Deputy People and Od Lead

Line management responsibility for the QEF People Advisory Team members. Oversee the provision of a comprehensive employee relations service ensuring appropriate capacity and expert advice across the organisations directorates this will include the management ofcomplex employee relations issues and sickness absence cases to minimise organisational risk and manage reputation. Providing operational support and guidance to the POD Advisor and Coordinator on all aspects of employee relations. Ensure strict quality and performance management of all employee relations processes to guarantee compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and timescales as well as guarantee excellent customer service.

Ensure that robust agreements, plans and effective organisational change processes are developed with Trade Unions and staff representatives and ensure the provision of expert advice and oversight on organisational change processes. Support the QE Facilities Board SLT and SMT in advising on legislative and case law developments and minimise potential service disruption to the organisation caused by any employee relations or organisational change issues. Support the QEF Board SLT and SMT in advising on any matters arising from TUPE, ensuring a holistic and timely service in line with legislative requirements. Work closely with the Group Heads of Service and relevant external providers to ensure inclusion and access to all relevant associated training.

Collaborate and support the delivery of training ensuring it is fit for purpose and is aimed at appropriate stakeholders to address identified skill gaps and shortfalls. Expert panel member for disciplinary/grievance/other associated panels, providing guidance, support and judgements to analyse, interpret and resolve complex and multi-factual cases where there is no precedent set. To support the Head of People Services in the effective management of Employment Tribunal claims and requests for employee relations related information, including Freedom of Information requests. Be the lead for reporting on employee relations casework, including understanding and monitor absence levels in the directorates identifying hotspot areas, looking at both long and short-term sick absence and work with managers and POD Advisors to support in the reduction of absence levels.

To promote a culture of partnership working between managers, employees and staff representatives both locally and regionally to minimise conflict and promote an open and collaborative approach to joint working and problem solving. Facilitate and enable the development of workforce planning approaches across the organisation and in the short, medium, and long-term through the identification of workforce requirements, gaps in terms of numbers and skills, and the relevant, affordable strategies to bridge such gaps. Recruitment and Retention including temporary staffing. Support the Head of Service in delivering a first-class recruitment service that supports our reputation as an excellent employer and enables the attraction and recruitment of excellent staff and a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Oversee the delivery of a first-class recruitment service that supports our reputation as an excellent employer and enables the attraction and recruitment of excellent staff and a diverse and inclusive workforce. Ensure that excellent people-management practice is undertaken to recruit the highest calibre of staff. Governance Be an active member of the QE Facilities SMT group and provide assurance on all people and OD related legislative, governance and best practice requirements and targets/standards, identifying corrective action where necessary. Ensure that effective performance management, monitoring and reporting systems are in place to provide accurate People metrics, assurance, and information.