Senior People Business Partner

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for two enthusiastic, dynamic, values driven and innovative professionals to join our team as a Senior People Business Partner within our People & Organisational Development Directorate.  There is one permanent post and one temporary post for 12 months to cover shared parental leave.

Here at DBTH we are committed to supporting your personal and professional development, in exchange we are looking for people who share our Trust’s values and behaviours to help deliver and support our ambitious People Plan 2023-27.

This role reports into Christine White, Head of People Business Partnering, who said “We’re looking for someone who always aims to do their best for our people using people centred practice.  We want to understand what you would bring to our team as a leader, collaborator and a colleague and we will empower you to bring your whole self to work and to Develop, Belong, Thrive, Here at DBTH."

The post-holder will support the P&OD leadership team to deliver a strategic and operational partnership with clinical divisions and corporate directorates across the Trust.  There is a requirement to work onsite weekly combined with being able to work from home as and when the service can accommodate this.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work with strategic and operational leads in their portfolio to deliver on complex agendas such as the DBTH people plan, workforce planning and organisational change, service improvement, organisational development initiatives, colleague engagement and health and wellbeing strategies, as well as advising on day to day issues such as employee relations.

As this role involves working with people in all job roles and at all levels across the organisation and with external partners, you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and develop strong working relationships. You will also have a customer-focused and positive approach with the ability to drive change forward, to solve problems and to lead, coach and motivate colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to positively contribute to our exciting future by being part of our amazing team, please apply today.  For further information and an informal discussion about the role please contact Christine White, at either [email protected] or by phone on 07773761152.

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.