Senior People & OD Partner — Change, Culture & Leadership

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Job summary

Public Health Wales is seeking a senior People & OD professional on a 17‑month fixed‑term secondment to work with Executive Directors and senior leaders, translating priorities into workforce plans and advising on change such as restructuring and skill mix.

The role is hybrid, with monthly face‑to‑face team meetings and in‑person Directorate meetings in a complex, unionised environment. Chartered MCIPD is required; NHS experience is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Masters-level qualification in HR/OD or equivalent experience.
• Chartered MCIPD with evidence of CPD.
• Significant senior HR/People business partnering experience in a complex organisation.
• Experience in workforce planning and organisational design.
• Experience working with Trade Unions and senior leadership stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior People & OD advice to Executive Directors and senior leadership teams.
• Support organisational change, including service change, restructurings and new ways of working.
• Translate priorities into practical workforce and organisational plans.
• Use workforce data and insight to inform decisions and improvements.
• Support culture, leadership, engagement and team effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Trade Unions and staff representatives and other functions.

Skills

Senior HR partner

Workforce planning

Org design

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analytics

Education

Masters-level HR/OD

Chartered MCIPD

Tools

Workforce data tools

Job description

Public Health Wales is seeking a senior People & OD professional on a 17‑month fixed‑term secondment to work with Executive Directors and senior leaders, translating priorities into workforce plans and advising on change such as restructuring and skill mix.

The role is hybrid, with monthly face‑to‑face team meetings and in‑person Directorate meetings in a complex, unionised environment. Chartered MCIPD is required; NHS experience is helpful but not essential.