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Deputy People Partner Band 7
The closing date is 28 October 2026
Job summary
*Part time - 22.5 hours per week*
Make a difference to staff experience and patient care
At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 9,000 colleagues, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the South West, delivering high-quality care to our communities while fostering a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking workplace.
We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Deputy People Partner to join our People Services team and play a key role in shaping a positive working environment across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
As a Deputy People Partner, you will work in partnership with leaders across clinical and corporate services to deliver a high-quality, professional HR service. You will provide expert advice on a wide range of workforce matters while supporting the delivery of our People Strategy.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will:
- Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism
- Support organisational change, restructures and service redesign
- Use workforce data to identify trends and improve decision-making
- Coach and influence managers to build strong people management capability
- Contribute to initiatives that enhance staff experience, engagement and wellbeing
You'll also have the opportunity to lead projects, develop HR policies and deputise for the People Partner, giving you real scope to grow and progress your career.
About us
We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution is valued. Benefits include:
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
- Career development opportunities within a large Trust
- Staff discounts, on-site nurseries and local benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Able to demonstrate professionalism, integrity and sound judgement
- Able to build positive working relationships at all levels
- Resilient and able to manage demanding and sensitive situations
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
- Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Youll be passionate about improving staff experience and supporting inclusive, positive workplace cultures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or knowledge and experience to degree level equivalent
- CIPD advanced Level 7 diploma in HRM or equivalent experience
- Positive and flexible approach, with a commitment to and evidence of continuous improvement
Desirable
- Chartered CIPD membership
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working in a HR generalist role - demonstrating in-depth knowledge of HR practice and employment law , managing employee relations casework (e.g. sickness, disciplinary, grievance), supporting formal hearings and investigations and advising managers on organisational change and workforce planning
- Skilled and experienced in providing clear, practical advice on complex employee relations issues with the ability to influence, coach and support managers in people management
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret workforce data and trends to inform decision-making and improve performance along with strong IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, HR systems)
- Strong communication skills, including handling sensitive or difficult situations
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating all individuals with dignity and respect
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS terms and conditions (eg. Agenda for Change)
- Experience within the NHS or a large, complex organisation
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 details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Beacon House
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
£49,387 to £56,515 a year(pa, pro rata if part-time)
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