People Partner - Public Sector | Strategic HR & OD Leadership
We're seeking an experienced People Partner to provide strategic HR and OD support across a large, complex, public sector environment. This is a senior role with influence at board and leadership level, where you'll help shape workforce strategy, deliver business transformation, and lead complex employee relations.
What you'll do:
Partner with senior leaders to deliver the People & OD strategy.
Lead on workforce planning, organisational development and major change programmes.
Act as a subject matter expert on complex ER, including TUPE, tribunals and union negotiations.
Drive workforce analysis, benchmarking and performance improvement.
Coach, influence and develop leaders to foster high-performing, engaged teams.
Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and embed values-led leadership.
What we're looking for:
Chartered MCIPD (or equivalent HR/OD qualification)
Strong knowledge of employment law; formal employment law qualification desirable.
Significant HR & OD experience in a large, complex, public sector environment (NHS experience strongly preferred).
Proven track record in workforce strategy, planning and delivering transformation.
Experience managing complex ER issues, including TUPE and tribunal cases.
Skilled coach, mediator and facilitator with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical ability and political acumen.
Confident at interpreting and applying HR, financial and workforce data to shape strategy.
Why join?
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, driving workforce transformation and shaping the future of services in a high-profile public sector organisation. You'll be at the heart of change, working with senior leaders and staff groups to deliver sustainable workforce solutions.
The details:
UK-based (right to work required)
6-month FTC | Up to £55,000 + benefits