Job Description

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting senior leadership and driving HR excellence? West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a HR Support Manager to provide high-level support to our Chief People Officer (CPO).



About the Role



This pivotal role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of our HR Directorate, ensuring the smooth running of the CPO's office and contributing to strategic HR projects. You'll be responsible for:



Complex diary and inbox management , ensuring the CPO remains on track with priorities and commitments.



Project coordination across HR workstreams, including electronic rostering systems and service improvement initiatives.



Acting as a key liaison, building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.



Providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support , including minute-taking, report drafting, and meeting governance.



Supporting budget oversight , HR team coordination, and national returns.



What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

Exceptionally organised , with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.



Skilled in electronic rostering systems and confident in using Microsoft Office tools.



A natural communicator and relationship-builder , able to work with discretion and professionalism.



Experienced in project management , ideally with a background in HR or NHS settings.



Able to work independently, using initiative and sound judgement.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.



We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.



Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.



We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.



www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking



If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net



If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.



We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



Essential Qualifications & Experience



Degree in secretarial, management, administration or business studies (or equivalent experience).



CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification.



Experience supporting senior leaders, ideally within the NHS.



Strong understanding of HR processes and electronic rostering systems.



Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and requirements.