Job vacancy: ESR Manager, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Colchester

Job summary

Main area: ESR
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 432-HR1168-25

Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: 659 The Crescent
Town: Colchester
Salary: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2026 23:59
Interview date: 06/02/2026

ESR Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level or equivalent
CIPD/CIPP qualified or equivalent
Evidence of CPD

Desirable criteria

Project management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Substantial experience of managing workforce information systems (preferably ESR or Oracle based) within a complex and challenging environment.
Experience of developing and analysing workforce information for internal and external reporting
Experience of leading, managing and developing a team
Project management – managing change and leading service improvements
Budget management.

Desirable criteria

Experience of creating reports using complex reporting methods and systems

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

Manipulation of data within Excel and ESR
Working knowledge of payroll and pensions
Current and upcoming priorities and demands within the NHS
Employment law awareness
Financial procedures including budgetary management
Business planning /annual planning
Good understanding of change management

Desirable criteria

Ability to query SQL database
Knowledge and experience of initiating, maintaining and using Robotic Process Automation
Knowledge and experience of using PowerBI to manipulate and analyse data
Ability to use HTML to produce employee and manager portlets within ESR
NHS Terms and Conditions
Knowledge of the full ESR system including payroll, training, recruitment and core

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.