HR Business Partner (6 Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Introduction

This 6-month Fixed Term opportunity has arisen as a result of a small restructure in our People & Organisational Development team.  This role will hold the primary relationship with the Engagement & Fundraising Leadership Team, ensuring they have the breadth of support required to manage their teams.  This key role will be part of the HR Business Partner team, whilst reporting directly to the Director of People & OD.

The role is London-based, but the successful candidate can work remotely up to 3 days per week

Interview Date(s): 3 September 2021

Role Responsibility

This role is responsible for delivering the HR Business Partner service, providing HR advice, guidance and coaching to the Engagement & Fundraising directorate. You will advise on people issues to all levels of the organisation, and will support and challenge managers on building our capability, capacity and culture that enable the organisation to deliver our strategy. You will lead on organisation design and will provide guidance and support during periods of change.  You will be a crucial member of the People & OD Leadership Team, bringing your insights and suggestions on how we can continue to make Diabetes UK a great place to work.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be CIPD qualified, to Level 5 or above, and have experience of working in a similar business partnering role in another organisation.  You will be approachable, listen well, and respect confidentiality, whilst also being able to hold leaders and managers to account when needed. You will have a working knowledge of employment law, and be committed to continued professional development.  Ideally you will have experience of working in a unionised environment, although this is not essential.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For the 4.8 million people in the UK with diabetes, there’s no day off. So, at Diabetes UK, we’re leading the fight every day, campaigning for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.  

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do.  And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We’re very excited to have been placed in the top 30 best UK charities to work for, and in the top 75 best large companies in London.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

Diabetes UK