Strategic People Partner
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Par, PL24 2HYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Shape the future of work, care and culture in Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. We are creating a new Strategic People Partner role at a pivo...
Reporting to the Deputy Director of HR & OD, the Strategic People Partner provides strategic leadership and expert workforce advice to support the delivery of Trust objectives.
Working closely with Area Directors and senior leaders, you will ensure workforce plans, people strategies and transformation programmes align with organisational priorities and support sustainable, high-quality services.
- Leading workforce planning and addressing future workforce requirements and skills gaps
- Supporting workforce transformation, organisational design and service redesign programmes
- Developing talent management, succession planning and leadership development approaches
- Leading initiatives that improve employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and staff experience
- Supporting managers and leaders through organisational change and transformation
- Providing advice on complex workforce matters, employment legislation and people management practice
- Using workforce data and metrics to inform decision-making and improvement plans
- Coaching and influencing leaders to develop positive cultures and high-performing teams
- Building strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation
- Delivering people solutions that support organisational performance and service objectives
Portfolio responsibilities may vary in line with organisational priorities and emerging business needs.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Education
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of one, or ideally, more HR topics acquired through degree and professional HR qualification plus additional training to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree and ideally experience
- CIPD Qualification or equivalent or willing to work towards.
Desirable: - Chartered membership of the CIPD; - Relevant specialist qualifications ie qualified mediator, coach
Skills
Essential
- Proven influencing and negotiation skills where there may be barriers to understanding
- Analytical skills and able to interpret complex information and translate this into meaningful information to support projects
- A track record of proven relationship management skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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