Senior People Business Partner in Bournemouth

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Are you a strategic People Partner ready to make a meaningful impact in a respected UK law firm?

Lester Aldridge LLP is seeking a Senior People Partner to join our People & Culture team and act as a trusted advisor to some of our key practice areas. This is a high-profile role where you’ll shape people strategy, drive performance, and champion a culture of excellence across the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with practice areas to design and deliver tailored people plans
• Guide leaders on performance, reward, talent, and organisational design
• Lead on complex employee relations matters with confidence and care
• Use data‑driven insights to inform decisions and drive improvements
• Collaborate with specialists across L&D, Talent Attraction, Comms, and Operations
• Champion initiatives in wellbeing, D&I, and engagement
• Act as a change agent, helping embed strategic people projects across the firm

Why This Role Matters

You’ll be at the heart of our people strategy — influencing decisions, shaping culture, and helping our colleagues thrive. This is a chance to work closely with experienced, senior stakeholders, drive meaningful change, and leave a lasting legacy.

• Proven experience as a People Business Partner in professional services
• Strong grasp of employment law, people metrics, and organisational dynamics
• Credible, influential, and confident in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
• Analytical thinker with a solutions‑focused mindset
• Passionate about continuous improvement and driving positive change
• A clear communicator who builds trust and challenges constructively

With over 400 colleagues across three offices, we offer the scale to support your ambitions — and the agility to make your voice heard. Join a firm with deep roots, bold vision, and a commitment to evolving through people.

We offer a flexible approach to work with hybrid opportunities including a compressed work week and flexibility to work from home — though we would expect the successful candidate to be in our Bournemouth office at least 3 days per week.

Ready to partner with purpose?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries: Law Practice and Professional Services