_{01st October, 2026}

Group HR Business Partner
6 month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid: 3 days per week in Elephant and Castle
£52,537 - £61,684
Candidates must be available on no more than a one week notice period.
Candidates will need to have experience of working in HR in Further Education, e,g a College

Our client is a Higher Education institution seeking an experienced Group HR Business Partner to join their HR team on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract, supporting the College's across a number of sites. This is a strategic role offering the opportunity to shape people practices across the organisation, working at a senior level to drive HR policy, reward strategy, and workforce planning. The successful candidate will earn between £52,537 and £61,684, bringing deep expertise in job evaluation, policy development, and reward management to support the college's growth and operational excellence.

• Shape HR strategy across job evaluation, policy, reward, and workforce planning at a group level
• £52,537 to £61,684, with the chance to make a real impact in a Further Education setting
• Available to start on no more than one week's notice

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working in Further Education, such as a college environment
• Strong expertise in job evaluation and grading frameworks
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR policy across an organisation
• Solid background in reward strategy and compensation planning
• Experience in workforce planning and organisational development

Preferred Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent professional HR credential
• Experience in a group or multi-site HR role within the education sector
• Knowledge of Further Education pay frameworks and sector-specific HR practices

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