• Job Description

  Req#: B0481-25-0005?language=en&page=32&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  St Teresa's Hospice, Darlington is seeking applications to join our HR team in the new role of HR & OD Officer.

  This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a new role, adding value to the organisation through a focus on Organisational Development (OD) through change and project management, efficient systems and practices, and workforce engagement, learning and development.

  If you are keen to shape HR best practice in a charity that makes a real difference to patients and their families, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

  Location: St Teresa's Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA

  Hours: 22.5 hours per week over a minimum of 3 days, Monday to Friday

  St Teresa's Hospice Band 5: £30,310 to £34,795 per annum pro rata (£18,186 to £20,877 actual for 22.5 hours per week)Important application info:

  Important application info:

  Successful applicants are required to provide a basic disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by St Teresa's Hospice. All posts are subject to a six-month probationary period.

  Please be aware that we do not have a sponsor license, and are therefore only able to appoint candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.

  Main duties of the job

  We are a forward thinking, inclusive registered Charity with Inpatient, Outpatient and Hospice at Home services, providing care and support to palliative patients and their families in their own homes and at St Teresa's Hospice.

  The HR & OD Officer will be a member of the Human Resources (HR) department, supporting managers to recruit and retain quality staff and volunteers, with a focus on Organisational Development.

  Essential qualifications, skills and experience include:

  Level 5 or higher CIPD-accredited qualification in Human Resources, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

  Experience of working in an HR and/or OD role, autonomously advising managers on people management, change management and workforce engagement

  Experience of project management and of leading change management initiatives, with strong project management skills

  Experience of involvement in restructuring situations involving changes to workforce roles and responsibilities from an HR, OD, management or consultation perspective

  For further details, please see the job description and person specification.

  An induction and ongoing training will be provided.

  About us

  Join an organisation where we all work together for a shared charitable goal, based in beautiful grounds, with a community feel and an inclusive culture.

  Benefits of working for St T's include:

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Flexible working schemes
  • Generous company annual leave, sick pay, and maternity/paternity/adoption pay entitlements
  • Continuation of existing NHS pension scheme at Band 5+, and other pension schemes available
  • Opportunities to attend and participate in fun and exciting fundraising and awareness events
  • Workforce events, including long service awards
  • Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling/CBT
  • Discounted complementary therapies including acupuncture & massage
  • Onsite Bistro
  • Free eye tests for computer users
  • Hospice-based staff are eligible for free annual flu jabs
  • Free yoga classes, discounted local leisure centre membership and eligibility for Blue Light discount card

  Please contact HR for further details.

  St Teresa's Hospice complies with GDPR during the recruitment and selection process. For information on how we process your data, please see the NHS Jobs Privacy Notice and St Teresa's Hospice Recruitment Privacy Notice.

  St Teresa's Hospice is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to employing and retaining disabled people, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £30,310 to £34,795 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  B0481-25-0005

  Job locations

  The Woodlands

  Woodland Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 7UA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The HR & OD Officer is a member of the Human Resources (HR) department, supporting managers to recruit and retain quality staff and volunteers, with a focus on Organisational Development (OD) through change and project management, efficient systems and practices, and workforce engagement, learning and development.

  This is a summary of the key duties - for further info please see the full Job Description & Person Spec document which is available to download.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The HR & OD Officer is a member of the Human Resources (HR) department, supporting managers to recruit and retain quality staff and volunteers, with a focus on Organisational Development (OD) through change and project management, efficient systems and practices, and workforce engagement, learning and development.

  This is a summary of the key duties - for further info please see the full Job Description & Person Spec document which is available to download.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of change management theory
  • Effective presentation and training skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 5 or higher CIPD-accredited qualification in Human Resources, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

  Desirable

  • Associate or higher professional member of the CIPD
  • Qualification in project management and/or change management

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working in an HR and/or OD role, autonomously advising managers on people management, change management and workforce engagement
  • Experience of project management and of leading change management initiatives
  • Involvement in restructuring situations involving changes to workforce roles and responsibilities from an HR, OD, management or consultation perspective

  Desirable

  • Working in a Learning & Development (L&D) role, with responsibility for workforce training and development
  • Working in a generalist HR role
  • Drafting and reviewing policies and procedures

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of change management theory
  • Effective presentation and training skills

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 5 or higher CIPD-accredited qualification in Human Resources, equivalent qualification or equivalent experience

  Desirable

  • Associate or higher professional member of the CIPD
  • Qualification in project management and/or change management

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working in an HR and/or OD role, autonomously advising managers on people management, change management and workforce engagement
  • Experience of project management and of leading change management initiatives
  • Involvement in restructuring situations involving changes to workforce roles and responsibilities from an HR, OD, management or consultation perspective

  Desirable

  • Working in a Learning & Development (L&D) role, with responsibility for workforce training and development
  • Working in a generalist HR role
  • Drafting and reviewing policies and procedures

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Darlington & District Hospice Movement

  Address

  The Woodlands

  Woodland Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 7UA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Darlington & District Hospice Movement

  Address

  The Woodlands

  Woodland Road

  Darlington

  County Durham

  DL3 7UA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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