People & Culture Partner - Fixed Term Contract

Silverstone Circuits Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone Circuits Limited is seeking a People & Culture Partner on a fixed-term contract based at Silverstone. You will provide hands-on HR support and act as a trusted advisor to key business units, delivering a consistent, professional HR service to drive business success.

We require a minimum of three years' HR experience in a senior advisory or partner role, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proven ability to manage complex employee relations, recruitment and people

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience in a senior HR Advisor or People Partner role
• Strong understanding of current UK employment law
• Experience in managing complex employee relations cases
• Ability to think outside the box to develop creative HR solutions
• Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings
• Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Proactively partner with key stakeholders building credible relationships with the ability to challenge leaders, mitigating risk and identifying opportunities and solutions to people matters.
• Act as the trusted advisor and strategic partner to key stakeholders across your designated business units in relation to all the elements which make up the employee lifecycle.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee advice and queries, providing timely and effective advice on a range of people-related queries.
• Support the team in managing the induction process for new team members, delivering the best introduction and welcome to the business.
• Guide and coach leaders on best practices for managing performance, conflict resolution, and employee relations, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Provide people insights/analytics such as presenting analysis on payroll, training, compliance, management and staff performance.
• Collaborate with the wider People & Culture team to support effective recruitment and resourcing strategies, ensuring we attract and retain top talent
• Champion the rollout of People & Culture initiatives, including employee engagement programs, benefits, performance management, and internal communications, ensuring these initiatives align with business goals.
• Ensure consistent application of People processes and procedures across business units.
• Partner proactively with the People & Culture team on broader business projects and strategic P&C initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness.

Skills

Team player

HR experience

UK employment law

Employee relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Tools

Excel

Word

Sage

Job description

People & Culture Partner - Fixed Term Contract

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: People and Culture

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Silverstone

Description

If you’re a people person, we’re the team for you! The P&C department plays a key role in supporting Silverstone’s wider strategy of sustainability and diversification as we recruit across the business to support this exciting shift.

Silverstone’s success comes down to the talent and commitment of its staff and the People and Culture team are essential in managing the integrity of the recruitment and hiring process, the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, as well as policies and procedures that impact the wellbeing of the staff and company. We are approachable points of contact and know how to get the best from people, and during the event season we play a special role in being responsible for operational welfare support to the wider teams.

The Fixed Term Contract role offers an exciting opportunity to provide hands‑on HR support while being a skilled stakeholder manager within dedicated business units. You will work closely with the wider People & Culture team to ensure we deliver a seamless, consistent, and professional HR service that helps drive business success.

Silverstone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all team members and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively partner with key stakeholders building credible relationships with the ability to challenge leaders, mitigating risk and identifying opportunities and solutions to people matters.
• Act as the trusted advisor and strategic partner to key stakeholders across your designated business units in relation to all the elements which make up the employee lifecycle.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee advice and queries, providing timely and effective advice on a range of people-related queries.
• Support the team in managing the induction process for new team members, delivering the best introduction and welcome to the business.
• Guide and coach leaders on best practices for managing performance, conflict resolution, and employee relations, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Provide people insights/analytics such as presenting analysis on payroll, training, compliance, management and staff performance.
• Collaborate with the wider People & Culture team to support effective recruitment and resourcing strategies, ensuring we attract and retain top talent
• Champion the rollout of People & Culture initiatives, including employee engagement programs, benefits, performance management, and internal communications, ensuring these initiatives align with business goals.
• Ensure consistent application of People processes and procedures across business units.
• Partner proactively with the People & Culture team on broader business projects and strategic P&C initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness.

Team Responsibilities

• Help to create a positive and proactive culture and environment within the business
• Professional presentation both physically and in all aspects of work and conduct in order to reflect the Silverstone values
• Operate in accordance with SCL Health & Safety Policy at all times

Performance Responsibilities

Performance will be monitored against the following:

• Objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process.
• Ownership and completion of projects in a timely manner
• Working collaboratively within your team, the P&C team and wider SCL teams.

Key Relationships

• Silverstone Management and team members
• P&C colleagues

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Enthusiastic and supportive team player with a strong sense of teamwork and a willingness to contribute where needed.
• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience in a senior HR Advisor or People Partner role, within a commercial or leisure industry, not essential but would be advantageous.
• Confident in advising managers and leaders on all areas of people management, with a strong understanding of current UK employment law.
• Strong experience in managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Able to think outside the box to develop creative HR solutions that support both people and business objectives.
• Willing to work occasional weekends and evenings, as required in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Proficient in IT tools, including Excel, Word, and familiarity with experience in HR platforms such as Sage would be desirable.

SUSTAINABILITY

We don’t just look after our team and our fans. We want to look after our world too. We’re committed in our responsibility to reach our zero‑carbon goal. So, we’ve adopted greener methods within our workplace, donated more than 20 tonnes of surplus food, and installed over 2,700 solar panels which generates 13% of our venue’s power - with all other energy from 100% renewable sources. Our dedication has earned us Three Star FIA Environmental Accreditation, but this is just the start.