Associate Director People Services

Education and Qualifications
Programme Management qualification (e.g. MSP) or equivalent level of Programme Management experience
Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince2) or equivalent level of Project Management Experience
Evidence of continuing professional development
Member of relevant professional body (e.g. CIPD, BCS, etc.)
Educated to master’s level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in HR Services arena

Experience
Extensive experience of managing HR systems and services
Extensive experience of managing technology for business uses.
Extensive experience of planning, managing and delivering complex program of projects in a change management environment
Extensive experience of delivering projects within a complex environment, such as the NHS
Experience of outsourced contract management
Experience of Risk Management
Experience in the building and management of relationships with customers, stakeholders and suppliers
Proven experience in the ability to lead and motivate others.
Experience of developing business cases
Significant staff management and leadership experience
Experience of partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
Significant knowledge of NHS best practice in the HR Services arena
Significant knowledge in the practical application of programme and project management methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance and Data Protection.
Able to promote and facilitate change at all levels of the organisation.
Methodical, organised, analytical with problem solving capabilities, ability to evaluate, develop and implement business processes, systems and procedures
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Able to establish collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Able to deal with conflict proactively Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues
Ability to present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups.
Ability to think clearly, reach decisions, prioritise and recommend appropriate action through the assessment of relevant information
Ability to discuss and explain technical issues to non -technical staff
Able to monitor and appraise individual, department and organisational performance
Ability to prioritise and manage own and team workload.
Person and People Development
Ability to generate and implement ideas.
Able to work autonomously and self-motivated.
Ability to work under pressure
Well organised and leads by example.
Ability to work to deadlines and within budget
Pragmatic approach to problem resolution.
Team Player.
Flexible in work patterns
Possesses commitment to work hours necessary to perform required tasks .
Punctual and reliable.
Communications
Excellent communicator - using a range of media across different levels.
Strong influencer, able to contribute to shaping service strategies
Specific Requirements
Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations.
Ability to travel independently as and when required to fulfil the role Able to attend conferences and