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Post: Head of People (Colleges)

Responsible to: Group Chief People Officer

Spine Point: 48-51

Salary Scale: £53,365 to £58,305

Hours of work: 1FTE

Tenure: Permanent

Primary Job Purpose:

To lead, manage and develop the HR team in the delivery of a transformational HR service across the College. This will include the implementation of key operational elements of the HR strategy, transformational and transactional responsibilities, ensuring the college is up to date and compliant with best practice in HR. There will be a particular emphasis on continually reviewing and improving business processes and management information in relation to the employee life cycle. The responsibilities also include developing policies and procedures, leading the recruitment function, leading on employee relation casework, undertaking project work as appropriate and developing strategies to ensure performance management frameworks and practices are in place to support excellent performance.

Significant Contacts and Relationships:

Group Chief Financial Officer

Deputy CEO and Principal (Colleges)

Group Chief People Officer

Group Chief Transformational Officer

Finance

MIS

IT

Vice Principals

Career Pathway Directors and Managers

Principal Accountabilities:

1. To be responsible for reviewing, improving and developing HR processes around policies and procedures, and contractual requirements, in relation to the employee life cycle.

2. To provide a customer service driven ment focussed on meeting SLAs and operational KPIs across different delivery arms of the Colleges.

3. To develop the HR Service Level Agreement, and manage the monthly monitoring system, ensuring that any proactive follow up action is taken.

4. To be the lead on HR systems (iTrent) and processes and to improve service delivery and information through the development of key operational management reports and improved engagement and utilisation of technology.

5. To develop policies and procedures that meet statutory and best practice requirements, ensuring that appropriate consultation is carried out, policies are approved and regularly reviewed, with effective communication processes in place.

6. To meet with the relevant SLT members periodically to offer strategic advice and act as a sounding board in relation to any complex casework, advise managers on hard to fill vacancies; check and approve recruitment advertisements and packs; and be involved in selection panels

7. To work with the Group Chief People Officer and other Senior Leaders to implement the College Organisational Development Strategy – this will include staff learning and development activities.

8. To continually review performance management processes and outcomes using a variety of methods including appraisals, capability procedures, coaching and support, ensuring continuous performance improvement.

9. To provide professional leadership and coaching to the HR team, monitor workloads of each team member and re-direct work where appropriate, and ensure that all staff are aware of developments affecting them.

10. Ensure that expertise and thinking is disseminated across the HR function in order to develop HR capability and ultimately enhance the service offer to the business.

11. Drive innovation to ensure the continuous improvement and development of “fit for purpose tools” for the business and HR to use.

12. To identify, develop and produce regular HRMI reports that support implementing further service improvements, enabling managers and staff to

improve performance and efficiency across the organisation. This will include the HR Service Portal to deal with HR queries.

13. To lead an effective recruitment service that is innovative, attracts high calibre candidates and successfully meets workforce requirements.

14. To ensure that the Safeguarding, KCSIE and General Data Protection Regulations are implemented and compliance is maintained at all times.

15. To lead the Senior HRBPs team in all ER cases, reviewing ER caseloads against agreed KPI’s, advising on complex ER matters and ensuring Managers and staff understand and comply with statutory requirements, Policy and best practice.

16. To implement Health & Wellbeing strategies that support attendance, mental and physical well-being and improve staff satisfaction measures.

17. To establish strong communication links with the recognised TU’s through the JCC and regular consultation and negotiation process.

18. To contribute to organisation development and demonstrate improvements using employee engagement opportunities, staff surveys and staff recognition events.

19. Keep up to date with employment law, HR best practice, and ensure the group is compliant.

20. To undertake other transformational projects as required.

21. To take an active part in ensuring the College reputation is enhanced through good HR practice and be sensitive to HR issues which should be referred to Senior Managers and the Principal to protect and improve that position.

22. To assist the Group Chief People Officer, and deputise where appropriate, in the overall leadership and management of the Service.

23. Preparation of SLT Reports and attendance at meetings where appropriate.

General

The duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the level of responsibility. All employees are required to undertake the following general duties:

· To comply with all College policies and procedures, particularly those relating to equality of opportunity.

