People programmes manager

With over 30 years’ experience, and more than 250 care homes and hospitals, Barchester healthcare is one of the largest care home providers in the UK.

Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, and we have a rare opportunity for an experienced People Programmes Manager to join us, who will have a lasting impact across our portfolio.

This key position will be responsible for overseeing all people projects, specifically focussing on system transformations across the people function.

We are looking for a senior Programme Manager, with experience implementing a number of HRIS systems, and a good understanding of HR processes.

You will work with directors across the business to understand what is possible within the new systems, and how that will be achieved.

This is a permanent position, with regular travel to London and Inverness.

Rewards and benefits : • Competitive salary, which is reviewed annually • Generous car allowance, with all mileage paid • Industry leading annual bonus Required experience and qualifications: • Large scale Project or Programme Management qualification • Experience of HR project delivery and transformation, with a good understanding of HRIS landscapes • Experience in managing multiple complex projects to deadlines and within budget • Ability to work strategically and operationally • Previous experience of budget control • Ability to work positively with and influence at all levels of the organisation, including Board level • Full UK driving license with ability to travel nationwide and stay away on an ad hoc basis Role and responsibilities: • Deliver all people projects, including improvements to existing HR systems, as well as the design, development and launch of new initiatives • Assure delivery during each stage of the project lifecycle, including initial idea, situation assessment, options analysis, business case, design and build, test, and roll out • Oversight of people data flow work through all HR systems and all other business systems • Ensure that people data is of sufficient quality to be able to feed into the Active Directory • Lead on the development of a business case for a future HRIS • Support project managers, ensuring that the projects have the resources to deliver on agreed outcomes and benefits • Build key relationships with stakeholders, ensuring that they are involved in building the implementation plan • Ensure that change management is in place for all key projects, including change impact assessments and training needs analysis • Oversee the management of supplier relationships to optimise their contribution • Support the drive towards a culture of continuous improvement across Barchester As the only healthcare provider to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, Barchester are dedicated to ensuring that our team are respected and their contribution valued.

If you are looking to develop a career with an employer that is supportive and offers progression opportunities, Barchester is an empowering and rewarding place to be.