We're looking to appoint an experienced People Business Partner to provide strategic support to help deliver MHM's ambitious 3 year strategy. We work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Reporting to the Director of People and OD, our People Business Partner will support our operational teams to implement our People Strategy, ensuring our colleagues are valued and empowered, enabling them to deliver life changing solutions to the people who access our services. You will be a trusted strategic advisor for your stakeholders, providing expert advice, guidance and coaching to managers, proactively identifying people issues and trends, formulating and implementing solutions. The role will be responsible for the line management, development and coaching of People Advisors, and you will act as a mentor and role model to them. This role is a vital link between the Business Partners, People Operations and our Learning teams, by overseeing the end-to-end delivery of work on multiple activities and projects at any one time. You will work with across the team to ensure we continue to be customer centric, providing solutions to barriers with innovation and automation.

You will have a proactive approach to problem solving and enabling the business to find solutions to people challenges. You will have experience of working in a similar role, preferably within NHS or the Health and Social Care sector and have the ability to think critically and take a logical approach to problem solving. Through providing support to senior managers and leadership teams, People Business Partners play a key role in planning, developing, and identifying solutions that create value and ensure organisational and Directorate level strategies are realised. You will have demonstrable knowledge of working within complex change settings, and have experience of organisational change and TUPE in a national organisation. Whilst our Head Office is based in Sunderland, we are open to candidates from across the country who have the flexibility to provide in-person and remote support to our teams throughout England, especially in the South region. Base location will be agreed with the successful candidate. We support services that operate evenings, weekends and 24 / 7 365; therefore there will need to be flexibility to support services at times outside of office hours. This is the perfect job for an experienced and passionate individual who loves to grow and assist others to do same.

Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users. Our People and Organisation Development (POD) Team are at the heart of driving our People Strategy, creating an environment which our employees are proud of and supporting our colleagues to be the best they can be.

You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first week of employment and beyond which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. In addition, you will receive :

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays, rising with length of service
• A 5% contributory pension scheme, with the opportunity to increase contributions.
• A holistic approach to your health and wellbeing, including Employee assistance programme and personalised wellbeing action plans.
• Enhanced family friendly policies, pay and leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• A discount platform covering online, high street and supermarket purchases.
• You will receive a tailored induction and probation review program which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role
• Our structured career development pathways and support from our accredited Learning Team will provide you with advice and guidance on how to access development to allow you to flourish in your chosen career.