Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Launch Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent school in North West London is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to shape its people strategy and foster a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have strategic HR leadership experience and the ability to provide expert advice on HR best practices, driving staff engagement and retention. This full-time role requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication and relationship building within the school community.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or above or equivalent HR leadership experience is essential.
• Strong strategic and operational HR background, including experience supporting senior leaders.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of the school’s people strategy.
• Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders and managers.
• Oversee high-quality HR operations and champion equity and diversity.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations expertise

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Equity, diversity and inclusion advocacy

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner (Full-time, Permanent) – North West London, Independent School

Location: North West London

Closing date: 17th Dec 2025

Are you a strategic and relationship-driven HR professional passionate about developing people, shaping organisational culture and contributing to an exceptional educational environment?

Our client, a highly regarded independent day school in North West London, is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to drive its people strategy and help foster a positive, thriving workplace for all staff.

About the School

• A respected and long-established independent school known for its high standards, inclusive ethos and commitment to staff and student wellbeing.
• Set within spacious, peaceful grounds that create a collaborative and supportive working environment.
• This role sits within a forward-thinking People & Culture team, offering meaningful influence over culture, wellbeing, engagement and staff development across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of the school’s people strategy, promoting a culture of wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders and managers on employment law, employee relations, organisational change and HR best practice.
• Oversee high-quality HR operations, including safeguarding compliance, HR procedures and policy development.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion across all areas of the school.
• Use HR data and analytics to support workforce planning and strategic decision-making.
• Drive staff engagement, retention and professional development initiatives.
• Line-manage the HR, Payroll & Pensions Administrator to ensure smooth and compliant HR administration.

Person Specification

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 (or above) or equivalent HR leadership experience.
• Strong strategic and operational HR background, including experience supporting senior leaders.
• Confidence handling complex employee relations, change management and organisational development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion and a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and wellbeing.

Desirable

• Experience working within an educational or independent school environment.
• Understanding of sector-specific recruitment and retention challenges.

Please apply via the link, including a copy of your CV. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place before the closing date.