R2R16 Strategic People Partner Children's & Public Health

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services transport public health and parks through to planning trading standards community safety and education so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work learn and make a difference.

SouthendonSea City Council is seeking an ambitious and influential HR Business Partner to help shape a futureready workforce and drive strategic transformation across a major Directorate. This is a fulltime permanent role offering a hybrid working pattern ( a blend of home and office). In this post you will partner with senior leaders to develop and deliver Directorate people plans aligned with corporate priorities and the Councils evolving HR operating model. You will lead key workforce initiatives including organisational design workforce planning talent development succession planning and cultural change.

You will oversee complex employee relations matters and longterm sickness management while driving improvements in employee engagement wellbeing and inclusion. You will use workforce data and insights to shape decisionmaking strengthen leadership capability and support continuous improvement. You will champion collaboration across HR OD and Council-wide teams will be essential to delivering integrated effective people solutions that support transformation and service excellence.

To be successful in this post it is essential that you have good knowledge of local government structures and procedures and a clear understanding of political frameworks. Substantial HR leadership experience in a complex environment preferably within local government alongside strong knowledge of organisational development change management and workforce planning is essential for this post.

It is crucial that you can influence senior stakeholders navigate political environments and manage strong relationships with Trade Unions. Your ability to coach leaders build credibility and operate with resilience will be vital for this post. You will demonstrate integrity adaptability and a commitment to creating inclusive highperforming cultures that deliver positive outcomes for employees and residents.

It is vital that you are CIPD qualified (Lvl 5 minimum) or possess equivalent indepth HR experience.

When joining the council you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the Why Work For Us tab.

If you are interested in this role please click apply online to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

If you would like a copy the Job Description please click here

Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications regardless of race sex disability sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partner status pregnancy or maternity age or religion or belief.