Job Description

We're seeking an exceptional and experienced HR Professional to join us and it's an exciting opportunity for the right person!
Imagine working in a team of dedicated and friendly HR specialists where we all share the same values and passion for delivering an outstanding service through collaborative working with NNUH's managers. This roles primary focus will be supporting the creation of a Single Digital Team (SDT) across our three acute Hospital Trust,
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH)
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH)
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH)
We are proud to provide an HR service that supports staff to deliver exemplary care for every patient. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
Main duties of the job
To provide a Human Resources Manager role to one of four Divisions, initiating HR solutions as required.
To actively participate in the development and implementation of the Trust's Human Resources and Organisational Development Strategies and provide HR advice and support to heads of department, service managers and divisional general managers to support delivery of the Trust's strategic and operational agendas.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours
Reference number
234-00-AHRBP
Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Performance management (e.g. management of sickness absence and poor performance)
• Interpretation of Human Resources Data
• Promotion of multi-disciplinary team working
• Change management to assist new ways of working
• Staff involvement and employee relations
• Training and development
• Embedding a culture of management in line with our PRIDE values and know your staff.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Performance management (e.g. management of sickness absence and poor performance)
• Interpretation of Human Resources Data
• Promotion of multi-disciplinary team working
• Change management to assist new ways of working
• Staff involvement and employee relations
• Training and development
• Embedding a culture of management in line with our PRIDE values and know your staff.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience
• Evidence of further relevant study, i.e. Masters level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• MCIPD

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience working as an HR specialist in a larger complex organisation
• Demonstrable knowledge of good practice developments in Human Resources Management applying this with organisation values
• Demonstrable knowledge of current employment law and its application
• Evidence of previous experience projects and change management

Skills
Essential

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Assertiveness and influencing skills
• Strategic awareness
• Planning and organising skills
• Innovation and change management
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Facilitation
• Delegation
• Negotiation
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications
• Able to identify, interpret and analyse complex information
• Awareness of need to develop partnership working through staff involvement and employee relations
• Confident and adaptable
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Maintains an interest in staff development both personally and for the workforce

Attitude
Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience
• Evidence of further relevant study, i.e. Masters level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• MCIPD

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience working as an HR specialist in a larger complex organisation
• Demonstrable knowledge of good practice developments in Human Resources Management applying this with organisation values
• Demonstrable knowledge of current employment law and its application
• Evidence of previous experience projects and change management

Skills
Essential

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Assertiveness and influencing skills
• Strategic awareness
• Planning and organising skills
• Innovation and change management
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Facilitation
• Delegation
• Negotiation
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office applications
• Able to identify, interpret and analyse complex information
• Awareness of need to develop partnership working through staff involvement and employee relations
• Confident and adaptable
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Maintains an interest in staff development both personally and for the workforce

Attitude
Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence

Skills Required