People Partner x 2 - 6 month FTC

The client is a UK‑wide public body operating in a regulated professional environment, with a clear mandate to protect the public and uphold professional standards. It is values‑driven, policy‑led and works within a complex regulatory framework, currently undergoing organisational change and team restructures to support effective and efficient delivery.

Client Details

The client is a UK‑wide public body operating within a regulated professional environment, with a clear mandate to protect the public and maintain professional standards.

The organisation is values‑driven, policy‑led and operates within a complex regulatory and governance framework. It employs a diverse workforce and is currently undergoing a period of organisational change, including estates activity and team restructures to ensure it continues to operate effectively and efficiently.

Description

Managing a moderate ER caseload (typically 7-8 cases concurrently), with a focus on complex, policy‑led matters rather than high‑risk cases
Providing ER advice, case management and consultation support to managers
Coaching and guiding managers who require close support and reassurance
Supporting pay and grading change processes (activity already in progress)
Advising on organisational restructures, skills changes and business case development
Supporting an estates move, including a London Zone 1 office relocation
Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture function, including People Partners, PC inbox/admin support, Recruitment, L&D and OD
Operating within a non‑unionised environment

Profile

An experienced People Partner / HR professional with a strong Employee Relations background
Confident managing a moderate ER caseload independently, with a focus on complex, policy‑led cases
Comfortable providing clear, pragmatic ER advice and coaching managers who require close support
Experienced in consultation and organisational change, including restructures and business case advice
Used to working in a public sector or regulated environment (e.g. healthcare, local government)
Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused, with a genuine hands‑on approach
Able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders and work collaboratively across a People & Culture function
Ideally brings some exposure to reward, pay and grading activity (desirable but not essential)

Job Offer

6‑month interim assignment with the potential to make immediate impact
Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Birmingham office (Tuesday plus one flexible day)
Travel to the London office on occasion and paid for via the company
Competitive day rate