Overview
Strategic People Partner – Milton Keynes
About MIB
At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately.
Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.
We are delivering an ambitious five-year strategy to ultimately end uninsured driving for good. As the People team transforms, we are committed to creating a culture that is adult and people-focused – putting our people at the heart of everything we do. We aspire to develop business values that align with our strategy and foster an environment where our people feel they are doing the best work of their lives.
About the role
The Strategic People Partner will act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, including ExCo, translating complex business goals into actionable people plans. This role will be instrumental in implementing workforce planning processes and collaborating closely with the Organisational Capability team to ensure the business is equipped to meet current and future challenges.
Key responsibilities
- Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement people strategies that support MIB’s five-year strategic goals in collaboration with the Head of People Partnering.
- Translate complex business objectives into actionable and measurable people plans.
- Lead workforce planning initiatives and ensure alignment with organisational priorities, in conjunction with the Head of People Partnering.
- Plan and implement colleague transition, working with value stream leaders to enable colleagues to be reallocated to new roles where this is possible, or the colleague chooses to exit with dignity, where this is the only possible option.
- Challenge and support leaders to adjust plans to retain MIB colleagues wherever this can be done, spotting opportunities to adjust plans and approaches to make this possible.
- Collaborate with the Organisational Capability team to drive team effectiveness, capability, development and transformation.
- Provide expert guidance to leaders on organisational design, change management, and employee engagement.
- Use data and insights to influence decision-making and measure the impact of people initiatives.
- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation.
- Use consistent processes to identify talent and ensure effective personal development plans are in place for every colleague.
- Support leadership development and coach leaders to build high-performing teams.
- Monitor compliance with employment legislation and internal policies, collaborating with the Colleague Resolution Team to ensure our approach and decisions made are aligned with our strategy and culture.
Metrics for success include:
– Delivery of workforce plans aligned to business needs
– Improvement in employee engagement scores
– Leadership capability uplift
– Measurable progress on DEI objectives
– Increased number of internal promotions
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a senior HR Business Partner or People Partner role within a complex organisation, demonstrating integrity and building trust through transparency and consistency.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to align people strategies with business priorities, taking ownership and delivering results with a focus on impact.
- Demonstrated expertise in organisational development, change management, and talent strategy, with a growth mindset and continuous improvement approach.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels, collaborating effectively and building strong relationships across the organisation.
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret and present people analytics, showing curiosity and a commitment to learning.
- CIPD qualified (Level 7 preferred) or equivalent work experience.
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices, while role modelling inclusive behaviours and championing a people-first culture.
Job Title: Strategic People Partner
Salary: Circa £70,000
Grade: 13
Working Hours: 35
Working Pattern: 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday
Office Location: Milton Keynes
Job Type: permanent
IT kit supplied to you
£320 (before tax) start up allowance
Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14
Other Benefits include:
Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Incentive Scheme
27 days holiday (plus public holidays)
Holiday purchase scheme
Sports and Social Club
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme
We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day.
So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.
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