Royal Museums Greenwich
People Partner
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About Royal Museums Greenwich
Royal Museums Greenwich is a collection of diverse historical sites, including:
- National Maritime Museum
- Cutty Sark
- Royal Observatory
- Queen’s House
Each site has its unique identity but collectively aims to serve communities by sharing collections and expertise focused on sea, space, art, and history. Our strategy, ‘Charting Our Course’, prioritizes people at the heart of our success.
The Role: People Partner (Band 4 - Senior Specialists) (Full-time, permanent position)
Department: People and Culture Line Manager: Senior People Partner Core Working Hours: 36 hours (9am–5pm, Mon–Fri), with an additional flexible hour as agreed
This role delivers a high-quality, inclusive, problem-solving, and people-focused HR service to Royal Museums Greenwich’s managers and staff.
Key Responsibilities
People Advice & Support
- Provide expert, accessible HR advice to managers and employees on:
- People-related matters (recruitment, performance, development)
- Family policies and flexible work
- Annual leave management
- Probation review processes
Processes & Policy Development
- Design, implement, and maintain people-related systems, tools, and processes.
- Conduct consultation with staff to review and refine organisational policies.
- Develop manager guidance packs and staff workshops (e.g., on leadership, inclusion, wellbeing).
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Employee Relations (70% of role)
- Manage casework, including:
- Investigations (minute-taking)
- Disciplinary and appeals hearings
- Documentation, including letters and supporting evidence.
- Ensure GDPR compliance and confidentially in all handling.
Wellbeing & Inclusion
- Oversee delivery of the Royal Museums Greenwich Wellbeing Strategy and Wellbeing Champion programme.
- Champion the Disability Confident scheme to ensure organisational accessibility.
- Lead initiatives developing inclusive practices that celebrate differences.
Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven track record as a generalist HR advisory role or within an HR team, including:
- Reactive and proactive support
- Employee relations casework
- Absence management
- Reasonable adjustments related to disabilities
- Driving employee wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Strong working knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS), such as iTrent or equivalents.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised with prioritisation skills to support colleagues and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates strong confidentiality and GDPR awareness.
- Approachable, problem-solving, and able to build trust with staff at all levels.
Salary & Working Arrangements
- £42,000 per annum (Band 4)
- Flexible/hybrid working options to accommodate role demands.
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Application Information
- he job description and person specification are available for further details.
- Application deadline: Tuesday 21 July 2025 via [application link]
- Interviews: w/c Monday 27 July 2025
Benefits
Royal Museums Greenwich offers:
- Generous pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 30-40% discounts: café meals (40%), museum shop goods (30%)
- Financial well-being support: interest-free loans (travel, bike, gym, education), including career development.
- Free life assurance covering double salary replacement.
- Free entry to exhibitions at our partner museums and galleries.
- Values-driven culture promoting collaboration, innovation, and individuality.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Royal Museums Greenwich is a museum for everyone, prioritising diverse experiences in our workforce. We champion EDI and encourage inclusion in how we work.
For interviews:
- We are Disability Confident and will accommodate requests such as:
- Interview materials provided in advance
- Step-free venues
- Alternative formats (paper questions, picture version).
- Notify us of support you need.
Applications should reflect a commitment to our strategy and values.
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