Senior HR Business Partner- 6MFTC

Executive Network Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial services firm in London seeks a Senior HR Business Partner for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will strategically partner with ExCo and Heads of Department, focusing on transforming the People and Culture function. The role requires immediate availability and prior experience in the financial services sector is essential. The position offers competitive compensation and a chance to influence HR strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial or professional services sector is essential.
• Understanding of strategic business partnering model.
• Ability to influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ExCo and Heads of Department to shape functional strategies.
• Support transformation of the People and Culture function.
• Lead succession planning initiatives across key functions.

Skills

Strategic HR Business Partnering

Stakeholder Management

Workforce Planning

Succession Planning

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner - 6 month FTC

London - 3 days in office.

105,000 pro rata plus discretionary bonus.

Middlemore have been retained by the HR Director of an established financial services firm in London to recruit an immediate Strategic HR Business Partner for an initial six-month fixed term contract. A permanent opportunity will be available thereafter, but candidates must be able to start immediately and attend the London office three days per week.

The HR Director is leading a transformation of the People and Culture function, investing in Centres of Excellence to enable HR Business Partners to operate more strategically alongside senior leaders. This position is therefore not intended to be absorbed by tactical HR activities such as employee relations or policy interpretation.

Instead, the focus will be on partnering with ExCo and Heads of Department to shape functional strategies, Target Operating Models and strategic workforce plans. Working closely with the COEs, you will help the business future-proof its talent, identify and accelerate high‑potential individuals, and lead succession planning initiatives across key functions.

As the HR function continues to mature, a key aspect of this role will be to educate and influence stakeholders on what it truly means to work with a strategic HR Business Partner.

This opportunity will suit someone who understands the strategic business partnering model and is accustomed to leveraging support from Centres of Excellence to maintain a strategic focus. It would particularly appeal to those who have played a part in evolving a People function from a reactive, service‑led model to one that is more proactive and business‑aligned. Please note that for this role, the client has requested prior experience within the financial or professional services sector.

If you would like more information please reach out to (url removed) or apply following the link.