HR Business Partner – Group Workforce Programme Lead

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

7/29/2025

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified HR professional to support the delivery of the Corporate Services/ Group Workforce Programme for UHBW and NBT.

The post holder will be the Programme Lead for the programme on behalf of the Interim Trust Directors of People for UHBW and NBT with responsibility for developing a methodical and structured approach to the project, with oversight of the various programmes of work and delivery of the plan. The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong leadership, displaying excellent communication skills, providing motivation and reassurance across the programme by engaging staff in decision making and facilitating effective team working.

If you have a sound understanding of HR best practice and have extensive experience in running projects and managing change, we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The main role responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To act as the programme lead for the Group Workforce Programme. Overseeing the development of work packages, business cases and strategic project plans.
• To assist with the development of a detailed project plans, monitoring delivery, and the full delivery of the key HR priorities required to support the Group Workforce Programme, as they are agreed.
• Collection, expert analysis, synthesis, presentation and dissemination of complex information, where there may be significant barriers to understanding, in order to facilitate timely decision making by Programme and Trust Board/Director members.
• Work closely with the HRBPs and Associate Directors of People and the wider team in consistently supporting the implementation of the Group Workforce Programme and group model outcomes.
• Ensure the work activities of others deliver on the overall objectives of the work programme, in particular the development of strategies and programmes of work to develop productive relationships other key stakeholders and build credibility.
• To be a key member of the Group Workforce Programme team, contributing to the wider requirements of the programme and act as an HR expert within the programme.
  
  

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• CIPD Recognised qualification/Masters in HRM
• Post Graduate Management Qualification/MBA
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recognised Project Management qualification
  
  

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working at senior management team level and working in senior HR roles
• Experience of interpreting and the practical application of national and legal policies and procedures appertaining to HR
• Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
• Knowledge of the current HR agenda in the NHS, healthcare reforms and how this supports service provision, performance and improvement
• Change management experience particularly associated with mergers and acquisitions
• Team working and the ability to effectively work in partnership
• Experience of working in a disciplined governance environment
• Clear understanding and experience of Budget Management and efficiency responsibilities
• Expert analysis of complex data and reports and interpretation of statistical data (including financial) to inform integration and service re-design
• Proven experience to lead, plan, manage and deliver projects
  
  

Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Ability to seek and share information and ideas in a confident and compelling manner, using a range of techniques to achieve an effective outcome. Clear aptitude to engage with internal and external stakeholders and service providers and business partners.
• Employ effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills to encourage collaborative working and deliver best value.
• Highly skilled in formulating solutions to problems and managing those solutions through to completion
• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships, working collaboratively and credibly at all levels
• Ability to manage particularly difficult or sensitive relationships
• Aptitude for offering creative and innovative HR solutions
  
  

Skills And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Political astuteness: the ability to read situations well and quickly understand where influence lies, responding professionally and effectively
• Ability to work under pressure, with clear and decisive judgement capabilities
• Ability to move easily from the strategic overview to a level of significant operational detail
• Report writing for a range of purposes including Trust Board/APC & Corporate Services Board
• Clear analytical skills, ability to present complex information and a pragmatic approach to problem solving
  
  

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North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.