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Head of HR Operations

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Dartford, DA2 8DA

Salary

£68,852 to £79,638

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

If you enjoy leading fast paced strategic change and have a dynamic approach, with great organisation skills and attention to detail this could be the...

This role has responsibilities external to the Trust, working closely with colleagues across the Kent and Medway region to explore efficiencies and prepare for the future provision of People services for Kent and Medway Trusts. This is set out in the National People Target Operating model and the Kent and Medway Target Operating model. The role also engages regionally (South East) and oversees the timely provision of national reporting and plans such as annual workforce plans and monthly reporting.

We are looking for an individual with established leadership skills in these priority areas or someone who is able to elevate their leadership and knowledge at pace to deliver on these key time critical strategic priorities at Trust, regional and national level.

We very much look forward to receiving your application if you think you can lead our teams to further success.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Education and Training

Essential

  • Master's degree or equivalent level experience.
  • CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
  • Evidence of relevant continuing professional development

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of HR / personnel systems.
  • Knowledge of Workforce planning approaches and methodologies
  • An understanding of the NHS modernisation agenda and demonstrable ability to manage change.
  • Knowledge of Recruitment and KPIs
  • Knowledge of Rostering systems and their functionality.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative as well as plan and organise own and team's workload.
  • Ability to analyse problems and obstacles and identify potential solutions, using tact and diplomacy at all times.
  • Ability to use Word, Excel, Access, ESR and HR databases to an advanced level.
  • Ability to effectively manipulate large datasets.
  • Ability to present Workforce information in an accessible manner, appropriate to the target audience.

Desirable

  • An experienced user of ESR, Healthroster and Trac.
  • Knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying it

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of managing operational HR teams

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

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About the employer

DAG
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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