Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of programme or project management involving collaborative working with stakeholders to deliver aims and objectives through a coaching approach
- Experience
Experience of setting up, rolling out, embedding and sustaining processes and systems
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of statistical analysis, report writing together with experience of handling, analysing and manipulating large, complex datasets
- Experience
Experience of preparing complex written information and presenting information verbally
- Qualifications
Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of the Administration of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR), as well as other key workforce systems and their reporting tools
- Knowledge and Skills
Strong understanding of the workforce agenda and management information in the health sector
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and experience of developing information solutions in a large/complex organisation and of ensuring solutions are designed to optimise data analysis and reporting
- Knowledge and Skills
Understanding of Agenda for Change
- Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of Oracle HR/Payroll information management systems
- Knowledge and Skills
Expert knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project. (Minimum level of advanced MS Excel
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Are you passionate about people, technology and transforming people experience?
This is an exciting opportunity to join University Hospitals Tees at a pivotal time in our digital workforce journey. We are looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking People Systems Manager to lead the development of our people systems portfolio, ensuring our technology supports the delivery of outstanding patient care through an engaged, empowered and high-performing workforce.
As we continue to enhance the capabilities of Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and prepare for the implementation of the national Future Workforce Solution (FWS), this role offers the chance to influence and shape how workforce technology is used across one of the largest integrated healthcare organisations in the region.
Main duties of the job
This is much more than a systems management role.
Reporting into the Head of People Services, you will provide strategic leadership for workforce systems, driving innovation, continuous improvement and digital transformation across People Services.
You will lead a dedicated team responsible for the delivery, development and optimisation of ESR and future workforce technologies, ensuring systems are efficient, integrated, user-friendly and aligned to organisational priorities.
Working closely with clinical, operational and corporate leaders, you will identify opportunities to maximise technology, streamline processes and improve the experience of employees and managers throughout the employment lifecycle.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the strategic development and management of ESR and associated workforce systems.
- Preparing the organisation for the implementation and ongoing development of the Future Workforce Solution.
- Driving digital transformation projects that improve workforce processes and colleague experience.
- Identifying opportunities to automate and simplify people processes.
- Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to translate organisational needs into innovative system solutions.
- Ensuring data quality, governance, compliance and system integrity.
- Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing systems team.
- Representing the organisation regionally and nationally on workforce systems developments and best practice initiatives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience of ESR and workforce systems management.
- Can think strategically whilst delivering operational excellence.
- Is passionate about improving services through technology and innovation.
- Has strong project management and change management skills.
- Builds effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Can translate complex technical information into practical business solutions.
- Has experience of leading and developing teams.
Consideration may be given to appointing an applicant at Band 6 as a development opportunity, with progression to Band 7 subject to achievement of the required competencies and criteria. This approach recognises that applicants may not currently meet all aspects of the Band 7 person specification but may demonstrate the potential, relevant experience and commitment required to develop into the role.
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This advert is for People Systems Manager with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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