Associate HR Business Partner at Wiltshire Council

Salary: 46,142- 48,226 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours(1 Permanent contract and 1 fixed term until 31 March 2027)

Interview date: Week Commencing 10 August 2026

We have two opportunities to join Wiltshire Council as an Associate HR Business Partner (one permanent, one fixed term until 31st March 2027) to help shape the future of our workforce. Working alongside Strategic HR Business Partners and senior leaders, you'll support the delivery of people strategies that drive organisational success, employee engagement and service improvement.

You'll contribute to workforce planning, organisational design, large-scale transformation programmes, talent management and employee development. From supporting structure reviews and cultural change initiatives, to analysing workforce data and helping shape workforce action and change plans, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative transformative evidence-based solutions.

We're looking for an HR professional, ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified, with experience in areas such as workforce planning, organisational development, training and delivery, talent management, employee engagement and change management. You'll be confident building relationships, influencing stakeholders and supporting change across a complex organisation.

If you're passionate about people and want to develop your strategic HR skills while making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.If you do not fully meet the person specification, please do get in touch for a conversation about whether an alternative supporting role might be possible.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact Details

Claudia Beaumont, Strategic HR Business Partner,

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Application criteria

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Application process

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