Strategic People Partner
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Strategic People PartnerThe closing date is 02 March 2026
Calling all HR rockstars! Are you awesome? Are you looking to work with an awesome team? Then look no further and come and join our team.
At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we're all about improving outcomes for people using the NHS and other public health and social care services. We produce evidence-based guidance, develop quality standards, and provide a range of information services. Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of health and social care? Do you have a passion for people and a knack for strategic thinking? Do you want to join a supportive, forward-thinking team? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you, as we're looking for an amazing Strategic People Partner! If you're looking to become part of our team, you'll need to hold a degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience) and have worked in a HR/ER role previously with strong working knowledge of OD and/or L&D. For this role, we seek exceptional and dynamic candidates who exhibit true leadership behaviours, embody our values, and consistently challenge themselves to step outside their comfort zones.
Main duties of the jobWhat You'll Do: We're dedicated to developing an innovative Partnership model for all central functions, using an Organisational Development (OD) approach to guide our efforts. This role is crucial in bringing fresh insights and perspectives to this transformative work.
- Innovate and Implement: Develop and manage strategic people-oriented initiatives that guarantee the success, growth, and engagement of our colleagues.
- Be a Change Agent: Promote a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning.
- Collaborate: Work closely with leadership teams to ensure employee satisfaction and well-being.
- Resolve Conflicts: Address people-related issues with integrity, compassion, and confidentiality.
- Foster Growth: Contribute to personal development plans and provide guidance and feedback.
- Trusted Expert: Act as a trusted expert on change management and the design, delivery of appropriate organisational development interventions.
- Elevated Engagement: We've reached new heights, as the leading Directorate to become the top-performing team in the organisation!
- Driven Real Change: By embedding a Restorative, Just, and Learning Culture, we've made a tangible impact that's already transforming our workplace.
- Strengthened Union Partnerships: We've turned challenges into opportunities, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect.
- Championed Inclusivity: Our commitment to diversity and representation has led to measurable improvements, making our team more inclusive than ever before.
- Supportive Team Culture: We believe in lifting each other up and encouraging open communication. Here, your voice truly matters!
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy working from home and in our modern offices in the centre of Manchester and Stratford, London.
- Professional Growth: Unlock opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels valued.
Want to Learn More?
For further information on this exciting opportunity, reach out to Jennifer Dootson, our Head of Learning, Talent & Strategic Partnerships, at . Jennifer is eager to discuss how you can be part of our dynamic team!
Job responsibilitiesTo be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.
- Visionary Leadership: Proven experience in human resources or a people partner role.
- Legal Savvy: Strong working understanding of UK employment law and experience resolving employee relations queries.
- People Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Change Maker: Ability to lead change and manage conflicts effectively.
- Organised & Proactive: Highly organised with a relentless focus on continuous improvement.
Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications- Educated to degree level and/or working towards a Master's degree, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience and development, with examples of how this has been applied in practice.
- CIPD Level 7 qualified, or actively working towards it, with examples of how this study has informed your professional approach.
- Demonstrable experience of building people management capability, competence and confidence, including specific examples of initiatives, interventions or outcomes you have delivered.
- Experience working in a HR/ER role within a complex organisation, supported by examples that illustrate the scale, complexity or challenges you have managed.
- Exemplary communication skills, demonstrated through examples of how you have built rapport, influenced senior leaders, and constructively presented challenge when required.
- Ability to lead change and manage conflict effectively, evidenced through real examples of situations you have navigated and the impact of your approach.
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.
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