People Business Partner/People Manager

The role

We are looking for a People Business Partner to support and partner with senior managers with the entire employee lifecycle. Reporting into the People Director you will be responsible for providing daily support for employees with HR and ER related queries.

This role is a fixed term contract for 16 months, ideally starting in March 2026.

Responsibilities/ deliverables

These are the key things that you are responsible for delivering within your role. There will be activities and tasks in addition to this list that are expected from you, but the majority of your time will be:

Operational

• Accountable for the data management of employees within your partner departments as well as others when needed.
• Take the initiative to improve and streamline HR Processes without compromising compliance, fairness, and the HR brand.
• Support workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
• Support the People Director and the People Team with the creation and implementation of the People Strategy for 2026 onwards.
• Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations minimises legal risks and potential fines, contributing to cost reduction where possible.

Employee Relations

• Lead, coordinate and risk manage all employee relations.
• Escalate cases as and when necessary, managing the case whilst bringing in expertise when needed.

Business Partnerships

• Maintain close proximity with the function leaders.
• Build and enforce awareness of the vision and goals throughout all employee lifecycle decisions.
• Support in the management of employee careers, progression frameworks and succession planning.

People Strategy

• Support the creation and implementation of the People Strategy.
• Work with the wider People Team to assist with the running of the function, share knowledge and develop projects and strategies.
• Utilise feedback to create initiatives addressing feedback.
• Utilise data to improve the offering and the continuous improvement of the People function.

Talent

• Support the team with recruitment admin, scheduling interviews, managing feedback.
• Support with the Talent Aquisition strategy and resourcing plans.

You

You will have previous experience:

• Previous experience as a HRBP or as a People Partner, representing the People function and being a role model for positive culture and communications
• CIPD level 5 or above; or equivalent work experience ideally within a scale-up environment
• Management of end to end recruitment process, including, admin, selection, interviewing, manager support and offer stage
• Ability and confidence to deal with all levels of employee population, including holding meetings, presenting new ideas or processes and training across populations
• Desirable experience in the Defence, Security or Intelligence sector.
• Desirable experience working across multiple geographies.
• Proven experience applying employment law to complex situations.
• Experience and proven capability in influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to treat all matters with integrity and absolute confidentiality.
• Managing a varied caseload of ER.
• Experience using HRIS (Factorial and Workable experience is desirable)
• Proficiency in Office 365

About Prevail Partners

Prevail Partners delivers strategic advice, intelligence, specialist capabilities, and managed services to clients ranging from governments and multinational corporations to non-governmental organisations. Our services span Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

We are united by a shared mission: to deliver Unrelenting Excellence in everything we do. That means operating with integrity, curiosity, accountability, and care.

What We Offer

At Prevail, we believe in recognising and rewarding our people. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, development, and life beyond work:

• Gym Access & Wellness Discounts: Access to discounted memberships and gym facilities for London-based employees
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Tax-efficient savings on bikes and accessories, available post-probation
• Season Ticket Loans: Interest-free loans for annual commuting costs
• Private Medical Insurance: Fully funded cover through Vitality Health after two years' service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential mental health, legal, financial and wellbeing support via Health Hero
• Enhanced Leave Entitlements: Supporting you through important life moments with flexibility
• Professional Development Days: Dedicated time off to focus on your personal and professional growth through training, courses, or self-directed learning
• Pension Scheme: Access to a flexible defined contribution pension through NatWest Cushon, with a salary exchange option. Contributions start at 5% employee and 3% employer, with the potential to adjust based on your preferences and financial goals.
• Culture & Development: A values-led culture with regular social events, collaborative initiatives, and meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development