People Partner x 2 - 6 month FTC

Birmingham Interim £50,000 - £58,000 per year View Job Description
The client is a UK‑wide public body operating in a regulated professional environment, with a clear mandate to protect the public and uphold professional standards. It is values‑driven, policy‑led and works within a complex regulatory framework, currently undergoing organisational change and team restructures to support effective and efficient delivery.
  • A hands‑on ER role with varied casework, change activity and real influence
  • Hybrid working, a manageable caseload and a clear 6‑month interim assignment

About Our Client



The client is a UK‑wide public body operating within a regulated professional environment, with a clear mandate to protect the public and maintain professional standards.

The organisation is values‑driven, policy‑led and operates within a complex regulatory and governance framework. It employs a diverse workforce and is currently undergoing a period of organisational change, including estates activity and team restructures to ensure it continues to operate effectively and efficiently.

Job Description

  • Managing a moderate ER caseload (typically 7-8 cases concurrently), with a focus on complex, policy‑led matters rather than high‑risk cases
  • Providing ER advice, case management and consultation support to managers
  • Coaching and guiding managers who require close support and reassurance
  • Supporting pay and grading change processes (activity already in progress)
  • Advising on organisational restructures, skills changes and business case development
  • Supporting an estates move, including a London Zone 1 office relocation
  • Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture function, including People Partners, PC inbox/admin support, Recruitment, L&D and OD
  • Operating within a non‑unionised environment



The Successful Applicant



  • An experienced People Partner / HR professional with a strong Employee Relations background
  • Confident managing a moderate ER caseload independently, with a focus on complex, policy‑led cases
  • Comfortable providing clear, pragmatic ER advice and coaching managers who require close support
  • Experienced in consultation and organisational change, including restructures and business case advice
  • Used to working in a public sector or regulated environment (e.g. healthcare, local government)
  • Proactive, resilient and solutions‑focused, with a genuine hands‑on approach
  • Able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders and work collaboratively across a People & Culture function
  • Ideally brings some exposure to reward, pay and grading activity (desirable but not essential)

What's on Offer

  • 6‑month interim assignment with the potential to make immediate impact
  • Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Birmingham office (Tuesday plus one flexible day)
  • Travel to the London office on occasion and paid for via the company
  • Competitive day rate



Contact
Naima Hussain
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7004188
Phone number
+44 121 230 9366

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Business Partner
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Naima Hussain
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9366
Job reference
JN-042026-7004188