Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Human Resources Business Partner

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
A dynamic opportunity has arisen for an HR Business Partner to join our busy HR Business Partner team with the Manchester Royal Infirmary
You will work alongside the HR Business Partnering team and the wider HR, Workforce and OD team in the provision of a high quality strategic and operational people management support service to ensure best practice people management.
The role will provide an excellent opportunity to expand your experience as an HR professional.
Responsibilities
The HR Business Partner is responsible for the provision of high quality strategic and operational workforce support to ensure best practice people management within their areas of responsibility and across the wider workforce function.
The HR Business Partner is responsible for ensuring the contribution of workforce expertise to business decision making and develop innovative people solutions to support business plans and strategy.
- To liaise with other Workforce colleagues to maintain effective communication links, ensuring that best practice is shared and developed and to facilitate cross-cover of Workforce services.
- To work in a manner consistent with the NHS Management Code of Conduct and the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct.
- To ensure the operational and transformational Human Resources services are aligned within the Clinical Group and Corporate areas, to promote partnership working and the delivery of a proactive and customer centered service, which improves both the service and the patient experience.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
About Us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Shilpa Lockett
- Job title: Associate Director of Workforce and OD
- Email address: Shilpa.Lockett@mft.nhs.uk
If you are interesting in applying and would like to discuss this role further please contact me.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills