Band 7 Associate People and Culture Partner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 7 Associate People and Culture Partner The closing date is 22 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Associate People and Culture Partner plays a key role within the People Directorate, providing professional HR support across a designated portfolio. The postholder contributes to effective workforce planning, employee relations, organisational change and the delivery of People & Culture initiatives that support divisional and Trust-wide priorities. Working closely with senior leaders, operational managers, and colleagues across the People Directorate, the postholder supports the delivery of workforce KPIs, provides expert advice on employment matters, and contributes to policy development, culture improvement and staff experience. The role requires the postholder to be on site at least three days per week, supporting the organisation's commitment to visible leadership, collaborative working and high-quality service delivery across all three areas. Main duties of the job 1. People and Culture Advisory Support Provide professional, customer-focused People and Culture advice across a designated Division / corporate service, covering employee relations, terms and conditions, resourcing and organisational change. 2. Workforce Planning & KPI Delivery Assist in designing and implementing plans to achieve workforce KPIs, including sickness, appraisal compliance, recruitment and retention. Produce and analyse divisional workforce reports, identifying trends and recommending solutions. 3. Organisational Design & Policy Development Lead and support formal consultation processes related to organisational change, including TUPE where relevant. Contribute to reviewing and developing Trust people policies and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Work closely with staff side to maintain positive industrial relations. 4. Training, Coaching & Manager Development Help design and deliver training to strengthen management capability, particularly in employee relations and people management. Coach managers on HR policies, complex casework and best-practice approaches. 5. Recruitment & Establishment Control Partner with services and recruitment teams to address hard-to-fill roles and support effective recruitment strategies. 6. Project Leadership & Change Management Lead or support People and Culture projects as required. Support organisational change programmes, redeployment processes and workforce-related improvement initiatives. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time,