Role: People Manager
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £49,387 – £56,515 per annum (progression across a 4-point scale)
Appointments are normally made at Point 1 of the salary scale, in line with the organisation’s pay policy. A higher starting salary may be considered where the successful candidate demonstrates exceptional experience, skills and competencies directly relevant to the role.
Closing date: Monday 14th September at 5.00pm
Interview Date: Thursday 24th September
Would you like to be part of an Outstanding-rated hospice team, providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to patients and those important to them?
At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Together, we deliver outstanding specialist care and support to people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them.
Every member of our team plays an important role in helping us deliver the highest standards of care across our community.
We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers.
Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do.
Why join us?
At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to our people. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest standard of care to the patients and families who rely on us.
As part of our team, you'll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:
- A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
- 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Subsidised lunches.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.
- Access to an on-demand GP service.
- Westfield Health Cash Plan.
- Life Assurance.
- A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
If you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.
The Role
As the People Manager, you will lead and develop the hospice’s approach to supporting our employees and volunteers, ensuring we provide a high quality, compliant and values driven service. You will lead a small, dedicated team and act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders on complex people issues, workforce and volunteer planning, organisational development, employment practice and people related risk.
This is an opportunity to:
- Make a real difference to the experience of our employees and volunteers.
- Lead continuous improvement and strengthen governance across our people practices.
- Build confidence and capability in our managers through coaching, guidance and training.
- Promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to deliver excellent hospice care.
We are looking for an experienced and confident people professional who combines strong HR expertise with effective leadership and the ability to influence and support senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable handling complex people issues, driving improvement and building capability across the organisation.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm. Hybrid working is available, with a balance of on-site and remote working
How to apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role as set out in the Person Specification.
Please send your applications to [email protected]
Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before taking up the post.
Successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment screening process
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and thank you for your interest in joining our team.
About us
For more than 40 years, Wigan & Leigh Hospice has supported people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them across our local community.
As an independent charity, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of each individual.
Our services support people physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain at the centre of their care.
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