Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a proven Business Partner to provide strategic leadership and management to our Business Partnering team and partner with our Science Directorate, supported by a junior BP. Reporting to the HR Director this role sits on our HR Management team and works with colleagues across the department to deliver HR services and our People and Culture Strategy.
With around 500 employees, our Science Directorate is transforming how it works and operates, maximising the quality and impact of our science to ensure we deliver our Manifesto for Change. �
Job description
You will have proven experience of partnering to a client group and excellent generalist HR experience including performance improvement and culture change. You will provide challenge, guidance and coaching, developing strong relationships to drive people outcomes and deliver business objectives.
Person specification
Resilience and strong influencing skills are essential; and as a leader you must set direction and develop a team ethos, able to manage competing demands and manage risk.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.�
Interviews are planned for Tuesday 21st May (at Kew).�
Benefits
Our fantastic benefits package includes�opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership.�We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.