Partner & Culture Office, Programme Specialist

Job Description

Contract:

Permanent;
Team: HR Office;

Location:

London

The HR Specialist is a key member of the Partner & Culture Office, helping to bring the firm's Partner strategy to life through outstanding coordination, governance, insight and execution. Working at the centre of the Partner lifecycle, the role supports critical decisions and activities relating to Partner promotion, performance, development and culture, ensuring processes are delivered with consistency, professionalism and operational excellence.

Through strong analytical capability, attention to detail and effective stakeholder management, this role enables informed decision‑making and a high‑quality Partner experience across the firm.

• Serve as a key operational enabler of the Partner & Culture Office, supporting the consistent and effective delivery of the Partner lifecycle.
• Generate data, insights and reporting that strengthen decision‑making and provide visibility across key Partner initiatives and outcomes.
• Uphold the governance, integrity and operational discipline required to deliver fair, transparent and consistent Partner processes globally.
• Maintain and enhance Partner lifecycle data and analytics, enabling greater transparency, insight and reporting across the firm.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of Partner programmes, communications and initiatives, helping to bring the Partner & Culture Office strategy to life and create a high‑quality Partner experience.

• Partner Election Process – Coordinate and support the end‑to‑end Partner election process, ensuring consistency, governance and a high‑quality candidate experience across regions. Prepare and manage all materials, timelines and logistics to support informed and effective decision‑making.
• Partner Development Reviews – Support the delivery of Partner development reviews, including data collection, meeting coordination, calibration activities, analysis and reporting. Track outcomes and trends to provide insight into Partner performance, development and progression.
• Partner Leadership Programmes – Provide operational support for the Partner Leadership Programme, helping to ensure a high‑quality participant experience and effective programme delivery. Monitor participation, feedback and outcomes, providing reporting and insights to support continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key contact for the P&CO SharePoint site and mailbox.
• Data, Insights & Reporting – In partnership with the HRIS team, maintain the integrity of Partner lifecycle data and reporting. Develop dashboards, reports and insights that enhance transparency, support leadership decision‑making and provide visibility of progress across the Partner population.
• Governance and Operational Excellence – Support the establishment and continuous improvement of consistent processes, governance standards and ways of working across Partner promotion, development and leadership activities. Ensure programmes are delivered with professionalism, accuracy and alignment to the broader P&CO operating model.

The Partner & Culture Office is a dedicated function focused on strengthening Partner leadership, development, performance and culture across the firm. The team provides governance, insight and operational support across the Partner lifecycle, including promotion, leadership development, performance reviews, succession planning and culture initiatives. Working closely with firm leadership, HR and Partners globally, the team helps ensure a consistent, transparent and high‑quality experience while supporting the firm's long‑term leadership and growth objectives.

• Experience in HR, HR operations, talent management, people analytics, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with advanced Excel capability and experience producing accurate reports, analysing data, identifying trends, and generating insights to support business decision‑making.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, with experience using SharePoint and maintaining website or intranet content.
• Strong visual communication skills, attention to design, and…