QR code linking to this job posting People Partner (Maternity Cover) in London inLondon PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025

£35,234 to £46,385 a year  FIXEDTERM 
EMPATHY FAMILY MATERNITY NHS ROLE MODEL

Community Hospice

14‑month maternity cover — a defined, family‑friendly contract ideal as a stepping stone back to work or between childcare phases.
Flexible full‑time working — supports caring responsibilities and better work/life balance than rigid hours.
Competitive London pay (£35,234–£46,385) — meaningful salary for SE2 roles, helpful for household budgeting.
Strong focus on staff wellbeing, EDI and development — supportive culture that values and protects employees.
High‑impact, hands‑on HR work (ER, recruitment, training, Agenda for Change) — excellent CV growth and visible results.
CIPD‑level role reporting to Head of People in Abbey Wood — great mentoring, local travel-friendly for drivers and carers.
As People Partner (Maternity Cover) at Community Hospice in Abbey Wood (SE2), you will deliver hands‑on, operational HR support across clinical and non‑clinical teams serving Greenwich and Bexley. This fixed‑term 14‑month, full‑time role (flexible working) reports to the Head of People and pays £35,234–£46,385. You will lead recruitment and selection, manage complex employee relations including grievance, disciplinary, capability and absence cases, develop and deliver targeted training, maintain HR policies and contribute to job evaluation panels (Agenda for Change). Strong written and verbal communication, influencing skills, CIPD‑level qualification (or equivalent) and experience with HRIS and project work are essential to succeed in this role.

This role is well suited to an experienced HR generalist who values supportive, people‑centred work and wants to make a practical difference to colleagues in a hospice setting. Community Hospice is a registered charity with a reputation for prioritising staff wellbeing, equity, diversity and development — an environment that rewards empathy, fair leadership and constructive challenge. If you’re a compassionate HR professional (this opportunity will particularly appeal to women and carers seeking flexible, values‑led work), click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply — the vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
14‑month maternity cover — a defined, family‑friendly contract ideal as a stepping stone back to work or between childcare phases.
Flexible full‑time working — supports caring responsibilities and better work/life balance than rigid hours.
Competitive London pay (£35,234–£46,385) — meaningful salary for SE2 roles, helpful for household budgeting.
Strong focus on staff wellbeing, EDI and development — supportive culture that values and protects employees.
High‑impact, hands‑on HR work (ER, recruitment, training, Agenda for Change) — excellent CV growth and visible results.
CIPD‑level role reporting to Head of People in Abbey Wood — great mentoring, local travel-friendly for drivers and carers.
 


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