Senior People & OD Partner
JOB_53797724776858Job type
TemporaryLocation
CardiffWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Hr Change ProjectsIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£28 - £30 per hour
Senior People & Organisational Development Partner
Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior People & Organisational Development Partner to join a large public‑sector organisation on an interim basis.
You will act as the strategic people lead for a defined division, providing expert advice across people management, workforce planning, organisational change, employee relations and leadership development.
This is a high‑profile role suited to someone who can influence senior leaders, shape workforce strategy and drive forward a modern, people‑centred agenda.
Your new role
You will be responsible for:
- Leading divisional people plans aligned with organisational priorities.
- Advising senior leaders on complex people issues, policies and strategic workforce matters.
- Supporting transformation programmes including structural change, consultation and role design.
- Partnering with managers to build capability, improve culture and enable high‑performing teams.
- Overseeing complex employee matters, ensuring consistent, fair and professional handling.
- Using workforce insights and data to inform decisions, identify trends and drive improvements.
- Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver people‑focused initiatives.
- Contributing to organisation‑wide people and OD programmes.
What you'll need to succeed
- Significant experience in a senior HR/People Partnering or OD Partnering role.
- Strong expertise in organisational change, employee relations and workforce planning.
- Ability to influence, challenge and support senior leaders within a complex environment.
- Excellent communication, coaching and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong analytical capability and confidence working with workforce insights.
- Experience working in large, multi‑layered or unionised environments is beneficial but not essential.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to step into a strategic, senior‑level people role with visible impact.
- Hybrid working and flexible site presence.
- Supportive organisational culture with opportunities to shape direction.
- Strong potential for the role to transition into a permanent position.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call Ellie on 02920642363.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior People & OD PartnerJOB_537977247768582026-03-062026-06-04
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