People Partner

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the role

As People Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders and managers to support the delivery of operational priorities through effective people practices. You will act as a credible and trusted advisor across a range of people matters, contributing to a positive and inclusive working environment across the University.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with senior leaders and managers to align people priorities with operational needs, offering pragmatic and solutions-focused advice.
• Provide support across a broad range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, redundancy, TUPE and dispute resolution cases.
• Act as a key contact for employees, offering clear, timely and consistent guidance on people-related queries and issues.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the People team, including Recruitment, Learning & Development and People Operations, to ensure a coordinated approach.
• Support the implementation of people policies, processes and initiatives, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practice.
• Use people data and management information to identify trends, risks and opportunities, supporting informed decision-making.
• Contribute to leadership meetings, working groups and people-related projects as a representative of the People function.
• Support continuous improvement activity within the People team, contributing to agreed objectives and service delivery standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• ​Experience in a People Partner or similar generalist HR role, with a broad understanding of employee relations practice.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and its application in a practical setting.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at different levels, providing balanced and credible advice.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and handle sensitive conversations.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage a varied workload and balance competing priorities.
• Experience supporting or implementing changes to policies, processes or ways of working.
• Confidence in using HR systems, Microsoft Office and data to support decision-making.
• A Level 5 qualification in Human Resources, or equivalent professional experience.

Although based at our Brighton Campus, you would also have allocated People Partnering responsibilities in Essex and London so regular travel is required.

£39,000 - £50,440

Benefits

We know everyone is different, with unique lifestyles, priorities, and goals. Our benefits package is designed to support that diversity by offering a blend of essential support and optional flexibility so every colleague can shape what suits them best.

Core Benefits

• SMART pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Health Cash Plan (including GP Anytime, SkinVision, EAP support & PERKS platform)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Two annual wellbeing days
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Life assurance

Flexible Benefits

You can tailor your package with additional options, including:

• Additional Dental plans and health screenings
• Critical Illness cover and voluntary life assurance
• Lifestyle savings and dining clubs
• Kids’ attraction passes
• Technology purchase schemes (salary deduction over 12–24 months)
• Travel and transport benefits including personal car leasing and cycle to work

Our benefits are designed to support wellbeing, financial security, and work life balance, helping colleagues stay healthy, engaged, and valued.