People and Culture Partner- Projects

C2 Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven organisation in Essex is looking for a People & Culture Partner - Projects to lead impactful initiatives that support strategic goals and enhance employee experience. This hybrid role demands expertise in organisational development and HR project management. The ideal candidate should be CIPD qualified and possess excellent communication skills. Additional benefits include generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 27 days

Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay

Support for hybrid and flexible working

Free car parking and subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in strategic project management and organisational change.
• Experience within health and social care sectors is advantageous.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead People and Culture projects aligned with organisational strategy.
• Provide expert OD advice to managers and directors.
• Design and evaluate People and Culture projects.

Skills

Organisational development

HR project management

Excellent communication

Training delivery

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Job description

People & Culture Partner - Projects

Contract: 18-Month Fixed Term

Salary: 45,502 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, hybrid working available

Location: Romford, Essex

Are you a skilled Learning and Development/ OD Advisor/HR Business Partner with experience in organisational development, organisational change, and HR project management?

We are seeking a People & Culture Partner- Projects to join a values-driven organisation and lead high impact organisational initiatives that support strategic objectives and enhance the employee experience.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment while making a tangible difference in an organisation committed to supporting both staff and the wider community. You will shape People & Culture initiatives, drive strategic projects, and foster a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead People and Culture projects that improve service delivery and align with organisational strategy.
• Provide expert OD advice to managers and directors on culture and change matters.
• Develop members of the People team, coaching leaders and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate People and Culture projects, including leadership development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI).
• Analyse workforce data, producing actionable insights on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support workforce planning, engagement surveys, and performance management initiatives.

Requirements

• CIPD qualified or Learning and development equivalent qualification, with demonstrable experience in organisational development, strategic project management, and organisational change.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive and complex situations professionally.
• Experience delivering training and coaching to managers and teams.
• Experience within health and social care sectors is advantageous.
• An experienced facilitator who can deliver qualitative research initiatives such as focus groups.

Benefits and working environment

• A friendly, open and warm team to offer support and guidance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays and 1 day birthday leave.
• Pension scheme and Occupational Sick Pay on commencement.
• Encourage and support hybrid and flexible working.
• Active Education team providing in-house training and supporting learning opportunities.
• Free Car parking and subsidised restaurant with a good selection available daily.

If you have experience in HR, Learning and Development or OD and you have passion and enthusiasm for the non-profit sector, then this role could be for you, please apply today with a copy of your CV.

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C2 Recruitment is a Specialist Retail Recruitment Consultancy recruiting across the UK and Internationally. We specialise in Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse.