleagues Internal NHSBSA colleagues at all levels Internal/external clients and stakeholders Service suppliers