Leeds Beckett University is an inclusive, vibrant workplace with ambitious plans. Our mission is to be an excellent, accessible, and globally engaged university, contributing positively to a thriving northern economy. We know that tomorrow's challenges will not be addressed by today's thoughts, approaches, and mindsets.
We are looking for a proactive, forward thinking, strategic HR Business Partner (CIPD level 7 or equivalent experience) who is equipped and eager to support senior organisational leaders within a fast-paced and stimulating environment. A thought leader with excellent communication skills, you thrive on making a difference. You are a strong team player with significant change management experience, with the ability and drive to influence transformational change. You establish relationships and credibility quickly and have proven experience delivering expert, pragmatic solutions to a variety of complex matters.
You will work alongside a close team of HRBPs and the wider HR team. Taking a One HR approach, together we strive for continuous review and improvement to ensure we deliver a quality HR service. You will partner a number of senior leaders, across various schools and professional services within the University on business-as-usual matters and take the HR lead on some of the University wide strategic projects.
How to apply:
If you want to make a difference and feel you have the skills to make this role your own, please apply via the link below. We will ask you to complete a short application form and provide your CV, together with a supporting statement detailing your experience and/or examples of where you have met the employee specification, particularly the performance attributes as noted in the Job Description. You must address all elements of the Job Description for your application to be considered.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Estelle Campbell (e.campbell@leedsbeckett.ac.uk) to arrange a suitable time to speak with San Randhawa, Associate Director of ER and HR Business Partnering.
Closing date: Ongoing. Please note we will regularly review applications and will close this vacancy once a successful individual is appointed.
Please be aware that this is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave until September 2025.
Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
