October 3, 2025
New Opportunities and Trends
This week sees the re-emergence of the highly strategic “Strategic People Partner” role and a clear demand for technology-focused HR expertise.
- Strategic Partnering Resurgence: The Strategic People Partner role at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has returned with three new listings, underscoring a consistent need for high-level, strategic HR professionals in the public sector. This is reinforced by a new Strategic HR Business Partner role from Artis Recruitment with a high salary range of £80,000 – £90,000 per year.
- HR Systems and Transformation: There is a notable focus on HR technology:
- HR Information Systems Officer at GKN Aerospace.
- People Systems Partner – (HR Systems Analyst) at Civica.
- New consulting roles at EY focused on HR Transformation and AI HR Reimagined – Senior Manager.
- HRIS Specialist – Workday at RENISHAW PLC (salary £50,000 – £60,000).
- High-Level Leadership: New Head of People roles include:
- Head of People – Europe (12 Month Maternity Cover) at LanciaConsult.
- HR Manager (Maternity Cover) at Bailey of Bristol.
Roles No Longer Available
Many of the top-level director and highly competitive mid-level roles from last week have been removed, indicating rapid recruitment.
- Director and Deputy Roles Gone: The high-salary HR Director role at Zachary Daniels (£100,000 – £130,000) and the Deputy HR Director at Cabot Learning Federation are no longer listed.
- Specialist Partnering Closed: The People Partner – Group Chief Operating Office at Lloyds Banking Group (which had 140 applicants) and the high-salary Human Resources Business Partner in Specialised Services at University Hospitals Bristol are both closed.
- OD Directors Filled: Both Director of Organisational Development roles from last week (St. James’s Place and myGwork) are no longer in the listings.
Continuing Positions and Trends
A few roles have been consistently advertised, highlighting a sustained need or a slower, highly selective hiring process.
- HR Process Improvement: The HR Process Improvement Manager 24m FTC at CMS UK remains active, now showing 80 applicants.
- Reward Partnering: The Reward Partner – UK & Poland at Dyson continues to be listed.
- Entry-Level/Apprenticeships: Airbus continues to list its HR placement programs, and Lloyds Banking Group has a new People Professional (HR) Apprentice role, showing a consistent investment in early careers.
- High Application Count: The People & Operations Coordinator at EVONA has attracted 101 applicants and remains active.
Here is the link to the complete spreadsheet – 03rd October Jobs List
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