People Business Partner

We're on a journey at Rightmove

Our People Team is evolving, and we're looking for someone exceptional to join us as a People Business Partner. We're transforming into true strategic partners to our business stakeholders, helping them lead and make better people decisions. As a team, we're deeply connected, collaborative, and proud to be subject matter experts.

This role isn't just about processes and policies – it's about making a real impact. We're a lean team, which means you'll be hands-on, but the scope is incredibly broad. You'll gain fantastic exposure to senior leaders and work across a wide range of topics. If you're looking for a role that a puts you at the heart of a fast-paced, ambitious environment, keep reading.

We’d love to meet someone with a strong Employee Relations background who can help us build a progressive, sustainable business partnering function. If you've worked in a fast-paced tech environment, even better – you’ll feel right at home.

The role

As a People Business Partner, you’ll collaborate across our People Team functions and embed yourself within business units to provide tailored support. You’ll drive continuous improvement, use data-driven insights, and ensure that the People Team is proactive and integral to Rightmove’s growth and success.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, guiding them on HR-related matters to align with their objectives.
• Addressing and resolving employee concerns and conflicts, fostering a fair, positive, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Providing expert advice and managing HR processes like disciplinary, grievance, and appeal procedures.
• Coaching and supporting managers to drive meaningful performance conversations.
• Analysing people data to uncover trends, inform decisions, and drive business outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws and staying up to date with best practices.
• Supporting change management initiatives, including restructures and future business needs.
• Leading and driving projects that make a real difference to our team and the wider business.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Thrives as part of a passionate, ambitious team.
• Loves to collaborate and bring energy to everything they do.
• Is adaptable, calm under pressure, and ready to jump into new challenges.
• Has strong integrity, confidentiality, and organisational skills.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and verbally.
• Enjoys problem-solving, thinking ahead, and making things happen.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience as a People Business Partner
• Demonstrated success in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Strong analytical skills – you’ll love using data to drive decisions.
• A knack for managing projects from start to finish.
• Confidence in building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A natural ability to resolve conflicts and drive positive outcomes.

What’s in it for you

People are the foundation of Rightmove – we’ll help you build a career on it.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments.
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
• 27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
• Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office.
• Contributory stakeholder pension.
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member other nominated person in your life.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
• Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
• Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
• Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and move.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust, and belief to make it happen.  

We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what’s on the market.  

Despite this growth, we’ve remained a friendly, supportive place to work with employee #1 still working here! We’ve done this by placing the Rightmove How’s at the heart of everything we do. These are the essential values that reflect our culture and include: 

• We create value…by delivering results and building trust with partners and consumers. 

• We think bigger…by acting with curiosity and setting bold aspirations. 

• We care deeply…by being real, having fun, and valuing diversity. 

• We move together…by being one team - internally collaborative, externally competitive. 

• We make a difference…by focusing on delivering measurable impact. 

We believe in careers that open doors and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. And with 88% of Rightmovers saying we’re a great place to work, we’re clearly doing something right!  

If all of this has caught your eye, you may well be a Rightmover in the making! 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or sexual orientation.

At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.