Job Summary
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 12 months.
We are looking for someone to join the HR Business Partner Team to provide crucial support as a maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to step into the role of Care Group HR Business Partner. As a member of the HR Business Partner Team you will work closely with the Strategic HR Business Partners to support senior leaders and managers across the hospital.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more about the role please do not hesitate to get in touch with Anna Crichton, Strategic HR Business Partner via Teams.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Key Responsibilities
* Working closely with the Strategic HR Business Partner (S-HRBP) and Care Group Managers in the implementation of the Trust's HR Strategy.
* Lead and represent the Trust as required to ensure local delivery in relation to national, regional and local planning requirements, systems and associated performance monitoring arrangements.
* Support Care Groups with achieving and tracking of workforce KPI as required by the internal Business Planning process.
* Provide the Care Groups with HR support in complying with the Trust's governance arrangements.
* Be involved in and lead projects and working groups as needed engaging with Trade Union colleagues, e.g. TUPE and other change programmes.
* Work closely with the Central HR team to ensure appropriate HR support for the Care Groups.
* Provide guidance to Care Groups and Departments and advise and monitor on the application of procedures for complex discipline, grievance, conditions of service, management of sickness, capability, recruitment and selection of staff, equal opportunities and employment law, encouraging a culture of delivery through empowering managers to know their staff and in support of our PRIDE values.
* Provide support and guidance in the management of complex employee relation cases taking into account best practice in relation to latest case law.
* Participate in the identification of training and development needs within the Care Groups and Departments, and the choice, decision and creation of training solutions; provide training solutions in relation to HR policies and issues.
* Promote the effective planning and utilisation of staffing resources within Care Groups and Directorates, including reviews of structures, skill mix, etc.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience.
* Significant experience working as an HR specialist in a larger complex organization.
* Demonstrable knowledge of good practice developments in Human Resources Management applying this with organisational values.
Essential Skills & Attributes
* Able to identify, interpret and analyse complex information.
* Awareness of need to develop partnership working through staff involvement and employee relations.
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Contract Details
* Date posted: 20 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 234-25-K1208-A
* Job locations: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, 20 Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1QQ
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer Details
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, 20 Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1QQ. Website: https://teamnnuh.co.uk/
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