People Partner in London Area

Job description

A fast-growing and globally recognised consumer brand is looking for a People Partner to join their dynamic People Team based in the heart of London until March/April 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy of a business that thrives on creativity, high performance and pushing boundaries.

Working closely with Sales leaders, you’ll act as a strategic advisor, aligning people practices with business priorities, driving talent initiatives, and ensuring the organisation remains agile and future-ready. If you’re passionate about developing leaders, building high-performing cultures, and being a trusted partner to the business – we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering & Coaching

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, aligning people strategies with business goals.
• Coach leaders to build collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Bring insight, challenge, and influence to elevate leadership effectiveness.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Shape and deliver robust talent strategies across your business area.
• Lead succession planning and talent reviews to future-proof the organisation.
• Build and sustain talent pipelines for critical roles.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to craft targeted recruitment strategies.
• Support organisational design and strategic workforce planning.
• Ensure the recruitment experience reflects the brand’s high standards and values.

Learning & Development

• Identify and address capability gaps and development needs.
• Deliver high-impact learning interventions that enhance leadership and performance.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues with fairness and integrity.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Act as a mediator and solution-seeker in complex interpersonal matters.

People Insights, Analytics & Budgeting

• Turn people data into actionable insights to drive business decisions.
• Monitor key HR metrics and organisational health indicators.
• Manage headcount and budget planning within your remit.

Project & Change Leadership

• Lead or support key HR projects and transformation initiatives.
• Drive process improvement and ensure policy compliance across the function.
• Be a catalyst for change in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven coaching capability, with experience developing senior leaders and teams.
• Expertise in talent strategy, succession planning and L&D.
• Solid experience in employee relations and organisational culture development.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Highly organised, agile, and solutions-focused – thrives in dynamic environments.
• Experience supporting growth and transformation in a fast-paced organisation.
• Knowledge of trends and dynamics within FMCG or consumer brands a plus.

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Central London - Hybrid

Employment Type: FTC OR PAYE

Salary: £70,000+ bonus OR £400 daily rate

Reporting to: Head of People

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

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