HR/People Associate Partner – 6 months fixed term contract
Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: £54,566 per annum Department: HR/People Directorate Location: Sydenham Closing date: 4 May 2026
About us
St Christopher’s Hospice is a leading hospice that aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support whenever and wherever they need it. Founded in 1967, we provide invaluable care to over 7,500 people across five London boroughs each year.
Your new role
We are looking for an experienced and resilient HR professional to join our People Directorate, supporting the organisation in designing and delivering People Strategy and change management aligned to our strategic and operational plans.
* Design and deliver People Strategy; manage change in support of strategic and operational plans, providing information, advice, and HR services as required.
* Demonstrate professional knowledge to support staff and managers in a range of HR activities, including employee relations matters, disciplinary and grievance, poor performance, engagement and change management.
* Coach managers on people management practices, policies, and procedures; provide support in performance management responsibilities such as probation, capability and appraisals.
To succeed in this role
* Hold a MCIPD qualification (or equivalent) and evidence of continued professional development relating to HR best practice and employment law.
* Proven experience working collaboratively in a busy HR department and supporting managers on ER cases and transformation programmes such as TUPEs and Restructures.
* Prior experience of supporting managers through formal processes and producing high‑quality management cases and reports.
* Strong knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion, equal opportunities, GDPR and confidentiality.
* Good understanding of employment law principles and HR best practice.
* Significant experience managing complex employee relations cases and supporting managers in this area.
* Skill in contributing to HR policies, procedures, systems and processes.
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to changing needs.
* Professional, approachable demeanour and ability to excel both independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent literacy skills and ability to write reports and other HR correspondence.
Benefits of joining St Christopher’s
* Stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community.
* Access to excellent training and development opportunities.
* Season ticket loans/cycle to work scheme.
* Various health and wellbeing initiatives.
* Competitive contributory pension scheme with life assurance and generous beneficiary plan.
* Free local street parking.
* Some opportunities for working from home.
To apply, please visit our website at www.stchristophers.org.uk and click the Apply Online button.
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