Deputy People Partner Band 7

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.

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.

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

We are looking for an HR professional who is:

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

You’ll be passionate about improving staff experience and supporting inclusive, positive workplace cultures