People & Culture Business Partner
Full time | 6 Months Fixed Term
Salary Grade 6 is £46,474 – £51,459 per annum pro rata including London Weighting.
Hybrid working available
About the Role
Central is looking for an experienced and proactive People & Culture Business Partner to join our team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a broad range of P&C activities in a dynamic, creative higher education environment.
You will work closely with the Director and Head of People & Culture to deliver a high‑quality, responsive service across the full employee lifecycle. This includes employee relations, recruitment and retention, onboarding, training and development, performance management, policy development, wellbeing, and day‑to‑day operational support.
A key part of the role involves managing complex employee relations cases, advising managers, supporting investigations, ensuring compliance with employment law, and contributing to continuous improvement across P&C processes. You will also support data reporting, EDI initiatives, P&C systems accuracy, and the delivery of School‑wide initiatives.
We’re looking for someone with
- Strong experience managing complex ER cases in a busy P&C environment
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and P&C best practice
- Experience working in HE, FE or a conservatoire setting
- Confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to manage recruitment campaigns and support organisational development
- Strong IT, Excel and P&C systems capability
- A collaborative, resilient and solutions‑focused approach
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a fast‑paced and rewarding role, we welcome your application.
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