Strategic People Partner for Leaders & Change

eTeach UK Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City College Norwich, Easton & Paston College is seeking an experienced People Partner to join the People Services team. You will work closely with leaders across the college to shape how we support, develop and manage our people.

This broad role blends employee relations expertise with strategic workforce thinking. You will partner with managers, navigate complex people issues and contribute to the delivery of our People Strategy.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification with hands-on HR experience.
• Experience of employee relations in a complex or unionised environment.
• Ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Curious, commercially aware and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted People Partner to leaders and managers, offering pragmatic, balanced advice
• Leading on employee relations casework including performance, attendance, disciplinary and grievance matters
• Supporting managers through change, including restructuring, workforce planning and organisational design
• Coaching and developing leaders to build confidence and capability in people management
• Using data and insight to inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Working constructively with Trade Unions to maintain positive employee relations
• Engaging with external HR networks, benchmarking best practice and bringing new ideas back into the organisation
• Taking an active role in shaping and delivering elements of the People Strategy

Skills

CIPD Level 5

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

City College Norwich, Easton & Paston College is seeking an experienced People Partner to join the People Services team. You will work closely with leaders across the college to shape how we support, develop and manage our people.

This broad role blends employee relations expertise with strategic workforce thinking. You will partner with managers, navigate complex people issues and contribute to the delivery of our People Strategy.