HR Business Partner
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,749.00 to £55,014.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 44749 - 55014 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX1 1SA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OCT20253682 |
Summary
About the Role: HR Business PartnerActivate Learning is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our team as a trusted advisor and strategic collaborator. In this role, you will work closely with a variety of faculties and group services, building strong partnerships to support leaders in delivering their people strategies and achieving key organisational goals.As a key member of the HR function, you will provide expert coaching, strategic guidance and tailored support to people leaders, promoting a proactive, customer-focused approach. You will also contribute to shaping and delivering a positive employee journey, working closely with the wider HR team to drive engagement, performance and development across the organisation.This role is based at City of Oxford campus, with the ability to travel to our other campuses and offers the flexibility to work within a hybrid model.What makes a successful HR Business Partner at Activate Learning?Within our people-centred and diverse organisation, adaptability, emotional intelligence and the ability to build strong relationships are vital. You will demonstrate confidence in influencing senior stakeholders, coaching leaders and nurturing a culture founded on trust and collaboration. Taking a proactive, solutions-focused approach to employee relations, you will offer expert guidance on employment legislation and lead on key initiatives, including organisational change, mergers, restructures and TUPE transfers.CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above) or equivalent HR experience.Significant operational and strategic HR experience within a unionised environment.Proven success in managing complex and sensitive employee relations cases.Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and employee relations procedures.Confident in using HR systems and people data to inform decision-making (iTrent experience is an advantage).Who we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeingApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.