People Business Partner - North and Scotland

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK is seeking a strategic leader to enhance their people strategy. This role requires strong leadership abilities, commercial awareness, and experience in fast-paced environments. The successful candidate will manage initiatives focused on growth, engagement, and wellbeing, while collaborating with various teams. A competitive salary and extensive benefits package are offered, including training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car (electric)

27 days' annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Family leave benefits

Shopping discounts

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Experience launching new initiatives and supporting change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic regional people plan.
• Champion wellbeing, diversity, and engagement.
• Build connections with senior and operational teams.

Skills

Natural leadership

Commercial awareness

Adaptability

Confidence with budgets

Empathy

Job description

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.