HR Business Partner

Organisational Information

MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Business Partner to champion the provision of a high quality proactive HR service, to the College and any subsidiary companies, which is focused on supporting managers, departments and staff.

If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.

Details of the role

The successful candidate will have responsibility for working in partnership with managers to deliver College and departmental objectives by providing an HR consultancy and advisory service on issues affecting staff and the terms of their employment with the College, supporting business planning processes, analysing management information to ensure an effective HR service for departments throughout the College.

Provide expert advice, guidance and interpretation of employment law and conditions of service for all managers and staff promoting the consistent application of local HR policies and practices across the College and working closely with HR colleagues to support the delivery of the HR service in line with best practice and high quality standards.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 15 June 2023.

Job Requirements

You will have experience working as an HR Business Partner or an HR Advisor and be willing to work towards the CIPD Level 7 qualification.

Previous experience of working in an educational setting is desirable.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.