As this is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, we are seeking an experienced practitioner who can quickly establish credibility, build effective relationships with senior leaders and add value from the outset. Equipped and eager to drive new projects and initiatives, you will bring the confidence, judgement and expertise to navigate complex people matters.
You will work within a supportive and highly committed professional HR team focussed on delivering excellent service and enabling organisational success through effective people management. Working closely with the Director of HR, managers across the organisation, and fellow HR colleagues, you will lead initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. You will use your expertise to deliver impactful change and continuous improvement, deliver institutional priorities, champion employee engagement and provide trusted HR advice across a broad range of people matters. You will be collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused, with the ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive positive change and continuously improvement.
This role is offered on a full-time basis (37 hours per week).
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience delivering people projects and driving institutional priorities and initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of employee relations and people management practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels.
- Support the review and development of HR policies, procedures and people initiatives.
- Experience of managing and delivering a professional recruitment service.
- Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all people practices.
- Experience within higher education, arts, cultural, charity or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous.
An application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk.
Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated.
Closing date for applications: 14th October 2026
Interview date to be confirmed.
Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.
Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.
£44,746 to £50,253 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
