HR Business Partner

Lincoln Cathedral; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic institution in Lincoln seeks an experienced HR BP to provide strategic HR support, facilitate workforce planning, and strengthen culture and wellbeing. This role requires an HR generalist or Business Partner with CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, strong UK employment law knowledge, and coaching abilities. Experience in charity or heritage settings is a plus. The position involves acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders to enhance inclusion and compliance in HR practices.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR generalist or Business Partner.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in charity, church, or heritage setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational HR support.
• Act as trusted adviser to senior leaders and managers.
• Support employee relations and workforce planning.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Coaching managers

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Lincoln Cathedral is seeking an experienced HR BP to provide strategic / operational HR support across a unique and purpose-led organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and managers, supporting employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development and the delivery of a refreshed People Strategy. You will play a key role in strengthening culture, inclusion and wellbeing, while ensuring HR practice is fair, compliant and values-led.

You will be an experienced HR generalist or Business Partner (CIPD Level 5 or equivalent) with strong knowledge of UK employment law, confidence in coaching managers, and experience of supporting change. Experience in a charity, church or heritage setting is desirable.