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Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll work in a vibrant environment, in a rewarding role and for a college that values your contribution. Here, you will belong.
Who we need
As part of the Business Partnering team, you will provide advice, guidance and support to managers on a range of people matters. We are a People team with colleagues at the centre of what we do, and this is an ideal opportunity if you are a people orientated HR professional, with a passion for engagement, wellbeing and culture.
We are building better futures for others and ourselves. Here you will have the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career. Key responsibilities of the role include:
-Provide advice, to coach and support managers with HR casework (sickness absence, performance improvement, grievance and discipline) and restructuring activity across the College.
-Support leaders in implementing change programmes, including consultation with trade unions and staff and liaison with legal advisers as required.
-Support the investigation process, interviewing witnesses and producing investigation reports. To ensure all cases are managed within a 4-week window, working proactively with leaders to manage the process, quickly and efficiently.
-Act as a trusted advisor to develop and build leadership and colleague capability across the College
-Undertake project work as required by the Head of People Services, ensuring that robust project plans are in place and that projects are delivered within agreed timescales.
What you’ll bring
The ideal candidate will have generalist HR experience, including employee relations, casework, recruitment and project work. You will:
- Have effective communication skills
- Have the ability to influence and motivate
- Work at pace, managing and prioritising your workload
- Operate independently using own initiative, whilst knowing to when to utilise the wider Business Partnering team for effective support
- Develop professional working relationships with college leaders and managers
- Possess excellent attention to detail, and be able to analyse and produce accurate data and information
Interviews / Assessments are planned for: week commencing 18th November 2024
A place to belong
Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 35 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop, with a vast range of training and development opportunities available to you to help you progress in your career.
It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds, help our students achieve, and together, make a positive difference.
Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
