Head of Workforce Effectiveness

We want to do things differently in Swansea Bay - Is this where you belong too?

Our Big Conversation has enabled us to really focus on what is important to our staff and our patients and, that is a strategy focused on Quality: Quality outcomes for our patients. Within Workforce & OD (WOD) we are key enablers to really making this happen - to ensure we actually make a difference. This role is no different. We are looking for a Head of Workforce Effectiveness and Analytics. This is a new post that will allow you to shape the agenda, with a wide portfolio focusing on Workforce Information and Systems, Payroll, FOI, Bank and Rostering, working within the Workforce & OD function. It provides a real opportunity for someone with the right attitude and bravery to do things differently, to put people at the centre of what we do.

Not only that but you will work as part of a great team It is a senior role within WOD. You will work with the Assistant Director to shape the digital agenda and strategy for workforce. A fantastic opportunity: to develop existing and new systems, to impact and influence decision making that will shape the strategic direction of the organisation.

You will be part of our journey of cultural transformation to support our workforce now and in the future. This role will be critical to enable increased effectiveness in the way we manage and utilise our temporary workforce. It will also have the opportunity to work on a Bank Modernisation programme.

This post has a wide portfolio focusing on Workforce Information Systems & Analytics, Payroll, Pay and Reward, FOI, Bank and Rostering, working within the Workforce & OD function.

We are looking for someone with an engaging and values based leadership style, highly driven and outcome/solutions focused. We are looking for a brave and bold change maker who is willing to take us on our digital roadmap and to help influence effectiveness across our organisation.

You will inspire confidence through your knowledge and professional expertise of all aspects of the portfolio. You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders.

This is a challenging and interesting role, and you will need to demonstrate that you are innovative and resilient with an ability to manage fast paced change, whilst maintaining good governance and a good sense of humour.

**What matters to us is someone who demonstrates**:

- A real interest in what we do
- Building great trusting relationships to help influence the right people & outcomes
- Like to focus on the person, not a process
- but uses processes to enable effective outcomes
- You can challenge our leaders to make better decisions
- Common sense - always spot opportunities to simplify and improve process to drive better results
- Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills to build relationships and facilitate projects and initiatives
- Understand what’s not important to keep us focused

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

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