People Partner - Band 8a

Job summary

Join one of the South West's largest employers and play a pivotal role in shaping workforce strategy, culture and performance to support outstanding patient care. With over 9,000 colleagues, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic People Partner to join our People Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established People professional who is passionate about strategic partnering, leading change and influencing senior leaders to create high-performing, inclusive and sustainable services. Working closely with Divisional Leadership Teams, you will provide expert people leadership and play a key role in delivering the Trust's People Strategy.

We are looking for a CIPD master's level qualified professional (or equivalent experience) with significant experience operating at a senior People/HR partnering level. You will bring deep expertise in workforce transformation, organisational change and complex employee relations, alongside strong analytical and influencing skills.

In return, we offer flexible and hybrid working opportunities, generous annual leave, NHS pension benefits, wellbeing initiatives, staff discounts, on-site nurseries and extensive development opportunities within a large and forward-thinking Trust. If you are motivated by making a real impact on staff experience, culture and organisational performance, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a People Partner, you will operate as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, supporting the delivery of organisational and divisional priorities through the development and implementation of effective, forward-thinking people solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and shaping workforce strategies to support service delivery, workforce sustainability and organisational performance

Partnering and influencing senior leaders on complex workforce challenges, enabling informed decision-making

Leading organisational change programmes, including service redesign, restructures and transformation initiatives

Providing expert oversight and direction on complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including those involving senior staff

Using workforce data and insight to drive performance improvement, workforce planning and service development

Driving improvements in colleague experience, engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion

Contributing to financial planning and workforce efficiency, including supporting cost improvement programmes

Leading or contributing to Trust-wide people initiatives, policy development and continuous improvement activity

Providing leadership and direction to Deputy People Partners, supporting their development and ensuring delivery of a high-quality People service

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed in 2004, which was established following a reconfiguration of health services in Gloucestershire. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. As well as maternity services at Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, representing over 95 nationalities, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. Bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. The Trust continues to work closely with partners and local communities to improve health and wellbeing to ensure access to services.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

Gloucestershire is a county with a strong sense of community and stunning landscapes. From its historic towns to its celebrated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers excellent schools, lively cultural festivals and a quality of life that makes it an inspiring place to live and work.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0394

Job locations

Beacon House

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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