Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Fixed Term

Who are we? Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health. We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what it’s like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UK’s top 50 Best Workplaces™ for 2025.

Overview of the role We’re looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join the HR team and help us continue to deliver a great service and contribute to the outstanding clinical care we provide our patients. This is a fixed term contract for 12months. Reporting to the Head of People, you will provide business partnering support to senior stakeholders across a number of our Joint Venture Partnerships as well as Support Office teams. We are looking for someone who can partner with sites across the North of England and who lives ideally within the Yorkshire region or along the M62 corridor. It is a home-based role and there would be travel to our services throughout Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, the North-East, the North-West and everywhere in-between so you’ll be happy with regular travel and managing your own diary to best support our services.

So what will I be doing? We are looking for someone with a business and customer focused mindset. The role will support senior leaders and business owners, to ensure their businesses and functions are fit for high performance and growth by supporting them to develop their structures, ensure that they have the right people, skills and experience within their business to enable the achievement of business goals and deliver and excellent colleague experience. We’re looking for someone who is used to working in a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly and is comfortable managing a broad portfolio of HR activity.

What skills and experience do I need? You will be CIPD qualified, with demonstrable experience in HR business partnering roles. You’ll have experience in multi-site HR support, be skilled in coaching, training delivery, and supporting managers to build high-performing teams. Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with data, you’ll also be a strong communicator who can influence and engage diverse audiences. Flexibility to travel across the UK, with occasional overnight stays, is essential. You’ll also bring a can-do attitude, a commitment to team development, and a passion for delivering excellent stakeholder service.

What can we offer you? Salary of up to £64,000 per annum depending on experience Annual car allowance of £5,500 Up to 17% company bonus, paid quarterly, based on company performance and personal objectives Profit share scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1day birthday leave Company pension Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice service, private medical insurance, private dental care, health care scheme, death in service cover, an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work and a retail/technology discount scheme An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of learning tools and courses.

Please note that we use video interviews as part of our recruitment process. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a short video interview as the next stage of the process. For more information or for the full job description, please contact joinus@newmedica.co.uk Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful applicationwhich we will pay for. At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics. Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.