People Partner (111002-1025)

For informal enquiries, please contact Rachel Leonard (Head of People Partnering and Advisory) at rachel.leonard@warwick.ac.uk.

Join Our People Partnering and Advisory Team!

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality people support and advice? We’re looking for a proactive People Partner to work closely with leaders across the University, providing expert guidance on employee relations, organisational development, recruitment, well-being, and more. You’ll be part of a dynamic matrix team aligned to a School/Faculty Hub or Professional Services, collaborating closely with colleagues across People Operations and Centres of Excellence to deliver an outstanding People service.

As a People Partner you will advise on complex employment matters (including grievance, disciplinary, and performance management), support strategic and change initiatives, contribute to policy and process development, and promote an inclusive culture aligned with University values.

Flexible Working 

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

You’ll be a qualified People professional with degree-level education and Level 5 CIPD membership. You’ll bring expert knowledge in employment law and policy, offering clear, practical advice at all levels. You’ll have proven ability to confidently manage high volumes of complex queries and cases, driving early resolution and delivering consistent, high-quality support. A skilled communicator and collaborator, you’ll build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and work effectively across teams. You’ll identify and resolve process inefficiencies, interpret and present sensitive data, and contribute to a seamless People Partnering service. Your exceptional organisational skills and proficiency in People systems will help you deliver impactful, tech-enabled solutions.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Monday 8th December 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

• Interview Date: 17th December 2025
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.