Job Description

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