Overview
People Business Partner
Clifton, Bristol or Filleigh, North Devon
Hybrid Working (three days in office)
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary up to £50,000 + Benefits
A little about us…
The MISSION Group Plc. is The Brand Performance Group, delivering measurable, results-driven campaigns as the preferred creative partner for real business growth. We offer top-tier agencies, strategic specialisms and global reach delivering outstanding performance for brands. We call it Work That Counts www.themission.co.uk
The People Team…
The People Team are based across several locations in the UK, working both onsite with Agencies and remotely. We are a professional, close-knit team, comprising of 15+ specialists in Strategic HR, Resourcing, L&D, People Services.
Role
The role…
This is a dynamic, all-rounder role packed with variety. You'll have the chance to grow, learn and stretch your skills every day—working within a supportive, ambitious team and collaborating with some of the industry’s most celebrated, award-winning Agencies.
Each of our Agencies have their own brand, culture, and strategy. The People Team work to support them all in achieving their plans. If you are passionate about people and helping senior leaders create people-centric cultures, this could be the perfect role for you. You’ll thrive in a multi-business, ambiguous, fast paced environment and you’ll always be looking to make things better for people across the Group.
What will I be doing?
As a People Business Partner (PBP), you’ll work closely with agencies across the Group, taking ownership of key cyclical people activities such as performance and development, pay reviews, and calibration processes. You’ll play a vital role in shaping and delivering People Plans that are fully aligned with business objectives—driving meaningful, measurable outcomes.
A core part of your role will involve providing expert advice and support on a wide range of employee relations matters, from straightforward to complex casework. You’ll take a proactive approach, using insights and data to identify root causes, spot trends, and improve casework processes. By doing so, you’ll help strengthen our organisational capability and elevate the employee experience.
You’ll act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, guiding them through all things people-related while building strong, credible relationships across the business. Your influence will extend across multiple workstreams, from organisational development and talent planning to succession, employee relations, and broader HR initiatives.
Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with colleagues across the People Team to champion a ‘one team’ approach, always looking for opportunities to challenge, improve and deliver on our People Priorities.
What will I need?
Knowledge & experience
* Graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or working towards CIPD qualification (or equivalent) with equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
* Experience of working across multiple locations / multiple businesses.
* Track record in building credible and trusted relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
* Significant experience of managing a variety of employee relations cases.
* Experience leading and managing complex projects (such as redundancies and TUPE) through to successful conclusion.
* Experience supervising and developing team members.
About you
You’re a confident and capable HR professional with a knack for juggling multiple stakeholders, projects and priorities across a diverse business landscape. Working at pace comes naturally to you, but you never lose sight of the detail—your high standards shine through in everything you do.
You’re a skilled communicator and influencer, able to engage senior leaders with credibility and confidence. You know when to manage expectations and when to challenge constructively, always with the bigger picture in mind. Your strategic thinking and commercial insight help you deliver solutions that are not just people-focused but also aligned with business goals.
Curious by nature, you’re always looking for ways to improve how we do things, and you bring a thoughtful, risk-aware mindset—whether that’s employment law, timelines or operational impact. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, using sound judgement to make well-informed decisions and provide trusted advice.
Above all, you’re passionate about enabling people to do their best work. You care about service, results and getting it right.
You’re also flexible and open to occasional travel and overnight stays, working across locations to support our teams wherever they are.
Benefits
And in return…
* 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Medical Cash Plan – including employee assist programme, contributions to dental, optical, physio etc.
* Employee Discount Scheme – an online platform for all staff offering a variety of discounts at various shopping outlets, gyms etc.
* Outstanding training, including access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group Learning Management System
* Regular staff social events
We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone—regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic background—feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re working to ensure equity is at the heart of everything we do—from recruitment and progression to how we support and celebrate our people every day.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’ll do everything we can to support you.
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