People and Organisational Development AssistantBusiness Partner

People & Organisational Development Assistant Business Partner

Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – with travel across Wales as required)
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) / Secondment Opportunity

Salary: NHS Band 6 £39,263 - £47,280 (NHS Pension, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, NHS Discounts)

Closing Date: 01 October 2025

We are offering this exciting opportunity as a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. We also welcome applications on a secondment basis. If you are applying for a secondment, please ensure you do have permission from your current line manager before applying.

Join our dedicated team at Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW), where we strive to be the employer of choice. The People & Organisational Development (P&OD) Directorate is at the heart of driving our strategic agenda, supporting leadership development, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

About the Role

As a People & Organisational Development Assistant Business Partner, you will:

• Support the P&OD Team to influence and drive the strategic people agenda.
  
  
• Help implement the People & OD Strategy, building trusted relationships with senior managers.
  
  
• Coach and support line managers to improve workforce plans and people management practices.
  
  
• Support workforce planning initiatives, including talent management and succession planning.
  
  
• Analyse and present people performance data, identifying trends and advising on actions.
  
  
• Act as a change enabler to support organisational development and manage complex employee relations issues.
  
  
• Champion DHCW’s values and behaviours, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
  
  
• Deputise for the P&OD Business Partner in meetings, providing insights and recommendations.
  
  What We’re Looking For
  
  We’re looking for a people professional with a solid foundation in HR or organisational development, ideally educated to degree level (or with equivalent experience). You will bring proven knowledge gained through hands-on experience at this level, alongside a track record of continuous professional development. To succeed in this role, you’ll need significant experience working in people-focused roles, up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice, and confidence in working in partnership with Trade Unions.
  
  What You Will Bring
  
  You’ll bring strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to coach and influence managers to improve workforce planning and people management practices. Your experience of managing employee relations will enable you to handle complex situations with professionalism and integrity. If you also hold CIPD membership, management experience, or knowledge of the NHS or wider health sector, that would be a welcome advantage. Above all, you’ll share our organisational values of collaboration, compassion, innovation, excellence, and inclusivity, and demonstrate them through everything you do.
  
  Why Join Us?
  
  At DHCW, you’ll be part of an organisation that values its people as much as its purpose. We offer:
  
  
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  
  
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
  
• A culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
  
  
• A supportive environment where inclusion and compassion are central.
  
  Apply today and help shape the future of health and care in Wales with Digital Health & Care Wales.
  
  Person Specification (to be used in short listing).
  
  Qualifications and Knowledge
  Essential
  
  
• Degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
  
  
• Knowledge gained through practical experience of working at this level, across the range of work procedures and practices.
  
  
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
  
  Desirable
  
  
• Associate member CIPD.
  
  
• Knowledge of the NHS, other healthcare systems, or the health sector, including regional or national variations.
  
  Experience
  Essential
  
  
• Significant experience of working as a people professional.
  
  
• Experience of working in partnership with Trade Unions.
  
  
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and good practice in managing employee relations.
  
  Desirable
  
  
• Management experience