People Partner

People PartnerCentral London, WestminsterWestminster School52,000 – 56,000 per annum Permanent, Full Time

Broad business partnering / people partnering role working with the prestigious Westminster School!

Westminster School is a renowned educational institution, celebrated for its academic excellence both nationally and internationally. We are dedicated to fostering excellence in both academic and personal development, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for staff and students alike. Located in central London, near Parliament and Westminster Abbey, the school benefits from its historic and vibrant surroundings.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced People Partner to join our HR & Payroll Team. This role is pivotal in enhancing the performance and efficiency of our staff, across The Great School and The Under School. As a People Partner, you will provide proactive and reactive guidance on all areas of people management, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and change management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers to deliver respected and valued advice on people management issues
• Coach and train management and staff on HR policies and procedures
• Embed Ethos, Values and Vision and Wellbeing activities across the School
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Support colleagues across the team on policy development, implementation and projects as required
• Work with wider team to deliver and enhance the service and customer experience

What you'll need to succeed

• Member of the CIPD or equivalent (minimum Level 5)
• Proven experience in HR partnering support
• Pragmatic knowledge of current and relevant changes to employment law and best practices
• Demonstrable record of delivering effective, solutions-based employee relations casework support
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, employees, and their representatives
• Able to be present in the office on all working days (i.e. non-hybrid role)

What you'll get in return

• Westminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to be and an excellent workplace
• Competitive salary of £52,000 to £56,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Generous pension scheme
• Private health insurance (opt-in)
• Free school lunch and drinks facility onsite (during term time)
• 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, as well as discretionary Christmas closure
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Offer of fee remission for pupils who are awarded a place at the schools through the admission process
• Free access to the school’s gym (restricted hours)

If you have an understanding and appreciation of the wider education sector and want to contribute to world-class education delivery, we would love to hear from you!

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 

For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://web/westminster-school

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.