Associate Director: People Partnering and Resolution

Company: National Health Service
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead the Trust-wide People Partnering and Resolution functions as part of the People and Culture leadership team. You will drive strategic HR initiatives, including transformation, leadership development, staff engagement, and advancing a just culture in employee relations. You will partner across the organisation to deliver the Trust’s People Strategy and improve staff experience. This is a scale-and-impact role that shapes trust-wide people practices and inclusion efforts, working closely with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Trust-wide Business Partnering and People Relations services
  • Oversee transformation and change programs
  • Drive leadership development initiatives
  • Manage establishment control
  • Enhance staff engagement and recognition
  • Champion inclusion and diversity
  • Support cost improvement initiatives
  • Promote resolution-focused and just culture in employee relations

Key requirements

  • Extensive post-qualification experience in all areas of Human Resources
  • Demonstrable experience in staff and financial management
  • Proven track record as a workforce specialist in a large, complex organisation
  • Experience working at a senior level in a large complex organisation
  • Record of achievement in HR management and related areas
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strategic thinking
  • HR transformation
  • Employee relations (resolution-focused)
  • Cost improvement

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Posted: October 5th, 2026