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People Business Partner

Sydenham
Full-time
7th July 2026
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We’re building a Talent Pool of exceptional individuals ready to join our team when the right opportunity arises. If you're looking for a meaningful role where your skills can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Department:
HR/People Directorate
Salary:
£65,854 per annum
Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Hours:
36 hours per week Monday - Friday (Hybrid Working)
Location:
Sydenham
Closing date:
8 July 2026

People Business Partner

Department:                      People Directorate

Contract:                            Permanent, Full Time

Hours:                                36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Pattern:              Hybrid working

Reporting to:                    Head of People & Organisational Development

Location:                           Sydenham

Salary:                               £65,854 per annum  

Help shape a positive, inclusive and high-performing people experience at St Christopher’s.

We are looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join our People Directorate. This is a key role for someone who can help leaders create a great experience for our staff and volunteers, so they can deliver outstanding care for patients, families and communities.

You will bring strategic thinking, strong employee relations experience and practical HR expertise as well as a values-led approach.

About the role

As the People Business Partner, you will act as a trusted partner working closely with senior managers offering specialist guidance and coaching managers to drive changes across the organisation.

You will lead on employee relations matters, support workforce planning, organisational restructures, policy development, performance management.

The role will also be our Freedom to Speak Up Lead and will contribute to projects to improve our culture and people experience.

About you

You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong ER and business partnering background, confident advising senior managers and handling complex employee relations, organisational change, policy development.

MCIPD qualified, or with equivalent experience, you’ll use data insight and clear communication to influence decisions and build trusted relationships across the organisation.

You will be approachable, collaborative and values-driven, with empathy, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused mindset.

Why join St Christopher’s

At St Christopher’s, our people make it possible for us to deliver high-quality care and support to patients, families and communities. This is an opportunity to make a genuine organisational impact by helping to create the conditions in which staff and volunteers can thrive.

We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity, positive challenge and different perspectives. Our values are Collaborative, Empowering, Expert, Inclusive and Innovative, and we welcome applications from people who share our commitment to making a difference.

How to apply

If you are an experienced HR professional who is passionate about people, culture and organisational improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.

St Christopher’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities and actively encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage of the recruitment process.

Closing Date:  Wednesday 8th July

For any queries, please contact our recruitment line on 0208 768 4680