People Partner
Closing Date: 25/08/2025
Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Our client is more than just an educational institution – they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, and filmmaking. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As a People Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor and ambassador for the People team, building strong relationships across our client and helping to shape a positive, inclusive workplace culture. You’ll work closely with leaders and colleagues to align priorities, provide expert support on People matters, and represent the function in key forums.

What You'll Do:

• Strategic Partnering: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers, collaborating to align operational priorities with the people agenda. Take a solutions-focused approach to managing conflicts and challenges, ensuring a harmonious work environment.
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with the Recruitment Manager, Learning and Development Manager, and Head of People Operations to ensure alignment between People activities. Implement developments to policies, procedures, and initiatives as appropriate.
• Employee Support: Serve as a trusted point of contact for staff on all People matters, providing accurate and timely generalist support for day-to-day issues. Handle complex employee relations matters with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Data Management: Own the People data for your allocated area of responsibility, ensuring data quality and GDPR compliance. Utilise data and management information to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities, driving informed decision-making.
• Representing the People Function: Act as a representative of the People function in all interactions, including leadership meetings, working groups, and other forums. Contribute towards the ongoing development of the People function by delivering developed KPIs and objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Level 5 qualification in Human Resources or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a People Partner role, with a track record of success.
• Personable and approachable, with strong communication skills including negotiation, persuasion, and de-escalation.
• Experience implementing developments to policies, processes, and ways of working.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law, current trends, and best practices.
• Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage a demanding and varied workload.
• Proficient with Microsoft products and HR Systems.

The successful candidate can be based at either of our client’s London or Essex Campuses, but regular travel between each is required.

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:
Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.