HR Business Partner

Leeds Beckett University is an inclusive, vibrant workplace with ambitious plans. Our mission is to be an excellent, accessible, and globally engaged university, contributing positively to a thriving northern economy. We know that tomorrow's challenges will not be addressed by today's thoughts, approaches and mindsets.

We are looking for a proactive, forward-thinking and strategic HR Business Partner (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience) with a strong track record of operating at HRBP level within a complex organisation. As this is a fixed-term opportunity, we are seeking an experienced practitioner who can quickly establish credibility, build effective relationships with senior leaders and add value from the outset. Equipped and eager to support senior organisational leaders within a fast-paced and stimulating environment, you will bring the confidence, judgement and expertise to navigate complex people matters.

A thought leader with excellent communication skills, you thrive on making a difference. You are a strong team player with significant change management experience and a demonstrable ability to influence and drive transformational change. You have a proven record of delivering expert, pragmatic and commercially focused solutions across a range of complex employee relations, organisational change and workforce challenges.

You will work alongside a close team of HR Business Partners and the wider HR team. Taking a One HR approach, together we strive for continuous review and improvement to ensure we deliver a quality HR service. You will partner a number of senior leaders, across various schools and professional services within the University on business-as-usual matters whilst also taking the HR lead on a number of University wide strategic projects.

While this is advertised as a full-time position, we recognise the value of flexible working and would be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking a reduced working pattern of 0.8 or 0.9 FTE (four or four and a half days per week).

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Nic Beaumont (Nicola.beaumont@leedsbeckett.ac.uk) to arrange a suitable time to speak with Jen Cartwright, Associate Director of ER and HR Business Partnering.

Closing date: Thursday 10th September 2026 (23:59)

For more information and to apply please click on the apply button above.

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer. Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.

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