· To comply with and implement Health and Safety and security procedures in accordance with statutory and College requirements.

· To contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Service, participating in team and College meetings and dealing with general enquiries as and when required.

· To actively develop him/herself through staff development and training activities and to review performance with his/her manager.

· To undertake any other duties consistent with the key objectives, grade and/or duties of the post.

· This job description maybe subject to change to meet the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

General:

Qualifications: Essential Desirable

Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent X

MCIPD –fully qualified and evidence of ongoing CPD X

Knowledge and experience:

I-Trent knowledge and capability at a good level or

experience of working with an HR Management System X

Experience in a HR management role in a large

organisation X

An advanced user of HR business management systems

and experience of implementing significant process

improvements through the use of such systems and

technology. X

High level understanding and experience of significant and

sustained formal and informal business process review

ensuring integration of all HR processes X

Experience of working constructively and sensitively with

senior managers, resulting in successful outcomes for the

College and staff. X

An up to date knowledge of employment legislation and it’s

application within the College. X

Previous experience in working constructively with Trade

Unions and employee representatives and groups. X

Sound knowledge of best practice recruitment and

selection processes, for a wide range of disciplines, and

employment/engagement arrangements X

Previous involvement in health & wellbeing strategies

which have been shown to result in demonstrable,

practical, improvements in staff attendance and staff

satisfaction measures X

Experience of working in a large complex organisation, the

education sector or within the public sector X

Experience of working on employee relations cases,

restructures, capability and performance reviews. X

Experience of working in a customer service driven

ment to meet SLAs and operational performance

indicators.

X

Skills and competencies:

Sound judgement demonstrated by experience advising on

complex employee relations matters, pay policy, and HR

policies and procedures. X

Effective and professional coaching/ negotiating/influencing

skills at a range of levels. X

Excellent leadership and Management skills and proven ability to deliver day to day running of the HR team ensuring operational activity is achieved effectively and efficiently, prioritising workloads, with a ‘right first time’ approach X

Ability to develop and maintain a positive and visible

presence across the organisation at all staff levels. X

Success in implementing, developing and streamlining HR

processes that are accessible, using HR systems and

which enable staff and Managers to work effectively. X

Effective communications skills both verbal and written to

individual’s teams and larger staff groups. X

Ability to produce, analyse, collate and present HR data to

develop knowledge, understanding and effective decision

making at all levels in the organisation. X

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills in a sector and

organisation that is subject to constant change both

externally and internally driven. X

Ability to develop and create a strong team ethos around

customer satisfaction, with high professional standards and

attention to detail. X

Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity

opportunities and the mission and values of the College. X

Understanding of and commitment Safeguarding and its

application within the College. X

Other qualities:

Resilience in a complex ment X

Ability to work flexibly, with some limited evening work

London South EastColleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington and Greenwich. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

The College is seeking to appoint an experienced HR professional to fill the role of Head of People (Colleges).

You will lead and manage the College HR team, in the delivery of the day to day service. You will ensure that the HR Service is providing a professional, high quality and customer focused service to stakeholders within the College. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that HR service delivery plans and policies provide business focused solutions which meet the needs of the College.

You will be a strategic and operational HR generalist with experience of working in large complex organizations. You will possess a degree (or equivalent), and will be CIPD qualified. You will have a proven ability to operate effectively at all levels, developing collaborative relationships. We are in a rapidly changing ment, where personal resilience and the ability to make change happen is crucial. You will have experience of leading, managing and developing teams and building upon a culture of high performance.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who relishes being at the heart of a fast-paced business and is looking for a leadership role that will provide challenge, development and the opportunity to make a difference.

The benefits of the post include an attractive salary, defined benefit pension scheme, and a generous annual leave entitlement.

For further information about the role please visit the London South East Colleges website by clicking the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16^th June 2023

Interviews will take place on Friday 23^rd June 2023

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, most staff will be subject to either a ‘Standard’ or ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Organisational Development Manager to join our team.

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London - hybrid working

Salary: £46,881 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Weighting), Band G

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.

The Organisational Development Manager Role:

As Scouts, we equip young people with skills for life. We’re a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures. We are committed to reaching more underrepresented communities and recruiting and retaining more young people and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.

