Job Details
Job Title: Business Partner - People Services
Salary: £53,460 - £61,638 per annum (pro rata if part‑time)
Grade: G
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the role
Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Business Partner within People Services to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our people agenda during a period of organisational transformation and continuous improvement. This is a senior business‑partnering role focused on working closely with senior leaders to build organisational capability, support transformational change, and ensure our people strategy enables the delivery of the Council's priorities. You will provide expert challenge, insight and coaching, using evidence‑based HR solutions to drive improved outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic people and workforce solutions
- Lead on organisational design, development and strategic workforce planning
- Coach and influence leaders to drive culture change and business performance
- Use workforce data and insight to shape medium‑ and long‑term people strategies
- Provide expert HR advice on complex people and change matters
- Lead on senior job design and evaluation
About you
- Significant experience in a senior HR business partnering role
- Strong knowledge of organisational design, development and workforce planning
- Proven ability to influence and coach senior leaders
- Experience of leading and supporting change in complex organisations
- The ability to use data and insight to inform strategic decision‑making
Benefits of Working with Us
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 7th May 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 17th May 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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