Human Resources Business Partner x 4 posts
Full Time, 37 hpw – part time will be considered
Fixed Term Contract (up to 36 months)
We’re on an exciting journey to create a council that’s modern, resilient, and ready for the future – one that makes a real difference for everyone who lives, works, and visits Newcastle. In order to support this journey, we’ll be delivering a transformation programme aligned to our Medium-Term Financial Plan, supporting key themes to help with the programme.
We have an opportunity to build HR Business Partner capacity on a temporary basis to help support ongoing work of our energetic operational HR Service as well as supporting some of the delivery work linked to the transformation programme.
As part of HR Operations, you will join a supportive and dedicated team, where positive sharing of experience and learning is valued and welcomed.
We would like to hear from you if you are a HR Professional with experience in two or more areas of HR work such as casework; employee relations; organisational development; organisational reviews or HR policy development. You will have experience and ability to use your skills and experience, alongside your up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, case law and to provide bespoke and tailored advice to managers and services supporting and enabling them to deliver better outcomes within timescale.
Skills and experience in job design and job evaluation will be advantageous in this role when supporting with service review work, however, this is not essential as training will be provided.
Why work for Newcastle City Council?
Newcastle City Council offers you an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant city with proactive and committed people who have a genuine desire and motivation to support positive outcomes for the residents of Newcastle, striving to achieve the values of being Proud, Fair and Ambitious.
The City Council offers a range of opportunities for training and development to support you to achieve the best outcomes for yourself and the people we support. The wide range of services provided across the Directorate and the Council means that there are always opportunities to develop and grow during your career with the Council.
What do we offer?
As an employee of NCC, you will have access to:
* A competitive salary
* Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, with the ability to buy additional leave, annually
* Family Supportive Policies
* A bespoke induction
* Various flexible working options
* Agile working, enabling both home working and office based working
* A generous Flexi Scheme
* Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives
If you would like to learn more about these roles please read the job description and person specification provided. If you would like to discuss the roles, please contact Helen Purdon on 07929 846333 or Angela Russell on 07710 147659.
This is a fantastic chance to shape the future of our organisation and develop your own career. If you’re curious, ambitious, and ready to take on something new, we’d like to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 12th February or Friday 13th February 2026 in the Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne for an immediate start.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
Please note, all fixed term posts are available for secondment, for a secondment you must gain your managers approval prior to applying.
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