People and Culture Business Partner
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust People and Culture Business Partner
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
Are you an experienced People, HR, or Organisational Development professional looking for an opportunity to influence culture, leadership, workforce strategy, and organisational performance? As part of our newly established People & Culture Directorate, we are seeking an exceptional People & Culture Business Partner to work alongside senior clinical, operational, and corporate leaders to deliver transformational people solutions that improve colleague experience, organisational effectiveness, and service delivery. This is a strategic role with a strong focus on organisational development, culture change, workforce transformation, leadership development, and equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Trust's People Strategy and organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
As a People & Culture Business Partner, you will: Partner with senior leaders to deliver workforce and organisational priorities. Support service redesign, workforce modernisation and organisational change programmes. Use workforce intelligence and people analytics to inform strategic decision-making and improve organisational performance Provide expert workforce, organisational development, and employee relations advice on complex people matters
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,798 to £67,020 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001143
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and credible professional with:
- Significant experience in HR Business Partnering or Organisational Development within a complex organisation
- Substantial experience in providing employee relations advice on complex people matters
- Experience supporting complex organisational change and workforce planning programmes
- Strong coaching, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
- Experience working with workforce data, staff engagement insights, and organisational performance
For an information discussion contact: Ellie Manlove, Head of Culture and OD via [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced and credible professional with:
- Significant experience in HR Business Partnering or Organisational Development within a complex organisation
- Substantial experience in providing employee relations advice on complex people matters
- Experience supporting complex organisational change and workforce planning programmes
- Strong coaching, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
- Experience working with workforce data, staff engagement insights, and organisational performance
For an information discussion contact: Ellie Manlove, Head of Culture and OD via [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a masters degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Chartered MCIPD
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in HR Business Partnering or Organisational Development within a complex organisation
- Experience leading organisational development and culture change initiatives
- Experience supporting organisational transformation and workforce redesign
- Experience of workforce planning and succession planning
- Experience supporting complex organisational change matters
- Experience facilitating leadership development and team interventions
- Experience using workforce data and staff feedback to drive improvement
- Experience leading staff survey action planning and engagement initiativesE
- Experience promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
- Experience of Agenda for Change job matching/job evaluation processes
- Experience working with Trade Unions and staff side representatives
Desirable
- Experience of Quality Improvement methodologies and service improvement programmes
- Experience working across system or partnership environments
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a masters degree level or equivalent level of experience in a relevant field
- Evidence of relevant continuous professional development
Desirable
- Chartered MCIPD
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in HR Business Partnering or Organisational Development within a complex organisation
- Experience leading organisational development and culture change initiatives
- Experience supporting organisational transformation and workforce redesign
- Experience of workforce planning and succession planning
- Experience supporting complex organisational change matters
- Experience facilitating leadership development and team interventions
- Experience using workforce data and staff feedback to drive improvement
- Experience leading staff survey action planning and engagement initiativesE
- Experience promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives
- Experience of Agenda for Change job matching/job evaluation processes
- Experience working with Trade Unions and staff side representatives
Desirable
- Experience of Quality Improvement methodologies and service improvement programmes
- Experience working across system or partnership environments
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Culture and OD
Ellie Manlove
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£59,798 to £67,020 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001143
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
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