People Partner (Temporary to Cover Secondment)

People Partner (Temporary to Cover Secondment)

Location: Lincoln

Contractual Hours: 37.5

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Partner to join our People Services team on a 9 month fixed term or secondment basis. Reporting to the People Manager (Employee Relations & Operations), you will play a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality people service across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People professional to broaden their experience, support impactful initiatives and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing workplace culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide expert advice and support on a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, absence management, disciplinary and grievance.
• Support complex employee relations casework with confidence and professionalism
• Support and deliver key initiatives within the People Plan, including wellbeing, EDI and leadership development
• Champion a culture of wellbeing and inclusion
• Ensure consistent application of People policies, procedures and employment legislation
• Work collaboratively across teams to continuously improve people practices and outcomes

About You

• Has experience in a generalist People role, including complex employee relations casework
• Has strong knowledge of employment law and its practical application
• Is confident influencing and advising managers at all levels
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and decision‑making skills
• Ideally holds (or is working towards) a CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Is passionate about wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience within education or the public sector is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Develop your People expertise in a varied and impactful role
• Work on meaningful projects that shape organisational culture
• Gain exposure to strategic people initiatives
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative People Services team
• 30 days annual leave plus the ability to purchase annual leave each year (pro rata if part time)
• Flexible/Hybrid working options (one work from home day per week)
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays and non‑term time