Working as a close partner of all members of the People & Culture team, your role will be to support the objectives agreed within our People & Culture Strategy. These cover reward and recognition, wellbeing, general learning & development, leadership development, recruitment, equity, diversity and inclusion, internal communications and staff engagement. The work will include aspects of ‘business as usual activity’ as well as specific projects designed to achieve agreed objectives.

As our Organisational Development Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and leading bespoke OD projects
• Supporting others in the People & Culture team with their OD, HR, systems and change projects
• Acting as the lead for the People & Culture team in respect of all reporting requirements, including reports to the Project Management Team, the Executive Leadership Team and the People & Culture Committee
• Working closely in collaboration with operational leaders and senior volunteers

As the Organisational Development Manager you will have:

• Technical OD knowledge and experience
• An OD qualification, or equivalent professional knowledge gained through the significant experience working as an OD specialist or as an HR generalist with an OD focus.
• Track record of delivering successful OD projects and supporting organisational change in complex organisations
• Experience of project management processes and reporting
• Specific experience of designing and implementing organisational culture change
• Experience of staff engagement and internal communications
• General HR experience
• Experience or knowledge of volunteering

In return we can offer you:

• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
• Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
• Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
• 25 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays
• Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
• Three extra days over Christmas
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We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…

• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Flexible working hours
• Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
• Study and volunteer leave

Closing date: 23:59 on 14 June 2023

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team!

Apply via the Scouts website here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/jobs/working-at-the-scouts/organisational-development-manager/

Operations Manager (Bishop Challoner Training School Alliance)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only plus 15 days

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Salary: £38,296 - £46,549 pro rata (Grade 5)

Actual Salary: £35,995 - £43,752

Location: Challoner House, 21 Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7EG

Start date: September 2023 or sooner if possible

Application deadline: Monday, 5th June, 1 pm

Interview date: Interviews will be held w/b 12th June 2023

Responsible to: BCTSA Director Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee all aspects of the operational delivery of BCTSA programmes.

Ensure effective recruitment, course delivery and compliance with DfE criteria

Bishop Challoner Training School Alliance (BCTSA) currently leads a School Direct partnership, with an average of 70 primary and secondary initial teacher trainees on our programmes each year. We also provide a full menu of professional development programmes for teachers and support staff at all stages of their career, including the ECT programme and the Specialist and Leadership NPQs.

We are seeking to recruit an exceptional, self-motivated, innovative and high-performing Operations Manager, to join our team to oversee the operational and administrative functions of the Training School. BCTSA delivers an outstandingly well-regarded initial teacher training and professional growth offer across Birmingham and the West Midlands, established for over 20 years. This is an incredibly exciting time to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team, as we launch our newly accredited school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT).

The Operations Manager will play a critical role in working with senior staff to establish highly effective marketing, recruitment, administrative and organisational systems for our new and current programmes. The Operations Manager will work as part of the central BCTSA team, consisting of the BCTSA Director, Business Manager, Primary Programme Lead, Secondary Programme Lead, Senior Lead Mentor and programme Administrators.

You will work closely with our cohort of trainees, SCITT Tutors and Lead Mentors, school mentors, HEI representatives, governance members, partnership schools, and all those involved in the delivery of our ITT, ECT and professional development programmes. Bishop Challoner Catholic College is a highly successful, heavily over-subscribed mixed 11-19 comprehensive school in the South of Birmingham.

We were designated as one of the first 100 Teaching Schools in the country and we are the lead school for the Central Midlands Maths Hub, the Central Midlands Science Learning Partnership, Birmingham and Central Midlands Computing Hub, and the Schools Sports Partnership. The school has recently been designated as a Microsoft Showcase School in recognition of its excellence in innovation and the effective use of technology.

Bishop Challoner is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It has policies and procedures to ensure this occurs. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

For an application pack please contact Lorraine Houldcroft, PA to Headteacher, on 0121 444 4161 or visit our website www.bishopchalloner.org.uk/vacancies

Please note all applications have to be on the CES application form. Email applications to Lorraine Houldcroft: [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 5th June 2023, 1pm

Recruitment

• Support all strategies for recruiting trainees to our ITT programmes and to recruit to ECT/NPQ and other programmes

• Lead the trainee recruitment process.

