People Advisor`

Job Advertisement: People Support Specialist

Overall Purpose of the Role:
The overall purpose of the People Support Specialist role is to support the Leadership Team in delivering the Director of People's agenda.

You will play a pivotal role in managing functional centers of expertise and providing strategic advice on short to medium-term people-related issues.

Key Accountability Areas:

• As the People Support Specialist, you will be responsible for the following key result areas:


• Support Organizational Development Initiatives:


• Contribute to the Force People Agenda and target outcomes of the Directorate.


• Support and implement organizational development initiatives identified in the Delivery Plan and other corporate programs.

Drive Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Enable change, reduce bureaucracy, and increase the use of technology.


• Foster co-production with other members of the People Directorate, the Business, and partners.


• Deliver continuous improvement and innovation at a tactical level.

Support Effective Decision Making:

• Work with and influence managers and colleagues across the Force.


• Utilize an evidence-based approach to support effective decision-making.


• Provide people-focused solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Promote a Diverse Workforce:

• Identify opportunities to build and maintain a diverse workforce.


• Address the changing operational demands on policing.


• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization.

Influence Policy and Decisions:

• Collate and share ideas and observations to influence policy, process, and decisions.


• Contribute to the development of strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals.


• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of people-related policies and practices.

Contribute to Service Delivery:

• Assist in the service delivery of contracts with external providers when necessary.


• Collaborate with external partners to ensure high-quality service provision.


• Coach and Build Managerial Capability:


• Coach and develop managers to handle complex situations effectively.


• Empower managers to make informed decisions and address people-related challenges.


• Build their capacity to manage and develop their teams independently.

Supervise and Assist in People Development:

• Where appropriate, supervise and assist in the development of individuals within the organization.


• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.


• Ensure that services are fully aligned with business needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following knowledge and skills:

• Part qualified or working towards CIPD or equivalent qualification: Essential


• Able to demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development: Essential


• Some experience in delivering people solutions and interventions: Essential


• Proven ability to build effective working relationships (e.g., cross-departmental programs or projects, collaborative ventures, multi-agency working): Essential


• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel: Essential


• Familiarity with Peoplesoft: Desirable

Additional Job Details:

Pay rate: £15.64 per hour
Flexible working hours: 8 am to 5:30 pm with the option of working 6.5 hours a day or adjusting hours to accommodate longer or shorter days.
Mandatory Friday meeting: Attend or provide cover for a colleague from 1 pm to before 3 pm.