HR Business Partner

Description

Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.

For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco–system of purpose–led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.

Purpose

We're looking for a proactive and strategic HR Business Partner to support our leaders in driving performance, engagement, and change across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence people strategies and help shape a culture that empowers colleagues and delivers impact for the communities we serve.

What you'll do Partner with senior leaders to deliver HR solutions aligned to business objectives. Provide expert advice on workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational change. Use data and insights to inform decision–making and improve outcomes. Coach and support managers to build capability and foster a positive employee experience. What we're looking for Full CIPD membership or equivalent experience. Previous experience as an HR Business Partner within a complex and diverse organisation. Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations issues. Proven ability to influence senior management and key decision–makers. Experience delivering in a customer–focused business, securing value for money and high satisfaction. Background in driving performance in a challenging, target–driven environment. Strong experience in succession planning, talent management, engagement, performance management, and resourcing. Expertise in organisational development and change management. TUPE experience. Extensive knowledge of employment law, with the ability to apply it to resolve workplace issues and develop policy. A proactive approach to problem–solving and continuous improvement. Flexible, adaptable, and innovative mindset. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex messages clearly. Why Shaw Trust?

We're a social purpose organisation committed to transforming lives. You'll join a collaborative team where your expertise will help us create inclusive workplaces and deliver meaningful impact.

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Interviews will take place on the 7th and 8th January 2026 on Microsoft Teams

Location:

You will be homebased with occasional regional travel

Employee Benefits

As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits: 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday 2 days paid volunteering leave each year An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women's Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group) Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan Opportunity to request flexible working from day one Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: Vision–2030–Strategic–Directive–5–9.pdf

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

In addition; We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.

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Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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