About this role
Job summary
At Our Health Partnership (OHP), we are one of the UKs largest GP partnerships, delivering high quality primary care services across practices and networks. Our focus is on improving patient outcomes, supporting sustainable healthcare services and creating a positive environment for both patients and staff.
We are now seeking an experienced and strategic HR leader to join us as our Head of People.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading and developing a modern, professional and compliant People function across OHP.
This role offers the opportunity to influence and improve the entire employee lifecycle from attraction, recruitment and onboarding through to employee engagement, development, retention and exit processes. You will play a key role in designing and embedding consistent people processes, governance frameworks and workforce systems that support both operational efficiency and an excellent employee experience across the organisation.
You will also provide professional HR advice and guidance to GP Practices and PCNs on a broad range of workforce matters, supporting managers to navigate complex employment issues confidently and consistently whilst ensuring compliance with employment legislation, NHS workforce requirements and best practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining strategic leadership with operational improvement and relationship-based partnering across a diverse healthcare environment.
About us
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Lead the development and implementation of OHPs workforce and people strategyProvide expert HR and employment law advice to senior leaders and the Board, Practices and PCNs.Lead workforce planning, organisational development and culture initiativesOversee complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, organisational change, redundancy and TUPEEnsure compliance with employment legislation, NHS workforce governance standards, CQC requirements and immigration obligationsDevelop workforce analytics, dashboards and HR systems to support strategic decision makingLead recruitment governance and workforce compliance processesPromote staff wellbeing, leadership development and employee engagement initiativesAct as the organisations Skilled Worker Visa Authorising OfficerServe as Freedom to Speak Up GuardianLine manage and support HR administrationAt OHP, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across a large and evolving healthcare organisation. We offer:
The chance to influence workforce strategy and culture Hybrid working opportunities A collaborative and supportive leadership environment Opportunities for professional development and growth
Job description Job responsibilities
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced HR leader looking for a strategic and operational role where you can make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.
Closing date: 10th June 2026.
Our Health Partnership is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for full details on the job responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Expert knowledge of UK employment law Strong employee relations expertise Strategic thinking and workforce planning capability Excellent stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and reporting capability Ability to communicate complex workforce matters clearly Knowledge of CQC workforce governance requirements Understanding of NHS workforce frameworks
Qualifications Essential
CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification Degree level or equivalent experience in HR leadership roles Evidence of continued professional development
Experience Essential
Significant senior HR leadership experience within a complex organisation Experience of working within Primary Care Experience of CQC regulatory requirements Extensive experience managing employee relations cases Experience developing HR strategies and workforce plans Experience advising senior leaders and boards on workforce matters Experience implementing HR policies and governance frameworks Experience managing organisational change programmes Experience within NHS, primary care or regulated healthcare environments Experience implementing HR systems or workforce analytics Experience of managing projects
Employer details Employer name Our Health Partnership
Address 1st Floor
1856 Pershore Road
Birmingham
B30 3AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://ourhealthpartnership.com/ (Opens in a new tab)