Job overview

HR Officer | Band 4 |Temporary until June 2026 | Secondment or Bank Contract considered, where appropriate

Part time or full time considered; we are committed to flexible working arrangements that suit both you and the organisation

Priority will be given to internal candidates of NHS Devon & NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIoS).

Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference, develop your HR skills, and be part of a team at the heart of the NHS? If you thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and pride yourself on your attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you!

Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) is embarking on a significant period of transformation as we cluster with NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIoS) ICB. We’re aligning our structures, processes, and teams to ensure we’re fit for the future. This is more than just a structural change, it’s a rare opportunity to help shape the future of how we work and support our people. It’s a critical and exciting time to join us.

Main duties of the job

About the Role
Join our dynamic HR team at NHS Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) and play a vital role at the heart of our organisation. As an HR Officer, you’ll work closely with experienced HR Officers and HR Business Partners, supporting directorates as needed. This is a varied and hands-on role where you’ll get involved in a wide range of activities, from supporting organisational change programmes to preparing agendas, taking notes, and capturing actions for HR-related meetings. You’ll also be the first point of contact for providing policy advice and guidance to managers and staff, helping them navigate HR policies and procedures confidently with the support of HR business partners. You’ll also support recruitment processes, including advertising roles, on TRAC/NHS jobs. In addition, you’ll help keep our HR operations running smoothly by managing inboxes, updating key documents, and maintaining structure charts.

 No two days are the same, and your exact priorities will be agreed based on the needs of the team and your own skills and experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR expertise, contribute to meaningful change, and be part of a friendly, supportive team making a real difference every day.

Working for our organisation

About NHS Devon

As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term.

For more information, visit our website www.onedevon.org.uk

• Where the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent.
• All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame.