We have an opportunity for an experienced People & Development Business Partner (HR Business Partner) to join our clients People & Development team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background, particularly within employee relations, organisational change and strategic HR support. Travel Requirements - Approximately 2–3 days per month to Lancashire. Key Responsibilities: * Managing a varied and complex employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance management and capability matters. * Advising and supporting managers on employment legislation, HR policies and best practice. * Supporting organisational change, restructures, TUPE transfers and workforce planning. * Providing guidance and support during formal employee relations meetings, including preparing documentation and outcome letters. * Developing strong working relationships with senior leaders, managers and trade union representatives. * Supporting recruitment, retention and wider workforce planning initiatives. * Contributing to the implementation of HR policies, procedures and organisational development projects. * Using HR data, reports and workforce metrics to identify trends and support decision-making. * Supporting management development and delivering guidance or training on people management matters. Requirements: * CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent relevant experience. * Substantial experience within a generalist HR role, ideally operating at HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory level. * Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex disciplinary, grievance and performance management cases. * Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures, TUPE or similar projects. * Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. * Experience developing, implementing and interpreting HR policies and procedures. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and provide commercially focused HR advice. * Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret HR data and management information. * GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Desirable Experience: * Previous experience within Further Education, education or a similarly complex organisation. * Experience working within a unionised environment. * Previous line management experience, including supervising HR Advisors or Assistants. * Experience supporting senior leadership teams through organisational change