People & Organisational Development Associate Business Partner

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Maidstone is looking for an HR professional to provide essential advice and support to leaders. This role involves analyzing complex workforce data and implementing organizational development strategies to enhance operational effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in coaching and change management as well as responsibilities in workforce planning. Flexibility in working hours is offered, with a range of benefits including generous leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in providing HR advice and guidance.
• Ability to analyse complex data for workforce improvement.
• Skills in supporting leaders through change management.

Responsibilities

• Support Divisional directors with HR advice.
• Analyse workforce data to identify improvement areas.
• Work with leaders on workforce issue management.

Skills

Coaching

Data analysis

Change management

Organisational development

Education

CIPD registration

Job description

A Vacancy at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.

Responsibilities

• To support the Head of/People & OD Business Partners for designated Divisions in providing first line advice, ensuring that “every conversation is a coaching conversation” when advising managers.
• Providing timely and effective creation, interpretation and delivery of people & OD plans, interventions and strategies.
• Analysing complex data from a range of sources (including: P&OD key performance indicators, staff surveys, Workforce Race and Disability Equality Standards) to identify areas for improvement and support Divisions to address them.
• Supporting Divisional and corporate strategic workforce priorities, including through organisational development interventions, change management and cultural change.
• Providing detailed advice and guidance to leaders in the interpretation of P&OD policies and best practice.
• Work autonomously, support and challenge leaders in the identification of people & OD needs in respect of Divisional/Corporate agendas and the application of best practice, providing advice and guidance on complex people & OD issues in order to minimise risk.
• Work closely with leaders to determine strategies to effectively manage workforce issues.
• To advise and support leaders in the implementation of organisational development interventions and change management.
• To work with the People & OD Business Partner and the transactional People & OD teams to ensure an effective People & OD service, utilising the expertise of the specialist teams.
• To analyse and interpret relevant workforce information and measures.
• Work with the People & OD Business Partner to develop strategies and written plans to ensure that the workforce supports current and future performance targets and recommend and implement initiatives that meet the business needs.
• To plan, design and conduct projects to analyse and respond to current and projected workforce needs.
• To adopt a coaching style to ensure leaders take responsibility for and are supported in the people & OD aspects of their roles.
• To ensure continuing, personal and professional development, taking ownership and accountability for staying up-to-date and professionally registered with the CIPD.

About the Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Flexible Working

We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.