People Business Partner (Staff) - Newcastle

This opportunity is a newly created role, providing additional resource on a 2-year fixed term basis and reports to the Lead People Business Partner for the North. 

We’re recruiting for a part-time strategic People Business Partner (Staff) to join our established team of People Business Partners for Staff and Volunteering & Community in the North region. Our People Business Partner roles influence at a senior level, partnering with key senior clients, including Assistant Directors and members of our Regional Leadership Team. 

If you have any questions you would like answers to or indeed a conversation please email jane.beaven@nationaltrust.org.uk

Interviews will be held on 15Th February in Newcastle

We want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us. The North of England is truly rich in cultural heritage and spectacular scenery. The scale of the Trust’s work in this region is huge, and our teams cover all four corners, from Cheshire right up to the Scottish borders.

This role will be based from a regional office in either Manchester, Altrincham, York, Grasmere or Newcastle, however we are flexible about the balance of home working and property and office-based working. All team members are required to travel to attend regular client meetings and team meetings in the region and to national people meetings, usually at our head office in Swindon. We may consider applications from areas outside of the North region. Expenses to travel to the North would be at the individuals cost and all regional and national travel requirements would need to be met. 

You’ll need to be an influential HR practitioner, able to operate at a strategic level and confident working in a complex, matrix-style environment. You’ll act as a credible coach to your clients, bringing expertise, perspective and pragmatism. You’ll bring your experience of managing change, maintaining high employee engagement, experience of organisational development to help our leaders to create a positive, inclusive culture. 

 You’ll be partnering some of the Trust’s Assistant Directors, and as a Business Partner, you’ll help them to think strategically about their teams and support the implementation of strategic programmes in the region. Building relationships is key. 

 You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues in the People Service Centre, subject experts and your regional colleagues to provide seamless solutions. You’ll use your experience of working in a large and complex organisation to ensure plans are sustainable and will ultimately deliver organisational benefits and results. Above all, we want you to play a part in developing a culture in which our leaders are empowered, with the confidence and skills they need to lead their people to create an inclusive and welcoming place for our staff, volunteers, supporters and communities.  

To be successful in this role you'll need;  

• Significant generalist HR and Organisational Development experience 
• Proven experience of Business Partnering with senior leaders on a range of issues 
• A creative approach to problem solving
• Experience in leading for change and in delivering national and regional projects, with quantifiable results
• Resilience and drive, knowing yourself, with the ability to work autonomously  
• Accomplished in employee engagement and creating a flexible, inclusive culture.  
• Experience of facilitation and team development

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax-free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

• Independent financial advice

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