Job Description: HR and Compliance Manager Location: Henmore Health East Midlands Reports to: Local Governance Officer (LGO) Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week Salary: Band 6 (Indicative, subject to experience and local grading) Based: Role will be HQ based in Ashbourne but require visitation to Henmore sites for engagement and inspection. Job Purpose To lead and integrate HR and compliance functions across Henmore Health, aligning with CQC standards and Modern General Practice models. This role aims to reduce reliance on outsourced support by bringing strategic and operational HR expertise in-house. Key Responsibilities Human Resources Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies Develop HR policies aligned with employment law and NHS best practice Manage employee relations, performance, and wellbeing Oversee training and development, including statutory/mandatory training Maintain HR records and ensure GDPR compliance Support succession planning and workforce development Identify and address HR factors contributing to compliance issues, including discipline, behaviour, communication, training, and leadership/followship within teams Compliance and Governance Coordinate CQC evidence base and inspection readiness Support internal audits, monitor IPC reviews, and safeguarding compliance Working with colleagues to maintain governance frameworks, policies, and risk registers Support the Quality Team with QOF, IIF, and quality improvement programmes Liaise with external regulators and the commissioner and submit compliance documentation Deliver in-house training on HR practices, data protection, and customer care Collaborate closely with the Local Governance Officer (LGO) and Deputy LGO to ensure compliance of departmental outputs such as policies and SOPs Bridge the assurance gap between strategic and operational governance, working alongside the LGO and DLGO to align clinical governance outputs with organisational standards Investigate compliance and actively seek assurance across the Group to complete the loop on Policy, Protocol, SOP and Evidence that assures safe and effective practice.
Qualifications and Experience Level 7 CIPD qualification (or equivalent) Proven HR and compliance experience in healthcare or regulated settings demonstrating transferable skills Strong understanding of CQC standards and NHS workforce frameworks Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Reporting Lines Reports to: Joint Board of Directors Works closely with: Site Leads, Ops Managers, Clinical Leads, Clinical Directors, Local Governance Officer, Deputy LGO, External Regulators, Corporate Legal