Description
Salary £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston
Following recent internal promotions we are looking for experienced HR Business Partners to work closely with senior leaders and managers across services delivering complex, high‑risk casework and significant organisational change.
The role
As An HR Business Partner, You Will
* Act as a strategic partner to service leaders, building strong, credible relationships based on trust and influence
* Provide expert HR advice on complex employee relations casework, including performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters
* Lead and support restructures, organisational redesign and change programmes, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice
* Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management
* Use workforce data and insight to inform decision‑making and support service planning
* Work collaboratively with trade unions and stakeholders to deliver fair, transparent and timely outcomes
* Contribute to the development and delivery of wider HR and workforce strategies
About You
* Be an experienced HR professional (CIPD qualified or working towards)
* Have a proven track record of managing complex and sensitive casework in demanding service environments
* Bring solid experience of leading or supporting restructures and change, including consultation processes
* Have up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law and best practice HR frameworks
* Be confident in providing constructive challenge and influencing at senior management level
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills, judgement and the ability to balance risk with pragmatism
* Be resilient, organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
Interview Date: 4/5 March 2026
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Amy Donnelly, Amy.Donnelly@lancashire.gov.uk / 01772535698 or Louise Melling, Louise.Melling@lancashire.gov.uk 01772535784
Why join us?
By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.
In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:
* A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
* A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
* Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
* Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.
Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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