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This is a brilliant opportunity to make an immediate impact and play an integral part in transforming change.

Initial fixed term contract to 31 March 2026

You can achieve more at St Andrew’s Healthcare

We are St Andrew’s a mental health Charity which inspires Hope. We work together with a number of organisations to transform the lives of people with complex mental health needs. We provide specialist mental healthcare and deliver a range of inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve lives.

Our vision for the future is a society in which everyone living with mental health need is heard, valued and has hope for their future.

Come join us. Let's transform lives together.

Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

About this role

This role is a fixed term contract focusing on assessing and implementing a number of HR projects within the organisation. The role will be based in Northampton but will also work with our other sites in the UK and have an aspect of flexible working from home too.

The role will be responsible for ensuring projects are planned and delivered effectively to drive business value, working in partnership with the HR Operational Team to support the delivery of HR projects providing a dynamic, customer focused and professional service across all aspects of change management in an operation that runs 24 hours, seven days a week.

The role will have a real focus on business change, workforce planning and systems / processes, so experience in any of these areas would be advantageous. The role will be involved in analysing data, developing an effective project and change management strategy and working closely with key stakeholders including unions too so an interest in these areas will be key to the success of the role too. You will join a ‘can do’ culture which is focused on delivery and encouraging people to meet our ambitious and challenging goals. We will expect you to make an immediate impact and play an integral part in transforming change.

Key accountabilities:

• Managing the delivery of agreed end-to-end outcomes, to time, scope and budget, aligned to business priorities
• Own and manage detailed workstream/project plans with clear deliverable dates and milestones
• Ensure change projects are managed effectively in line with business priorities and legal compliance and with effective communication strategies
• Supporting the HR Operational team with employee relations cases
• Review and development of new and existing policies and procedures

A bit more about you
You will have an enthusiastic, positive, collaborative approach with an eye for detail. The ability to build effective relationships, negotiate, remain resilient and ensure a starter finisher approach is essential. You will be able to work autonomously and will deal with matters proactively and effectively. You will have a good understanding of Employment Law and change management. The role will lead the identified project, change management processes, and provide advice and practical support to HR and managers.

Experience in delivering multiple high-level HR Projects and the ability to strongly manage stakeholder relationships and influence those around you are essential. You will have a proven track record as a HR practitioner and delivering change in a complex and unionised environment. You will ideally be CIPD qualified or have the equivalent experience to succeed in the role.

This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced, varied role where no two days are the same.

Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew’s CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.

Reward
We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés all set within beautiful grounds.