People Partner - 6 months FTC

People Partner - Public Sector | Strategic HR & OD Leadership

We''re seeking an experienced People Partner to provide strategic HR and OD support across a large, complex, public sector environment. This is a senior role with influence at board and leadership level, where you''ll help shape workforce strategy, deliver business transformation, and lead complex employee relations.

What you''ll do:

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver the People & OD strategy.

• Lead on workforce planning, organisational development and major change programmes.

• Act as a subject matter expert on complex ER, including TUPE, tribunals and union negotiations.

• Drive workforce analysis, benchmarking and performance improvement.

• Coach, influence and develop leaders to foster high-performing, engaged teams.

• Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and embed values-led leadership.

What we''re looking for:

• Chartered MCIPD (or equivalent HR/OD qualification)

• Strong knowledge of employment law; formal employment law qualification desirable.

• Significant HR & OD experience in a large, complex, public sector environment (NHS experience strongly preferred).

• Proven track record in workforce strategy, planning and delivering transformation.

• Experience managing complex ER issues, including TUPE and tribunal cases.

• Skilled coach, mediator and facilitator with exceptional communication and influencing skills.

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical ability and political acumen.

• Confident at interpreting and applying HR, financial and workforce data to shape strategy.

Why join?
This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, driving workforce transformation and shaping the future of services in a high-profile public sector organisation. You''ll be at the heart of change, working with senior leaders and staff groups to deliver sustainable workforce solutions.

The details:
UK-based (right to work required)
6-month FTC | Up to -55,000 + benefits