Job Description

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Human Resources

Location:

Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB

Salary:

46,049 to 50,253 per annum

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Friday 31 October 2025

Reference:

SK-2025


Harper Adams University is seeking to appoint a new HR Business Partner who will report to the Director of Human Resources & Organisational Development.


This is an exciting opportunity to work with teams, senior managers and key stakeholders to help build organisation and people capability, and shape and implement effective people strategies and activities within the University.


The incoming post-holder will find themselves with an opportunity to support our hard-working and thriving staff community. You will manage two HR Advisors and work with the Director of Human Resources & Organisational Development to develop employment policies, manage employee relations casework and coordinate organisational changes.


The successful candidate will hold a Level 7 CIPD Qualification or Qualification in HRM or HRD, or equivalent experience.


If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Stacy Holloway via email at sholloway@harper-adams.ac.uk

Application Procedure:

Please via the Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at http://jobs.harper-adams.ac.uk submitting your CV and a personal statement outlining your suitability for the role. Your personal statement should clearly demonstrate how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. Applications without a personal statement may not be considered.


Please note that interviews will take place on 10 November 2025


Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration

which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Further details:

Candidate Information Pack