People and OD Business Partner
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Join Our People & Organisational Development Team – Shape the Future of Two Councils!
Are you passionate about people, culture, and organisational success? Ready to make a lasting impact in a dynamic, innovative environment? This is your chance to become a key player in transforming the way we work across Waverley Borough Council and Guildford Borough Council!
About the Role — People & OD Business Partner (0.8 FTE | 29.6 hours/week)
As a People & OD Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor and strategic partner embedded with senior leadership teams. You’ll lead on workforce planning, organisational change, and employee relations, shaping people strategies for around 1,000 employees. This is your opportunity to influence, innovate, and inspire real change — ensuring our councils thrive now and into the future.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Be a Change Maker: Drive cultural and organisational transformation at the heart of two forward-thinking councils.
- Flexibility That Fits You: Enjoy hybrid working, part-time options, and flexibility tailored to your life.
- Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside passionate, supportive colleagues who value wellbeing and inclusion.
- Grow Your Career: Access training, development, and clear career pathways designed for your success.
Top-Notch Benefits:
- Local Government Pension Scheme — securing your future.
- Generous annual leave plus flexible working to keep your work-life balance healthy.
- Employee Assistance Programme — confidential support whenever you need it.
- Free onsite parking and easy commuting options.
- A diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates you for who you are.
- Special support for Armed Forces personnel and their families.
Who We’re Looking For:
- A proactive, energetic HR professional who thrives on collaboration and innovation.
- A strategic thinker with strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior leaders.
- An expert in workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational change.
- Someone passionate about embedding equality, diversity & inclusion in everything they do.
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re eager to help shape the future of people strategy across two leading councils, we want to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Friday 31st October 2025.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
Salary range
- £46,598 - £50,214 per year