Job Description

Senior HR Business Partner
Permanent
Full-Time
43,595 to 48,053
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!


We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.



We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
About the role


Are you ready to shape the future of HR in local government?


Join Cheltenham Borough Council's dynamic and forward-thinking HR team, where ambition meets impact. This is more than a job--it's your opportunity to drive meaningful change, champion innovation, and build a modern, people-first HR service that truly makes a difference.



What You'll Be Doing:



Strategic Partnering: Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver expert, legally sound HR guidance that drives organisational success



Leading Transformation: Spearhead high-impact projects across talent development, performance, pay & reward, and more



Influencing with Impact: Engage confidently with key stakeholders--including Trade Unions--to shape outcomes with credibility



Data-Driven Decisions: Harness insight and analytics to inform smarter strategies and continuous improvement



Modernising HR: Champion progressive practices and help craft policies that reflect today's evolving workforce



Building Capability: Coach and empower managers to lead with confidence and grow their teams effectively



What We're Looking For:



A passionate HR professional who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference. If you're ready to bring fresh thinking, strategic insight, and a people-first mindset to the table--we want to hear from you.



Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.


What can we do for you...


An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays). A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours. A comprehensive programme of learning and development. Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering. Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes. Access to free counselling services. Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan. A cycle to work scheme. Low-cost town centre parking. A commitment to employee wellbeing. Applications


To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date


Wed, 01 Oct 2025