HRBP temp

Senior People Business Partner - Interim - 4 days per week

• £250 per day
• 4 days per week (hybrid on site)
• Must start by end of September
• Until March 2027

We are recruiting on behalf of a high-profile organisation within the arts and cultural sector for an experienced Senior People Business Partner to join their People team on an interim basis until March 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established HR/People Business Partner who can quickly build credibility, develop strong stakeholder relationships and provide confident, pragmatic advice across a broad range of people matters.

Working as part of an established People team, you will act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing strategic and operational HR support.

You will have responsibility for managing and developing a Junior Business Partner and will work closely with senior People leadership.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with senior stakeholders and providing high-quality, pragmatic HR advice.
• Managing a broad range of employee relations matters, including more complex cases.
• Building strong and credible relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Coaching and advising managers on people-related issues and organisational priorities.
• Line managing and developing a Junior Business Partner.
• Working collaboratively across the wider People function.
• Supporting the delivery of key people initiatives and priorities.
• Operating confidently and autonomously within a senior partnering capacity.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can join the organisation and make an impact quickly.

You will ideally have:

• 3-5 years' experience operating at HR Business Partner / Senior HR Business Partner level.
• Strong and up-to-date employee relations knowledge.
• Previous line management experience.
• A strong track record of developing and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence to provide advice and challenge at senior level.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively as part of a wider People team.
• Previous experience within the charity, public sector, Civil Service, arts or cultural sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential.