People HR Partner at Coastland College

People HR Partner at Coastland College Overview

At Coastland College, we prioritize our people, culture, and leadership capabilities to create an exceptional environment for work, learning, and growth. We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced People Partner to join our expanding People Team and contribute to our vision of inspiring excellence in every learner and strengthening our communities.

About the Role

This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across Coastland College. You will help shape workforce strategies, enhance management capabilities, and foster a positive employee experience. Your responsibilities will encompass workforce planning, organizational development, employee relations, change management, and leadership development, ensuring our staff are well-supported to excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with managers and leaders, acting as a trusted advisor on people matters.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development activities.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management processes.
• Coach and develop managers to enhance their confidence and capability in people management.
• Assist with organizational change, restructures, and service improvement initiatives.
• Utilize workforce data and insights to support decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Promote colleague wellbeing, engagement, and inclusion.
• Support the delivery of the College’s People Strategy and Future Ready 2030 ambitions.
• Champion Coastland College’s values and culture throughout the organization.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a People Partner, HR Business Partner, or Senior HR Advisor role, with strong employee relations and case management skills. You should be able to confidently coach, influence, and challenge managers, and have experience in supporting organizational change and workforce planning. A solutions-focused and strategic mindset is essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders. Proficiency in using data and workforce insights to inform decision-making is also required. A CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.

Why Join Coastland College?

Coastland College combines the strengths of Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College, creating a vibrant and ambitious educational provider. Our mission is to partner with industry and the community to inspire students and apprentices for individual success, ensuring they are confident, resilient, and prepared for the future. Our values guide everything we do: Connected, Welcoming, Dynamic, Empowering, and Courageous.

Application Process

Your supporting statement is crucial in your application, allowing you to showcase why you are the right fit for this role. Please provide clear examples of how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Highlight your ability to build effective relationships, manage complex employee relations cases, support organizational change, and utilize workforce data to inform decisions.

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.

If you are passionate about people, leadership, and organizational development, we invite you to apply and help us create an exceptional workplace where colleagues feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

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