SENIOR OD/HR BUSINESS PARTNER
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £64,874 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 February 2026 |
| Location: | HU1 2AA |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33427 |
Summary
Hull City Council
Shaping Our People. Shaping Our City.
Are you passionate about helping organisations unlock their full potential through brilliant people practices and meaningful organisational development? Do you thrive on building strong relationships, influencing change, and making a real impact? If so, we’d love you to join us.
About the Role
We are looking for a forward-thinking OD & HR Business Partner to join Hull City Council’s dynamic and values‑driven OD & HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our services to deliver the ambitions of our People Plan—ensuring we have the culture, leadership, capacity, and capability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our city.
As an OD & HR Business Partner, you will work collaboratively with leaders across the organisation to:
Provide expert OD and HR advice, insights, and coaching.
Lead and support change initiatives that strengthen performance, culture, and employee engagement.
Help services translate People Plan priorities into practical, impactful actions.
Drive workforce planning, talent development, and continuous improvement.
Support the creation of an inclusive, high-performing workplace where people can thrive.
About You
You will be someone who brings:
Strong experience in HR and organisational development.
A strategic mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence, and coach.
A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
Passion for improving organisational culture and staff experience.
Commitment to public service and the difference it makes.
Why Hull City Council?
This is an exciting time to join us. Our People Plan sets out bold ambitions centred on developing our people, strengthening our culture, and supporting our services to deliver for the city. You’ll be at the heart of making that happen.
We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace; opportunities for professional growth; and a chance to be part of a team that genuinely values new ideas, innovation, and positive change.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate Harley, Assistant Director Organisation Development & Human Resources on 01482 613 671 or via e-mail kate.harley@hullcc.gov.uk
Please note this post is not available for UK Visa Sponsorship.
Shaping Our People. Shaping Our City.
Are you passionate about helping organisations unlock their full potential through brilliant people practices and meaningful organisational development? Do you thrive on building strong relationships, influencing change, and making a real impact? If so, we’d love you to join us.
About the Role
We are looking for a forward-thinking OD & HR Business Partner to join Hull City Council’s dynamic and values‑driven OD & HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our services to deliver the ambitions of our People Plan—ensuring we have the culture, leadership, capacity, and capability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our city.
As an OD & HR Business Partner, you will work collaboratively with leaders across the organisation to:
Provide expert OD and HR advice, insights, and coaching.
Lead and support change initiatives that strengthen performance, culture, and employee engagement.
Help services translate People Plan priorities into practical, impactful actions.
Drive workforce planning, talent development, and continuous improvement.
Support the creation of an inclusive, high-performing workplace where people can thrive.
About You
You will be someone who brings:
Strong experience in HR and organisational development.
A strategic mindset with the confidence to challenge, influence, and coach.
A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.
Passion for improving organisational culture and staff experience.
Commitment to public service and the difference it makes.
Why Hull City Council?
This is an exciting time to join us. Our People Plan sets out bold ambitions centred on developing our people, strengthening our culture, and supporting our services to deliver for the city. You’ll be at the heart of making that happen.
We offer a supportive, inclusive workplace; opportunities for professional growth; and a chance to be part of a team that genuinely values new ideas, innovation, and positive change.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kate Harley, Assistant Director Organisation Development & Human Resources on 01482 613 671 or via e-mail kate.harley@hullcc.gov.uk
Please note this post is not available for UK Visa Sponsorship.
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