Deputy People Partner Band 7

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy People Partner to join the People Services team on a part-time, hybrid basis. The role involves leading employee relations, supporting change initiatives, and using workforce data to inform decisions across the Trust's services in Gloucestershire.

With 9,000+ colleagues and NHS-wide benefits, the post offers hybrid working, generous annual leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or knowledge and experience to degree level equivalent.
• CIPD Advanced Level 7 Diploma in HRM or equivalent experience.
• Positive and flexible approach, with a commitment to and evidence of continuous improvement.
• Chartered CIPD membership

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism
• Support organisational change, restructures and service redesign
• Use workforce data to identify trends and improve decision-making
• Coach and influence managers to build strong people management capability
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance staff experience, engagement and wellbeing

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Data analysis

Coaching managers

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Degree level qualification

CIPD Advanced Level 7 Diploma

Chartered CIPD membership

Job description

Current jobs at Gloucestershire Hospitals

Main area People & OD Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Hybrid) Job ref 318-26-T0393-A

Site Beacon House Town Gloucester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 (pa, pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

*Part time - 22.5 hours per week*

Make a difference to staff experience and patient care

At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 9,000 colleagues, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the South West, delivering high-quality care to our communities while fostering a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking workplace.

We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy People Partner to join our People Services team and play a key role in shaping a positive working environment across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy People Partner, you will work in partnership with leaders across clinical and corporate services to deliver a high-quality, professional HR service. You will provide expert advice on a wide range of workforce matters while supporting the delivery of our People Strategy.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will:

• Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism
• Support organisational change, restructures and service redesign
• Use workforce data to identify trends and improve decision-making
• Coach and influence managers to build strong people management capability
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance staff experience, engagement and wellbeing

You’ll also have the opportunity to lead projects, develop HR policies and deputise for the People Partner, giving you real scope to grow and progress your career.

Working for our organisation

We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution is valued. Benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
• Career development opportunities within a large Trust
• Staff discounts, on-site nurseries and local benefits

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for an HR professional who is:

• Able to demonstrate professionalism, integrity and sound judgement
• Able to build positive working relationships at all levels
• Resilient and able to manage demanding and sensitive situations
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team

You’ll be passionate about improving staff experience and supporting inclusive, positive workplace cultures

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or knowledge and experience to degree level equivalent
• CIPD advanced Level 7 diploma in HRM or equivalent experience
• Positive and flexible approach, with a commitment to and evidence of continuous improvement
• Chartered CIPD membership

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience working in a HR generalist role - demonstrating in-depth knowledge of HR practice and employment law , managing employee relations casework (e.g. sickness, disciplinary, grievance), supporting formal hearings and investigations and advising managers on organisational change and workforce planning
• Skilled and experienced in providing clear, practical advice on complex employee relations issues with the ability to influence, coach and support managers in people management
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and improve performance along with strong IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, HR systems)
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating all individuals with dignity and respect
• Understanding of NHS terms and conditions (eg. Agenda for Change)
• Experience within the NHS or a large, complex organisation

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

IMPORTANT: If you require sponsorship in order to apply for this role, eligibility is subject to your individual circumstances ie. current/previous visa status and the relevant salary threshold. We cannot make that assessment for each individual at this stage, therefore we advise those that may require sponsorship to ensure they have self assessed and thoroughly understood their eligibility using the Home Office guidance here - UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK