Role: HR Business Partner Contract Type: Permanent Location: London Marylebone Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum Closing Date: Tuesday 17th February 2026 Job Purpose The HR Business Partner acts as a trusted advisor to leaders, supporting the delivery of business plans through effective people strategies. The role strengthens leadership capability, drives workforce planning, supports organisational performance, and champions a fair, respectful and inclusive culture. Working closely with managers, the HRBP provides expert guidance across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a consistent, high-quality HR service that aligns with organisational values and strategic priorities. Key Accountabilities Strategic Partnering & Leadership Support * Strengthen leadership capability through tailored coaching, guidance and support. * Build strong, collaborative relationships with senior managers to understand business needs and provide insights that shape people plans. * Influence decision-making by presenting well-evidenced recommendations on workforce, culture and organisational design. Workforce Planning, Talent & Succession * Improve workforce planning through data-driven insights on roles, capacity, skills and future needs. * Facilitate talent mapping and succession planning discussions, identifying capability gaps and development requirements. * Partner with Learning & Development to design interventions that build long-term organisational capability. Performance, Culture & Team Effectiveness * Support managers in building high-performing teams, using clear performance expectations and effective feedback practices. * Work in partnership with managers to drive engagement and enhance colleague experience, reviewing and acting on survey feedback and other colleague feedback. * Provide guidance on addressing underperformance, ensuring fair, consistent and timely action. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability. Employee Relations & Organisational Change * Lead the people aspects of change programmes, restructures and workforce transitions, ensuring compliance with policy and legislation. * Oversee complex employee relations matters in partnership with the Senior ER Manager in a balanced, solution-focused and legally compliant manner. * Support consultation processes, risk assessments, communication plans and implementation steps. Inclusion, Fairness & Employee Experience * Champion fairness, respect and inclusion in business unit decision-making, policies and everyday behaviours. * Act as a role model for inclusive leadership, ensuring diverse perspectives inform choices and outcomes. * Work with leaders to create an environment where colleagues feel valued, respected and able to thrive. General HR Responsibilities * Provide expert advice on HR policies, processes and best practice. * Use data and analytics to identify trends, risks and opportunities, informing proactive interventions. * Support recruitment decision-making and organisational design initiatives. * Ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliance with employment law and internal governance. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience * Proven experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role. * Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. * Experience supporting organisational change, restructures or transformation programmes. * Experience of and understanding of working in a highly unionised environment Skills & Behaviours * Demonstrated ability to coach and influence leaders. * Skilled in workforce planning, talent development and succession management. * Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills. * Commitment to fairness, respect, inclusion and high ethical standards. * Ability to use data and insight to inform decisions and drive action