HR Business Partner

Location: Hybrid (Campus/Home)

Grade: MSA Level 5

Shape strategy. Influence leaders. Drive impact.

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

HRBP job description June 2026 | Word

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.