Lancashire County Council
People Business Partner | Full time | County Hall | Preston, Lancashire
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People Business Partner – HR Business Partner (Secondment Cover) – Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Hours: 37 per week Location: County Hall, Preston, Lancashire Type: Permanent, Full Time – Secondment-sponsored
We are seeking experienced HR Business Partners to work closely with senior leaders and managers across services, supporting complex, high-risk casework and organisational change for a 12-month secondment within our team.
This is a key strategic role focused on providing trusted, professional HR advice, ensuring both service delivery excellence and workforce wellbeing. The successful candidate must approach challenges with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
About the Role
As a People Business Partner, you will:
- Act as a strategic and trusted partner to service leaders, fostering strong relationships based on trust and influence
- Provide expert HR advice on complex matters, including:
- Employee relations (performance management, absence, disciplinary, and grievance matters)
- Restructures, organisational redesign, and change programmes
- Ensure employment law and best practice compliance in all processes
- Coach managers to build confidence and capability in people management
- Use workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and service planning
- Collaborate with trade unions and stakeholders to deliver fair, transparent and timely outcomes
- Contribute to the development and delivery of broader HR and workforce strategies
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About You
Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Proven HR expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Experience handling complex and sensitive casework in high-pressure environments
- A strong track record in leading/restructures and driving change, including consultation processes
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Ability to provide constructive challenge and influence at senior management level
- Exceptional communication and analytical skills with the ability to balance risk and pragmatism
- Resilience, organisation and skill in managing competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
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Closing Date: 13th July 2026 Contact: Amy Donnelly (HR Business Partner) – Amy.Donnelly@lancashire.gov.uk | 01772 535698
Applicants must:
- Include a supporting statement demonstrating alignment with the role’s criteria
- Provide a business-use car (or be exempt due to a disability)
For more details, visit [Lancashire County Council’s benefits page][website]. We reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient candidates are received.
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