Job Description

Are you passionate about data, systems, and making a difference in the NHS workforce? HEIW is offering an exciting opportunity to join our People and Facilities Management Team as an ESR and People Data Trainee. This role is designed to support your development into a future ESR and People Data Officer, with structured training and a competency framework guiding your progression.



You'll work closely with colleagues across HEIW to deliver accurate workforce data, support ESR system administration, and contribute to strategic workforce planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your expertise in ESR and people analytics while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.



About You

We're looking for someone who:

Is confident working with data and business intelligence tools.

Has strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Communicates clearly and enjoys supporting others.

Works well independently and as part of a team.

Is eager to learn and grow within the NHS workforce systems landscape.



A background in HR, data analysis, or workforce administration is desirable. Knowledge of ESR would be an advantage but isn't essential. Familiarity with Excel functions such as formulae and pivot tables will be beneficial.



Provide timely and accurate workforce data using Business Intelligence dashboards and reports.

Support ESR system administration including establishment control and position number setup.

Respond to data queries and requests from across HEIW.

Monitor and improve data quality through validation and cleansing.

Deliver ESR training and support to staff and managers.

Collaborate with People Business Partners and other teams to resolve data anomalies.

Contribute to the development and implementation of ESR functionality.

Prepare for the Future NHS Workforce Solution implementation.



Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.



HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:



Respect for All in every contact we have with others, Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving, Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.

HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.

What you can expect:

a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary, compassionate leadership, a meaningful values based performance appraisal process, the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.

Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?



Progression



This is a trainee role with a structured competency framework and training programme that will last for 2 years. After 2 years successful completion of the competency framework will lead to progression from the band 4 trainee role into a Band 5 ESR and People Data Officer role.



Welsh Language Requirements



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.