Band 7 Associate People and Culture Partner

Band 7 Associate People and Culture Partner Overview

The Associate People and Culture Partner is a vital role within the People Directorate, responsible for delivering professional HR support across a designated portfolio. This position plays a crucial part in workforce planning, employee relations, organizational change, and the execution of People & Culture initiatives that align with divisional and Trust-wide objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, operational managers, and colleagues in the People Directorate to achieve workforce KPIs, provide expert advice on employment matters, and contribute to policy development, culture enhancement, and staff experience improvement.

Main Duties

• People and Culture Advisory Support: Offer professional, customer-focused HR advice covering employee relations, terms and conditions, resourcing, and organizational change.
• Workforce Planning & KPI Delivery: Assist in creating and implementing plans to meet workforce KPIs, including sickness, appraisal compliance, recruitment, and retention. Analyze divisional workforce reports to identify trends and propose solutions.
• Organizational Design & Policy Development: Lead formal consultation processes related to organizational change, including TUPE. Contribute to the development of Trust policies ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Training, Coaching & Manager Development: Design and deliver training to enhance management capabilities, particularly in employee relations and people management. Provide coaching to managers on HR policies and complex casework.
• Recruitment & Establishment Control: Collaborate with services and recruitment teams to address hard-to-fill roles and support effective recruitment strategies.
• Project Leadership & Change Management: Lead or support People and Culture projects and assist with organizational change programs and workforce improvement initiatives.

About Us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most innovative NHS trusts in the UK, caring for over 1.6 million patients across three main hospitals. Our dedicated staff treat more than 200,000 patients in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and conduct over 17 million tests annually. We offer unmatched career opportunities and a progressive approach to work that accommodates your lifestyle, including flexible hours and generous benefits.

Person Specification

Education: Degree-level education and Chartered membership of CIPD are essential.

Knowledge: Candidates must have experience in employee relations within a complex, multi-disciplinary organization and possess a deep understanding of employment legislation.

Skills: The ability to plan and organize work effectively, provide direct support on complex case management issues, and analyze complex information is crucial.

Personal Qualities: A strong customer focus, resilience in challenging situations, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure submission to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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