Job summary
People Partner (Band 7)
Band 7 | Based in Crawley: regular attendance at SECAmb Regional Locations | Minimum 40% On-Site
Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time
Do you thrive on building strategic relationships, leading complex people initiatives, and enabling change that drives employee experience and operational success?
We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking People Partner to join the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb). This pivotal role acts as a trusted advisor to directorates, influencing workforce strategy and ensuring that people practices reflect our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Courage.
As a People Partner, you will work closely with Strategic People Partners, operational leaders, and specialist colleagues to embed the People Strategy at a local level. You'll provide expert advice on a broad range of people management areas -- including employee relations, workforce planning, staff engagement, talent development, and organisational change.
This is a hands-on, strategic HR role where your ability to interpret complex people issues and deliver clear, pragmatic solutions will be essential.
We are committed to creating a positive workplace culture that supports wellbeing, inclusion, and professional growth. As a People Partner, you'll have the opportunity to influence real change and directly contribute to delivering safe, compassionate care across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Be Doing
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Deliver day-to-day HR support across your allocated directorates
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Lead organisational change projects, including restructures and consultations
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Use workforce data to influence local and strategic decision-making
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Support and upskill managers in effective people management
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Represent HR at formal hearings and staff forums
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Partner with trade unions to foster strong collaborative relationships
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Coach line managers and drive consistency, fairness, and best practice
About us
- Option to join NHS pension scheme
- A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
- Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
- Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
- Access to occupational health and counselling services.
- Award winning wellbeing hub
- Back up buddy App
- Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
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Chartered MCIPD or working towards, and educated to Master's level (or equivalent experience)
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Strong understanding of UK employment law, ACAS Code, and NHS HR frameworks
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Experience managing complex ER cases and supporting change programmes
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Evidence of policy development and delivery of manager training
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High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusted partnerships
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A values-led, proactive approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
What Were Looking For
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Chartered MCIPD or working towards, and educated to Master's level (or equivalent experience)
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Strong understanding of UK employment law, ACAS Code, and NHS HR frameworks
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Experience managing complex ER cases and supporting change programmes
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Evidence of policy development and delivery of manager training
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High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusted partnerships
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A values-led, proactive approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Chartered Member of CIPD (or actively working towards)
- ducated to Master's level OR equivalent senior-level experience in HR
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law & ACAS Code of Practice
- Knowledge of HR strategy, policy development, and implementation
- Understanding of managing organisational change (e.g. TUPE, restructures)
Experience
Essential
- Managing complex ER cases and representing at hearings
- Working in a unionised environment & partnership with TU reps
- Leading or supporting organisational change
- Developing and implementing HR policies & advising on risk/impact
- Delivering HR training to managers and staff
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Chartered Member of CIPD (or actively working towards)
- ducated to Master's level OR equivalent senior-level experience in HR
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law & ACAS Code of Practice
- Knowledge of HR strategy, policy development, and implementation
- Understanding of managing organisational change (e.g. TUPE, restructures)
Experience
Essential
- Managing complex ER cases and representing at hearings
- Working in a unionised environment & partnership with TU reps
- Leading or supporting organisational change
- Developing and implementing HR policies & advising on risk/impact
- Delivering HR training to managers and staff
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.
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.
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).