• Ensure that all recruitment follows safer recruitment guidelines and current employment legislation.

• Manage the journey of applicants from initial contact through the full recruitment process.

• Ensure effective communication with partner schools

Marketing

• Lead marketing and information events across the partnership.

• Analyse the impact of marketing activities, making recommendations on the development of the marketing plan.

• Support the promotion of BCTSA ITT and ECF/NPQ and other programmes through social media and other mediums for advertising.

• Be responsible for maintaining and utilising the website as a marketing and recruitment tool, reflecting current priorities.

Administration

• Work with the BCTSA leadership team to oversee the administrative function including line management of administrative staff.

• Manage and contribute to the allocation of trainees to initial teacher training placements and ensuring effective liaison, and communication with, placement schools and mentors.

• Manage usage of online course management system, including coordinating trainee progress reviews and ensuring collection and collation of staff and trainee feedback.

• Assist with the organisation of ITT training sessions and CPD courses including liaising with participants and facilitators/presenters.

• Organise, administer and minute as necessary Board and Committee meetings.

• Assist the Business Manager with the tracking of the budget and financial records.

• Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality in respect of personal records and data in line with GDPR policies.

• Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports as required.

• Help maintain internal manual and computerised records for trainees.

• Liaise with the HEI provider as relevant for PGCE.

• Assist with the production of data and other materials in preparation for inspections by Ofsted or external moderators visits, and preparation of reports to external agencies.

• As a delivery partner for ECF and NPQ programmes, oversee the use of external provider portals and systems.

• Oversee quality assurance activities.

• To be responsible for personal continuing self-development, undertaking training as appropriate.

Other

• At times you may be required to work flexible outside of normal working hours to support BCTSA events.

• Contribute to a distinctively Catholic ethos that is inclusive and applies Catholic values, attitudes and practices.

• The Operations Manager should be prepared to take on additional duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Administrator to join our People team!

Our small, friendly People team provides a professional service to all the other Hall departments, and our People Administrator will be a key member of the team. The purpose of the role will be to provide effective administrative support to the People team in relation to day-to-day operational HR work, HR project work, and more routine administrative duties to help to deliver the department’s business plan objectives and contribute to an efficient and effective HR service.

Key elements of the job will involve supporting the department by answering customer queries via phone and email, assisting the team with general HR administration, maintaining electronic and paper files, assisting with training administration, recruitment and much more!

The role will require the post holder to have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and have a genuine interest in working in HR.

If you are keen to join an inspirational workplace, committed to providing unforget experiences for everyone, from staff to customers alike, then this could be the role for you.

Working hours will be 35 hours per week Monday to Friday; and this is a hybrid role.

The closing date for this role is midday on Tuesday 6 June. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

The People Services Team at HSDC are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join them as Business Partner. You will be part of a vibrant and friendly team and will offer true business partnership across all of our college campuses – Alton, Havant and Waterlooville.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Fixed term contract from June 2023 to September 2024

HSDC is one leading college with three campuses at Alton, Havant and South Downs (Waterlooville). Our aim is to be the first choice Further Education college for students, staff and employers in Hampshire. We have a host of committed staff in a huge variety of roles, who are helping to make this happen. HSDC offers an open and supportive culture, nurturing and harnessing the talents and ideas of both our staff and students. Our colleagues can enjoy a range of staff benefits and these can be found on our website.

Your primary focus will be supporting the Vice Principal – Organisational Development & People with the provision of consistent and reliable generalist HR support in relation to relevant policies and practices across the College. This will include the practical application of employment law, case management, recruitment expertise and developing our leadership team.

You will have the opportunity to engage with leaders across the College and build trusting relationships to nurture ownership and accountability within their teams. You will use your experience, skills and knowledge of the HR industry to maximise impact and add value in key areas such as change, management, employee engagement, recruitment and employee relations. With our support, we need you to be confident, be creative, be able to challenge and to work with us to ensure that everyone has an excellent HSDC experience.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

HSDC actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels, including its employees, students and customers. Ensuring that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues allows us to have a workforce that is representative of our students and the local community. Therefore, providing us with access to a wide range of skills and experiences.