Job Description
We have an exciting vacancy for a HR Business Partner to join our small Human Resources
team at the heart of our University.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the team’s delivery of ongoing HR projects and
strategic objectives, as well as providing invaluable support and guidance to our stakeholders
across the business.
Excellent communication skills are a must for this role, as is being able to build strong
relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. Being able to both challenge and
support is key, as is the ability to identify solutions to sometimes complex and sensitive
scenarios. A high level of tact, diplomacy and confidentiality are also essential.
The HR Business Partner will build strong and trusted relationships with Faculty, Corporate and Professional Services representatives to understand and interpret strategies in order that short-, medium- and long-term people plans, and structures are in place to support the University strategies. In addition to supporting the Director of HR in the delivery of several university wide activities/projects.
Through applying a business partnering approach and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, provide high quality HR planning and people management service including efficient and effective HR and business reporting.
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What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)
£48,382 - full time, 35 hours per week
What you'll receive in return (Benefits)
We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks! In addition to an Aviva Pension
scheme, we offer:
• Beautiful working environments, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families
CIPD Requirement
Email Contact for candidates
Closing Date
The University of Buckingham is an established provider of 50 years’ standing. Founded in 1976, it is the only independent university in the UK with a Royal Charter, and one of the smallest with approximately 3,700 students. We pioneered the two-year degree, saving students time and money.
Ideals of innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as principles of academic freedom and independence have been threaded through the University’s vision from its commencement. We celebrate students’ unique qualities and foster creativity in small-group class sizes and through teaching excellence.
With more than 26,000 alumni living in 185 countries, the University is a global community of students, scholars, professionals and alumni, sharing a passion for understanding. We inspire and empower graduates to achieve the extraordinary with the mantra of students being a name, never a number.
The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being one of the UK’s smallest university, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of.
Buckingham is located in a thriving market town and is surrounded by green spaces. Our riverside campus is the ideal backdrop for studying. It is easily accessible by train and bus – the nearest train station is Milton Keynes, where you can hop on a fast train to London (30 minutes away), Birmingham, Edinburgh, and beyond. The historic cities of Oxford and Cambridge are just a 30-minute bus journey away.