People & Governance Officer (Butterwick Hospice)

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People & Governance Officer

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £32,023 per annum (full time equivalent)

Department: People & Governance

Employer: Butterwick Hospice

Location: Butterwick Hospice, Middlefield Road, Stockton-on-Tees (with travel requirements across Butterwick & Teesside hospice sites.)

The People & Governance officer will provide a comprehensive, professional and customer-focused HR generalist service to managers and employees across Butterwick Hospice. Working as part of the People team, the post holder will support the delivery of an effective people strategy, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, best practice and organisational values.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a shared People function as the hospice works towards a merged partnership with Teesside Hospice to create more efficient, resilient and collaborative support services. The role supports the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure people policies and practices are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation and organisational values. Alongside providing day-to-day HR advice and support, the People & Governance Officer will play an important role in developing the organisation's Learning and Development (L&D) provision, helping to build a consistent approach across the emerging group.

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the People function during an exciting period of organisational collaboration. You will play a key role in supporting employees, strengthening leadership capability and enhancing Learning and Development across a growing hospice partnership, helping to deliver high-quality care through an engaged, capable and supported workforce.

For over 40 years, Butterwick Hospice has supported local people and communities across our regions of Teesside and County Durham. We provide holistic care for children and adults living with a life-limiting illness, as well as support for their families and loved ones.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting role, go to Teesside Hospice’s website https://www.teessidehospice.org/vacancies and apply, alternatively email your CV and Cover Letter to Recruitment@TeessideHospice.co.uk

For more information about the role, including the job description and person specification, please go to our website: https://www.teessidehospice.org/vacancies

Closing date for applications is 9^th August 2026, but we reserve the right to close the advert earlier if we have a high volume of applications.

Butterwick Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

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