Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career? We’re looking for a proactive Assistant HR Partner to join our HR Partnering Team at the University of Plymouth.
About the role
In this people-focused role, you’ll report to the Senior HR Partner and act as the first point of contact for a portfolio of academic and professional services teams. You’ll provide expert HR advice across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, job evaluation, and more - while contributing to policy development, training delivery, and continuous improvement.
You will:
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Kate Murray: by email at kate.murray@plymouth.ac.uk
Please note: We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome all applicants, as other visa options may be available.
What we’re looking for:
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your HR career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development.
For this role, you will need to be on site 4 days a week. Although we can acommodate flexibility to work from home, being based on-site will be expected due to business needs.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 19 January 2026
Our Offer
A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth’s strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth’s HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.
When joining us, you will receive:
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.