We are pleased to be advertising for a Head of Employee Relations to lead the provision of a high quality and well-coordinated Employee Relations Team. This is a strategic senior role, within our People & Culture Directorate with accountability on a day-to-day basis for the delivery of employee relations across the Trust.
The post holder will be the Head of Service for the Employee Relations Team based in the People & Culture Directorate at Duncan Macmillan House offering support and expertise to the team through excellent leadership and management skills. They will be responsible for the line management of the ER team.
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership of the Employee Relations Team offering clear direction, support and expertise to the team through excellent leadership and management skills.
You will need to have robust and up to date knowledge of Employment Law and Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and be confident as the ‘expert’ in the P&C Leadership Team.
You will be a key contributor to delivery of the people elements of our ‘Making a Difference’ strategy, as well as ensuring the Trust’s People & Culture work pertaining to Our People Plan which addresses the NHS National People Plan direction.
You will need to build close and trusting relationships with direct line reports as well as other key Heads of Service and teams across the Trust.
For more information please contact Rachel Shiels, Associate Director of People and Culture on rachel.shiels@nottshc.nhs.uk.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Shiels Job title: Associate Director of People and Culture Email address: rachel.shiels@nottshc.nhs.uk
