Associate HR Business Partner - A&E Norfolk and Waveney | East of England Ambulance Service Trust

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust; Costessey; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Costessey seeks an Associate HR People Partner to provide specialist HR support to management teams. The successful candidate will work on-site in Norfolk three days a week, developing understanding of business needs and workforce requirements. The role encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR support and advice.
• Ability to communicate with management teams.
• Understanding of workforce requirements and business plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as a people partner to directorates and senior management.
• Support the local management team with HR issues.
• Provide guidance on workforce requirements.

Job description

Overview

The Associate HR People Partner (HBPP) will report to the HR People Partner and be embedded in either a Trust business unit, operational locality or specialist service area to provide specialist support, advice and guidance to the local management team. The Associate HRPP will act as an interface between the operational management teams and the centralised transactional services, ensuring effective communication in relation to the establishment position. The successful candidate will be required to come to site (Norfolk) 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

Act as a people partner to directorates, senior management and their teams; develop a thorough understanding of the business plans and HR issues to ensure that workforce requirements are identified and supported and delivered in a timely manner.

About EEAST and the Location

Youll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

Flexible Working

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Pre-employment and Conditions

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer. If full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply

1. Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached).
2. Complete the Supporting Statement – indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
3. Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.