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HR Business Partner

Employer
Winstanley College
Location
Wigan, Lancashire
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£38,420
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Expires
28th August 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Job ID
1499433
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
  • Contract Type :Fixed term contract
  • Contract Length: 12 months
  • Job ID: 1499433

HR Business Partner Opportunities (2 Posts – Total 1.5 FTE)

Location: Winstanley College
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Working Pattern: Two posts totaling 1.5 full-time equivalent (FTE)
Salary:  £38,420
Closing Date: 9am, Thursday 31 July

Winstanley College is a values-led organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking two experienced, proactive, and people-focused HR Business Partners to join our HR team in a job share arrangement totalling 1.5 full-time equivalent (FTE).

The Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our team and provide a comprehensive, generalist HR service to designated business areas within Winstanley College. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, supporting staff and managers across a range of human resources and organisational development matters.

The HRBP will offer professional guidance on all aspects of recruitment, absence management, learning and development, employee relations, performance management, and employment conditions. The successful candidate will also play a key role in supporting the College’s safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring policies and practices are consistently followed.

A key part of this role involves producing accurate HR data, reports, and statistical analysis using the College’s HR systems, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Applicants must hold, or be working towards, a CIPD Level 5 qualification and possess a minimum of five years’ experience in a fast-paced, mid-level HR role. Strong experience in managing end-to-end recruitment processes and absence/attendance casework is essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a proven ability to coordinate and manage complex HR and employee-related issues to strict deadlines.

Excellent digital literacy, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills are vital, as is the ability to influence and coach senior stakeholders. Candidates must be well-organised, capable of managing competing priorities, and have a clear understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace and learning environments.

A GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths is required, along with an enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and professional HR team in a values-led organisation committed to continuous improvement and people development.

Why Winstanley?

Join a friendly and professional HR team

Flexible and family-friendly working culture

Continuous professional development and wellbeing support

A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion at all levels

Interested?

We welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible or part-time roles. To find out more or apply, visit the link below and download the attached documents.

For an informal conversation about the role or working pattern, please contact Dawn Storey, Director of HR.

Winstanley College is proud to be an inclusive employer. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Attachments

Safeguarding Statement:

Winstanley College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with.  As such, all post are subject to the `Safer Recruitment` process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the College. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.


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