Lead People Partner - South

ivolve care & support; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care and support organization is seeking a strategic Lead HR Business Partner to enhance colleague engagement and workforce planning. This hybrid role involves collaborating with Operational Directors, utilizing data to drive performance, and fostering inclusive practices. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in HR, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to making a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a People Partnering role.
• Excellent communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategy and performance.
• Use data to support decisions on engagement, retention, and wellbeing.
• Champion inclusive and fair working practices.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Job Title: Lead HR Business Partner

Salary:Competitive

Working Pattern:Hybrid, 37.5 hours per week

Location: South of England

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Who We Are

At ivolve care & support,we support people to flourish in a place they call home.

With over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 individuals across adult social care, we focus on co-production and creating meaningful experiences.

We’re proud to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, and we’re continuing to grow.

The Role

We're seeking a strategic and people-focused Lead HR Business Partner to join our People team. You’ll work closely with Operational Directors to drive colleague engagement, workforce planning, and leadership development—using data, insight, and care to help our people thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategy and performance

• Use data to support decisions on engagement, retention, and wellbeing

• Champion inclusive and fair working practices

• Lead on succession planning and leadership development

• Gather colleague feedback and turn insight into action

• Support local wellbeing initiatives and drive engagement

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a People Partnering role

• Excellent communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

• Ability to travel across the region

Desirable:

Experience in the Health & Social Care sector

Join a team where your work genuinely changes lives. Apply now to be part of something meaningful.