People Business Partner - North

Levy UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Manchester is seeking a People Business Partner for strategic people initiatives. This role involves building trust with teams, adapting people strategies to regional needs, and fostering a culture of engagement and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced environments and a strong ability to lead people projects. Salary is £55,000 plus extensive benefits, including a company car, generous leave, and health support.

Benefits

Company car (electric)

27 days' annual leave

Healthcare & wellbeing benefits

Family leave benefits

Discounts on shopping and memberships

Pension scheme and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to connect with people at all levels.
• Experience partnering with senior and operational teams.
• Confident with budgets and numbers.

Responsibilities

• Help bring the people strategy to life.
• Champion wellbeing, diversity, and engagement.
• Support teams through change initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

People project management

Job description

People Business Partner - North

£55,000 per annum plus benefits

The role in a nutshell

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.

Benefits at Levy

• Competitive salary of £55,000 per annum and full company benefits
• Company car (electric)
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: BUPA, Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments), 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: 2 days’ additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance productsDevelopment opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways

We are Levy. People powered. Planet conscious. Passion fuelled.

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.