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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated HR professional to join The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust as an HR Business Partner within the People Services Directorate on a fixed term basis to cover a secondment/ maternity leave.
The postholder will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a comprehensive People Services function across the Trust, acting as a strategic partner to allocated Divisions and Directorates. You will provide expert advice on workforce strategy, employment law and organisational development, ensuring the effective implementation of national guidance, best practice and Trust priorities.
This is a pivotal leadership role, working closely with senior managers to deliver workforce solutions that support high-quality patient care, organisational performance and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Act as the professional HR lead for allocated Divisions/Directorates, providing expert advice and guidance on complex workforce issues.
- Support the development and delivery of the Trust’s Workforce and OD Strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
- Lead on organisational change and service redesign, ensuring compliance with employment law and Trust policy.
- Work in partnership with senior leaders, clinicians and staff-side representatives to deliver effective people solutions.
- Provide leadership and support to HR Business Support teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Lead on the development and implementation of HR policies, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practice.
- Drive improvements in key workforce metrics, including sickness absence, turnover and agency usage.Lead and support complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and change processes.
- Contribute to organisational development initiatives, including talent management, succession planning and leadership development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
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This advert is for HR Business Partner with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (or until postholder returns, whichever is earlier – covering vacancy). The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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