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Junior People & Culture Partner

Full time Permanent

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and people focused Junior People & Culture Partner to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is a self-starter ready to move beyond transactional HR and develop as a trusted business partner.

You’ll partner with managers, help shape and deliver people plans that enable business performance, organisational capability and employee engagement. You’ll combine strong operational knowledge with a strategic mindset, using data, insight and relationship-building to influence decisions and deliver meaningful outcomes.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of strategic people initiatives while acting as the first point of contact for leaders within your business area.

What You’ll Be Doing (Day to Day)

• Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, policies and employment legislation. 

• Support and manage employee relations cases, including absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters. 

• Coach managers to build confidence and capability in leading their teams effectively. 

• Partner with business leaders to deliver people plans aligned to operational objectives. 

• Support organisational change activities, including restructures, consultations and business transformation initiatives. 

• Use people data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.

• Support recruitment activity and workforce planning within your business area. 

• Deliver manager training and guidance on key people processes and policies. 

• Support talent management and succession planning activities. 

• Champion employee wellbeing, engagement and diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives. 

• Build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Lead or contribute to people projects and continuous improvement initiatives. 

What will make you successful in the role of Junior People & Culture Partner:

Strong HR Knowledge

• Experience in a generalist HR role with exposure to partnering senior stakeholders.

• Experience handling employee relations cases with limited supervision.

• Understanding of employment law, ACAS code and HR best practice.

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.

Great Communicator & Relationship Builder

• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to establish credibility with stakeholders at all levels.

• Confidence to influence, coach and challenge managers constructively.

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret people data and trends.

Your Approach

You'll be someone who:

• Builds trust and credibility quickly.

• Is independent and self-assured in their HR expertise.

• Is a great team player.

• Enjoys finding practical solutions to people challenges.

• Is passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

• Embraces change and continuously looks for ways to improve processes and ways of working.

• Makes balanced decisions that consider both people and business needs.

• Takes ownership, follows through on commitments and delivers results.

Finally, if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria included above but have transferable skills and relevant experience, we’d still love to hear from you!

This role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. (9 in 10 working pattern) This role is based at our Training Hub in Bristol, and the role requires regular travel to other locations, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
 
Please note that many roles within Ascent Flight Training are subject to strict security restrictions. These may affect your eligibility based on factors such as, your nationality (current and former), place of birth or residency history. All applicants must, at a minimum, meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). In addition, many positions require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which typically demand more thorough background checks. This role requires the successful candidate to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. For further details, please refer to the official guidance on United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK.
 
We’re proud to foster a flexible and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. Whether working onsite or remotely, we support a culture that encourages collaboration, individuality and work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles, including part-time hours, job share, and alternative working patterns, and we encourage conversations about individual needs during the recruitment process. We are actively working to remove barriers within our hiring practices and aim to provide a fair, accessible and supportive experience for every candidate. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)

£40,000 - £45,000 FTE per annum 

What you'll receive in return (Benefits)

  • Equivalent to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Extra days with length of service)
  • Holiday trading – buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave each
  • Pension plan (Up to 6% matched)
  • Life Assurance (Up to 3 times your annual salary)
  • AXA Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
  • Enhanced sick pay – rising to 6 months with length of service
  • Enhanced maternity pay – up to 6 months full pay (after 1 year of service)
  • Enhanced partner pay – up to 4 weeks full pay (after 1 year of service)
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 free and confidential legal and wellbeing advice)
  • Annual reviews of your salary and individual learning and development plan
  • Mental Health Support and subscription to the Unmind platform for you and a plus one
  • GymFlex - Discounted gym & fitness memberships
  • Bupa Dental Insurance (optional elective benefit)
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Retail discounts
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

CIPD Requirement

Level 5 Required

Email Contact for candidates

careers@ascentflighttraining.com

Closing Date

12/09/2026
Ascent Flight Training
About Ascent Flight Training

Ascent Flight Training was appointed in 2008 to design and deliver a modern and efficient flying training system by the UK MOD.

Created as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin UK AND Babcock International; and is responsible within the UK Military Flight Training System (UKMFTS) for the training design and training delivery that creates the next generation of aircrew. 

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