Human Resources Business Partner

Salary: Up to £44,796 per annum (full-time equivalent), with a part-time salary of up to £35,836.80, depending on qualifications and experience. 

Hours: Up to 37hrs per week, will consider part-time minimum 29.6 hours per week, 0.8 FTE

About the College

Homerton College was founded in the 18^th Century, moved to its current location in 1894 and was granted a Royal Charter as a self-governing College of the University of Cambridge in 2010. Located within easy reach of the historic city centre, and within easy access to Cambridge mainline station, the College has over 1,000 students and a Fellowship of about 70.

The College ethos is exemplified by a desire to ensure access for the widest range of talented students, to provide outstanding teaching and to offer financial support where we can.  

About the role

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with our academic and related colleagues including the senior tutor, college teaching officers, and Heads of Department.  

This role is offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, with a minimum of 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE). Working days will be agreed with the successful candidate; however, availability to work on Fridays is essential. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will be based on-site at our beautiful campus in Cambridge. 

This is an incredibly varied role – no two days are the same. The main purpose of this role is to work closely with Senior Managers and Heads of Department to provide advice and support at every stage of the employment life cycle including recruitment, training, change management initiatives and employee relations. You will take the lead in guiding managers through complex employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance and performance related matters; support the Head of HR and senior managers in all aspects of organisational change and take the lead on related consultations. In addition, the role will support and coach managers on absence and performance management and ways to motivate their employees and lead more effectively.

You will also support the HR team in all areas of generalist HR activities as required. You will be expected to build strong relationships with managers and employees, with the ability to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of their business areas to provide advice and guidance on a wide range of people matters. 

For further details regarding this role, please click the above 'Apply' button.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the Application Form and provide a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role. Please forward this Recruitment@homerton.cam.ac.uk 

To discuss the role informally, please contact recruitment@homerton.cam.ac.uk  

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 3 August 2026

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should sufficient, suitable applications be received or extend the closing date should insufficient applications be received.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Homerton College is an equal opportunities employer and strives to meet its commitment to equality and diversity. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010, and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity. The organisation needs your help and co-operation to enable it to do this, by filling in the anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, which is voluntary.

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