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People & Organisational Development Associate Business Partner

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per anum pro rata
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
02 Mar 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
16 Feb 2026

Job overview

To support the Head of/People & OD Business Partners for designated Divisions in:

Providing first line advice, ensuring that “every conversation is a  coaching  conversation” when advising managers

Providing timely and effective creation, interpretation and delivery of people & OD plans, interventions and strategies

Analysing complex data from a range of sources (including: P&OD key performance indicators, staff surveys, Workforce Race and Disability Equality  Standards)  to identify areas for improvement and support Divisions to address them

Supporting Divisional and corporate strategic workforce priorities, including through organisational development interventions, change management and cultural change

Main duties of the job

Providing detailed advice and guidance to leaders on the interpretation of P&OD policies and best practice

Work autonomously, support and  challenge leaders in the identification of people & OD  needs in respect of Divisional/Corporate agendas and in the application of best practice, providing advice and guidance on complex people & OD issues in  order  to  minimise risk

Work closely with leaders to determine strategies to effectively manage workforce issues

To advise and  support leaders in the implementation of  organisational  development interventions and change management

To work with the People & OD Business Partner and the transactional People & OD teams to ensure an effective People & OD service, utilising the expertise of the specialist teams

To analyse and interpret relevant workforce information and  measures.

Work  with the People & OD Business Partner to develop strategies and written plans to ensure that the workforce supports current and future performance targets and recommend and implement initiatives that meet the business needs

To plan, design and conduct projects to analyse and respond to current  and  projected  workforce need

To adopt a coaching style to ensure leaders take responsibility for and are supported in the people & OD aspects of their roles

To ensure continuing, personal and professional  development, taking ownership  and accountability for staying up-to-date and professionally registered with the CIPD

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.