People Business Partner - North

Compass Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global catering leader is seeking a People Business Partner in Manchester to implement a strategic people plan tailored to regional needs. This hands-on role involves hiring talent, nurturing employee growth, and championing diversity and well-being. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader with experience in retail or hospitality, coupled with strong commercial acumen. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, extensive leave, health care, family support, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car (electric)

27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

BUPA healthcare

Discounts on shopping and gym memberships

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in building trust and connecting with people at all levels.
• Ability to partner with teams to achieve business goals.
• Experience in leading people projects and strategy execution.

Responsibilities

• Bring the people strategy to life through a strategic regional people plan.
• Support hiring, growth, wellbeing, diversity, and engagement.
• Act as a trusted asset, change maker, and culture ambassador.

Skills

Natural leader

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

Experience in retail or hospitality

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 products
• Development 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.