Head of Business Partnering, Band 8b

Job summary

You will be a credible HR leader with a strong track record of senior business partnering, workforce planning, organisational change and complex ER management. You will bring emotional intelligence, resilience and excellent relationship-building skills, alongside confidence in providing strategic advice and making difficult decisions.

This role requires someone who can analyse complex workforce data, influence senior stakeholders and lead an experienced HRBP team in a large, diverse and values-led NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an experienced and progressive Head of HR Business Partnering to lead and develop our Corporate HR Business Partnering service. As a senior member of the extended People & OD leadership team, you will deliver a high-quality, modern and impactful HR partnering function aligned to organisational priorities and the Trust's People & OD Strategy.

You will work closely with Executive Directors, senior managers and multi-disciplinary teams to embed compassionate leadership, drive engagement, shape culture and enable transformation. You will ensure our workforce plans are robust, inclusive and future-focused, and you will lead the HRBP team to provide proactive, expert and solution-focussed support across complex employee relations, organisational change and strategic workforce initiatives.

This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, brings credibility at senior levels, and is passionate about building high-performing teams and exceptional people experiences.

About us

At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 9,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in the county and one of the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West. We are proud of our inclusive and values-driven culture, where every individual contribution helps us to grow, learn and continually improve.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, flexible working, wellbeing support, on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, local retail discounts, and excellent development opportunities across our two innovative hospital sites.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0192-A

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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