People Business Partner

People Business Partner Application Deadline: 18 December 2025 Department: People Team Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Cross College (Maidstone & Gillingham) Reporting To: Natalee Hill Compensation: £41,390 - £48,759 / year Description As an experienced Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in championing a high-quality, proactive People service across the College and its subsidiary companies. You’ll work in close partnership with managers and departments to deliver outcomes that support staff success and enhance the student experience, all while aligning your approach with the College’s vision, values, priorities and strategic objectives. Bring your expertise, judgement and commitment to service excellence — and you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. 22.5 hours - pro rata amount will be £25,169 - £29,650. Main Responsibilities and Duties: Partner with senior managers to deliver strategic People solutions, providing expert advice, workforce insight and support aligned to College objectives. Lead on employee relations, coaching and developing managers to manage performance, attendance, capability and conduct effectively and confidently. Provide authoritative guidance on employment law, policies and best practice, ensuring consistency, compliance and high standards across the College and subsidiaries. Lead and support people aspects of organisational change, performance improvement and engagement, working collaboratively with trade unions and stakeholders. Drive effective attendance, wellbeing and absence management, working with Occupational Health and stakeholders to improve attendance and organisational performance. 💡 To see the full list of responsibilities, view the Job Description. Application Requirements To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing: A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained. Information on all relevant education and qualifications. Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people. Benefits Click here to view MidKent College benefits.