Overview
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
Here at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, we are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to provide senior HR support to our Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) team. This is a Band 8a, full time role. You will report directly to the Head of HR, and will be part of the wider Workforce and Organisational Development team.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional HR guidance and advice in relation to all staff groups in the Trust, including medical staff.
* Support IFM and work with operational managers to contribute to the delivery of the Trust's and IFM objectives and strategy.
* Advise on people management issues and maintain a sound track record of advising and working with managers.
* Support IFM on wider projects such as Culture and OD interventions and long-term strategic workforce planning.
* Interpret workforce metrics and drive improvements; apply in-depth knowledge of HR policy, workforce issues, change management and complex casework.
* Build effective working relationships at all levels in a busy NHS operational environment, prioritising competing demands.
About us
The role will initially be aligned with the IFM, estates and facilities team who are key partners supporting the Trust to meet needs through efficient and effective management of the estate and facilities. There will be opportunities to get involved in transformation, service redesign and culture change work to transform the health and social care services for Bolton residents.
Details
* Date posted: 13 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8a
* Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 241-168CD-26
* Job locations: Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Your development is important to us and you will have the opportunity to discuss your developmental needs on commencement, with a full PDP developed for you to ensure you are the best you can be in this role. If this role interests you and you are looking to join a truly wonderful NHS Trust where everyone is pulling in the same direction, we look forward to hearing from you.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Chris Whittam on 01204 487662 or by email at Chris.Whittam@boltonft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
* Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
* Masters in HRM or equivalent
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
* NHS experience
* JE trained
* Trained facilitator
* Additional personality qualification - such as PI or Myers Briggs
Experience
Essential
* Experience working as a senior HR professional
* Experience supporting OD interventions
* Significant experience managing ER case loads
Desirable
* NHS/Public sector experience
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bolton Hospital
Bolton
BL4 0JR
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