Head of HR and Business Partnering

Head of HR Services and Business Partnering

36 hours per week - Monday to Friday, based at Ware & Broxbourne Campuses

Salary: £52,000 per annum - Holiday Entitlement: 35 days plus bank and public holidays per annum

Closing Date: 22nd April

Hertford Regional College is recruiting for an experienced Head of HR Services and Business Partnering to lead and manage their HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive working environment, providing expert guidance and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service to managers and employees across the College group.

About HRC

HRC is a vibrant, dynamic further education college, recently graded a Good College by Ofsted, with students across two campuses and ambitious growth and development targets.

HRC puts people first: students, staff, the organisations that they partner with, and the local communities that they serve.

The HRC goal is to create a supportive environment for all staff in which they can develop their skills, progress their career, and make a real difference in their local community. HRC's ethos is evident in everything that they do, and they are always looking for new colleagues who share the HRC vision and values. As part of the HRC team, you will benefit from fantastic on-site facilities, exciting opportunities for career progression, and relevant training opportunities to help you gain the additional skills that you need to reach your full potential.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of HR Services and Business Partnering to lead and manage our HR team. This role will ensure the effective delivery of HR services across the organisation while providing expert advice in key areas such as employee relations, talent acquisition, and workforce development. The Head of HR will also play a pivotal role in driving organisational change, fostering continuous improvement in people management practices, and overseeing HR systems, compliance, and reporting.

About You

We are seeking an experienced HR professional with a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent), and ideally, Chartered CIPD membership. You will bring strong experience in senior HR advisory roles, preferably within education or unionised environments, and have a proven ability to lead and develop HR teams, manage complex HR cases, and cultivate positive stakeholder relationships. Your expertise in employment law, HR best practices, and workforce data analysis will be essential in delivering effective HR solutions. Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills are key to thriving in this role.

If you are passionate about HR leadership and want to contribute to the success of Hertford Regional College, we would love to hear from you.

Please include a supporting statement outlining how your skills and relevant experience make you the perfect match for the role.

All applications will be measured against the essential criteria; please make sure relevant information is provided in your CV/supporting statement.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the closing date.

All positions are subject to a DBS clearance check.

For further information please call (phone number removed).