People (HR) Partner

eTeach UK Limited; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

LGPS membership

CPD and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care scheme

Staff parking

Gym access on campus

Staff discounts

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Coastland College is seeking an experienced People Partner to act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organisation, shaping workforce strategy and building leadership capability. You will deliver expert coaching and support on a wide range of people matters, ensuring an excellent employee experience and impactful change management.

You will collaborate with managers to drive workforce planning, organisational development and culture initiatives while using data to inform decisions and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a People Partner/HRBP/Senior HR Advisor role.
• Strong employee relations and case management experience.
• Ability to coach, influence and challenge managers.
• Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning.
• Able to use workforce data to support decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers and leaders as a trusted advisor on people matters.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning and organisational development activities.
• Lead complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance and absence management.
• Coach and develop managers to enhance people management capability.
• Support organisational change and service improvement initiatives.
• Use data to inform decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Promote wellbeing, engagement and inclusion across the College.

Skills

People Partner experience

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Data-driven decisions

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Shape Culture. Develop Leaders. Make an Impact.At Coastland College, our people are at the heart of everything we do.We are investing in our people, culture and leadership capability to create an exceptional place to work, learn and grow. We believe that by supporting our colleagues to thrive, we can inspire excellence in every learner, strengthen our communities and help shape a confident, resilient and future-ready Dorset.We are looking for an experienced and proactive People Partner to join our growing People Team and play a key role in delivering this vision.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to become a trusted advisor to leaders across Coastland College, helping to shape workforce strategy, build management capability and create a positive employee experience.As a People Partner, you will work closely with managers and leaders to provide expert advice, coaching and support across a wide range of people matters. You will play a key role in workforce planning, organisational development, employee relations, change management and leadership development, helping to ensure our people are supported to perform at their best.This is a highly visible role that combines strategic thinking with practical support, offering the opportunity to influence organisational culture, drive improvement and make a lasting impact across the College.

What You'll Be Doing

As a People Partner, you will:Build strong relationships with managers and leaders across the College, acting as a trusted advisor on people matters.Support workforce planning, succession planning and organisational development activities.Lead and manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management processes.Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in people management.Support organisational change, restructures and service improvement initiatives.Use workforce data and insight to support decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.Promote colleague wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.Support the delivery of the College's People Strategy and Future Ready 2030 ambitions.Champion Coastland College's values and culture across the organisation.

About You

We are looking for someone who:Has significant experience in a People Partner, HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.Has strong employee relations and case management experience.Can confidently coach, influence and challenge managers.Has experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning.Is solutions-focused, strategic in approach and able to build strong relationships across a range of stakeholders.Can use data and workforce insights to support decision‑making.Shares our passion for developing people and creating positive workplace cultures.Holds CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).

Why Join Coastland College?

Coastland College brings together the strengths of Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College to create a vibrant, ambitious and future-focused provider of education and skills.Our purpose is simple:We partner with industry and our community to inspire students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring they are confident, resilient and future ready.Everything we do is guided by our values:Connected | Welcoming | Dynamic | Empowering | Courageous

What We Offer

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).Additional College efficiency closure days at Christmas and Easter.Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), providing generous employer contributions and long‑term financial security.Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including CPD, professional qualifications and career development support.Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 confidential counselling, wellbeing support, financial advice and legal guidance.Free eye tests through our corporate eyecare scheme.Access to Blue Light Card discounts and a wide range of employee savings, discounts and wellbeing benefits.Free staff parking on both College campuses.Free access to our on‑campus gym facilities.Staff discounts across College facilities, including Hair & Beauty treatments, dining experiences and theatre performances.Access to cafés and catering facilities across both campuses, including Coastland Coffee at our Weymouth Campus.Family‑friendly policies and flexible working opportunities where business needs allow.A supportive, inclusive and values‑driven culture where colleagues are encouraged to contribute, innovate and succeed.The opportunity to work across two unique campuses: our vibrant coastal campus in Weymouth and the stunning historic estate at Kingston Maurward.

Safeguarding

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as part of our safer recruitment procedures.

£28,798 per annum (pro‑rated to part time hours)