Full job descriptionSenior HR Business Partner
Ready for a senior HR role where your expertise, judgement and influence can make a real difference
Salary: £53,000 – £55,000 per annum
Location: Bedford – Hybrid working, just 2 days per week in the office
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: CV reviewed on a rolling basis
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join a large, purpose-driven organisation where you’ll have the autonomy to influence senior leaders, tackle complex people challenges and develop a talented team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an established HR professional looking for greater responsibility, influence and the chance to make a meaningful impact.
What’s on offer
Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:
*28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service
*Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%
*Private healthcare and life assurance
*Hybrid working – just 2 days per week in the Bedford office
*Enhanced family leave
*Learning and professional development opportunities
About the role
You’ll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders, combining strategic HR partnering with hands-on expertise in complex employee relations.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
*Lead complex, sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters, delivering fair, practical and legally sound outcomes.
*Partner with senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and providing confident, constructive challenge.
*Lead, coach and develop a team of People Partners, building capability and consistency.
*Drive organisational change, restructuring and consultation processes.
*Translate business priorities into effective people plans and workforce strategies.
*Use people insights and data to identify risks, improve performance and support decision-making.
*Strengthen HR practices, policies and management capability.
About you
We’re looking for a credible, commercially aware HR professional who enjoys solving problems, influencing people and making things happen.
You’ll bring:
*Strong HR Business Partnering experience within a complex organisation.
*Extensive experience managing challenging employee relations cases.
*Experience leading, coaching and developing HR or People teams.
*Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
*Experience supporting organisational change and consultation.
*Excellent employment law knowledge, sound judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
Your background doesn’t need to be in the charity or not-for-profit sector. We welcome applications from experienced HR professionals across commercial, public and purpose-driven organisations.
What matters most is your expertise, leadership skills and ability to navigate complex people challenges with confidence and empathy.
About the organisation
You’ll join a well-established, values-led organisation delivering essential services and making a positive difference to communities.
This is an opportunity to bring your HR expertise into an organisation where your contribution will have a meaningful impact.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your HR career, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Senior People Partner, HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, Senior HR Manager, HR Manager, Employee Relations Manager, People Operations Manager.