Interim HR Business Partner (9 month contract)

_{21st September, 2026}

Interim HR Business Partner Job Opportunity
£40,750
Based in Sittingbourne, Kent
Looking for immediately available candidates with Change and Restructure experience.

Our client, a healthcare charity (450 employees), is seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to join their team on a 9 month contract basis, as a maternity cover contract. This is a pivotal role for someone with a strong track record in employee relations, HR change management, and organisational restructures. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will provide strategic HR support during a period of significant organisational development, bringing expertise and stability to their people function.

Lead employee relations and HR change initiatives during a critical restructuring phase, including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals
Look at role structures and realigning of roles, including bench-marking of roles
Lead consultations
Support managers through the restructure process
£40,070 per annum on a 9 month interim contract
Strategic HR partnership role with direct impact on organisational outcomes

The role is based in Sittingbourne, Kent, and you will be required on-site 4 days per week. There will also be occasional travel to other sites including Eltham and St Leonards. Working week is 37 hours.

Preferred Requirements

Proven expertise in employee relations, with experience managing sensitive conversations and resolving workplace issues
Demonstrated success leading HR change programmes and organisational restructures
Strong knowledge of employment law and best practice HR governance
Excellent stakeholder management skills across all levels of the organisation
Ability to work independently and build credibility quickly in an interim capacity
Minimum five years' experience in an HR business partner or similar strategic HR role
Experience working within healthcare, charity or non-profit organisation would be beneficial.

Recruitment Process:

This will be a one-stage interview process and interviews are likely to take place the week beginning 5th October. You will meet with the Director of HR and Head of HR for a competency based interview, and a short presentation (which you will prepare in advance).

Successful candidates will be required to secure an Enhanced DBS as part of the on-boarding process.

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