People and Culture Partner

We have an exciting new opportunity for a People and Culture Partner to provide a proactive and professional high quality HR service to managers and colleagues across the organisation, promote a positive and inclusive work culture and be the focal point for learning and development within our organisation. We employ just over 100 people, and they are at the centre of all we do, working in collaboration across teams and making a positive impact in the service to students

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Position: People and Culture Partn

erLocation: Reading/hybr

idHours: 35 hours (part-time 30 hours plus considere

d)Salary: Starting salary £53,939 (salary range for progression £53,939 to £62,282) pro rata if part ti

meContract: Permane

ntBenefits: 28 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays (progression to 33 days through length of service), Gym membership contribution, cycle to work scheme (both on completion of probation), Defined Benefit pension scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP) and discount clu

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Closing Date: Tuesday 17 September at 10am. We are expecting a high volume of interest and may need to close applications without notice. Please apply as soon as you c

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About the

RolePeople and Culture Partners have a pivotal role in implementing and embedding the people strategy and fostering a positive workplace culture. You will collaborate proactively with leaders, managers and colleagues across the organisation to promote employee engagement, be the focal point for professional development within a learning culture, and contribute to a high performing and inclusive work environm

ent.
You will provide HR expertise to our people and guide managers and colleagues in people matters in accordance with best practice, internal guidance and procedures, and legal compli

ance.
Further specific responsibilities include embedding and managing the wider learning & development program across the organisation and wellbeing. And this role, alongside People and Culture team members, will champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) and drive forward wider culture initiatives that continually develop insight and positively impact the service of

fered.
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out YouWith a track-record as an HR professional at advisor or Business Partner level in a professional environment, you will have a strong understanding of HR best practice and applying employment law principles. In addition yo

u will:
Be able to build strong relationships, providing professional HR guidance and insight on all people and culture

matters.Be proficient in all HR work including advising on Flexible Working Requests, Grievances, Disciplinary matters, dealing with sickness absence, adjustme

nts etc.Be able to develop L&D concepts, plans and initiatives with a vision of continuous professional deve

lopment.Engage with professionals, many who are subject matter experts, across a wide range of people and culture

topics.Be part of working in an inclusive culture and being an ambassador for our organ

isation.
About the Org

anisationThe organisation’s vision is that students are always treated fairly. It resolves complaints from students, shares learning from complaints to help improve policies and practices and works with other organisations in the higher education sector an

d beyond.
The application system used for recruitment aims to overcome unconscious bias in recruiting. Instead of using your CV alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test the skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of the team. Diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience is very important to us, and we will give your application fair cons

ideration.
You may also have experience in roles such as HR, Human Resources, Personnel, People, HRBP, People and Culture, HR Partner, Human Resources Partner, Personnel Partner, People and Culture Partner, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Business Partner, Personnel Business Partner, People Business Partner, HR Manger, HR Lead, People and Cu

lture Lead.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the o

rganisation.

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