Job summaryAreyou an experienced business, workforce or HR professional looking for an opportunity to influence strategic workforce priorities across a large NHS organisation? Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional People Partnering Business Manager to join our Strategy, People and Culture Directorate. Working closely with the Head of People Partnering and senior leaders, you will play a key role in delivering strategic workforce programmes, organisational change initiatives, governance arrangements and service improvements that support our workforce and ultimately improve patient care.If you are an ambitious and motivated professional with the skills to drive workforce programmes, governance and continuous improvement across a complex NHS organisation, we would love to hear from you.Join us and help shape the future of our workforce, our culture and the services we provide to our communities.Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.Main duties of the jobAs the business lead for the People Partnering team, you will be responsible for: Leading the operational management and business infrastructure of the People Partnering service. Managing workforce governance, assurance and performance reporting processes. Delivering complex workforce projects and organisational change programmes. Producing insightful workforce intelligence and analytical reports to inform senior decision-making. Developing and improving systems, processes and reporting frameworks. Managing the People Partnering administration function and supporting staff development. Coordinating workforce compliance, governance and assurance activities. Leading service improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, effectiveness and user experience. We are looking for an experienced and proactive leader with strong project management, workforce analytics and stakeholder engagement skills, who can drive change, influence outcomes, deliver strategic workforce priorities and support continuous improvement across a complex NHS organisation while leading a team.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.Sharing your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.DetailsDate posted04 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year pro rata for part time ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference numberC9798-2600Job locations2 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person Specification Experience EssentialSignificant experience in a business management, programme management, workforce, HR or organisational development role within a large and complex organisation.Experience leading projects and delivering organisational change initiatives.Experience of performance management, governance and assurance processes.Experience producing reports and presenting information to senior leaders.Experience managing staff and coordinating workloads.Experience delivering service improvement programmes.Experience working across organisational boundaries and managing multiple stakeholders. Qualifications EssentialDegree level qualification or equivalent experience.Evidence of specialist knowledge in HR, organisation development or a related discipline.Evidence of continuing professional developmentCIPD Level 5 or willing to work towardsI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Additional Criteria EssentialI understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry. Person Specification Experience EssentialSignificant experience in a business management, programme management, workforce, HR or organisational development role within a large and complex organisation.Experience leading projects and delivering organisational change initiatives.Experience of performance management, governance and assurance processes.Experience producing reports and presenting information to senior leaders.Experience managing staff and coordinating workloads.Experience delivering service improvement programmes.Experience working across organisational boundaries and managing multiple stakeholders. Qualifications EssentialDegree level qualification or equivalent experience.Evidence of specialist knowledge in HR, organisation development or a related discipline.Evidence of continuing professional developmentCIPD Level 5 or willing to work towardsI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Additional Criteria EssentialI understand the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddress2 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddress2 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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