People Partnering Business Manager

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 numberC Job 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