Job Description

People Partner (Band 7)

Band 7 | Based in Crawley:

regular attendance at SECAmb Regional Locations | Minimum 40% On-Site

Contract Type:

Permanent | Full Time



Do you thrive on building strategic relationships, leading complex people initiatives, and enabling change that drives employee experience and operational success?



We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking People Partner to join the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) . This pivotal role acts as a trusted advisor to directorates, influencing workforce strategy and ensuring that people practices reflect our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Courage .



As a People Partner, you will work closely with Strategic People Partners, operational leaders, and specialist colleagues to embed the People Strategy at a local level. You'll provide expert advice on a broad range of people management areas -- including employee relations, workforce planning, staff engagement, talent development, and organisational change.



This is a hands-on, strategic HR role where your ability to interpret complex people issues and deliver clear, pragmatic solutions will be essential.



We are committed to creating a positive workplace culture that supports wellbeing, inclusion, and professional growth. As a People Partner, you'll have the opportunity to influence real change and directly contribute to delivering safe, compassionate care across the Trust.



What You'll Be Doing



Deliver day-to-day HR support across your allocated directorates



Lead organisational change projects, including restructures and consultations



Use workforce data to influence local and strategic decision-making



Support and upskill managers in effective people management



Represent HR at formal hearings and staff forums



Partner with trade unions to foster strong collaborative relationships



Coach line managers and drive consistency, fairness, and best practice



Option to join NHS pension scheme



A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.



Personal and professional development and training opportunities.



Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.



Access to occupational health and counselling services.



Award winning wellbeing hub



Back up buddy App



Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.



Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.



What We're Looking For



Chartered MCIPD or working towards, and educated to Master's level (or equivalent experience)



Strong understanding of UK employment law, ACAS Code, and NHS HR frameworks



Experience managing complex ER cases and supporting change programmes



Evidence of policy development and delivery of manager training



High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trusted partnerships



A values-led, proactive approach with excellent communication and negotiation skills