Senior People and Development Officer

Senior People and Development Officer Location: Longbow, Shrewsbury Salary: Actual Pro-rata Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Vacancy Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3pm) – 1 day WFH Closing Date: 09/10/2026 Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference? Join Shropdoc to provide trusted HR support and help our people and organisation develop for the future. About Us: Shropdoc is a not-for-profit company established in 1996. We provide oncology and haematology telephone triage services for patients receiving treatment from the Royal Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals and across Lancashire. We also provide urgent primary care services for patients across Powys.

About the role

Working as part of our small, collaborative People team, you will provide practical HR advice and support to managers and colleagues, contribute to employee relations activity and help strengthen learning, development and manager capability across Shropdoc. Based at our head office in Shrewsbury, you will join our small, collaborative People team. This varied, hands-on role will suit someone who enjoys working closely with managers, supporting colleagues and translating good People practice into positive outcomes.

About you

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can bring strong core HR knowledge, sound judgement and a practical, people-focused approach. You will be confident providing advice to managers, handling employee relations matters and supporting colleagues through a range of people-related issues. You will also have an interest in learning and development, with the ability to help managers build their confidence and capability through effective training, coaching and support. You will be someone who:

• Has solid experience across the core HR function, including employee relations and providing advice to managers.
• Communicates confidently and builds positive working relationships at all levels.
• Can handle sensitive and sometimes challenging situations with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement.
• Has an interest in learning and development and supporting manager capability.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Uses People data and information effectively to identify themes, support decision-making and improve practice.
• Works collaboratively and understands the importance of an integrated People approach.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and finding practical ways to make a positive difference. Experience or knowledge of payroll and health and safety would be an advantage and would add valuable breadth across the wider People function. The relevant team members will remain the subject-matter experts, but experience in these areas would complement your core HR expertise and strengthen your application. Why Shropdoc? At Shropdoc, our values of Community, Quality, Kindness, Integrity and Development are at the heart of how we work. We are proud of the difference our people make to patients and communities and are committed to creating an environment where people can contribute, develop and feel valued. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation where your contribution will be visible, your ideas will be welcomed and you will have the opportunity to help shape our People approach as Shropdoc continues to develop for the future. Next Steps? If you are an HR professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a genuine interest in people, development and organisational improvement, we would love to hear from you. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shropdocs, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application