Talent and Development Business Partner

School/Department Human Resources & Development
Based at Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work Up to 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.
Contract type Permanent
Salary Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £33,809 to £37,684 per annum, with potential progression up to £47,105 per annum
Apply by 14/08/2022

Role Description

We are a University with ambitious and distinctive characteristics and welcome applications from passionate talent and development professionals to join our community.

About the Role

At this exciting point in our journey, as we embark on a new Corporate Plan which will be designed to raise the ambition and enhance the distinctiveness of our University through our people and our services, we are seeking a new member of our Talent, Learning and Development team. This role reports directly to the Head of Talent and Development and will influence the university’s ongoing journey in making a real impact on our staff and student experience through contributing to the delivery of strategic objectives and helping us to realise our ambitions.

About You

If you have previous experience of designing and delivering talent, learning and development initiatives, partnering with stakeholders, and creating and embedding innovative ideas then we would love to hear from you. You do not need to have university experience, we welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals who are able to influence and partner successfully with a range of stakeholders.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

The Talent and Development team forms part of the HR and Development professional service.  We are about to embark on a refreshed People strategy in line with our new corporate plan and the successful Talent and Development Business Partner will play an instrumental role in helping to deliver this.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential.

We recognise and value the different perspectives that diversity and equitable practice can bring to our working, learning and research community. We therefore positively encourage expressions of interest from those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, disability and other protected characteristics who are currently underrepresented at Cranfield.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here . 

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

To arrange an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jane Kelly, Head of Talent and Development [email protected] .