Human Resources Business Partner

Remote (Remote)
£45000.00-£55000.00 per year
Permanent
Job description

Team: Human Resources 

Location: Remote 

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

Salary: Up to £53,736.33 per year 

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our HR Business Partner: 

  • Provides strategic people leadership and a high-quality business partnering service to designated areas of the charity 
  • Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, using data-driven insights to identify workforce trends, opportunities and risks, providing expert advice on workforce planning, organisational design & development, change management, employee engagement, talent management, succession planning and organisational effectiveness 
  • Ensure critical organisational design changes driven by the customer directorate is supported through from business case to change implementation 
  • Work collaboratively with teams across the People & Culture Directorate, the HR Business Partner provides insight and direction to ensure people initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and workforce needs 

About the Human Resources team: 

  • We’re a focused, hardworking and supportive team that cares deeply about people and creating a positive place to work 
  • Bringing together expertise across Business Partnering, Employee Relations, HR Systems and People Operations, we deliver a seamless, high-quality people service 
  • If you’re looking for a team where you’ll feel welcomed, valued and empowered to make a real impact, you’ll find it here. 

What we’re looking for in our HR Business Partner: 

  • Significant experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role within a complex organisation 
  • Experience supporting and leading organisational redesign, restructures and large-scale change programmes 
  • Excellent influencing, negotiating and coaching skills, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where appropriate 
  • Understanding of employee engagement, culture development, leadership effectiveness and inclusion practices 
  • Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused, with sound judgement and a proactive approach 
  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead discussions, workshops and organisational development interventions 

What we can offer you: 

  • A contributory pension scheme and life assurance 
  • Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well while working remotely 
  • Flexible working options 
  • Access to discounted pet insurance to support your pet’s health and wellbeing
  • 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service 
  • and much more, which you can learn about  

Interested? Here’s how to apply: 

Application closing date:  01 July 2026

Interview date:  TBC 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

  1. anonymised application form 
  1. video screening questions
  2. competency based interview

Please email  if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

Organisation
Cats Protection View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 501 - 1000

Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats

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Posted on: 17 June 2026
Closing date: 01 July 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: PC23
Tags: Human Resources