Strategic People Partner

Strategic People Partner

Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working | Senior HR Leadership Opportunity

Location: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site) Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (initial 6 months) with potential longer-term opportunities

Client Details

Shape Workforce Strategy During a Period of Significant Transformation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR leader to join a large, values-driven organisation undergoing strategic transformation and change.
We are seeking a commercially minded and highly credible Strategic People Partner to work closely with senior leaders, providing expert guidance across organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations, and change management.
This is a business-critical role that offers the opportunity to influence senior decision-making, support complex organisational challenges, and contribute to the delivery of a long-term strategic vision.

Description

Reporting into a senior People leadership team, you will partner with executive and senior stakeholders across a diverse portfolio, supporting the delivery of people strategies that enable organisational success.
Key responsibilities will include:

Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and Executive stakeholders
Leading organisational change, restructuring and transformation initiatives
Supporting strategic workforce planning and resource management
Managing complex employee relations and consultation activity
Building productive relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives
Providing expert guidance on organisational effectiveness and people strategy
Coaching and influencing leaders through periods of significant change
Supporting the delivery of wider organisational objectives and long-term strategic plans

Profile

We are interested in hearing from experienced HR professionals who have operated within large, complex organisations and have a proven track record of delivering people-focused change.

You will be able to demonstrate:

Significant experience in strategic HR business partnering
Expertise in organisational change and transformation programmes
Strong workforce planning and organisational design capability
Experience managing consultation processes and stakeholder engagement
Strong employee relations knowledge, including working with trade unions
Exceptional influencing and relationship-building skills
The confidence and credibility to operate at senior leadership level
The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery

Backgrounds Considered

Whilst sector experience may be beneficial, we are keen to hear from candidates who have worked within complex environments such as:

Higher Education and Training
NHS and Healthcare
Public Sector
Housing
Not for Profit Organisations
Large Corporate or Multi-site Organisations

Job Offer

Opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative leadership team
High-profile strategic role with genuine organisational impact
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
Potential for longer-term opportunities beyond the initial contract
Location - Preston | Hybrid working | 2 - 3 days p/w onsite

Interested?

If you are an experienced Strategic People Partner who thrives in complex environments and enjoys helping organisations navigate change, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed