Temporary Staffing Manager

Location:  Crewe – Hybrid role

Job Type:  Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to be for 3 months with a possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Sector: Healthcare

Working Days and Hours: 37.5 hours

Pay Rates: 

£26.20 PAYE Inclusive of Holiday pay

£29.50 Umbrella

Job Summary

The Temporary Staffing Manager will lead the Temporary Staffing Team in delivering a responsive, effective, and efficient temporary staffing service (non-medical). The post holder will work closely with operational managers to address workforce gaps and source skilled temporary staff (bank or agency). This role focuses on ensuring a stable staffing provision, compliance with processes and standards, and delivering value for money.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Temporary Workforce Management

• Lead recruitment programs to maintain a robust bank workforce.
• Ensure all bank staff receive proper induction and maintain mandatory training.
• Manage temporary workforce needs through effective use of systems and ensure staffing gaps are filled promptly.
• Support managers in forward planning for staffing requirements.

Agency Management

• Manage relationships with agencies and monitor their performance.
• Ensure compliance with service level agreements and cost-effectiveness.
• Address agency-related issues, including performance and invoicing.

Service Improvement

• Drive process improvements and implement new ways of working.
• Research and support initiatives to optimize temporary workforce utilization and reduce agency costs.
• Ensure continuous improvement of team processes based on feedback and audits.

Data Management and Reporting

• Use workforce systems to manage staffing data and generate reports for decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.

Team Leadership

• Line manage the Temporary Staffing Team, providing support and development opportunities.
• Ensure team members complete mandatory training and are appraised regularly.
• Foster a positive team culture and support staff wellbeing.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor and audit compliance with relevant standards and address any issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of workforce systems and temporary staffing processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including workforce management tools.

Experience

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Experience in temporary staffing or workforce planning.
• Familiarity with NHS terms and conditions and agency worker rules is desirable.