Group Head of Rostering and Resourcing- Band 8a

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of rostering, temporary staffing and workforce deployment services across the Group.
• Drive workforce efficiency, productivity and cost improvement initiatives through effective workforce planning and deployment.
• Oversee the development, optimisation and governance of Health Roster, Staff Bank and associated workforce systems.
• Lead workforce transformation and service improvement programmes to enhance operational performance and staff experience.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics, reporting frameworks and workforce intelligence to support informed decision-making.
• Provide expert advice and support to senior leaders on rostering, resourcing and workforce planning matters.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, workforce policies, governance standards and rostering best practice.
• Manage delegated budgets, contracts and resources, ensuring value for money and delivery of financial objectives.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team through compassionate, inclusive and empowering leadership.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across operational, corporate and clinical services to deliver organisational priorities.
• Support the delivery of the Group Workforce Strategy, NHS workforce priorities and long-term workforce sustainability plans.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, staff engagement and excellent service delivery.

Essential

• Educated to Master's level (Level 7) in a relevant subject, equivalent experience, or willingness to work towards this qualification
• Evidence of recent project management and/or change management experience or qualifications
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Desirable

• Allocate professional qualifications, Certified Administrator, Certified Professional or Certified Specialist.
• Professional training/qualification in Human Resources (e.g.: CIPD Level 5 or above)

Essential

• Experience of managing projects with strong cross department working including varied disciplines & staff groups
• Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams, by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback
• Excellent written and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. Passionate about quality
• A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals

Desirable

• Experience of contract management and procurement, specifically relating to procurement and NHS Alliance Framework.

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of working in a wider system of integrated care.
• Knowledge of Rostering and Resourcing Principles with a good understanding of Working Time Directive regulations.
• Able to develop and deliver strategic objectives for the Directorate and contribute to delivery of organisational objectives.
• Knowledge of key national NHS policy and strategies, with an understanding of the social, economic and political environment of the Group.

Desirable

• Knowledge of project and programme management principles.
• Able to use benchmarking to inform decision making.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the Allocate Rostering and Staff Bank suite

Essential

• Experience of working at a senior level and developing and leading high performing teams.
• Demonstrable experience in leading, motivating and managing teams.
• Significant experience of communicating and working with very senior managers and leaders.
• Experience of budget management and staff management.
• Experience of managing competing workloads concurrently, changing priorities and complex situations with the ability to take responsibility for and resolve complex and sensitive issues.
• Experience of risk, governance, assurance and workforce shaping.

Desirable

• Significant experience of temporary staffing within the NHS

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a large team or individually, and able to prioritise and organise own workload.
• Ability to influence at all levels and a strategic thinker.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly, to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to travel between sites is required

Essential

• Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.
• Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
• Tenacity to pursue goals energetically and succeed despite resistance.
• Strong, professional leadership qualities, assertive and self-confident individual.
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility.
• Reliable, dependable and team focussed.
• Enthusiastic and self-aware.
• Creative, adaptable and flexible.