Head of HR Advisory | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £66,582 - £77,368 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Preswitch, M25 3BL |
| Cwmni: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7979448/437-7979448 |
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At Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive and high‑performing workplace where our people can thrive and deliver outstanding care.
We are now seeking aHead of HR Advisoryto lead one of our core People services and play a critical role in shaping how employee relations, policy and employment practice operate across the Trust.
The Head of HR Advisory provides senior, professional leadership to the Trust’s HR Advisory function, ensuring the delivery ofhigh‑quality, consistent and values‑led operational HR services.
The Head of HR Advisory leads a specialist centre of expertise that enables the business partnering model. Business Partners retain accountability for strategic workforce leadership and Care Group interface; HR Advisory provides expert handling of formal processes, policy and assurance.
You will:
• Lead, develop and support a multi‑disciplinary HR Advisory team, building confidence, consistency and professional capability
• Set clear standards, thresholds and expectations for employee relations practice, ensuring proportionality, fairness and legal robustness
• Hold operational ownership of ER case management systems, using data and insight to drive learning and improvement
• Act as senior professional lead on complex, sensitive and high‑risk employment matters
• Support organisational resilience by contributing to preparedness for industrial action and workforce risk
• Work in partnership with trade unions to foster a positive, constructive employee relations climate
• Prepare and present clear, evidence‑based reports to senior governance forums and committees
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
The full essential and desirable criteria for this role is contained within the job description. It is important you review this, and demonstrate how you meet the criteria.
You’ll be an experienced senior HR professional with:
• substantial experience leading employee relations activity in a large, complex organisation (NHS experience desirable)
• a strong track record of leading and developing professional HR teams
• confidence operating in complex, high‑risk and sensitive situations
• experience using HR systems and data to provide assurance and drive improvement
• a collaborative, values‑led approach to working with trade unions and senior leaders
You will be comfortable providing constructive challenge, setting clear expectations and improving how services operate – while remaining grounded in fairness, learning and compassion.
You’ll join a supportive and ambitious People Directorate, with the opportunity to shape how HR Advisory services operate and make a tangible impact on the experience of our staff and leaders.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026