Job Description

Suffolk County Council

Address:

Endeavour House, 8 Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX, with Hybrid working

Salary:

40,777 - 47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

Full and part time hours available (Detail in your application what hours work best for you)

Contract:

Permanent


At

Suffolk County Council,

every role is a chance to create positive change. As an

HR Business Partner Change

in the Human Resources team you'll see the direct impact of your work on the people you support.


As a key member of our HR service, you'll work collaboratively with managers and leaders providing expert advice on all aspects of HR and organisational development, with a strong focus on transformation, cultural change, and strategic workforce planning.

Your role and responsibilities

Provide expert technical HR/OD advice across the spectrum of HR services to support organisational change and operational people management. Deliver people-focused change programmes aligned with service strategies. Coach and challenge managers to embed new ways of working. Help to drive performance outcomes through change, focussing on people issues and people development in addition to structural changes. Use data and evidence to drive performance and inform decision-making.

You will need

MCIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) To be a confident change leader with a track record of delivering complex HR projects To be skilled in coaching, influencing, and stakeholder engagement Knowledgeable in employment law, OD tools, and public sector reform.

You'll bring creativity, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit to help shape the future of our workforce and services.


You can view a full list of requirements in the

Job and Person Profile (Word)

. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Our aim for the HR service is to create a positive and productive working environment for everyone and recognised as making a difference to Council services and outcomes by being supportive, challenging, innovative and value for money.


We will be instrumental in helping services across the organisation deliver against their goals through the provision of robust and creative people solutions.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our

Workforce Equality Report

.

For more information

Please contact

Gary Thomson

(he/him) or

Siobhan Staniland-Renaut

(she/her) for a casual conversation, via:

Gary

, by either calling

01473 260200

or emailing

gary.thomson@suffolk.gov.uk

Siobhan

, by either calling

01473 264188

or emailing

siobhan.staniland-renaut@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 -

Read the

Job and Person Profile (Word)

.

Step 2 -

Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 -

Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:

Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.


We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply?

If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at

recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

or

03456 014412

.


You can find examples of possible adjustments on our

Reasonable Adjustment pages

. If you're invited to the next stage, you'll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:

11.30 pm, 28 January 2026.


If you are shortlisted, then some competency-based questions will be sent to you via email, to answer.




This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

As a modern and effective council, we

offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of

skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that

flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to

understand and support your individual needs. We're driven

to make a positive difference to the world around us and

encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:



up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).