Job summary We are seeking an experienced Deputy HR & OD Business Partner with a passion for enhancing organisational effectiveness, to deliver expert advice and support across designated functions and directorates. The Deputy HR and OD Business Partner will support the HR and OD Business Partner in providing strategic and operational support to dedicated Directorates, driving the implementation of GHC's People Strategy and ensuring alignment with operational priorities as well as national and regional goals. The role involves advising and supporting managers on complex HR and organisational development matters, driving policy and procedural development, managing change and supporting employee experience and equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, the Deputy HR and OD Business Partner will support the professional development of the HR team and collaborate on projects that enhance organisational effectiveness and culture. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on organisational effectiveness and support the implementation of our People Strategy, we'd love to hear from you Main duties of the job Provide Expert HR and OD Guidance : Autonomously deliver expertise and support to senior leaders and managers, addressing complex people management and organisational challenges. Support and Develop HR Operations : Lead, mentor, and support the HR team, fostering continuous professional development, a culture of reflection and improvement, while managing operations and case work to ensure consistency, quality, and continuity in advice and decision-making Collaborate on OD and L&D Initiatives : Work closely with OD, EDI and L&D colleagues to design and implement impactful organisational development interventions and projects. Manage Change and Project Management : Lead OD and change initiatives, ensuring clear deliverables, timelines and confidently challenging risks to deliverables Empower Leaders and Managers : Enhance managerial confidence and capabilities by adopting a coaching approach to resolve people-related issues and build long-term capabilities. Ensure Business Continuity : Develop and maintain robust emergency and business continuity plans, contributing to organisational resilience. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experienceworking at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 327-25-040 Job locations Edward Jenner Court Gloucester Business Park Gloucester GL3 4AW Job description Job responsibilities The Deputy HR & OD Business Partner will provide expert HR and OD advice to the workforce strategy and business planning process for designated Functions/Directorates, providing professional, and customer focused advice and support to Associate Directors, managers and staff in the identification and management of Operations issues. The post holder will lead and support HR and OD initiatives, adopting a coaching approach to build leadership and management capability in addressing people-related challenges. Responsibilities include managing highly complex and sensitive employee relations issues, driving recruitment and retention strategies, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering employee voice, and shaping organisational culture and behaviours. To work in collaboration with other HR, OD and corporate colleagues to deliver effective, joined up ways of working. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job description Job responsibilities The Deputy HR & OD Business Partner will provide expert HR and OD advice to the workforce strategy and business planning process for designated Functions/Directorates, providing professional, and customer focused advice and support to Associate Directors, managers and staff in the identification and management of Operations issues. The post holder will lead and support HR and OD initiatives, adopting a coaching approach to build leadership and management capability in addressing people-related challenges. Responsibilities include managing highly complex and sensitive employee relations issues, driving recruitment and retention strategies, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering employee voice, and shaping organisational culture and behaviours. To work in collaboration with other HR, OD and corporate colleagues to deliver effective, joined up ways of working. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current membership of CIPD Post graduate diploma in HR management or equivalent Evidence of ongoing CPD Experience Essential Experience of working in HR role providing HR/OD generalist advice in a public sector organisation or large-scale multi-site private sector employer. Experience of taking HR/OD lead in projects, working in collaboration with managers and union representatives. Demonstrates proven experience across a broad range of advisory work across the spectrum of HR/OD related disciplines at a senior level Professional/Specialist Knowledge Essential In-depth and up to date knowledge of employment law and HR/OD best practice Up to date knowledge of NHS EDI objectives and agenda's and the Equality Act 2010 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current membership of CIPD Post graduate diploma in HR management or equivalent Evidence of ongoing CPD Experience Essential Experience of working in HR role providing HR/OD generalist advice in a public sector organisation or large-scale multi-site private sector employer. Experience of taking HR/OD lead in projects, working in collaboration with managers and union representatives. Demonstrates proven experience across a broad range of advisory work across the spectrum of HR/OD related disciplines at a senior level Professional/Specialist Knowledge Essential In-depth and up to date knowledge of employment law and HR/OD best practice Up to date knowledge of NHS EDI objectives and agenda's and the Equality Act 2010 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Edward Jenner Court Gloucester Business Park Gloucester GL3 4AW Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)