HR Business Partner

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An education institution is seeking an HR Business Partner to align people strategy with business goals at their Aylesbury campus. This role involves providing expert HR guidance and supporting managers in performance management and employee relations while contributing to key HR projects. Offering flexible hybrid working and comprehensive employee benefits, this position is ideal for a proactive and strategic HR professional eager to impact a thriving educational environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme - LGPS

Generous annual leave

Access to free training

Bespoke induction support

Flexible working policy

Discounts in local services

24/7 access to EAP

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in local government or unionised environments preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple campuses and liaise with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Align people strategy with business goals.
• Provide HR guidance to managers.
• Lead on performance management and employee relations.
• Contribute to college-wide HR projects.

Skills

Chartered Member of the CIPD

Strong experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles

Detailed understanding of employment law

Confidence in managing complex employee relations cases

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

HR Business Partner

Location: Aylesbury Campus (with travel to other campuses as required)
Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time (to support EDI)
Flexible Working: Hybrid working available
Closing Date: 15/01/2026
Salary: Grade 7 on the College payscales £35,880 to £40,767.40 DOE

Are you passionate about aligning people strategy with business goals? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your HR expertise can make a real impact?

We are seeking a strategic and proactive HR Business Partner to join our People and Purpose team. This role is pivotal in supporting departments across the College to deliver their objectives through effective people management and HR practices.

You’ll work closely with managers to understand their business needs, provide expert HR guidance, and lead on key areas such as performance management, employee relations, and organisational change. You’ll also contribute to College wide HR projects and initiatives that promote a culture of openness, inclusion, and excellence.

A successful candidate will:

• Be a Chartered Member of the CIPD (or working towards).
• Have strong experience in HR advisory or business partnering roles, ideally within education, local government, or unionised environments.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of employment law, safeguarding, and equality and diversity legislation.
• Be confident in managing complex employee relations cases including sickness, absence, grievance, and disciplinary.
• Possess excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Be comfortable working across multiple campuses and liaising with senior stakeholders.

Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

Employee benefits include:

• Pension scheme - LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5,000 learners each year and working with a wide range of employers including Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking college and help us build a thriving, inclusive workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role. For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23rd January 2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.