via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·3 days ago

HR Change Specialist / Business Partner) – Part Time

Reed
City Of London Contract GBP 52,000 – 66,560
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HR Change Specialist / Business Partner) – Part Time

  • Daily Rate: £196.07 PAYE plus holiday Pay or £256.62 Umbrella

  • Location: Barbican Centre, London EC2Y (Hybrid)

  • Job Type: Contract (Part-Time, 21 hours per week)

  • Contract Duration: ASAP until 31 December 2026 (may be extended)

Our client, one of the world's leading arts and cultural institutions, is seeking an experienced Strategic People Partner to provide high-level HR support during a significant period of organisational change. This role is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional with strong business partnering and change management expertise.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Lead and support change management initiatives, including restructures, consultation exercises, and redundancy programmes.

  • Partner with senior managers and department heads to provide strategic HR advice and workforce planning support.

  • Advise on complex employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and sickness cases.

  • Support leadership teams with organisational design, talent planning, and performance management.

  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, and best practices.

  • Drive inclusive recruitment and onboarding practices.

  • Analyse people data and trends to inform decision-making and workforce strategies.

  • Collaborate with Corporate HR, Occupational Health, Learning & Development, and other specialist teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Significant experience operating at HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor level.

  • Strong experience leading and supporting organisational change programmes.

  • Proven knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

  • Experience managing complex employee relations cases.

  • CIPD qualification (or working towards) and/or relevant HR degree.

  • Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong analytical and organisational skills.

  • Experience within the arts, cultural, public sector, or higher education environment would be advantageous.

Benefits:
  • Competitive daily rate.

  • Hybrid working model, providing flexibility.

  • Opportunity to work within a prestigious arts and cultural institution.

  • Exposure to high-level strategic HR initiatives and projects.

If you have the necessary skill set please apply online today!

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