Job Description

GLL the UKs leading leisure provider are currently recruiting a human resources business partner to join its people team based at our support office in the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich. As human resources partner you will be a key member of the Regional Leadership Team responsible for working with the Regional Director, central people function and senior colleagues; to deliver the people national plan locally; set the Region's people agenda and for managing work streams and projects to deliver these.





The human resources business partner is responsible for the line management of People Advisors within the south region. Operating across a diverse geographic region the role requires a sound understanding of the political and socio-economic factors that exist within each unique partnership.





In this role you will be working in partnership with our key stakeholders to deliver GLL's key objectives, in ensuring our people are trained and enthused to deliver the key priorities within their areas.

What you need:

MCIPD qualified. Master's degree in HR, or other relevant advanced degree. Coaching Qualification (Desirable). Understanding of balance sheets and other financial metrics. Comprehensive and current knowledge of employment law An understanding of learning and organisational development. Relevant, proven experience, in a stand-alone role as a senior HR professional in a commercially-driven organisation. Up-to-date and proven experience of managing disciplinary, grievance and absence management and other employee relations case work. Proven experience working in a complex organisation that requires detail orientation, sound judgment and strong analytical skills. Experience of leading the full range of ER change management programmes including: organisational restructures, TUPE transfers, employment tribunals and redeployment and redundancy exercises. Experience of coaching managers. Experience of delivering training courses. Ideally have previously operated in a multi-site HR role.

What you'll do:

Become familiar with the operation of the region and its key performance indicators, for example sales, income and expenditure, and staff utilisation. Use this information, and other insights, to create a prioritised people plan that supports the region's business plan, aligns with the national people plan and manage the delivery of initiatives within these plans. Lead the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the regional organisational design and staffing structures. Use relevant people metrics and insight to assess the future workforce needs of the region and determine short, medium and long term plans, in conjunction with the Head of People and workforce information leads, to ensure that these are met. Assist in identifying and promoting internal career pathways for staff within the region, and wider organisation, to support talent development and improve retention. Support the Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development in ensuring that appropriate local mechanisms are in place to support the delivery of the company's annual training plans and ensure compliance with essential training requirements. Assess how these plans are supporting the business and work force in terms of skills requirements and gaps with the Associate Director of Learning and Organisational Development. Manage change management initiatives within the Region including: TUPEs, reorganisations, centre openings and closures and changes to structures and roles. Foster constructive working relationships with trade unions and lead collective consultations and negotiations with the support of the Head of People. Coach, upskill and support managers with the aim of improving staff engagement and satisfaction and reducing the number of employee relations cases. Ensure that GLL's HR policies, procedures and practices are followed fairly and consistently by managers and become fully embedded across the Region and organisation.

As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with!

The basics:

This is a 14 moth FTC position covering Maternity Leave. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service; flexible working may be possible. Working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry-leading rates of pay. We can offer a career, not just a job, with extensive Learning & Development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn. GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff-owned organisation, you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business.

Additionally, GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits:

Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services. Access to the tax-efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests. Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras!

GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include:

The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you. Access to team building and fun events such as treks, concerts, outings, etc. Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people.

About GLL:

As the UK's largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children's centres.





Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area.





One of our core values is 'More than a Job', because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community.





We offer two different types of work arrangements:


A permanent employment contract - part time and full time. A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool.
If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7-day-a-week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you.





So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support, or working with children, you'll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL.





Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects, and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer.





However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference to people's lives.





We are an inclusive employer. We seek and welcome diversity in our teams.





All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Please Note: This is not a remote working role, you will be based at our head office in Woolwich with travel across your selected region from time to time