About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced People, HR, or Organisational Development professional looking for an opportunity to influence culture, leadership, workforce strategy, and organisational performance?
As part of our newly established People & Culture Directorate, we are seeking an exceptional People & Culture Business Partner to work alongside senior clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to deliver transformational people solutions that improve colleague experience, organisational effectiveness, and service delivery.
This is a strategic role with a strong focus on organisational development, culture change, workforce transformation, leadership development, and equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Trust's People Strategy and organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will:
Lead and deliver organisational development and culture change programmes across designated divisions and servicesPartner with senior leaders to develop high-performing, compassionate, and inclusive teamsSupport workforce redesign, organisational change, service transformation, and succession planning initiativesProvide expert workforce, organisational development, and employee relations advice on complex people mattersLead staff engagement initiatives and support action planning arising from staff survey feedback and workforce insightChampion Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) priorities and support improvements in workforce equality outcomesUse workforce intelligence and organisational data to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that will changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people.We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and credible professional with:
Significant experience in HR Business Partnering, Organisational Development, or Workforce Transformation within a complex organisation Experience leading organisational development, culture change, and workforce transformation initiatives Experience supporting complex organisational change and workforce planning programmes Strong coaching, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills Experience working with workforce data, staff engagement insights, and organisational performance information A passion for inclusion, belonging, leadership development, and improving colleague experience
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to a masters degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
Chartered MCIPD
Experience Essential
Significant experience in HR Business Partnering or Organisational Development within a complex organisation Experience leading organisational development and culture change initiatives Experience supporting organisational transformation and workforce redesign
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)