Strategic People Partner

We’re looking for two exceptional Strategic People Partners to help shape the future of People & Culture at Ravensbourne University London during an exciting period of transformation and growth.Across higher education and beyond, organisations are being challenged to think differently, work differently and embrace new possibilities. At Ravensbourne University London, we’re responding with ambition, creativity and a bold vision for the future of work.We’re not simply recruiting into a vacancy. We’re building a new People & Culture team that will shape organisational culture, influence strategic decision-making, support leaders through change and create exceptional experiences for our people.This is a unique opportunity to join us at a transformational moment. With a new People Strategy, an evolving organisational vision and a commitment to putting people at the heart of everything we do, we’re looking for experienced HR professionals who are ready to make a genuine impact.As a Strategic People Partner, you’ll work closely with senior leaders to drive organisational performance, lead change and deliver strategic people initiatives across the University.You will:Partner with leaders to improve people and business outcomes.Lead change, transformation and workforce planning initiatives.Use people data and insight to inform decision-making.Coach and develop leaders to build capability.Champion inclusive and progressive people practices.Lead on a specialist area such as organisational development, talent acquisition, employee relations or transformation.We’re looking for a credible and influential HR professional who can build strong relationships and drive change.You’ll bring:Significant Senior HR Business Partner or Strategic People Partner experience.A proven track record in organisational change and transformation.Strong employment law and employee relations knowledge.Experience in workforce planning and organisational design.Excellent coaching, stakeholder management and influencing skills.The ability to use data and insight to support decision-making.Chartered CIPD membership (Level 7) or equivalent experience.Most importantly, you’ll genuinely care about people and believe that organisational success is built through culture, relationships, development and meaningful human connection.Why Join Ravensbourne?
This is more than a senior HR role. It’s a chance to help create a modern People & Culture function that is:Bold enough to challenge conventionHuman in its approachData-informed and insight-ledCommitted to inclusion and belongingFocused on delivering exceptional employee experiencesYou’ll be joining a university that is creative, ambitious and values-driven, where culture is built through everyday interactions, meaningful relationships and a shared commitment to excellence.If you’re an experienced people professional who thrives on challenge, enjoys building trusted relationships, embraces innovation and wants to help shape the future of People & Culture in higher education, we’d love to hear from you.Join Ravensbourne and help us build something exceptional.

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