People Partner

Canterbury Christ Church University; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury Christ Church University is seeking an experienced People Partner to shape and deliver a progressive people strategy across the University. You will collaborate with senior leaders in Professional Services and Academic portfolios to provide strategic and operational support.

In this role you will coach on talent management, workforce planning, organisational development and employee engagement, lead change initiatives, and translate workforce data into evidence-based people solutions

Qualifications

• Experience as a strategic HR business partner across professional services and academic portfolios.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to translate workforce data into solutions.
• Coach leaders on talent management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of People Plans aligned to the University’s strategic objectives.
• Coach and support leaders on talent management, workforce planning, and OD.
• Drive organisational change initiatives and embed the new People Strategy.
• Influence university-wide initiatives to improve staff and student experiences.

Skills

People Partner

Stakeholder management

Talent management

Workforce planning

Organisational development

Job description

Background of department/role

Are you a strategic HR professional passionate about driving organisational success through people? We are seeking an experienced People Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering an innovative people agenda across our University.

Working closely with senior leaders across Professional Services and Academic portfolios, you will provide expert advice and partnership at both strategic and operational levels. You will lead the development of tailored People Plans, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic objectives while delivering impactful solutions that enhance staff and student experiences.

As a trusted advisor, you will coach and support leaders on talent management, workforce planning, organisational development, employee engagement, and complex people matters.

You will also play a key role in leading organisational change initiatives and embedding our new People Strategy across the institution.

The successful candidate will bring strong business partnering experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to translate workforce data into meaningful, evidence-based people solutions. A collaborative mindset, commercial awareness, and a passion for continuous improvement will be essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence University-wide initiatives, drive innovation in people practices, and help create an outstanding environment where colleagues can thrive and perform at their best.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is, Flexible and Connected - Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you.

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Hannah Todd ([e-mail]), quoting reference number REQ06417.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

£46,049 to £56,536 per annum