Senior People Partner
TPP RECRUITMENT
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 19 days
London, Greater London NW5 1UH, England

£55,000 - £61,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- The Senior People Partner role is available at one of the UK’s leading museum groups, focusing on shaping an inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
- This permanent, full-time position offers a salary ranging from £55,000 to £61,000, along with excellent benefits including a civil service pension scheme and 25 days of annual leave.
- Candidates are expected to have extensive HR experience, particularly in managing complex casework and advising senior leaders on employee relations, wellbeing, and inclusion.
- The role involves leading a dynamic team to deliver high-quality HR services, championing wellbeing initiatives, and influencing strategic decisions within the organization.
- To apply, interested candidates should send their CV to finance@tpp.co.uk and can expect support during the application process if needed.
Make a real impact shaping people culture at one of the UK’s most inspiring museum groups.
Are you passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and high-performing workplaces?
As the Senior People Partner within the People and Culture team, you’ll play a leading role in ensuring colleagues feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing in equal measure.
Location: Greenwich / Hybrid 3 days on site
Salary: £55,000 - £61000 + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Benefits
You’ll be joining an organisation that truly values its people offering:
• A supportive hybrid working model and flexible working options
• 25 days’ annual leave plus additional closure days at Christmas
• Civil Service pension scheme
• Free museum entry and staff discounts
• Ongoing professional development, coaching, and wellbeing support
About the role
As Senior People Partner, you’ll lead a small, dynamic team responsible for delivering high-quality, people-focused HR services across the organisation. You’ll be at the heart of employee relations, wellbeing, and inclusion ensuring policies, practices, and partnerships reflect the organisation’s values and legal obligations.
In this role you will:
• Lead and mentor a dedicated People Partnering team, ensuring consistent, high-impact HR support to managers and staff.
• Take ownership of complex employee relations casework, from early resolution through to employment tribunals.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders, helping them navigate challenging people matters with confidence and fairness.
• Drive improvements in policy, process, and people capability using data and insights.
• Champion wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, helping to embed positive cultural change.
• Manage relationships with unions, external investigators, and wellbeing partners.
You’ll have the scope to influence strategic decisions, shape best practice, and help create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.
About you
You will bring a strong foundation in HR leadership and a passion for people. To thrive in this role, you will:
• Be CIPD qualified, with extensive experience managing complex casework including disciplinaries, grievances, and employment tribunals.
• Be confident advising senior leaders and managers on all areas of employee relations, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Have a proven track record in coaching and developing managers to resolve issues and lead with empathy.
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with an approachable and supportive style.
• Understand IR35, GDPR, and modern HR information systems (experience with iTrent or Business Objects is a bonus).
• Be genuinely passionate about diversity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
If you’re an experienced HR professional who thrives on collaboration, influence, and impact, this could be your next great move.
How to apply for the Senior People Partner through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to finance@tpp.co.uk
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.