This is an opportunity to join HRUC at an important stage in our development and make a visible difference across a large, ambitious and diverse college group. We are seeking an experienced People Partner who can combine sound professional judgement with a practical, solutions-focused approach, helping leaders turn people priorities into positive outcomes for staff and learners.

Working with senior and operational leaders across an allocated portfolio, you will act as a trusted partner on workforce planning, organisational change, people performance and complex employee relations. This is broader than a case-management role: you will use insight, influence and constructive challenge to strengthen management capability, anticipate workforce needs and support a high-performance, inclusive culture. You will also lead and develop People Advisors, ensuring managers receive consistent, responsive and high-quality support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building credible relationships with Principals, Heads of School and other leaders, understanding their priorities and translating them into practical people plans
• Providing expert advice and constructive challenge on complex employee relations matters, organisational change and the application of employment law and HRUC policy
• Using workforce data and trends to identify risks, skills gaps and future staffing requirements, and developing evidence-based plans in response
• Working with Talent Acquisition colleagues to anticipate recruitment needs and develop proactive campaigns for critical and hard-to-fill roles
• Supporting succession planning, talent management, staff engagement, equality and diversity, and other cross-college People & OD priorities
• Leading and developing People Advisors and helping managers build the confidence and capability to manage people matters effectively

We are looking for a credible, confident and delivery-focused People professional who can demonstrate:

• A CIPD Level 5 qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, together with substantial and current HR generalist experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and a successful track record of handling complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and appropriate pace
• Experience of partnering with and influencing senior and operational leaders in a complex organisation, balancing professional challenge with pragmatic solutions
• The ability to work both strategically and operationally, using workforce data and organisational insight to shape priorities and deliver measurable improvements
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with experience of developing colleagues and managing competing priorities under pressure

Experience in education or a similarly complex, unionised or regulated environment would be an advantage, but it is not essential. More important is your ability to build trust quickly, navigate complexity and deliver a high-quality service while keeping the organisation’s wider purpose in view.

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, additional college closure days, the Local Government Pension Scheme, a wellness platform, staff discounts, an employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

HRUC operates across campuses in Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge. The postholder will be required to work across all College campuses and to travel to partner organisations and external stakeholders as required (base as per contract of offer). Hybrid working can be considered by agreement; however, the majority of working time is expected to be on College sites.

HRUC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other necessary pre-employment checks.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Interviews:   Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October 2026

Notice for Recruitment Agencies:

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Section: Support

Salary: £54,893 per annum including London Weighting

You will need to possess GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, and preferably have some experience of supporting young people with literacy/numeracy needs in an educational environment.   You will have good communication skills, be well-organised and be able to motivate and build good working relationships with young people.  This could be an ideal role for someone considering a first step into teaching.

It is expected that the working hours will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Please note: for individuals who start a term time only role after 1st September, the salary will be pro-rated from the start date to the end of this academic year (31^st August 2026). This ensures that the correct entitlement to pay and holiday pay relative to the portion of the year worked.  This will be paid in equal monthly instalments until 31 August.  The salary will revert to the normal arrangements as stated in the advert at the start of the following academic year.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Section: Support

Salary: £12,461 to £13,566 Actual salary for 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Working days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Specific duties will include:

• Creating rate cards
• Client relationship and liaison management
• Developing and maintaining the college profile within local and broader community
• Meeting clients and judging the appropriateness of bookings
• Negotiating and issuing contracts for bookings in line with policy and procedures
• Maintain paperwork and records including booking contracts, invoices and credit notes

We are seeking a proactive individual who can demonstrate:

• Administrative experience gained within a busy, customer-focused environment
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience of providing a high level of customer service
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, including Teams and Outlook)

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Notice for Recruitment Agencies: 

HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Section: Support

Salary: £28,209 to £30,709 per annum including London Weighting