HR Business Partner

Location: London / Remote

Application Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

Positions Available: 1

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00‑17:00). Flexible working is possible.

Salary: £52,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.

Job Summary: Ana Freud is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our world‑leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and families.

Our EDI commitment: We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer: We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all‑in‑one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff‑led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact. Alongside our wider staff benefits, this is a great role for someone looking to build broad HR Business Partnering experience in a varied and purpose‑driven organisation. You’ll be part of a collaborative and well‑connected People & Culture team, with opportunities to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to organisation‑wide projects and change activity, and build strong partnerships across Ana Freud. The role also offers opportunities for continued professional development through initiatives such as our Manager Development Programme, alongside opportunities to help shape the colleague experience and share ideas through forums such as the Employee Voice Forum.

What you’ll do: This is a varied and collaborative HR Business Partner role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders and managers across Ana Freud, helping shape people plans, provide expert advice and support teams to deliver their priorities in a way that reflects our values and supports a positive colleague experience. You’ll build trusted relationships with Executive Directors and senior managers, getting to know their teams and priorities so you can offer practical and proactive people support that meets business needs. You’ll provide expert advice and guidance on a range of employee relations matters, including restructures, TUPE transfers, disciplinary and grievance matters, helping managers feel confident navigating complex situations. You’ll partner with colleagues across People & Culture, including HR Operations, Organisational Development and Recruitment, to deliver joined‑up people initiatives and ensure support feels consistent and effective. You’ll help shape and implement people strategies that support service delivery, using your HR expertise to develop solutions that are practical, people‑focused and aligned with organisational priorities. You’ll coach and support managers to build confidence in leading their teams, while helping to embed inclusive recruitment and people practices that reflect Ana Freud’s values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

What you’ll bring: This role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, partnering with senior leaders and providing practical, people‑focused advice in a collaborative and purpose‑driven organisation. You’ll bring a broad HR generalist background, sound judgement and the confidence to support managers through both day‑to‑day people matters and wider organisational change. Strong experience developing and delivering HR strategy, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into practical people‑focused solutions. Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice, alongside experience advising on employee relations matters such as restructures, TUPE transfers, disciplinary and grievance processes. Proven experience building effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and wider stakeholders, with the confidence to influence and build credibility at all levels. Experience supporting or leading change projects, with the ability to balance business needs with a positive colleague experience and organisational values. Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to provide clear advice, support managers to build confidence and contribute to inclusive people practices across the organisation.

Key detail:

• Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00‑17:00). Flexible working is possible.
• Salary: £52,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote). Staff are required to work onsite at our London office at least 20% of their hours (4‑8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
• Contract type: Permanent.