Workforce Information Manager

The Workforce Information Manager is a key role in the delivery of People & Organisational Development (P&OD) systems and workforce information services, as well as managing a high performing Workforce Information Team in the production of high quality regular and ad-hoc reports.

Key responsibilities:

Developing and providing complex and integrated workforce information reports incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analysis

Streamlining and maintaining reporting processes to avoid manual manipulation of data and move to greater automation

Maintaining and developing the Trust's Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other P&OD systems

Designing, developing & implementing bespoke P&OD systems/processes, and extending some of the capabilities of in-house systems through the development of interfaces, data extracts, reporting and analysis

Supporting the Head of Workforce Information by providing data intelligence advice to inform workforce planning and supporting the development of workforce planning systems

Line managing the Workforce Information Team, representing the department at meetings and deputising for the Head of Workforce Information as and when required

Taking a leading role in ensuring the Trust has effective and robust establishment control processes in place and that we are reporting appropriately in this area, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as required

Leading specific workforce information projects as required

Person specification:

Educated to degree level or equivalent

In-depth knowledge of workforce systems and workforce information/planning procedures

CIPD

PRINCE II Project Management Qualification

Significant experience of workforce information analysis

Understanding of workforce development tools and techniques

Working knowledge and experience of ESR

Report writing using Oracle/SQL and ability to apply principles to other systems

Advanced knowledge of the capture and manipulation of data from computer sources

Practical experience at advanced level using and developing a range of databases and spreadsheets

Project management experience

Supervisory/management experience

Knowledge of NHS Information Systems

Knowledge of issues in NHS Acute Hospitals

Experience of working within a workforce information team