Job Description

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Description

About the team:

At Vintage Cash Cow, we believe people grow businesses. Our People Team is here to make that happen, bringing the strategy, tools, and support to help leaders unlock potential, build high-performing teams, and shape a culture that reflects who we are and where we're going. Whether it's enabling brilliant basics or driving big, bold ideas, we're partners to the business every step of the way.

About the role:

It's an exciting time to join the People Team as we scale and evolve. As a HR Business Partner, you'll be a strategic advisor to our leaders, translating business goals into people strategies that truly make a difference. From shaping team structures and championing performance, to driving engagement and supporting talent development, you'll be right in the thick of it.


We're growing fast, so you'll need to be comfortable with pace and ambiguity. You'll bring your expertise, ideas, and energy, and we'll give you the space and support to make a meaningful impact from day one. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Getting Started...

Build strong relationships with leaders in your business areas Understand their goals, challenges, and team dynamics Get close to our people data and ways of working

Establishing Your Impact...

Create tailored people plans that support business outcomes Champion performance and development conversations Use data to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities

Driving Excellence...

Spot and solve problems before they grow Partner on change projects that land well and bring people with us Continuously improve how we work as a People Team and as a business



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Key Goals & Objectives:

Deliver strategic, proactive people support to your designated business areas Support talent, culture, and performance initiatives that drive engagement and growth


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Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping them manage change, structure teams, and plan for future talent needs Partner on performance and development initiatives, working with managers to set clear goals, give meaningful feedback, and develop career pathways Collaborate with the Talent and L&D teams to align hiring and development with business needs Use people data and insights to inform decisions, highlight trends, and report on key HR metrics Support with employee relations in a fair, consistent, and values-driven way Co-create and implement people policies and initiatives that support a great employee experience Drive engagement and culture projects within your business areas Contribute to wider People Team goals and cross-functional projects
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience in a People Partner or HR Business Partner role, ideally in a fast-paced or scaling business Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Business-savvy, with the ability to connect people strategy to commercial outcomes Confident coaching and supporting managers at all levels Excellent relationship builder and communicator--you know how to influence with credibility and empathy Proactive problem-solver with strong organisational and project management skills Data-literate, with experience using HR metrics to inform and shape decisions CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)
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Equal Opportunities

At Vintage Cash Cow, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create equitable opportunities for all. Together, we're building a culture that celebrates individuality and champions equity at every level of our organisation. If you're excited about this role, but don't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might be just what we're looking for now or in the future. If you need adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, please reach out to us and we will do our best to support you.###

About Vintage Cash Cow

Vintage Trading is a fast-growing circular economy business on a mission to make it easy and rewarding for people to declutter responsibly. We operate two leading brands:

Vintage Cash Cow

in the UK and

Arcavindi

across Europe.

With over

300 employees in the UK

and a growing team in Europe,

targeting 120 team members this year,

we're building a unique operation powered by hundreds of in-house experts in vintage, antiques, and second-hand goods. Together, we're redefining how people value and recycle the past, helping customers turn unwanted items into money while promoting sustainability and reuse.

As we continue to scale, we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of the vintage and re-commerce world!

At Vintage Cash Cow, we believe in building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. Your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice.