Senior people partner

Farrow & Ball - Senior People Partner - Wimborne, Dorset We have a new opportunity for an experience individual to join our People & Culture team in Wimborne, Dorset. We are offering this position on a full-time, permanent basis. Farrow & Ball is a luxury British lifestyle brand that prides itself in creating richly pigmented paint and handcrafted wallpaper, using print methods dating back 300 years and the finest quality ingredients. The unique Farrow & Ball look transforms modern and traditional homes, large and small, inside and out. Established in Dorset in 1946, we have grown over the last 80 years and now proudly have 60 showrooms worldwide with a global network of stockists. The key to our success is the people behind the paint: from the team handcrafting each tin to showroom staff to support functions, our shared passion ensures customers have a positive, engaging experience at every stage of their journey with us. The Senior People Partner plays a strategic and influential role in shaping the people and culture agenda across the organisation. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, this role provides expert guidance on leadership, organisational effectiveness, and people related decision making. The Senior People Partner drives continuous improvement, ensures alignment with P&C policies and principles, and supports the creation of a high performance culture. Operating effectively within a matrix environment, the role balances functional and business priorities while contributing to long term organisational success. What we expect from you Key Responsibilities: Support and challenge managers in business discussions, providing feedback on leadership effectiveness and the impact of management decisions. Ensure leaders operate in accordance with defined P&C policies, principles, and governance frameworks. Partner with leaders to build and sustain a performance driven culture. Collaborate closely with business leaders and teams within the assigned area of responsibility. Build strong, trust based relationships with Level 4 leaders, enabling open dialogue and strategic influence. Identify opportunities to improve or develop P&C processes and policies based on business insights and stakeholder interactions. Offer strategic perspectives and insights across all P&C areas to support organisational planning and decision making. Drive the implementation of the P&C agenda within the relevant business area. Work effectively within a matrix structure, ensuring alignment and collaboration across functions. Balance functional and business priorities, escalating issues when necessary to ensure progress and alignment. Key Attributes: Significant, proven experience in HR partnering or a similar senior advisory role. Strong business acumen and the ability to connect people initiatives to business strategy. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, HR, Psychology, Law, or related experience Proven track record as a trusted advisor to senior management. Ability to translate P&C strategy into actionable plans and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Drives excellence in leadership behaviour, organisational culture, and people practices. Leads others through complex change with clarity, confidence, and strategic foresight. Anticipates organisational shifts and prepares leaders for future scenarios. Communicates with authority, clarity, and impact at senior levels. Influences decision making through compelling narratives, data driven insights, and strategic framing. Facilitates difficult conversations with confidence and diplomacy. Acts as a mentor to less experienced P&C colleagues, building capability across the function. What you can expect from us: 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays Annual salary reviews, based on individual performance Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Generous staff discount on F&B products Access to our retail discounts platform Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support Health Cash Plan Company Sick Pay Group Pension Scheme, matched by F&B Life Assurance Refer a Friend scheme Cycle to Work scheme Season Ticket Loans for travel At Farrow & Ball we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our people, with an aim to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers. Applicants will be considered for employment based only on skills/experience and never based off of race, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or family status, including pregnancy.