HR Business Partner

Job Details

Section

HR Business Partnering

Highfield Campus

Salary

£46,049 to £58,225 Per annum

Full Time Permanent

Wednesday 01 July 2026

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

3434926DD

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Business Partner to work in close partnership with senior leaders across the organisation.

About the role

You will act as a trusted advisor to Deans, Directors and leadership teams, providing expert HR guidance, challenge and support across a broad range of people matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Translating organisational strategy into practical workforce and people plans
• Supporting and leading organisational change, including restructures and transformation programmes
• Coaching and developing leaders to build capability and confidence
• Using data and insight to inform decision-making and identify trends
• Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture
• Providing advice on complex employee relations matters

You will work collaboratively with HR specialist teams — including Employee Relations, Reward, Recruitment and EDI — to design and deliver effective people solutions, and contribute to the delivery of internal HR initiatives and continuous improvement activity.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience partnering senior stakeholders within a complex organisation
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience of organisational design and delivering change
• Ability to influence, coach and challenge at a senior level
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into insight
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A Level 7 qualification (or equivalent experience), ideally CIPD-accredited.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to operate at the heart of strategic decision-making, influencing meaningful organisational change while working as part of a collaborative and professional HR team.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or ***email_hidden*** quoting the job number.