People Manager, Healthcare

Job summary

Role:
People Manager

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent Salary: 49, per annum (progression across a 4-point scale)
Closing date:
Monday 14th September at 5:00pmInterview Date:
Thursday 24th September Appointments are normally made at Point 1 of the salary scale, in line with the organisations pay policy. A higher starting salary may be considered where the successful candidate demonstrates exceptional experience, skills and competencies directly relevant to the role.

Would you like to be part of an Outstanding-rated hospice team, providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to patients and those important to them?

As the People Manager, you will lead and develop the hospices approach to supporting our employees and volunteers, ensuring we provide a high quality, compliant and values driven service. You will lead a small, dedicated team and act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders on complex people issues, workforce and volunteer planning, organisational development, employment practice and people related risk.

This is an opportunity to:

Make a real difference to the experience of our employees and volunteers

Lead continuous improvement and strengthen governance across our people practices

Build confidence and capability in our managers through coaching, guidance and training

Promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to deliver excellent hospice care

Main duties of the jobWe are looking for an experienced and confident people professional who combines strong HR expertise with effective leadership and the ability to influence and support senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable handling complex people issues, driving improvement and building capability across the organisation.

Working Pattern This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am 4.30pm. Hybrid working is available, with a balance of on-site and remote working.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:

A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.

Contributory pension scheme.

Free on-site parking.

Subsidised lunches.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.

Access to an on-demand GP service.

Westfield Health Cash Plan.

Life Assurance.

A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

If you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.

About us At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, our
people are at the heart of everything we do.

Together, we deliver outstanding
specialist care and support to people living with life-limiting illnesses and
those important to them.

We are proud to be rated Outstanding
by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise
and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers.

Our values:
Compassion,
Accessibility, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of everything we do.

Please submit an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role as set out in the Person Specification.

Please note:

Applicants must already have the right
to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before
taking up the post.

Successful appointments will be subject to an
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) checkas part of the pre-employment screening process.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks
after the closing date, please assume that your application has been
unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply
and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

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and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit
our website and read our Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement
(Privacy Notice).Details Date posted
26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberBJob locations

Wigan & Leigh Hospice Kildare Street Hindley Wigan Greater  ManchesterWN2 3HZ
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities
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** Person Specification

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential Demonstrates integrity, discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.

Resilient and confident when managing conflict, challenge and emotionally sensitive situations.

Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining…