Senior People Partner

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Senior People Partner to lead and develop the People Services team. The role involves driving strategic initiatives, advising on complex HR matters, and fostering an inclusive culture. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in HR leadership, particularly within the NHS. The position offers an annual salary of £55,690 to £62,682 and requires a commitment to maintaining the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of successfully leading and managing an HR/People Services team.
• AfC Job Evaluation Trained.
• Evidence of involvement in strategic conversations.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic People Services agenda across a designated portfolio.
• Provide specialist advisory services to managers on People matters.
• Champion organisational change and manage service change activities.

Skills

Leadership in HR

Communication

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Evidence of Performance Management

Evidence of Delivery of Solutions for People Related Matters

Experience of Working in the NHS

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Senior People Partner

The closing date is 03 December 2025

Closing Date: 3rd December 2025

Shortlisting Date: 4th December 2025

Interview Date: 22nd December 2025 (No other interview dates will be considered)

Main duties of the job

The Senior People Business Partner (SPBP), is a key leadership role within the People Services team in the wider People Matters Directorate. The main purpose of the role is to drive the strategic People Services agenda across a designated portfolio and aligned hub, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive People services to all staff. The SPBP leads and develops the People Service Team, sets quality standards, and contributes to the development and implementation of the Trust's strategic aims and People Services strategy.

Key duties include providing specialist advisory services to managers on all People matters, championing organisational change and associated transformation projects, collaborating with external stakeholders (such as local authorities, commissioners, and trade unions), and navigating complex employee relations in a multi-unionised environment. The SPBP also deputises for senior leaders when required, leads on workforce planning, manages service change activities (including TUPE), oversees job evaluation processes, advises on complex employee relations issues, drafts and implements HR policies, and supports staff engagement, wellbeing, and leadership development initiatives. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, as well as the ability to analyse workforce data, manage projects, and foster a positive, inclusive organisational culture all with a 'can-do' approach.

The People Services team is a close-knit, friendly and supportive team here in BDCT that sits in a wider People Matters Directorate comprising of other teams such as Payroll, Workforce, OD, Resourcing and EDI.

We are seeing an increasing volume of applications created with the assistance of AI. Please note that all applications will be reviewed to assess authenticity and originality.

Please note this role will close early if enough applications are received.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
• We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs.
• We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Increase mileage rates for > 3500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust is unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues beyond this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT).

Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of Performance Management
• Evidence of delivery of solutions for people related matters
• Evidence of involvement in strategic conversations

Experience

• Experience of successfully leading and managing a HR/People Services team
• Experience of working in the NHS
• AfC Job Evaluation Trained

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata