Overview
People Partner (Leicester, GB, LE1 9BH)
| Job Reference: | 545 |
| Job Title: | People Partner |
| Job Location: | Gateway House |
| Full-time/Part-time: | Part-time |
| Employee Weekly Hours: | 26.00 |
| Salary: | £44,746.00 – £56,535.00 |
| Closing Date: | 19/07/2026 |
Main duties and responsibilities
De Montfort University is a university of quality and distinctiveness, distinguished by our life-changing research, dynamic international partnerships, vibrant links with business and our commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and the student experience. We offer more than 300 courses at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate, many of which offer professional accreditations, and links to industry or work experience. DMU undergraduate and postgraduate courses receive continual input from leading employers and professional bodies and are underpinned by world-leading research. This ensures they remain relevant and up-to-date and provide students with the skills and experience employers expect from candidates in a competitive job market.
People Services Directorate
Our award-winning People Services directorate plays a vital role in shaping the future of DMU. With a rich and diverse portfolio spanning People Partnering, Policy and Employee Relations, Wellbeing, International, Pay and Reward, Operations and Support, Talent, Learning and Organisational Development, we work collaboratively across the university to deliver high-quality, people-centred services that enable our colleagues and students to thrive. At the heart of our work is a commitment to attracting, developing, retaining and supporting talented colleagues, while partnering with leaders to deliver strategic priorities, drive organisational change and create an inclusive, engaging workplace. As we continue to evolve our People function, this is an exciting time to join us and play a key role in shaping how we support the university ambitions.
Role Description
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering organisational change and transformation initiatives across the university as part of our newly established Change and Projects Team. As a People Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to shape and implement change programmes that support the university's strategic objectives, balancing colleague experience, legal compliance and commerciality. Alongside providing expert strategic HR advice, you will act as a trusted partner, helping leaders navigate complex organisational challenges, workforce planning and transformation. Working collaboratively across People Services, you'll commission specialist expertise, lead strategic projects and coach leaders to build capability, embed sustainable change and deliver excellent outcomes for colleagues and the wider university.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a strategic partnering environment and is passionate about enabling organisational change. You will have a strong track record of influencing and coaching senior leaders, delivering people-focused solutions and supporting complex change programmes within the parameters of a large organisation. You will combine commercial awareness with excellent employment law knowledge, strong stakeholder management and the confidence to challenge constructively. Comfortable working across multiple priorities, you will be motivated by solving complex organisational challenges and making a meaningful impact through transformation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Salary is pro-rata, based on 26 hours per week.
To view the job description and person specification, please click here.
Interviews are to take place week commencing 03 August 2026
Contact
For more information regarding the role please contact Gemma Goodman, Senior People Partner by email on gemma.goodman@dmu.ac.uk
Competencies
Skills
De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviors both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.
For general enquiries, please contact peopleservices@dmu.ac.uk
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