HR Business Partner - FTC

Butler Rose Ltd; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organisation in the South Lakes area is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for a 12-month contract, with the potential for extension. This role focuses on strategic HR, including business partnering, coaching, and supporting organisational change. Candidates should be passionate about modern HR practices and have a strong influence at a senior level. The position offers impressive benefits, including 33 days holiday and life insurance, in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Life insurance (4x salary)

Personal accident cover

Employee Assistance Helpline

Care Concierge

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor.
• Confident in partnering with managers at a senior level.
• Passionate about culture and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across departments to drive change.
• Coaching and advising on people strategy.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Business partnering

Coaching and advising

Leading on ER and performance management

Organisational change support

Influencing at senior level

Job description

🌟 HR Business Partner (12 Month FTC with possible extension/perm) - Strategic Role in a Prestigious Organisation 🌟

📍South Lakes (easily commutable from Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe, Lancaster & surrounding areas) | 💰Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + excellent benefits | 🤝Exclusive to Butler Rose | 🚀Joining at an exciting time of transformational change!

Butler Rose Lancashire & Cumbria are exclusively partnered with a highly respected, long-established organisation in the South Lakes to recruit an HR Business Partner. This is a rare opportunity to join an institution renowned for its strong leadership, inclusive culture and commitment to excellence.

They combine traditional values with a modern, forward-thinking approach, and are entering a significant period of positive change and growth - making this the perfect time for a dynamic HR professional to make real impact.

🤝The Role:

You will work closely with an exceptional, highly experienced HR Manager who is forward-thinking, supportive, and collaborative. This is a true partnership role - not just transactional HR.

Key focus areas:

• Business partnering with leaders across multiple departments


• Supporting organisational change, culture and engagement initiatives


• Coaching and advising managers on people strategy


• Leading on ER, workforce planning and performance management


• Contributing to HR projects and process improvements


• Helping shape and modernise the HR function

You will have genuine scope to influence, innovate and drive change, with support from a manager who values fresh ideas and professional growth.

🌱Why This Role Stands Out:

This is not a box-ticking HR role.

• A trusted advisor to senior stakeholders


• Involved in strategic decision making


• Empowered to implement new initiatives


• Part of a close-knit, supportive team with a strong reputation internally

🎁Exceptional Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)


• Life insurance (4x salary)


• Personal accident cover & emergency dental insurance


• Employee Assistance Helpline (advice & emotional support)


• Care Concierge - support for those with caring responsibilities


• Beautiful rural working environment - peaceful yet well-connected

🌍The Environment:

Set in a stunning South Lakes location, the site offers a unique blend of heritage and innovation. It's a peaceful yet vibrant place to work, with a welcoming culture and strong sense of community.
Easily commutable from Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale, Milnthorpe, Lancaster and surrounding areas.

✅Ideal Candidate:

We'd love to speak to you if you are:

• An experienced HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor ready to step up


• Confident in partnering with managers and influencing at a senior level


• Passionate about culture, engagement and modern HR practices


• Energised by change and improvement


• Looking for a role where you can make a visible difference

💬 This is a high-impact HR role at a pivotal time for the organisation. If you want autonomy, influence, and the chance to shape the future of people strategy in a respected, forward-thinking institution…

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.