People Partner

Mencap; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable charity organization based in the UK is seeking a People Partner to improve the employee experience and provide advice to senior leaders. This full-time, permanent role involves building relationships, supporting organizational priorities, and contributing to continuous improvement in people practices. Ideal candidates will have experience in people operations and be committed to creating an inclusive workplace. This position offers a competitive benefits package including generous holiday allowance and various perks.

Benefits

32 days paid holiday

Retail discounts

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience in a People operational and/or advisory role, offering pragmatic solutions.
• Proven track record of building strong relationships.
• Confidence working with people data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide people advice and support to senior leaders.
• Help navigate a wide range of people matters.
• Work collaboratively with the People Leadership team.

Skills

People operational experience

Stakeholder relationship building

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Data interpretation

Job description

Job Advert

At Mencap, we are passionate about improving the lives of people with a learning disability. Our People Partners play a critical role in creating an inclusive, supportive and values‑led workplace where colleagues feel heard, supported and able to thrive.

We are now looking for a People Partner to join our People team and work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation. This role is offered on a full‑time, permanent basis. We are flexible with regards to the location of this role, but you may need to travel to various locations across England, Wales, and NI as and when needed.

About the role

As a People Partner, you will provide pragmatic, trusted people advice and support to leaders, helping them navigate a wide range of people matters while ensuring an exceptional colleague experience. You will build strong relationships across directorates, influence with confidence, and ensure our values are reflected in how we work every day.

You will work collaboratively with the wider People Leadership team and People Directorate, supporting organisational priorities and contributing to continuous improvement across our people practices.

About you

• Passionate about improving the employee experience
• Inclusive, ensuring all voices are heard and respected
• Confident to challenge constructively and encourage new ways of working
• Positive, open and honest in your approach
• Kind and considerate, and willing to call out behaviour that does not align with our values so colleagues feel safe at work

Your experience

• Experience in a People operational and/or advisory role, offering pragmatic and balanced solutions
• A proven track record of building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders
• Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing and complex priorities
• Confidence working with people data, including interpreting and sharing reports and KPIs
• A clear commitment to putting colleague experience at the heart of everything you do

Experience within social care and/or working with people with a learning disability is welcomed but not essential.

Who you’ll work with

• Colleagues and volunteers across the organisation
• The People Leadership Team and wider People Directorate
• Senior leaders across Mencap

Why join Mencap?

At Mencap, you can bring your whole self to work. We are committed to inclusion, kindness and continuous learning, and we believe that when our people feel supported and valued, they can do their best work.

If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up‑to‑date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.

The role will close on the 11th January and we will look to hold first stage interviews w/c 26th January. There will be a second stage interview to follow.

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Benefits

• We offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.
• Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings.
• For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We’re here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

• Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
• Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes.
• Everyone will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long‑term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.