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Job summary
We are looking for a Workforce Business Partner to drive performance improvement, workforce sustainability and strong people leadership across our Directorates. As part of the senior directorate team, you will provide proactive, data-driven workforce partnering that informs decisions and strengthens organisational capability.
You will use workforce intelligence and KPIs to target improvements, oversee recruitment and establishment pipelines to reduce vacancies and temporary staffing use, support fair and timely employee relations resolution, and advise leaders on the people aspects of service changes and new ways of working. You'll champion Sirona's values, promote inclusive and just-culture approaches and build confident, capable managers. This is a strategic role focused on influence and insight--not day-to-day HR operations.
You will have senior-level workforce or HR partnering experience and use data confidently to drive improvement. You will bring sound judgement, clear communication and strong influencing skills. You're experienced in complex employee relations, supporting service change and strengthening management capability. Collaborative and values-led, you help create an inclusive, compassionate culture and are committed to improving workforce performance and staff experience.
This role is initially for a 6 month period. The hours are 37.5 per week, but part time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
- Use workforce dashboards and KPIs to identify emerging hotspots, trends and risks across the Directorate.
- Maintain oversight of establishment and vacancies and support managers with forward recruitment planning.
- Maintain an overview of all employee relations casework, monitoring progress, risks and themes.
- Advise managers on the people implications of service changes (e.g., core hours, rota changes, new ways of working).
- Identify capability gaps and work with specialist teams to design and deliver appropriate interventions.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation to ensure compliant, fair and defensible advice.
- Build effective working relationships with senior leaders, staff side and People & Development colleagues.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 7
- Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 083-8126359-HO
- Job locations: Sirona care & health HQ, Badminton Road, Yate, BS37 5AF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Please use your 'Supporting Information' to demonstrate and provide evidence in how you meet the Person Specification below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oSubstantial HR advisory experience in a complex, unionised environment (health, social care or similar public sector preferred).
- oProven ability to interpret workforce data and KPIs, draw insight and present clear recommendations to managers.
- oExperience advising on sickness, performance and conduct matters, with a focus on early resolution and coaching managers.
- oExperience supporting service change consultations (e.g., core hours, new ways of working) and drafting high-quality documentation.
- oStrong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
Desirable
- oNHS or community healthcare HR experience.
- oExperience delivering manager training or briefing sessions.
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This advert is for Workforce Business Partner - Operations with Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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