Band 8a People Partner - Trust HQ/Home Working

Band 8a People Partner - Trust HQ/Home Working

The closing date is 20 July 2026

We are thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity for a visionary and driven People Partner to join our People & Culture team on a permanent contract. This pivotal role places you at the heart of implementing our People Strategy, where you'll work alongside senior operational managers to shape, influence and align both strategic and operational priorities, making a tangible difference for the Trust and its dedicated staff.

As our People Partner, you will provide expert HR leadership across our services, playing a key role in steering collaboration with stakeholders and championing transformational change. You'll help create an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring our core values are not just words but lived experiences embedded in everything we do. In return, you'll be part of a vibrant, forward thinking organisation, enjoying comprehensive development programmes and support to accelerate your career progression.

If you're keen to expand your horizons within the NHS, especially in mental health, this is an outstanding chance to gain invaluable experience in a specialist Trust, even if you haven't worked in this sector before. Join us and make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional journey in a truly supportive, inclusive and dynamic setting.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an accomplished HR professional with a proven track record in delivering impactful operational HR solutions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in shaping and implementing workforce plans at the operational level, combined with a strong ability to lead and influence significant organisational change initiatives. You will provide expert guidance to managers on critical processes such as restructuring and TUPE transfers, ensuring seamless transitions and positive outcomes.

Our ideal applicant will have held a senior HR position, bringing in depth knowledge of HR best practices and employment law. You will possess the confidence and expertise to support managers through challenging HR matters, tackle inappropriate practices diplomatically, and drive forward innovative, practical solutions that benefit both individuals and the wider organisation.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our organisation's future and believe your skills and experience match what we are looking for, we warmly invite you to submit your application and join us on this exciting journey.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification Qualification

• Chartered Member of the CIPD
• Masters degree in relevant HR Management or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience of recent generalist HR in a large complex organisation
• Experience across a broad range of HR work including HR policy development and implementation covering investigations, grievance, capability, probation and dignity at work etc.
• Experience of consultation and working in partnership with Trade Unions
• Experience of workforce planning across a range of disciplines
• Experience of applying a business partner approach
• Previous NHS experience at HR BP level

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full time, Flexible working, Home or remote working