People Professional
The closing date is 10 February 2026
Job summary
We have 2 roles available, please review both JD's confirming your preference on your personal statement
B6 People Advisor £38682- £46,580 & B7 Senior People Advisor £47,810 - £54,710
QE Birmingham isn't just one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals - it's where 12,000 people come together to deliver world-class care. Home to the major trauma centre, one of the busiest ED's in the country, over 25 surgical theatres, a renowned cancer treatment centre, and a nationally recognised centre of excellence for clinical research. This is healthcare at scale, pace, and significance
We're beginning 2026 with clarity of purpose. After a period of unprecedented change and challenge, we're rebuilding our People Directorate with intention - and we're looking for HR practitioners who want to be part of that
This isn't about papering over cracks. It's about embedding sustainable change that lasts
We need HR professionals who can cut through noise to find the root cause. People who can distinguish between what's urgent and what actually matters
You'll thrive here if you:
*See patterns where others see chaos
*Ask the difficult questions with compassion, not to please
*Bring a measured, dynamic approach to complex situations
*Know when to probe deeper and when to act decisively
*Want to build something meaningful rather than maintain the status quo
Main duties of the job
We're not looking for people pleasers. We're looking for professionals who can balance compassion, courage to challenge, the wisdom to listen, and the backbone to drive change that sticks
The honeymoon period will be brief. You'll be in the thick of it - navigating competing priorities, working with clinical and non-clinical teams who are under pressure to deliver exceptional care every single day
But here's what makes it worth it: you'll see the impact of your work fast. When you solve a problem that's been holding a team back, when you support a colleague through a difficult situation, when you help create the conditions for better patient care - you'll know. The rewards are tangible and they come quickly
You'll handle the kind of complex, high-stakes casework that accelerates professional development and builds expertise many HR professionals never encounter
Support will come in bundles from the experienced AD of People and a directorate of specialist colleagues who understand what it takes to succeed in today's NHS
We offer tailored hybrid working arrangements that acknowledge the intensity of the role and respect your need for balance while having the confidence in you to ensure you are visible to stakeholders and on site with them when it matters
If you're an experienced HR practitioner who can operate effectively in demanding, high-pressure environments- where you can roll up your sleeves, break down barriers, and deliver pragmatic solutions when it counts, we want to hear from you
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
28 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,682 to £54,710 a year Dependant on role applied for
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
304-PeopleProfessional
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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