Job Title: Lead People Partner Location: Flexible within the county Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead People Partner to take a strategic role in shaping organisational culture, driving change, and delivering impactful people strategies. This position is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in a complex environment, builds strong relationships, and provides expert guidance to leaders. The Role As Lead People Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, driving the implementation of the People Strategy and leading key workforce initiatives. You will manage a small team, oversee complex employee relations matters, support organisational development, and help shape people policies and toolkits. Key Responsibilities: * Provide strategic leadership and champion people initiatives and values. * Manage the People Partnering function and support delivery of organisational plans. * Lead on workforce planning, resourcing, talent management and succession planning. * Develop and embed policies, toolkits and change management processes. * Partner with senior leaders, identifying workforce risks and driving cultural improvement. * Lead or support complex HR casework, including escalated and tribunal-level cases. * Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health & safety, safeguarding and data protection. * Deputise for senior HR leadership when required. Essential Qualifications & Experience: * MCIPD or equivalent. * Level 5 education or equivalent experience. * Strong HR management experience with a track record of delivering organisational effectiveness. * Solid understanding of employment law. * Experience handling complex HR casework up to tribunal level. * Experience leading organisational change and developing policies/toolkits. * Experience managing staff or a service area. * Ability to analyse data to support decision-making. Desirable: * ILM Leadership & Management qualification. * Budget management or public sector experience. Skills & Attributes: * Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. * Strong influencing, negotiation and relationship-building ability. * Innovative problem-solver with resilience and confidence under pressure. * Diplomatic, confidential and professional approach. * Ability to respond to change and drive continuous improvement. Other Requirements: * Ability to travel within the county. * Flexible working approach. * Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity. Why Apply? This role offers: * High levels of autonomy and influence at a strategic level * The opportunity to shape organisational culture and drive impactful change * A varied, challenging and rewarding HR leadership position If you are an inspiring HR leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today