Head of Talent Development

We are seeking an inspiring Head of Talent to join our forward-thinking HR team in this newly created, fixed-term role.

With a strong background in Organisational Development and Performance-Focussed Learning, the successful applicant will enjoy developing strategic solutions to benefit our highly engaged and purpose-driven culture.

Initially a 12-month fixed-term contract with part-time working hours, the role will suit someone who is motivated to deliver a positive impact and measurable results, while making the most of part-time working hours in order to complement life’s other priorities or perhaps other part-time consultancy work.

With responsibility for designing, delivering and embedding a Talent Strategy that aligns with and supports St Gemma’s organisational goals, this will likely involve a renewed approach to Performance Effectiveness, Talent Development and Workforce Skills Planning, along with the development of programmes and initiatives to support these plans.

The role will have direct management responsibility for a Talent Acquisition Specialist (this is also a newly created role in our team), and will partner closely with our existing Academic Unit of Palliative Care (AUPC) team which provides top-quality training for our clinical teams. 

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK AT ST GEMMA’S?

Our values at St Gemma’s are Caring, Aspiring, and Professional, and these are the veritable essence of our culture. Step into any one of our locations, be that our hospice, our Retail hub or one of our shops, and you will be met with smiling, friendly, warm-hearted people who take immense pride in the work they do.

We are innovative, always considering how we can make improvements or how we might evolve to ensure our patients, their families, and our supporters have the best possible experience with us. This has led to some impressive achievements, from producing our own aromatherapy oils within our Therapy team, to keeping pace with the benefits of AI in a healthcare setting, to the development of our Inclusion Service which improves end-of-life care for individuals who are homeless or vulnerably housed, not to mention our ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC to name just a few examples.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients.

We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.

St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment.