People Business Partner - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract in London Area

Job description

People Business Partner – Learning & Development

Contract Type: 12-Month FTC

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Work Type: Hybrid

Location: London, Westminster

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a global membership organisation with over 100,000 members and more than two centuries of history. As a centre of engineering excellence, we qualify civil engineers, support lifelong professional development, and assure society that the infrastructure shaping our world is safe, sustainable, and well-designed.

Our community of experts also provides trusted, impartial advice to policymakers on how to build and adapt infrastructure for a better future.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced People Business Partner with a strong focus on Learning and Development to join our People team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence organisational culture, support professional growth, and help shape the future of civil engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to align people strategies with business goals.
• Line manage and coach the L&D Coordinator.
• Support the L&D Coordinator to create and coordinate learning and development initiatives that build organisational capability.
• Deliver behavioural-based learning programmes and advise on development pathways.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance, and policy.
• Manage recruitment up to Head of Department level in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Analyse people data to inform decision-making and improve retention.
• Oversee the L&D budget and ensure value for money in training delivery.
• Contribute to succession planning, internal communications, and employee engagement.

About You:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role with a strong L&D focus.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
• Confidence to challenge and influence at all levels.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice.
• Experience with job evaluation and salary benchmarking software (ideally Korn Ferry / Hay).

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent professional qualification.

ICE Group benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Shutdown over Christmas period
• Annual £100 allowance towards your well-being
• Discounted hot food from on-site Café bar
• Up to eight percent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme
• 24-hour employee support line
• Death in service benefit equivalent to one year’s salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Big Gym membership savings with the Gymflex scheme
• Your Rewards discount scheme

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English