Business Partner

Full Time (37 hrs per week) – Permanent – High Wycombe

Salary - £44,746 - £56,535 per annum

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

You will be a member of the People Business Partner team by acting as a key interface between People and specific business areas within the University to proactively support and add value in delivering their business objectives, promoting good People practices, and supporting the University in achieving its key strategic aims. This will include managing employee relations casework; policy development and providing people management advice.

You will practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• contributory pension scheme
• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact the People team at

All applications are to be made in full and online.

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to the People team at  if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

Closing Date: 9 March 2026

Interview Date: W/C 16 March 2026

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: People Business Partner

College/Professional Service: People

Grade: H

Location: High Wycombe

Hours: 37

Responsible to: Chief People Officer

Responsible for: Dotted line responsibility for the People Operations Advisor supporting the business area.

Job Purpose:

You will be a member of the People Business Partner team by acting as the key strategic interface between People and specific business areas within the University to proactively support and add value in delivering their business objectives, promoting good People practices, and supporting the University in achieving its key strategic aims.

You will lead or advise on people issues, working in partnership with key managers and stakeholder to deliver effective People interventions and maximise service delivery.

You will be responsible for…