People Business Partner

About The Role

Working for the Bradford Children and Families Trust offers the opportunity to work with some great people who are passionate about delivering change in a city whose culture offers as much diversity as it's geography. You can make a real difference to families and children and be an active part in delivering the service Bradford families should receive. We are fully committed to equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

As a People Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders and managers to deliver strategic and operational HR support that enables organisational success. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will provide expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, performance management, talent development and recruitment. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, using people data and insight to inform decision making, manage complex workforce issues and support the delivery of business objectives. This is a varied and influential role, requiring a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who can drive a high performance culture, lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.

Our strategic vision and values () are upheld across the Trust, fostering a reliable and supportive environment for both staff and the children in our care. Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

About You

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a HR/People Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role.
• Experience within a Public Sector organisation or children's services environment.
• Significant knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience of implementing HR initiatives and managing change.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and consulting skills. Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multi-agency environments.
• Experience of working effectively with Unions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to resolve complex issues with empathy, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• High levels of resilience, judgement and professionalism.
• Proficient with HR systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have access to a car and a valid driving licence as you will be required to travel as part of the role.

Benefits

We'll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work life balance:

• Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Excellent Local Government pension.
• Family friendly policies and enhanced parental leave.
• Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• We are a National Living Wage employer.

For full details of our benefits, please see the attached 'Our Benefits' brochure.

Next Steps

The closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 19 August 2026

For any queries or more information about the role, please contact Gemma Ashley (Senior People Business Partner)