Job Description

Ravensbourne University London is exceptional. A world-class digital destination developing talented individuals and leading edge businesses though learning, skills, applied research, enterprise and innovation.

We are based at Greenwich Peninsula in an iconic building next to The O2. Our aim is to become a portal for talent across London driving growth in the knowledge economy and creative industries.

We are looking to strengthen our team with the following appointment:

HR Business Partner

Salary: pay band D. + benefits, based in SE London

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced HR professional to join our team.

As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the HR Adviser, Senior HR Business Partner, leaders and managers in the University to help enhance performance and efficiency towards the achievement of Ravensbourne\'s strategic priorities. The role forms part of a specialist team who will lead of all Employee Relations matters and decisions across the University.

You will look after a portfolio of work with a mix of professional services and academic staff, and you will be their first point of contact for all Employment Relations queries. You will advise and support managers across the range of HR activities including: employee relations matters (disciplinary and grievance advice/support), sickness absence management, performance management, contractual changes, restructures and also recruitment and selection queries and advice.

The role will also provide support on University-wide People and Culture projects, including but not limited to the management of organisational change initiatives, organisational development projects, workforce planning, policy development and the management of complex employee relations matters.

You will work in a small team and will manage your own caseload and related administration. You will take responsibility for your own workload and professional development, seek out best practice and apply it, treat everyone fairly and put the interests of our staff first.

To succeed in this role you will have a good general knowledge of human resources operations and experience, with good IT skills and attention to detail. You will need to be a confident and capable communicator with the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a calm and focused approach.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are underrepresented at this level at Ravensbourne.

Closing date: 6th August 2023

Interviews: 15th August 2023

To apply:

If you are disabled and want to know more about job opportunities at Ravensbourne, please email our Disability Advice Line .

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community in our desire to reflect the diversity of the community we serve

We particularly welcome applications from male and ethnic minority candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

Further details:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

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