People Business Partner
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Bright Futures is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1136 (Human resource managers and directors, HR business partner title and partnering with managers could indicate management role). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
1136 Human resource managers and directors Also possible | £37,100 | £42,300 | £47,600 | £52,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you an experienced HR professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in a values-led organisation? Bright Futures is looking for a confident, credible and proactive People Business Partner to join our People Team and support our managers across specialist adult and children’s services.
This is a varied and influential generalist role where no two days will be the same. You will work closely with operational leaders, providing practical HR advice, coaching managers through complex employee relations matters, using workforce data to identify trends, and supporting projects that improve people practices across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnering with managers to provide clear, commercial and values-led HR advice.
- Coaching and supporting managers with absence, performance, conduct, grievance, welfare and other employee relations matters.
- Using HR data, MI and workforce trends to identify risks, recommend action and support better decision-making.
- Supporting compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding expectations, safer recruitment, CQC and Ofsted requirements.
- Contributing to organisational change, policy development, manager upskilling and continuous improvement across the People Team.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Strong generalist HR experience, ideally in a multi-site, operational or regulated environment.
- Confidence managing a varied employee relations caseload, including complex or sensitive cases.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach, balancing legal compliance with operational needs.
- The ability to build credibility quickly with managers and senior stakeholders.
- Strong coaching skills, with the confidence to support, guide and constructively challenge managers.
- Good judgement and the ability to assess risk, escalate appropriately and make sound recommendations.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to influence people practices, support organisational change and help managers build engaged, capable and resilient teams.
- A supportive leadership team and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of those we support.
Benefits
- 6 weeks holiday entitlement increasing after one year’s service
- Healthcare cashback
- Life assurance 2 x salary
- Paid professional subscription
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Care Friends referral rewards, Bright Stars recognition and Employee of the Month awards
- Free meals at work
Our process will include a values-based interview and competency questions linked to the key requirements of the role.
If you would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact Emma Wilcock at [email protected] or call 07345 597467.
Closing date: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Salary: c£38,000
Interview date: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th September 2026
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Bright Futures, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Bright Futures holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.