Senior HR Business Partner - Strategy & Change

Spirehouse Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

41 days annual leave

Generous pension

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a seasoned Lead HR Business Partner to join the Human Resources Division in Cambridge, offering hybrid working. The role provides strategic HR leadership and advisory support to senior management, shaping people strategies across a complex organisation.

You will guide organisational change, manage high‑level employee relations, and lead major HR projects while ensuring people priorities align with institutional objectives and overall university strategy.

Qualifications

• Significant senior HR experience within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record leading organisational change and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience delivering strategic people solutions aligned with objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR contribution to strategic and operational planning.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify and deliver strategic people priorities.
• Lead organisational change programmes and workforce planning.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters.
• Deliver HR projects and initiatives at university level.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and HR colleagues.

Skills

Senior HR experience

Organisational change

Influencing stakeholders

HR strategy

Communication & negotiation

Employee relations

HR analytics

Team leadership

Collaborative leadership

CIPD membership (advantageous)

Education

CIPD membership or equivalent

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking a seasoned Lead HR Business Partner to join the Human Resources Division in Cambridge, offering hybrid working. The role provides strategic HR leadership and advisory support to senior management, shaping people strategies across a complex organisation.

You will guide organisational change, manage high‑level employee relations, and lead major HR projects while ensuring people priorities align with institutional objectives and overall university strategy.