HR Business Partner

LTE Group has an exciting opportunity to join our Human Resources team as a Human Resources Business Partner on a permanent, part-time basis, 22.2 hours per week (0.6).

Based out of our Openshaw campus in Manchester, this role is hybrid working up to two days per week in the office.

Who are The LTE Group?

The LTE Group is largest social enterprises in the UK dedicated to lifelong learning; we truly believe in the power of education to change lives. We consist of The Manchester College, MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We are committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for our learners.

Human Resources Business Partner overview.

Supporting our Group Professional Services teams, the successful candidate will be a trusted advisor on all people matters. The HRBP role will provide expert advice on all elements of employee relations matters, organisational change projects and initiatives including restructures, redundancy and TUPEs and taking the lead to support your dedicated business area.

Role Responsibilities

Working with a team of HR Advisors, Talent Acquisition partners and Learning and Development partners you will oversee all aspect of the employment life cycle for Group Professional Services colleagues. From supporting colleagues with their talent pipeline and succession planning to increasing employee engagement and reducing turnover; you will help to develop solutions to help the business team’s delivery their strategy.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Demonstrable experience working at a HR Business Partner level, preferably at a regional level linked to a Shared Services environment with the ability to build relationships and be a proven influencer.
• Experience of delivery of operational requirements in a unionised environment.
• Track record of contributing to the management of change and teams towards higher performance levels.
• Proven experience of delivery of elements of people strategy during periods of continuous change Track record of delivering key performance indicators.
• Demonstrable evidence of experience of continuous improvement.
• CIPD level 7, or equivalent essential.
• Prince2 or Project Management an advantage.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The LTE Group, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 15/09/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!