Job Description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation trust have an exciting opportunity within the HR Business Partnering Service as Human Resources for a Associate Business Partner based at our Broomfield site.
The role is to support the HR Business Partnering Service to provide comprehensive Human Resource (HR) support. The role includes resourcing, organisational change, employee relations (ER) and terms and conditions of employment. The role will support the forward planning, modernisation and performance of the workforce.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Business Partners to assist the Site and the Workforce Division in achieving workforce key performance indicators (KPI's). The role includes involvement in the design and delivery of training and development interventions in conjunction with other workforce colleagues to help increase management capability within the Division and supporting strategies to improve target achievement where needed.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
20 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
46,148 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-COR-BR-0638
Job locations
Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is responsible for ensuring professional customer focused HR advice and coaching support is provided and will support on designated Trust-wide HR developments as agreed with the HR Business Partner and Associate Director of HR. The post holder will deputise for the HR Business Partner as required Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is responsible for ensuring professional customer focused HR advice and coaching support is provided and will support on designated Trust-wide HR developments as agreed with the HR Business Partner and Associate Director of HR. The post holder will deputise for the HR Business Partner as required
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prepare and produce concise, insightful communications for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications
Essential

• Master's Degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience
• Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member

Desirable

• Additional HR qualification
• Working towards level 7 CIPD qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
• Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
• In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
• Experience of supporting effective organisational change initiatives, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
• Able to advise managers on case management issues related to terms and conditions, discipline, capability, grievance or change management
• Knowledge and experience of working with HR Business Partner model

Desirable

• Experience of workforce planning to support divisional strategies
• Experience of advising managers on complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
• Experience of working in a multi -unionised environment

Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prepare and produce concise, insightful communications for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications
Essential

• Master's Degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience
• Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) member

Desirable

• Additional HR qualification
• Working towards level 7 CIPD qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Employee relations experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse organisation
• Experience of operating effectively in a customer facing environment
• In depth knowledge of employment legislation and understanding of the risks of non-compliance
• Experience of supporting effective organisational change initiatives, including Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).
• Able to advise managers on case management issues related to terms and conditions, discipline, capability, grievance or change management
• Knowledge and experience of working with HR Business Partner model

Desirable

• Experience of workforce planning to support divisional strategies
• Experience of advising managers on complex and serious individual and/or collective conflict situations including disciplinary, capability and grievance issues
• Experience of working in a multi -unionised environment

Skills Required