Job overview

We have an opportunity for a full-time HR Consultant to join the Community and Corporate HR Operational Team on a fixed term basis to support the work of the team until 31 March 2026.

You'll be responsible for providing complex HR advice and guidance on a range of workforce issues and have a pragmatic, ‘can-do’ approach working alongside the team to support the HR Business Partner on delivering organisational change and transformation programmes.  This will involve developing appropriate HR interventions and providing advice and guidance on a wide range of HR issues.

You'll be required to demonstrate significant HR experience at an operational level within a complex and unionised environment with the ability to establish credibility at all levels and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as a creative approach to HR solutions.

It is essential that you can work well under pressure in a busy operational environment, prioritising conflicting demands as required whilst maintaining a calm, pleasant and professional attitude at all times. You'll also need developed IT and analytical skills as analysing HR metrics and other workforce data will form part of your role.

If this sounds like your area of expertise and you're available to join us on an interim basis, please do apply!

Main duties of the job

• Support the Head of HR in development and delivery of the Trust’s workforce strategy, taking account of the Trust’s performance objectives and other key drivers and challenges, this will include working on specific projects to support delivery of the workforce strategy, both within the service area (supporting directorate(s)) and across the Trust as appropriate.
• Work with the wider HR teams to ensure the services provided meet the needs of the directorate(s) being supported by utilising the expertise of the specialist teams in the People directorate to ensure workforce issues are addressed efficiently and effectively. This may mean leading on workforce matters relating to transformation/quality improvement/cost efficiency programmes for example.
• Assist managers in identifying HR solutions to resolve business issues and coordinate input from other specialised HR functions as required.
• Develop robust relationships with managers in order to influence, challenge and support area/people deliverables and practices.
• Coach and influence managers in dealing with key people management and development issues, identifying training and development needs to improve staff contribution for the benefit of individuals and the service. 

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

•    Excellent opportunities for career progression
•    Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
•    27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
•    NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Lease car scheme
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Mental Health First Aiders
•    Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
•    Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team