Associate Director: People Partnering and Resolution


Location
Salary
£88,250 - £100,355 per annum inc HCA
Profession
Director
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
26 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
02 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

10 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Extensive post-qualification experience gained in all areas of Human Resources

  • Experience

    Demonstrable experience of staff and financial management

  • Experience

    Demonstrable success of working as a workforce specialist in a large, complex organization

  • Experience

    Extensive experience working at a senior level in a large complex organisation

  • Experience

    Record of achievement in HR management and related areas

  • Education&Qualifications

    Degree level education or equivalent

  • Education&Qualifications

    Chartered CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

  • Education&Qualifications

    Masters Qualification or equivalent experience in relevant area

  • Education&Qualifications

    Advanced theoretical and practical specialist knowledge and expertise

  • Education&Qualifications

    Evidence of continued learning / personal development

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job overview

Associate Director: People Partnering and Resolution

Following recent changes within the leadership team, an opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director of People Partnering and Resolution. This pivotal role sits within the People and Culture leadership team and plays a key part in delivering the Trust’s People Strategy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the Trust-wide Business Partnering and People Relations services, overseeing a range of strategic HR and workforce initiatives. These include transformation and change, leadership development, establishment control, staff engagement and recognition, inclusion and diversity, cost improvement, and advancing the Trust’s commitment to a resolution-focused and just culture approach to employee relations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our passionate and highly skilled staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to the people who use our services, often in challenging circumstances. We have a strong focus on improving staff experience and enabling increased and meaningful participation in all aspects of our work.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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This advert is for Associate Director: People Partnering and Resolution with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Director role. The advertised salary is £88,250 - £100,355 per annum inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.

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