People Partner (Temporary to Cover Secondment) - Apply Now!
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Job Title
People Partner (Temporary to Cover Secondment)
Job Reference
CS1477F
Date Posted
16/06/2026
Application closing Date
30/06/2026
Proposed Interview Date
13 July 2026
Start Date
01 August 2026
Location
Lincoln
Salary
CSS Scale 7/8 i.e. £31,957 - £36,870 per annum
Contractual Hours
37.5
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a People Partner to join our People Services team on a 9 month fixed term or secondment basis.
Reporting to the People Manager (Employee Relations & Operations), you will play a key role in delivering a proactive, high-quality people service across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced People professional to broaden their experience, support impactful initiatives and contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a trusted partner to managers, you will:
- Provide expert advice and support on a wide range of people matters, including employee relations, absence management, disciplinary and grievance.
- Support complex employee relations casework with confidence and professionalism
- Support and deliver key initiatives within the People Plan, including wellbeing, EDI and leadership development
- Champion a culture of wellbeing and inclusion
- Ensure consistent application of People policies, procedures and employment legislation
- Work collaboratively across teams to continuously improve people practices and outcomes
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in a generalist People role, including complex employee relations casework
- Has strong knowledge of employment law and its practical application
- Is confident influencing and advising managers at all levels
- Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills
- Ideally holds (or is working towards) a CIPD Level 5 qualification
- Is passionate about wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion
Experience within education or the public sector is desirable but not essential.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this exciting opportunity currently available.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to:
- Develop your People expertise in a varied and impactful role
- Work on meaningful projects that shape organisational culture
- Gain exposure to strategic people initiatives
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative People Services team
Our flexible benefits package has been designed around the things our people value most to give them choice around what they need to live well at work, rest and play – employees can access these benefits from day one. As a Lincoln College employee, you will have access to:
- 30 days annual leave plus the ability to purchase annual leave each year (pro rata if part time)
- "You Matter" perks platform
- Wellbeing events calendar
- Flexible/Hybrid working options (one work from home day per week)
- Relaxed dress code on Fridays and non-term time
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- Access to Blue Light - Discounts for Teachers | Blue Light Card which gives exclusive discounts across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, entertainment, travel and more!
Interested?
If you’re an experienced People professional looking for your next challenge or development opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Please ensure to upload/complete your Personal Statement and not a CV.
How to apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to our Jobs Portal
Contact Us: Please contact us if you require any further information regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process – [email protected]
Connect with Us: Samantha Crosby (Recruitment & Resourcing Coordinator) / Ayla Gezmis (Recruitment & Resourcing Coordinator)
Lincoln College is committed to the safeguarding of its learners and believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is every employee’s responsibility. Further information can be found via the following link -www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/jobs/safer-recruitment/
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.
