People and Culture Business Partner

Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare support organization in Worthing is seeking a People and Culture Business Partner to support human resources functions throughout the division. This mid-senior level role is pivotal for advising on HR matters, mentoring staff, and promoting a culture of inclusivity and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree or equivalent experience, as well as CIPD Level 7 accreditation. This full-time position emphasizes strategic engagement and collaboration across various teams.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• In-depth experience of Human Resources Management (HRM).
• Experience sufficient to mentor, coach, advise and support Senior HR Adviser and line managers.
• Experience of HR Business Partnering in a complex organisational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a professional, fair and consistent people advisory function.
• Work alongside the Divisional leadership team to influence local People and Culture agenda.
• Advise on complex People matters and assess options available.
• Provide management supervision to the Senior ER Advisors.
• Support corporate/divisional people projects with the Associate Director for People Services.

Skills

Human Resources Management

Mentoring and Coaching

Strategic People Management

Diversity and Inclusion Practices

Education

Masters level or equivalent experience in HR

Chartered CIPD (Level 7)

Job description

Job Overview

In line with our Trust Strategy (2025–2030), our ambition is to become a recognised employer of choice. Our working environment embraces diversity, supports professional development and offers people the opportunity to work in effective teams. SPFT's People Function plays a crucial role across the organisation in supporting and empowering both the clinical and non‑clinical workforce in the delivery of our Strategy. The People and Culture Business Partners lead on all People related activities within their assigned division; playing a key role in the overall delivery of strategic People and Culture activities trust‑wide and contribute to the development of the People and Culture Directorate as a whole.

Main duties of the job

• To support the delivery of a professional, fair and consistent people advisory function across the Trust.
• To work alongside the Divisional leadership team and act as the professional expert, influencing and helping shape the local People and Culture agenda.
• Responsible for providing specialist advice on complex People matters, advising and assessing the options available.
• Providing management supervision to the Senior ER Advisors.
• Working closely with the Associate Director for People Services to provide support on corporate/divisional people projects.
• Promote a culture of belonging where we champion, celebrate and embrace diversity and inclusion, both within our workforce and the communities we serve.
• Promote positive staff experience by supporting continuous learning, development and career progression.
• Showcase staff wellbeing through innovative support programmes that address mental, physical and emotional health, enhancing overall resilience and reducing burnout.
• Modernise human‑resources (HR) functions by leveraging technology to streamline recruitment, retention and workforce management, ensuring an efficient and equitable employee experience.
• Foster a culture where employees are actively engaged in decision making and service improvement, ensuring they feel empowered and aligned with the Trust’s strategic goals.
• Take personal responsibility for actions, decisions and behaviours.

Working for our organisation

Sussex Partnership provides mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex and Hampshire. You'll be joining an organisation committed to improving patient care by listening to and learning from feedback, carrying our healthcare research into practice, developing new ways of providing services in partnership with others, and helping staff develop through access to education and training.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details of the roles and responsibilities of the People and Culture Business Partner.

Person specification – Qualifications

• Masters level or equivalent experience gained through degree and professional HR Qualifications.
• Chartered CIPD (Level 7) or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Person specification – Knowledge/Experience

• In‑depth experience of Human Resources Management (HRM).
• Experience sufficient to mentor, coach, advise and support Senior HR Adviser and line managers in dealing with the full range of HRM issues.
• Experience of HR Business Partnering in a complex organisational environment (desirable).

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
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