HR Partner - 12 month Fixed term contract
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £44,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Jisc |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 441 |
Summary
Job Title: HR Partner – 12 month Fixed term contract
Jisc grade: PRS3
Salary: £40,000 to £44,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + comprehensive benefits package
Job Type: 12 month fixed term contact
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reports into: Head of HR Partnerships
Working style: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.
About Jisc:
For 30 years Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used.
We are uniquely positioned to protect, promote and lead the sector in digital and data transformation, making a difference to students, communities and society. Together, we are working to build a better digital future for education and research.
The team:
At Jisc, our HR team is driven by a simple belief: our people deserve the same exceptional experience we deliver to our members and customers.
We empower our colleagues to be their best every day—unlocking potential, nurturing diverse talent, and embracing education and technology to shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you’re passionate about creating meaningful impact and want to be part of a collaborative team with a shared mission, this could be your next move.
The role:
As an HR Partner, you’ll be part of our HR Partnerships team, reporting to the Head of HR Partnerships. In this influential role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, coach and problem-solver for leaders and teams across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
Partner proactively with managers at all levels across the business, providing expert guidance on employee relations and wellbeing matters, taking a solutions‑focused approach.
Manage an employee relations caseload, ensuring that cases are managed in a timely manner, using a risk based approach.
Act as an escalation point for more complex HR cases.
Lead people-focused projects and change programmes, ensuring they land smoothly, on time, and in alignment with our culture and processes.
Work collaboratively across all HR specialisms to deliver organisation-wide initiatives that support our people strategy.
Help us drive high‑quality, efficient HR services by improving systems, processes and ways of working.
What we are looking for:
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re someone who brings drive, resilience, commercial awareness and a passion for brilliant customer service.
Must‑haves
Skills:
Quickly builds credibility and trust at all levels
Excellent relationship-building, influencing and collaboration skills
Confident navigating challenging conversations with ease
Strong judgement with a people-first mindset
Outstanding written and verbal communication, including clear, concise reporting and high-quality presentations
Proficiency with SharePoint and Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Project management capability
Data driven decision making
Experience:
Broad HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, high‑volume, customer-focused environment
Expertise supporting managers with ER matters—including complex cases
A track record of contributing to successful change programmes
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
Behaviours:
Commercial awareness
Customer focus
Initiative
Drive
Resilience
Qualifications:
CIPD membership
Hybrid working:
Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value, so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices.
Why work for us?
At Jisc, every role is meaningful, and every individual is valued. We foster a culture of continuous learning and personal growth, offering opportunities to develop new skills and make a real impact in education and research. With a strong focus on work-life balance, we embrace flexible working that prioritises outcomes over hours, empowering you to create a rhythm that energises both your professional and personal life.
Equity, diversity and inclusion:
Jisc believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.
We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status.
Application process:
Please let us know how we can best accommodate you throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to making our process accessible and comfortable for everyone - just tell us what works best for you.
We’re really looking forward to getting to know the real you. While we encourage the use of AI tools to help you get started on your CV or cover letter, we encourage you to review your application before submitting. Make sure it truly reflects your own voice, experiences, and personality.
We have a thorough background screening process that verifies the details you share with us in your CV and your application. Any inaccurate information supplied during the application stages can lead to a job offer being withdrawn.
Sponsorship:
Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge.
No agencies please
Jisc grade: PRS3
Salary: £40,000 to £44,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience) + comprehensive benefits package
Job Type: 12 month fixed term contact
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reports into: Head of HR Partnerships
Working style: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.
About Jisc:
For 30 years Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used.
We are uniquely positioned to protect, promote and lead the sector in digital and data transformation, making a difference to students, communities and society. Together, we are working to build a better digital future for education and research.
The team:
At Jisc, our HR team is driven by a simple belief: our people deserve the same exceptional experience we deliver to our members and customers.
We empower our colleagues to be their best every day—unlocking potential, nurturing diverse talent, and embracing education and technology to shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you’re passionate about creating meaningful impact and want to be part of a collaborative team with a shared mission, this could be your next move.
The role:
As an HR Partner, you’ll be part of our HR Partnerships team, reporting to the Head of HR Partnerships. In this influential role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, coach and problem-solver for leaders and teams across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
Partner proactively with managers at all levels across the business, providing expert guidance on employee relations and wellbeing matters, taking a solutions‑focused approach.
Manage an employee relations caseload, ensuring that cases are managed in a timely manner, using a risk based approach.
Act as an escalation point for more complex HR cases.
Lead people-focused projects and change programmes, ensuring they land smoothly, on time, and in alignment with our culture and processes.
Work collaboratively across all HR specialisms to deliver organisation-wide initiatives that support our people strategy.
Help us drive high‑quality, efficient HR services by improving systems, processes and ways of working.
What we are looking for:
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re someone who brings drive, resilience, commercial awareness and a passion for brilliant customer service.
Must‑haves
Skills:
Quickly builds credibility and trust at all levels
Excellent relationship-building, influencing and collaboration skills
Confident navigating challenging conversations with ease
Strong judgement with a people-first mindset
Outstanding written and verbal communication, including clear, concise reporting and high-quality presentations
Proficiency with SharePoint and Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Project management capability
Data driven decision making
Experience:
Broad HR generalist experience in a fast-paced, high‑volume, customer-focused environment
Expertise supporting managers with ER matters—including complex cases
A track record of contributing to successful change programmes
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
Behaviours:
Commercial awareness
Customer focus
Initiative
Drive
Resilience
Qualifications:
CIPD membership
Hybrid working:
Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value, so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices.
Why work for us?
At Jisc, every role is meaningful, and every individual is valued. We foster a culture of continuous learning and personal growth, offering opportunities to develop new skills and make a real impact in education and research. With a strong focus on work-life balance, we embrace flexible working that prioritises outcomes over hours, empowering you to create a rhythm that energises both your professional and personal life.
Equity, diversity and inclusion:
Jisc believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.
We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status.
Application process:
Please let us know how we can best accommodate you throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to making our process accessible and comfortable for everyone - just tell us what works best for you.
We’re really looking forward to getting to know the real you. While we encourage the use of AI tools to help you get started on your CV or cover letter, we encourage you to review your application before submitting. Make sure it truly reflects your own voice, experiences, and personality.
We have a thorough background screening process that verifies the details you share with us in your CV and your application. Any inaccurate information supplied during the application stages can lead to a job offer being withdrawn.
Sponsorship:
Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge.
No agencies please