Mitie is a leading UK-based facilities management and technical services provider, recognised as one of the UK's 250 largest public companies, with annual revenue of approximately £4 billion. Within Mitie, the Communities division, valued at £800 million, serves public sector clients across Immigration & Justice, Healthcare, Education, local authorities, and emergency services. Mitie Local Government & Education (revenue £280 million) is a key sector within Mitie Communities, operating across 80 contracts in PFI Schools, universities, and local government.
The Senior People Business Partner role partners closely with the Managing Director for Local Government & Education, providing strategic HR leadership and creating tailored people plans to meet Mitie Group's strategic objectives. The Senior HR Business Partner will lead on workforce planning, talent management, cultural initiatives, and performance management, ensuring alignment with Mitie's Centres of Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
People Strategy Development : Identify key HR priorities using people metrics and external factors, developing forward-thinking people plans aligned with the Group's strategic objectives.
HR Cycles Management : Lead annual HR cycles, including performance reviews, talent reviews, salary reviews, and bonuses, ensuring timely completion.
Professional HR Solutions : Provide counsel on complex HR cases, designing solutions that align with Mitie's commercial and professional standards.
Policy Development : Collaborate with HR teams to ensure people policies and procedures meet both current and future business needs.
Organisational Design : Partner with the business on organisational design projects, improving performance and executing subsequent actions.
Talent Management & Development : Support talent initiatives, including leadership development, performance management, succession planning, and career growth.
Recruitment & Retention : Develop recruitment and retention strategies tailored to business needs in collaboration with the Centres of Excellence.
Workforce Planning : Collaborate with key stakeholders to forecast and plan workforce requirements, supporting strategic hires and succession planning.
Cultural Change & Engagement : Drive cultural initiatives and engagement programmes, fostering a positive and cohesive Mitie culture.
Coaching & Mentoring : Mentor business directors to promote team effectiveness, Mitie's vision, and values in people management.
Leadership : Line manage a People Business Partner, fostering shared success and growth.
About You
We are looking for a seasoned HR professional with a strong track record in a senior HR role. The role requires expertise in key areas such as reward management, employee relations, talent management, succession planning, and organisational restructuring. Proven experience in these domains will ensure that the successful candidate can provide impactful and relevant HR solutions.
The role calls for the ability to deliver strategic HR advice based on accurate and timely management information. Analytical skills will be crucial in providing insights that drive informed decision-making and support the overall HR strategy.
Effective communication and influence are critical to this role. Strong engagement and presentation skills are required to build meaningful connections with senior stakeholders and clients, ensuring HR initiatives are understood and well-received across all levels of the business.
This is a fast-paced role that demands the ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, and perform well under pressure. A proactive mindset and the ability to use initiative are key to succeeding in a dynamic, evolving work environment.
The successful candidate should be willing to travel across Great Britain as required, providing on-the-ground support and strategic guidance to various teams and stakeholders.
A CIPD qualification is desirable, along with experience in training, development, compensation, and benefits. Familiarity with techniques such as Training Needs Analysis (TNA), psychometric assessments, and salary surveys will be beneficial in supporting the diverse HR requirements of the role.
If you are a results-oriented HR professional with a strategic mindset and the ability to drive positive change in a diverse, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.