Band 7 | Based in Crawley: regular attendance at SECAmb Regional Locations | Minimum 40% On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time
Do you thrive on building strategic relationships, leading complex people initiatives, and enabling change that drives employee experience and operational success?
We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking People Partner to join the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb). This pivotal role acts as a trusted advisor to directorates, influencing workforce strategy and ensuring that people practices reflect our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Courage.
As a People Partner, you will work closely with Strategic People Partners, operational leaders, and specialist colleagues to embed the People Strategy at a local level. You'll provide expert advice on a broad range of people management areas -- including employee relations, workforce planning, staff engagement, talent development, and organisational change.
This is a hands-on, strategic HR role where your ability to interpret complex people issues and deliver clear, pragmatic solutions will be essential.
We are committed to creating a positive workplace culture that supports wellbeing, inclusion, and professional growth. As a People Partner, you'll have the opportunity to influence real change and directly contribute to delivering safe, compassionate care across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver day-to-day HR support across your allocated directorates
Lead organisational change projects, including restructures and consultations
Use workforce data to influence local and strategic decision-making
Support and upskill managers in effective people management
Represent HR at formal hearings and staff forums
Partner with trade unions to foster strong collaborative relationships
Coach line managers and drive consistency, fairness, and best practice
About us
* Option to join NHS pension scheme
* A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
* Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
* Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
* Access to occupational health and counselling services.
* Back up buddy App
* Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
Chartered MCIPD or working towards, and educated to Master's level (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of UK employment law, ACAS Code, and NHS HR frameworks
Experience managing complex ER cases and supporting change programmes
Evidence of policy development and delivery of manager training
High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusted partnerships
A values-led, proactive approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Chartered Member of CIPD (or actively working towards)
* ducated to Master's level OR equivalent senior-level experience in HR
Knowledge
* In-depth knowledge of UK employment law & ACAS Code of Practice
* Knowledge of HR strategy, policy development, and implementation
* Understanding of managing organisational change (e.g. TUPE, restructures)
Experience
* Managing complex ER cases and representing at hearings
* Working in a unionised environment & partnership with TU reps
* Leading or supporting organisational change
* Developing and implementing HR policies & advising on risk/impact
* Delivering HR training to managers and staff
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.
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