HR Business Partner
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839 to £45,091 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | EX1 1JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exeter City Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | VAC000394/2025 |
Summary
About the role
As an HR Business Partner, you will:
Work in partnership with designated services to understand their priorities, challenges and workforce needs
Provide clear, business‑focused HR advice across employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, learning and development, and performance management
Support and coach managers to resolve complex people issues, including disciplinary, capability, grievance, health and attendance matters
Lead and support consultation processes, working constructively with trade unions and employee representatives
Contribute to organisational design, restructuring, recruitment and succession planning activity
Support TUPE‑related activity where required, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations
Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that improve engagement, capability and organisational performance
You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team, working closely with colleagues across HR, OD and Workforce Planning to deliver consistent, high‑quality support to the organisation.
About you
You’ll be an experienced HR professional who brings:
Graduate CIPD membership (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience providing HR advice across the full HR remit, ideally within a complex or unionised environment
Proven ability to manage employee relations casework with confidence, professionalism and sound judgement
A good working knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with managers at all levels
A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team
Experience of working as an HR Business Partner and supporting organisational change would be an advantage.
What we offer
A varied and rewarding role with real scope to influence and add value
The opportunity to develop your experience in a large, public‑facing organisation
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment
A fixed‑term opportunity (up to 2 years) suited to someone looking to broaden or deepen their HRBP experience
If you’re motivated by delivering high‑quality HR support and enjoy working closely with managers to make a difference, we’d welcome your application.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Lydia Wilson, Head of Service and LGR Programme Lead - HR, Workforce & OD at hr.admin@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As an HR Business Partner, you will:
Work in partnership with designated services to understand their priorities, challenges and workforce needs
Provide clear, business‑focused HR advice across employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning, learning and development, and performance management
Support and coach managers to resolve complex people issues, including disciplinary, capability, grievance, health and attendance matters
Lead and support consultation processes, working constructively with trade unions and employee representatives
Contribute to organisational design, restructuring, recruitment and succession planning activity
Support TUPE‑related activity where required, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations
Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that improve engagement, capability and organisational performance
You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team, working closely with colleagues across HR, OD and Workforce Planning to deliver consistent, high‑quality support to the organisation.
About you
You’ll be an experienced HR professional who brings:
Graduate CIPD membership (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience providing HR advice across the full HR remit, ideally within a complex or unionised environment
Proven ability to manage employee relations casework with confidence, professionalism and sound judgement
A good working knowledge of employment legislation and best practice
Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with managers at all levels
A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider team
Experience of working as an HR Business Partner and supporting organisational change would be an advantage.
What we offer
A varied and rewarding role with real scope to influence and add value
The opportunity to develop your experience in a large, public‑facing organisation
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment
A fixed‑term opportunity (up to 2 years) suited to someone looking to broaden or deepen their HRBP experience
If you’re motivated by delivering high‑quality HR support and enjoy working closely with managers to make a difference, we’d welcome your application.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Lydia Wilson, Head of Service and LGR Programme Lead - HR, Workforce & OD at hr.admin@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.