People Manager
Wigan and Leigh Hospice
Wigan, WN2 3HZ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Role: People Manager Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Salary: £49,387 £56,515 per annum (progression across a 4-point scale) Closing date:...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
We are committed to protect the privacy
and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit
our website and read our Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement
(Privacy Notice).
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates integrity, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.
- Resilient and confident when managing conflict, challenge and emotionally sensitive situations.
- Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge.
- Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, promoting a respectful and inclusive culture.
- Leads by example, demonstrating professionalism and accountability.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Up-to-date specialist knowledge of UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance and HR best practice.
- Knowledge of safeguarding principles and their application within people services.
- Knowledge of safer recruitment practices and their application within recruitment processes.
- Understanding of workforce planning, organisational development, employee engagement and culture improvement approaches.
Desirable
- CIPD Level 7 qualification or working towards.
- Experience of working within a healthcare or charity organisation.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations confidently and professionally.
- Ability to interpret legislation, policy and best practice, applying sound professional judgement to support decision-making in complex situations.
- Ability to design and deliver engaging training and guidance that builds manager capability and supports the consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results independently in a changing environment
- Ability to analyse workforce information and present findings and recommendations clearly to managers and senior leaders.
Experience
Essential
- Significant generalist HR experience, including the management of complex employee relations cases and the provision of professional advice to managers and senior leaders.
- Experience of leading, managing and developing a team or service area.
- Experience of developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies, procedures and service improvements in line with legislation and best practice.
- Experience of supporting payroll processes and working with outsourced payroll providers.
- Experience of developing or supporting initiatives that improve employee wellbeing, engagement or organisational culture.
- Experience of leading or contributing to workforce, change or service improvement projects.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting or managing volunteer services, including recruitment, safeguarding and engagement.
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
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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About the employer
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