Job overview
Make a difference to staff experience and patient care
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 9,000 colleagues, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the South West, delivering high-quality care to our communities while fostering a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking workplace.
We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy People Partner to join our People Services team and play a key role in shaping a positive working environment across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
About the role
As a Deputy People Partner, you will work in partnership with leaders across clinical and corporate services to deliver a high-quality, professional HR service. You will provide expert advice on a wide range of workforce matters while supporting the delivery of our People Strategy.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will:
- Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism
- Support organisational change, restructures and service redesign
- Use workforce data to identify trends and improve decision-making
- Coach and influence managers to build strong people management capability
- Contribute to initiatives that enhance staff experience, engagement and wellbeing
You’ll also have the opportunity to lead projects, develop HR policies and deputise for the People Partner, giving you real scope to grow and progress your career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About you
We are looking for an HR professional who is:
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Experienced in a generalist HR role, with strong employee relations expertise
- Confident managing complex and sensitive casework
- Skilled in analysing and interpreting workforce data
- An excellent communicator, able to influence and build relationships at all levels
You’ll be resilient, organised and proactive, with a passion for improving staff experience and supporting inclusive, positive workplace cultures
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This advert is for Deputy People Partner Band 7 with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheltenham, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 (pa, pro rata if part-time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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