Senior People Business Partner

at  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

ABOUT US:

At BDCT, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our community. Our people are at the heart of our mission, and we believe that an inclusive, supportive workplace is essential to achieving our goals. We are seeking a Senior People Partner to join our People Services team and drive our people strategy forward.

EVERYTHING WE DO IS UNDERPINNED BY OUR CORE VALUES: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Senior People Partner, you will play a crucial role in shaping our people practices and driving engagement across the Trust as well as being integral to working on the Trust priorities and making a difference to how our service operate and perform. You will work closely with senior leaders, providing expert advice on HR matters, developing talent management strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation which is our focus for the upcoming year. Your strategic insight will be vital in aligning HR initiatives with our organisational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement People strategies that align with the Trust’s goals.
Be the instigator of continuous improvement and innovation and always seeking better ways of working.
Provide expert guidance on people related matters
Lead talent management initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development.
Foster a culture of inclusion and diversity across the Trust.
Analyse People metrics to inform decision-making and improve people practices.
Drive change management initiatives and support leaders through periods of transition.
Collaborate with the wider HR team to enhance employee engagement and retention strategies.