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Job description

Do you come from an HR background and interested in entering the public sector? Apply now to express interest in this role!

Responsibilities

• To advise and support the directorate/s in the development and modernisation of their services and related workforce requirements.
• To act as an advocate of change and modernisation in support of corporate and HROD strategies, and champion best practice people management, influencing key strategic decisions to ensure the effective management of staff.
• Provide clear and strategic leadership in the development and implementation of human resource policies, procedures and practices.
• Support the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development and Deputy HROD Directors in contributing to the development of the HROD function and to HR policies, strategies and business plans.
• To lead (and project manage) key HROD initiatives and change programmes to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with agreed requirements realising effective coordination of people, resource and talent.
• Responsible for commissioning, both internally and externally, to ensure the education, training and development needs of staff within the aligned directorate/s are met.
• To contribute to the development of capital projects and business cases for the HROD directorate as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A relevant university degree or professional qualification e.g. CIPD and at least 2 years’ experience in a senior management role (Band 7 or equivalent) within HR/OD in a major complex organisation
• Or worked for at least 5 years in a senior management role (Band 7 or equivalent) within HR/OD in a major complex organisation.
• Strong evidence of having provided specialist HR support and advice on a range of complex service delivery issues.
• Strong evidence of having contributed to continuous improvement and OD initiatives that have facilitated organisation effectiveness.
• Strong evidence of having industrial relations experience with trade unions on a range of operational and strategic HR issues.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

Further Information

Location: St. Luke's Hospital Armagh Temporary role until 31/05/26 Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on Monday 8th December 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.