Resourcing Business Partner

The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive - and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you., The Resourcing Business Partner is responsible for supporting the recruitment and resourcing processes across the New Hospital Programme (NHP) People Team to ensure the effective, responsive, and resilient delivery of talent acquisition services.
They will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, maintaining the quality of recruitment data, supporting reporting and analysis, and assisting in workforce forecasting to inform strategic resourcing plans for the Programme.
The role will contribute to the creation of systems and tools that will help the NHP recruit, onboard, and develop talent for new and evolving roles to meet service and project needs. The Resourcing Business Partner will also ensure the recruitment process is aligned with the Programme's objectives and supports the future workforce model.
Working closely with internal stakeholders and external recruitment partners, the Resourcing Business Partner will play an active role in ensuring resourcing processes are efficient and effective. They will proactively escalate recruitment and resourcing challenges or broader NHP-wide issues to the Senior Resourcing Business Partner or Head of HR Business Partnering, ensuring the implementation of innovative solutions and alternatives to traditional recruitment methods to drive continuous improvement., The Resourcing Business Partner is responsible for supporting the recruitment and resourcing activities within the New Hospital Programme. This role will involve assisting in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies, managing the recruitment process, and liaising with recruitment agencies and external/internal stakeholders.
+ The post holder will also be involved in recruitment activities, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires into the programme.
+ The Resourcing Business Partner supports the Senior Resourcing Business Partner in managing recruitment and resourcing activities. The role involves working closely with HR, department heads, and recruitment agencies to support the Programme's staffing needs.
+ The post holder will manage Agenda for Change and Executive Senior Manager Recruitment from start to finish. This work includes the submission of papers to department of health and Central HR, management of the recruitment tracker and analytical update.
+ Responsible for the management of the team and to ensure all information is up to date., Operational Leadership: Support the Senior Resourcing Business Partner in managing recruitment and resourcing activities within the New Hospital Programme. Assist in the development and implementation of strategies that ensure the Programme is staffed with high-quality candidates.
Improving Quality and Outcomes: Assist in the continuous improvement of recruitment processes by collecting and analysing feedback. Implement best practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of recruitment activities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with recruitment agencies, internal HR teams, and department heads to understand staffing needs and support the recruitment process. Build and maintain strong relationships with these stakeholders to facilitate successful recruitment outcomes.
Leadership for Transformational Change: Support initiatives that drive change in recruitment practices, ensuring that the Programme remains agile and responsive to changing workforce needs. Assist in the implementation of new tools and technologies that improve recruitment efficiency.
Financial and Physical Resources: Assist in managing the budget for recruitment activities, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively. Monitor financial performance related to recruitment activities and provide support in adjusting plans as necessary.
Our commitments to you
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued and empowered. We're passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that. We welcome your talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro-divergent.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Please note that we currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.
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+ Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills; proficiency in using recruitment platforms like LinkedIn.
+ Familiarity with digital recruitment tools and platforms.
+ Highly developed communication skills with the capability to analyse, review and make sense of highly complex, sensitive or contentious information.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
+ Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
+ Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
+ Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
+ Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
+ Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band., NHS England