People Business Partner - G&G South

Compass Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in the UK is looking for a People Business Partner to drive their people strategy in Reading. This role requires a natural leader focused on employee engagement, with experience in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will support team development and champion a positive culture. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare Support App

Great wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership positions, with a focus on people.
• Ability to influence and build trust across all levels.
• Experience in fast-paced retail or hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement the regional people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Support team members' development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Lead change projects to enhance culture and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

People engagement

Communication

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award‑winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a People Business Partner to join our team in the South.

Location: Reading, Oxford, ideally with good access to the M4 corridor and to London.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + car/car allowance and package.

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week – Monday – Friday.

Job Purpose:

This is a hands‑on and strategic role where you’ll help bring our people strategy to life and adapt to the regional nuances through a strategic regional people plan – from hiring great talent and supporting their growth, to championing wellbeing, diversity, and engagement. You’ll be a trusted asset to the region, a change maker, and a culture ambassador, helping our teams deliver legendary experiences while feeling proud, supported, and inspired every day.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who’s all about people. Someone who brings energy, empathy, and a bit of spark to everything they do.

• You’re a natural leader who knows how to build trust and connect with people at every level.
• You’ve got regional experience and know what it takes to partner with senior and operational teams to make great things happen.
• You’re commercially switched on, confident with budgets and numbers, and always thinking about how to balance people needs with business goals.
• You thrive in fast paced environments like retail or hospitality, and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.
• You’re adaptable and forward thinking, always looking for ways to improve, evolve, and make a difference.
• You’ve led people projects and know how to turn strategy into action, whether it’s launching new initiatives or supporting teams through change.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Ability to influence
• Focused on employee engagement
• Keen to support a brand through cultural transformation
• Hospitality experience would be preferred but not essential

What’s in it for you?

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we’ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support

• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers