Your Role As a Human Resources Business Partner , you'll play a key role in supporting campus leaders, managing employee relations, and driving HR strategies that foster a high-performing and positive working culture. Key Responsibilities Act as a trusted HR advisor to Principals and senior leadership teams, handling complex employee relations including grievances, disciplinary matters, absence management, and capability cases. Oversee the entire HR lifecycle—recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff exits—ensuring compliance and consistency across your designated sites. Lead the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives that align with organisational goals. Provide regular on-site support across campuses, offering tailored advice, delivering training, and supporting local teams with face-to-face consultations. Coach and empower managers to handle both formal and informal staff matters confidently and effectively. Support structural reviews and organisational change programmes to drive workforce efficiency and engagement. Operate with independence while collaborating with wider HR and leadership teams to deliver shared outcomes. What We’re Looking For We're seeking a proactive, knowledgeable, and emotionally intelligent HR professional with a passion for people and process improvement. Essential Criteria Strong HR generalist experience, including hands-on management of complex casework. Background in regulated or unionised environments. Thorough knowledge of UK employment law, safeguarding practices, GDPR, and HR best practices. CIPD Level 5 minimum (Level 7 or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred). At least 5 years’ experience in a similar HR business partnering or advisory role. Outstanding communication, integrity, and relationship-building skills. What We Offer Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience Laptop and IT equipment provided for effective remote working Free on-site parking and travel expense reimbursement Complimentary breakfast and lunch when visiting campuses 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme and staff referral bonus A supportive team culture focused on growth, development, and wellbeing Access to modern facilities and forward-thinking workplace systems
