HR Business Partner

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. We are ranked in the world’s top 350 HEIs in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and are ranked in the top ten of mainstream universities in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates in employment 15 months after graduating.  We have campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough with 2500 staff and 31000 students from 185 countries.  With a focussed Civic mission, we are committed to working with others through education, research and knowledge exchange to enhance the social, cultural and economic aspects of the communities in which we work and live.

 About the Role:

Joining our HR team at an exciting time, you can expect to make an immediate difference and add real value, working within a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to growing our employer brand, promoting our wellbeing agenda and making ARU an innovative and inspiring place to work.  For this role you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and influencing skills and have a background in collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

 With a Degree or professional HR qualification (e.g. PG Diploma), if you are looking for a challenge and an opportunity to contribute to real change then we would like to hear from you.

 Please note: Interviews are expected to take place during November 2021

 Please refer to the attached job description for a list of requirements.  

We're committed to creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of community regardless of their backgrounds, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. As a family friendly institution, we welcome applications for part time and flexible working. We have been awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award.

Applicants for these roles have flexibility to work in an agile way, on campus and remotely.  We offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

Closing date: 24 October 2021.

To find out more about working with us, click here.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Guidance Notes: 

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.