People Business Partner

Join us as a People Business Partner

Are you passionate about people and ready to make a real difference?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team where you’ll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy and shaping a culture of inclusion, engagement and high performance.

Working alongside a Strategic People Partner, you’ll gain hands-on experience across the full spectrum of HR and OD functions.  You’ll also receive personalised development support to help you grow into future leadership roles in people and culture.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in local government.
• A strong understanding of working with trade unions and fostering effective employee relations
• A collaborative approach to supporting managers and teams through change and growth 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that drive organisational priorities, from workforce planning and talent development to equality, diversity and inclusion. You’ll collaborate with managers and employees to foster a positive workplace culture, support employee lifecycle processes, and deliver impactful learning interventions.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you would like an informal discussion or further information about this role, please contact Lynda Clifford View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th July 2026 at 23:59.

For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please see the authority’s website