People Partner (HR Business Partner)

eTeach UK Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days annual leave incl. bank hols &

LGPS pension

On-site gym & free parking

Staff development opportunities

Vivup benefits & National discounts

Job summary

IEG is seeking an experienced People Services Partner to lead strategic HR support across designated areas, shaping workforce planning, employee relations, and wellbeing initiatives within the college community.

You will partner with leaders and L&D to drive organisation development, analyse workforce data, and ensure compliant change management and safeguarding practices. A CIPD qualification and strong employment-law knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) and up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
• Experience providing strategic HR advice, complex employee relations, change management and workforce planning.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to interpret workforce data.
• Coaching expertise to empower leaders and managers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead People Services contact for allocated business areas, building relationships with leaders and managers.
• Provide high-quality professional advice on complex employee relations matters, restructures, and organisational change.
• Support managers to drive improvements in workforce performance, engagement, attendance, retention, and wellbeing outcomes.
• Partner with leaders and L&D to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development activities.
• Analyse workforce data, trends, and metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and targeted interventions.
• Support delivery of organisational change programs, restructures, and consultation processes in line with legislation.
• Contribute to the review, development, and implementation of people policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.
• Work with recognised trade unions and employee reps to foster positive employee relations.
• Lead and support strategic people initiatives aligned with the People Plan, including inclusion, talent, and culture programs.
• Enhance manager capability through coaching, training, and practical support to build confidence in people management.

Job description

Drive organisational success and empower leaders by delivering proactive, strategic people support that shapes a positive, high-performing culture!In this busy and exciting role, you will act as the lead People Services contact for designated business areas across the Group, working in close partnership with leaders and managers to support organisational performance. You will play a pivotal role in driving workforce planning, managing employee relations, and leading impactful change management, wellbeing, and employee engagement initiatives.Through your expert guidance and collaborative approach, you will support the delivery of our People Plan, ensuring robust people practices align with organisational objectives, enhance manager capability, and deliver a positive employee experience across the College community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead People Services contact for allocated business areas, building effective relationships with leaders and managers.
• Provide high-quality professional advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters, restructures, and organisational change.
• Support managers to drive improvements in workforce performance, engagement, attendance, retention, and wellbeing outcomes.
• Partner with leaders and L&D to drive workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development activities.
• Analyse workforce data, trends, and people metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and targeted interventions.
• Support the delivery of organisational change programs, restructures, and consultation processes in line with legislation.
• Contribute to the review, development, and implementation of people policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.
• Work collaboratively with recognised trade unions and employee representatives to foster positive employee relations.
• Lead and support strategic people initiatives aligned with the People Plan, including inclusion, talent, and culture programs.
• Enhance manager capability through coaching, training, and practical support to build confidence in people management.

What we're looking for:

You will be an experienced HR professional or People Partner with a strong track record of providing strategic advice and managing complex employee relations, change management, and workforce planning initiatives. You possess excellent relationship-building skills, analytical ability to interpret workforce data, and the coaching expertise required to empower leaders and managers. CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) alongside up-to-date knowledge of employment law and a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding is essential. If you are a proactive and collaborative practitioner ready to make a lasting impact on our culture and workforce,

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 43 days of annual leave per year, inclusive bank holidays and discretionary days.
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere.
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including the College staff development programme, appraisal process, and support for continuous professional development.
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts.

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.