Band 7 Associate People and Culture Business Partner

Job overview

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Associate People Business Partner to join our People & Culture Directorate.

Working closely with the Clinical Group, Corporate Services and other key individuals the Associate People BP will support all aspects of work associated with the forward planning, modernisation, engagement, motivation and performance of the workforce.  In addition the post holder will embed workforce and OD best practice; improving standards and increasing management capability within the Clinical Group and Corporate Services.

Motivated and driven, the postholder will work within the People Business Partner team and work closely with others across the People and Culture Directorate functions. We are looking for an individual who will be part of taking our team forward, devising improvements and building strong business partner relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a challenging but supportive environment. If you have the drive and desire to really make a difference to, and a passion for quality and service improvement, then we would like to hear from you.

Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.

Main duties of the job

The Associate People and Culture Business Partner will support the People and Culture Business Partner in providing a proactive and effective People & Culture service to Clinical Groups, with the aim of supporting our objective of BHRUT being a great place to work.

Under the direction of the People & Vulture Business Partner the role will provide expert People & Culture advice and guidance  on a wide range of issues including workforce planning & insights; the implementation of a just and learning culture, change management and workforce transformation activity.

The role will support improved staff engagement and wellbeing. The role will provide line management to the ER Advisors.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.