Hours

37.5 hours per week (part time working will be considered)

Salary

£71,379

Closing date: 17 April 2023

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us in this new role of Deputy Director of People Services. Reporting to the Deputy CEO you will lead the HR, Voluntary Services and Employee Engagement Teams. In our 50th year for St Barnabas, you will be joining the hospices at an exciting time as we embark on new Care Strategies for both Hospices.

Whilst some of our five-year strategy projects are already underway – outsourcing of payroll, new volunteer database – there is plenty of scope to influence projects in the pipeline including the replacement of an HR system and the formulation of workforce and wellbeing strategies.

Leading a team that is enthusiastic, ambitious and motivated to cultivate an engaged culture promoting productivity, creativity, innovation, and growth, you will be passionate about getting the best from people. Healthcare experience would be an advantage and you will need to demonstrate senior level experience of leading change, managing employee relations and achieving cultural change.

If you think you have the skills to make us the employer of choice for both staff and volunteers, then this could be the role for you.

About us

We’re a children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

We’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer various family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
• Up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• On-site education support and study leave opportunities
• Option to access Health Shield and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
• Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
• Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer, we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding. The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.