CareerAddict

Senior HR Business Partner

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£47.4k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
About the job
Senior HR Business Partner
Permanent
Hybrid (minium 2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £47,389- £59,966 per annum
Organisation: University of Cambridge - School of Clinical Medicine
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join the Human Resources Division as a Senior HR Business Partner for the prestigious University of Cambridge to work within the School of Clinical Medicine team.
This senior role offers the opportunity to work strategically with senior leaders, providing expert HR advice and operational support across a broad range of people-related matters, including organisational change, employment law, workforce planning and complex case management.
The Opportunity
You will act as a trusted HR partner to senior management, supporting the delivery of HR strategy and organisational objectives across the division.
The role includes leading on complex employee relations matters, organisational change programmes, workforce initiatives and large-scale HR projects, while ensuring delivery to high standards and within agreed timescales.
You will also play a key leadership role within the HR function, coaching and mentoring HR colleagues, supporting professional development and contributing to continuous improvement across the wider people agenda.
Benefits
* 41 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
* Excellent Pension - You will automatically be enrolled to become a member of USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme) – a hybrid pension scheme.
* The University salary structure includes automatic service-related pay progression in many of its grades and an annual cost of living increase
* Financial, health and wellbeing and travel benefits
* Development and learning opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible working opportunities and commitment to work/life balance
Requirements
* Extensive HR experience within either a generalist or specialist environment
* Strong operational knowledge of employment law, complex case management and organisational change
* Experience advising and influencing senior management on HR strategy and practice
* Strong project planning and delivery experience across large-scale initiatives
* Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
* Ability to analyse complex issues strategically and operationally to develop effective solutions
* Strong organisational and project management capabilities
* Professional CIPD qualification or equivalent experience (Associate or Chartered preferred)
* Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
* Experience working within an NHS Trust/Body or Higher Education Institution Medical School
* Experience of budgetary management
* Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues and policy drivers
How to Apply
Please apply online or contact Abbie Carr or Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion

Reference: 225128852

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113327564
CV-Library

Senior HR Business Partner

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library

Print
Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£47.4k - £60k Annual
Full-Time
About the job
Senior HR Business Partner
Permanent
Hybrid (minium 2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £47,389- £59,966 per annum
Organisation: University of Cambridge - School of Clinical Medicine
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join the Human Resources Division as a Senior HR Business Partner for the prestigious University of Cambridge to work within the School of Clinical Medicine team.
This senior role offers the opportunity to work strategically with senior leaders, providing expert HR advice and operational support across a broad range of people-related matters, including organisational change, employment law, workforce planning and complex case management.
The Opportunity
You will act as a trusted HR partner to senior management, supporting the delivery of HR strategy and organisational objectives across the division.
The role includes leading on complex employee relations matters, organisational change programmes, workforce initiatives and large-scale HR projects, while ensuring delivery to high standards and within agreed timescales.
You will also play a key leadership role within the HR function, coaching and mentoring HR colleagues, supporting professional development and contributing to continuous improvement across the wider people agenda.
Benefits
* 41 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
* Excellent Pension - You will automatically be enrolled to become a member of USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme) – a hybrid pension scheme.
* The University salary structure includes automatic service-related pay progression in many of its grades and an annual cost of living increase
* Financial, health and wellbeing and travel benefits
* Development and learning opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible working opportunities and commitment to work/life balance
Requirements
* Extensive HR experience within either a generalist or specialist environment
* Strong operational knowledge of employment law, complex case management and organisational change
* Experience advising and influencing senior management on HR strategy and practice
* Strong project planning and delivery experience across large-scale initiatives
* Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
* Ability to analyse complex issues strategically and operationally to develop effective solutions
* Strong organisational and project management capabilities
* Professional CIPD qualification or equivalent experience (Associate or Chartered preferred)
* Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable
* Experience working within an NHS Trust/Body or Higher Education Institution Medical School
* Experience of budgetary management
* Knowledge and understanding of key NHS issues and policy drivers
How to Apply
Please apply online or contact Abbie Carr or Jack Sharpe at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion
Print

Reference: 225128852

Share this job:
CareerAddict

Alert me to jobs like this:

Amplify your job search:

CV/résumé help

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

CV Help

Expert career advice

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Visit Blog

Job compatibility

Increase interview chances with our downloads and specialist services.

Start Test

Similar Jobs

Senior HR Business Partner

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Senior HR Business Partner

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Senior HR Business Partner

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Senior HR Business Partner

Euston, Greater London, United Kingdom