People Partner in Eastbourne

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

As People Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders and managers to support the delivery of operational priorities through effective people practices. You will act as a credible and trusted advisor across a range of people matters, contributing to a positive and inclusive working environment across the University.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with senior leaders and managers to align people priorities with operational needs, offering pragmatic and solutions-focused advice.
• Provide support across a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, redundancy, TUPE and dispute resolution cases.
• Act as a key contact for employees, offering clear, timely and consistent guidance on people-related queries and issues.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the People team, including Recruitment, Learning and Development and People Operations, to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Support the implementation of people policies, processes and initiatives, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practice.
• Use people data and management information to identify trends, risks and opportunities, supporting informed decision-making.
• Contribute to leadership meetings, working groups and people-related projects as a representative of the People function.
• Support continuous improvement activity within the People team, contributing to agreed objectives and service delivery standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in a People Partner or similar generalist HR role, with a broad understanding of employee relations practice.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and its application in a practical setting.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at different levels, providing balanced and credible advice.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and handle sensitive conversations.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage a varied workload and balance competing priorities.
• Experience supporting or implementing changes to policies, processes or ways of working.
• Confidence in using HR systems, Microsoft Office and data to support decision-making.
• A Level 5 qualification in Human Resources, or equivalent professional experience.

Although based at our client’s Brighton Campus, you would also have allocated People Partnering responsibilities in Essex and London so regular travel is required.

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do: Believe in Everyone, Challenge the Norm, Grow Together, Do The Right Thing, Own It. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation. They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.