People Partner

Job description

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People Partner (26/374)

£39,828 per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent

Location: The Grimsby Institute with cross-campus travel required.

TEC Partnership is made up of four colleges, two training providers, a 14-16 provision and a nursery, stretching from Scarborough to Skegness with a Nottingham based campus also.

At TEC Partnership we offer high‑quality education, innovative training, and life‑changing opportunities to thousands of learners each year. Our teams are passionate about making a real difference and now, we’re looking for someone who shares that commitment to join us in the role of People Partner.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive People Partner to provide expert advice and support across a wide range of employee relations matters. Working closely with managers, you will lead on complex case management, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes while supporting a positive employee experience.

This is a highly visible, business-facing role where you will manage and advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, redundancy, TUPE and employment tribunal cases. You will partner with managers throughout the employee lifecycle, providing guidance on employment law, investigations, hearings, policy application and organisational change.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in employee relations, excellent case management skills and the confidence to influence and coach managers at all levels. You will work collaboratively with trade unions, Occupational Health and legal advisers where required, while contributing to the development of people policies, workforce planning initiatives and organisational change programmes.

Key Requirements

Significant experience in employee relations and complex case management.

Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

Experience managing disciplinaries, grievances, capability, absence, redundancy and TUPE processes.

Ability to conduct and support investigations, hearings and consultations.

Excellent stakeholder management, coaching and influencing skills.

Experience developing managers through guidance, training and mentoring.

About the person

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a Level 5 CIPD qualification or have equivalent experience. You will be a credible HR professional with a solution focused approach, capable of managing a varied caseload while building strong relationships with managers and employees. You will combine sound judgement, professionalism and empathy to deliver positive outcomes and support organisational success.

What we offer

In return for your skills and experience, we can offer you access to a wide range of Group benefits, such as.

Pension Membership

30 Days Annual Leave pro rata, plus bank holidays

Christmas Closure Days

Occupational sick pay scheme (higher than statute)*

Occupational Maternity/Adoption pay (higher than statute)*

Life Assurance Scheme and Death Grant

24-hour Employee Helpline – Free and confidential

Cycle to Work

Saving Schemes

Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan – monthly payments

UNUM Dental Cash Plan – monthly payments

Staff discounts on campus e.g., Hair & Beauty/ Bakery/ Gym etc

If having read the job description you are interested in this role, please press the “Apply Online” button and send us your application.

The closing date for this advert is 18th October 2026

The TEC Partnership is committed to Prevent Duty, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and promoting British Values within the workplace. We are an equal opportunity workplace. Safeguarding is a priority for us, as well as ensuring the welfare of children and young people and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the DBS, references that cover the last two years of employment and online screening. Other checks may also be required.

Please note that all employees must have Literacy and Numeracy to at least Level 2.