We are seeking an experienced Senior People Business Partner to join our People Team! This is a high impact strategic group HR role that is focused on organisational development, talent, culture, and transformation.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in organisational transformation, helping leaders navigate change, build future capability, and create high-performing teams in a complex and evolving environment. You'll work closely with senior leaders and People colleagues to deliver strategic, value-driven people solutions aligned to business objectives., While strategically focused, this is also a hands-on role, requiring someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, lead from the front, and establish HR as a true strategic partner.
This is a currently hybrid position. You must be within commutable distance to the London or Wakefield Offices.
At City & Guilds we recognise that an unconditional commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is fundamental to delivering our purpose of helping people, organisations and economies develop the skill they need for growth, and this extends to all people, organisations and wider stakeholders we work with, wherever we work.
We feel that it is important that City & Guilds is an organisation that reflects the diversity of modern society and is an inclusive organisation that ensures that everyone is supported so that they can achieve their best.
We encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities.
About the role
- Lead on people strategy delivery for your business area, aligned to our overarching People and organisational priorities.
- Provide expert HR advice and coaching to senior leaders, embedding a high-performance and values-led culture.
- Lead key people initiatives including organisational design, talent management, and diversity, equity & inclusion.
- Identify and mitigate people-related risks while ensuring compliance with policy, legislation and best practice.
- Champion inclusive leadership and help shape a culture of belonging, wellbeing and purpose
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Proven strategic HR partnering experience at a senior level.
- Proven experience supporting acquisitions, integrations and large-scale organisational change.
- Broad expertise across key HR disciplines including organisational design, transformation, change management and culture development.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate business strategy into impactful people solutions.
- Strong analytical capability, using people data and insights to influence decision making and drive business outcomes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to influence senior leaders in complex environments.
- A proactive, pragmatic, and collaborative approach with a strong focus on delivery and outcomes.
- High emotional intelligence and a commitment to inclusive, values-based leadership.
- Greek language skills would be an advantage.
Our story and mission
To find out more about PeopleCert and City & Guilds please click on the following links:
About us | PeopleCert
About us | City & Guilds
What we offer
At PeopleCert Group, everything we do supports our purpose:
To help people, organisations, and economies develop their skills for growth.
We offer an inclusive, engaging and forward-thinking working environment, where you’ll have opportunities to learn, grow and make a real impact. Our benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration package + Bonus scheme
- Holiday entitlement (Annual and Public/Bank holidays)
- Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
- Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
- Constant personal and professional development
- Career development opportunities
Our Commitment to Inclusion
If you require any support or adjustments for the interview process, or if successful, in the role itself, please contact: [email protected]
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the right role and organisation for you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please click “Apply” to submit your CV and complete our short application form.
Please note that we shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early depending on the number of applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity!
Skills Required
- Proven strategic HR partnering experience at a senior level
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and large-scale organisational change
- Expertise in organisational design, transformation, change management, and culture development
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate business strategy into people solutions
- Strong analytical capability using people data and insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders
- Proactive, pragmatic, collaborative approach focused on delivery and outcomes
- High emotional intelligence and commitment to inclusive, values-based leadership
- Greek language skills
- Ability to work within commuting distance of the London or Wakefield offices
What We Do
PeopleCert is the global leader in the delivery of examination and accreditation services, delivering millions of exams in over 200 countries. PeopleCert develops and delivers market-leading Business, IT, and Language exams worldwide, enabling individuals to reach their full potential and realise their life ambitions through learning. In July 2021, PeopleCert acquired Axelos, a joint venture company created in 2013 by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) in the United Kingdom and Capita plc (CPI.L)
