Job Title: Lead People Partner

Location: Chesterfield (Hybrid) with weekly travel to our services in the region.

Salary: Circa £55'000 Per Annum 

Working Pattern: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Who We Are

Our values reflect us all and they’re at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things. Our colleagues are passionate, kind, and resilient, and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. We have this expectation of all our colleagues.

We’re very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.

Role Overview

As a Lead People Partner, you will be a champion for colleagues and employees across the UK, ensuring they have a positive and enriching work experience. You will lead a team of People Partners, developing and implementing initiatives that enhance colleague engagement, satisfaction, and overall well being. This role involves building relationships, growing talent, and identifying key opportunities for staff to advance in their careers. You will be a real voice and advocate for the sector and business, driving a culture of excellence and inclusivity.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to enhance colleague engagement, satisfaction, and wellbeing. 
• Identify and nurture talent, providing opportunities for career advancement. 
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, managers, and departments. 
• Serve as a passionate advocate for colleagues, ensuring their voices are heard and valued. 
• Manage and support a team of People Partners, providing guidance and development opportunities. 
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve colleague experience and retention. 
• Oversee the completion and analysis of monthly and annual surveys, taking action to address feedback. 
• Champion ED&I initiatives, creating an inclusive workplace. 
• Lead consultation processes for internal and external projects, such as TUPE or internal transfers. 
• Manage people data, providing insights to the Senior Leadership Team to drive improvements. 

The Main Skills and Experience for This Role

• Possess a CIPD qualification (level 5 or above) or equivalent experience. 
• Extensive experience in HR or a related field, with a strong track record of enhancing colleague experience. 
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules. 
• Resourceful and capable of finding solutions to challenges independently. 
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. 
• Ability to handle unexpected or urgent matters calmly and effectively. 
• Proficiency in HR Software. 

How We Will Support You

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays, and a pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

Industry-Leading Recognition

• Colleague lotto gives everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes. 
• Prize-winning scratch cards aligned with values in action. 
• Quarterly and annual awards for colleagues who go above and beyond. 
• Loyalty Scheme recognises colleagues at work anniversaries. 
• Your birthday off after a year of service! 

Social Wellbeing

• Award-winning App for news and info. 
• Internal social media and team communities. 

Financial Wellbeing

• Discounts on high street, supermarkets, gym memberships, and more. 
• Blue Light discount programme, funded by us. 
• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and savings. 
• Government mileage rates for travel. 

Emotional Wellbeing

• Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme with qualified counsellors. 
• Free wellbeing App. 
• Practical advice on consumer rights, anxiety, childcare, and more. 

Training and Development to Reach Your Potential

• Learning journey that grows with you to reach care worker standards. 
• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia, and Mental Health. 
• Career pathways with flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications. 
• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships. 

5 More Reasons to Work with Ivolve

1. Our people are pretty fabulous. We take pride and pleasure in helping others to flourish. 
2. There’s a great energy across the business and a strong sense of teamwork. 
3. Very few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives – we bring joy to people every day. 
4. We have a proud history, we’re a big organisation of over 4,000 colleagues supporting over 1,300 people. 
5. We build and nourish relationships with the people we support. 

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