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Proposed interview date: 3rd and 4th September 2025

Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for a dynamic HR Business Partner to join our high performing HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with the high profile and expanding Learning Support department at DCG and make a positive impact for our staff and in turn our students. This role will involve hybrid working, including working across sites according to operational needs, and some home working.

If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

You’ll work closely with managers to improve performance, embed organisational values, and lead on change initiatives ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and promoting a positive working culture. You’ll provide expert advice on employee relations, pay, and wellbeing, while using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement. You’ll represent HR at internal and external events and contribute to cross-college projects.

Within this role, you’ll also have the opportunity lead on the delivery of a range of projects, such as policy development, process improvement and change management, to support the achievement of the College's strategy and ambitions.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

We’re seeking someone with strong HR experience, excellent coaching and communication skills, and a passion for making a difference. You’ll be confident using data to influence decisions and committed to promoting a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

As a proactive problem solver with great communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll be able be adept at building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Your understanding of employment law and regulations will be highly developed and current.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

If you require visa sponsorship

Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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Location:
Derby, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Human Resources

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