HR Business Partner (Change)

Were looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (Change) to join our passionate HR team on a temporary contract for up to 12 months to play a key role in supporting the people elements of organisational change across Demelza.

Reporting to the Head of HR this role is ideal for a highly skilled HR professional with extensive employee relations and change management experience who can balance compassion with delivering fair robust and compliant organisational change programmes.

What youll be doing
Leading and supporting restructures consultations and change programmes
Providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters
Coaching managers to build capability and confidence
Ensuring HR practices remain legally compliant and aligned with best practice
Developing innovative HR solutions and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What were looking for
What were looking for
CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
Significant experience leading change management and consultation processes
Extensive employee relations expertise
A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to see the wider organisational impact of people decisions

Alongside this vacancy were also recruiting an HR Business Partner (Operations). Whilst this role is focused on organisational change and strategic people activity the successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the HRBP Operations to deliver a joined-up HR service.

Together these roles will form a strong partnership that helps drive positive outcomes across Demelza.
Interested

Visit our website to explore both opportunities and find out how you could help shape the future of people services at Demelza.

This is a full time temporary role for up to 12 months.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

For further information please contact Coralie Nokes Head of HR on .

Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity equality and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.

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Candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check with the appropriate level of screening such as Basic or Enhanced depending on the nature of the role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. Demelza 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.

Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions throughout Kent South East London and East Sussex. Were here to support them and their families at every step from first diagnosis and for as long as were needed. Demelza believes in care that doesnt back down. We are Demelza.