People Partner

Our People team is seeking an experienced People Partner to support managers with recruitment, employee relations and workforce planning.

Salary: £45,288.27 (£48,863.65 if you are receiving London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension

Location: Hybrid. If you are based in London you are required to attend the London office twice a week. If you are based outside of London, you are required to attend the London office once a month. Please note that travel to the London office is at your own expense. Contract: Full time, Permanent Salary: £45,288.27 (£48,863.65  if you are receiving London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension Please note that this role will be closing on Monday 28 September 2026 at 9am. As our People Partner, you’ll work alongside leaders across the organisation to build high-performing, inclusive teams, by developing confident managers and supporting them to make great people decisions. You’ll act as a trusted adviser to managers across the full employee lifecycle, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery. Whether supporting organisational change, recruitment, talent, employee relations or wider people projects, you’ll bring sound judgement, a coaching style and a pragmatic approach to achieving great outcomes for our people and the organisation. We are looking for someone with: Previous People Partner/Senior HR Adviser experience Experience partnering with managers on hiring and talent development A coaching mindset that builds management capability Strong employment law knowledge, charity experience a plus Please see the job pack for a full list of responsibilities. A little bit about you We are looking for a People Partner who builds strong relationships across the organisation and can turn business priorities into practical people solutions. You should work independently, using sound judgment to manage complex employee relations cases, while partnering closely with managers on recruitment, workforce planning and talent development. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities, bringing a coaching approach that knows when to challenge and when to step back. You should understand risk well enough to know when to escalate, and stay grounded in employment law, ideally with a CIPD qualification. You should be genuinely invested in creating an inclusive, high-performing culture, with charity sector experience a bonus and an appetite for a role that grows and changes with the organisation. We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. Important information We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater global majority representation in our senior roles. We know the value global majority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing [email removed - click apply for more details]. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will. We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can! This role may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information about this role, please contact Louise Theophile, Head of People at [email removed - click apply for more details] Job benefits Flexible working hours Competitive pension employer contribution 25 days annual leave (increases by 1 day every year after 2 years service, up to 30 days) + bank holidays + office closes from 25 Dec to 1 Jan Interest free loan for season ticket Cycle loan scheme Deposit loan scheme Volunteering days Employee assistance programme Life Assurance Scheme (x3 salary)