Business Partner - People Management - WMF2376e

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Job details

Job reference REQ Date posted 21/10/2025 Application closing date 09/11/2025 Location Various Locations Salary £47,181 - £48,226 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Business Partner - People Management - WMF2376e

Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow-in-Furness, with the option for flexibleworking.
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen within HR/OD Service for an experienced HR practitioner to join our team of HR Business Partners.

The Business Partner role acts as the main contact for services providing strategic advice and support on all people related issues. In a period of unprecedented change, our Business Partner will have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the HR Service, supporting Westmorland and Furness Council to achieve its objectives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for customer focussed client management and will be the main point of contact for directorate/service in relation to key people management issues and requirements. Providing a high level of strategic customer focussed service our Business Partner will build strong relationships with key service areas, understanding their needs and formulating solutions that utilise the full resources of the HR team.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist HR background and evidence of formulating and implementing strategic HR solutions.

Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently.

You will be joining a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, with a strong focus on wellbeing and work/life balance, and there is plenty of opportunity for progression and professional development.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.