HR Operations Delivery Manager
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,387.00 to £56,515.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £49387.00 - £56515.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 4AP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | M9990-26-0321 |
Summary
NHS England leads the NHS in England to deliver high quality care for all. We support NHS organisations to deliver better outcomes for patients and communities, achieve best value for taxpayers and drive improvement across the NHS. Our work is underpinned by the NHS Constitution values of respect and dignity, compassion, commitment to quality of care, improving lives, working together for patients and ensuring everyone counts. What Were Looking For The postholder will be educated to degree or postgraduate level, or be able to demonstrate equivalent significant professional experience, supported by clear evidence of continuing professional development. It is highly desirable for the post holder to hold a level 5 CIPD qualification. They will bring significant experience within HR, OD, recruitment, workforce operations or a related specialist field, with a proven track record of managing teams and delivering complex services or programmes. The role requires experience of operating effectively within complex and politically sensitive environments, applying sound judgement and maintaining professionalism in challenging circumstances. The postholder will have experience of governance, risk management and assurance, alongside the ability to draft high quality reports and briefings for senior leadership, supporting informed decision making and organisational oversight. They will demonstrate strong leadership capability, with the confidence and judgement to make decisions, manage ambiguity and provide clear direction to others. Excellent analytical, planning and organisational skills are essential, enabling the postholder to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes effectively. They will also possess advanced communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and productive relationships across a wide range of senior stakeholders. A strong capability to lead change and drive continuous improvement is fundamental to the role, ensuring services evolve in line with organisational priorities and standards. Desirable experience includes working within a healthcare or public sector environment, providing an understanding of the governance, accountability and complexity associated with such settings. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion NHS England is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and upholds the NHS values in everything we do. We value difference, promote inclusive working practices and operate with integrity, confidentiality and strong governance to support the delivery of high quality health and care services. The band for this role is subject to full evaluation and is indicative at the time of advert Please note that this role will be 100% in person working at the NHS England Office in Leeds. This role will be recruited via an in person assessment centre day which will take place between 0900 and 1700 on the 5th June 2026 in Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. There are no alternative dates or locations for this assessment centre. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out! Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. You can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is short term vacancy.