People Partner | South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service provider is seeking a People Partner (Band 7) based in Crawley. The successful candidate will deliver HR support, lead organizational change projects, and ensure adherence to UK employment law. This part-time permanent position offers benefits including NHS pension scheme and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR practices, excellent emotional intelligence, and experience in complex employee relations.

Benefits

Option to join NHS pension scheme

Minimum 27 days' holiday

Personal and professional development opportunities

Access to occupational health and counselling services

NHS discounts

Award winning wellbeing hub

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK employment law, ACAS Code, and NHS HR frameworks.
• Experience managing complex ER cases and supporting change programmes.
• Evidence of policy development and delivery of manager training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day HR support across allocated directorates.
• Lead organisational change projects, including restructures.
• Use workforce data to influence local and strategic decision-making.

Skills

Strong understanding of UK employment law

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

High emotional intelligence

Education

Chartered MCIPD or working towards

Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience

Job description

People Partner (Band 7)

Band 7 | Based in Crawley: regular attendance at SECAmb Regional Locations | Minimum 40% On-Site

Contract Type: Permanent | Part-Time

Do you thrive on building strategic relationships, leading complex people initiatives, and enabling change that drives employee experience and operational success?

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking People Partner to join the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb). This pivotal role acts as a trusted advisor to directorates, influencing workforce strategy and ensuring that people practices reflect our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Courage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver day-to-day HR support across your allocated directorates
• Lead organisational change projects, including restructures and consultations
• Use workforce data to influence local and strategic decision-making
• Support and upskill managers in effective people management
• Represent HR at formal hearings and staff forums
• Partner with trade unions to foster strong collaborative relationships
• Coach line managers and drive consistency, fairness, and best practice

Benefits

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
• Access to occupational health and counselling services
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Back up buddy App
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered MCIPD or working towards, and educated to Master's level (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, ACAS Code, and NHS HR frameworks
• Experience managing complex ER cases and supporting change programmes
• Evidence of policy development and delivery of manager training
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusted partnerships
• A values-led, proactive approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025