Fisher German LLP
Ashby-de-la-zouch, Leicestershire
Make a visible, lasting impact. This is a rare opportunity to shape and deliver the people strategy of Fisher German, an ambitious property consultancy of over 850 people with a nationwide presence. Joining at an exciting point in our growth, you will lead the people agenda through its next phase and help turn business ambition into organisational capability. It is your chance to influence major decisions and make a lasting impact. Reporting to the COO and working directly with the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape the decisions that matter, ensuring we have the talent, leadership, culture and organisational infrastructure to succeed. You will operate confidently from the boardroom to the front line, combining strategic insight with a practical understanding of what makes the business work. If you have a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, shaping long-term (3-5 year) strategies, and leading through change, we'd love to hear from you. The preferred base is Ashby de la Zouch or Birmingham. We offer hybrid working, balanced with the visibility and connection expected of a senior leader. Travel across our office network will be an important part of the role, particularly during the first six months as you build relationships and get to know the business. In return, beyond your base salary you will be included in: A discretionary bonus scheme Car Allowance Private Healthcare A generous holiday scheme which commences at 30 days plus an additional day for your birthday, and additional days to cover the festive period! Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave An online money saving portal Death In Service cover, alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes health appoints for you and your family Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year (pro rata if you're part-time) Duties will include: Support the firm's strategic vision for growth over the next 3-5 years as a key strategic partner Own and deliver Fisher German's people strategy, aligning it closely with our commercial priorities while keeping it practical, visible and connected to the business. Be a trusted, commercially astute adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and divisional leadership teams, bringing challenge, insight and solutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with Divisional Managing Partners and other key equity partners Lead, inspire and develop the People function; building its capability, credibility and impact as a business partner. Evolve performance management and help create an inclusive, high-performing culture where people can do their best work. Provide expert leadership across employee relations, employment tribunal matters, policy and people risk. Turn people data and insights into clear, evidence-based decisions and actions. The successful candidate will have Proven people leadership experience in a similar-sized organisation (£50 - £150m+ revenue) Leading organisational change, transformation and integration Partnering with and influencing senior leaders and managers Using data and insight to influence business decisions Providing expert guidance on UK employment legislation and people practice Leading and developing a sizeable, multi-disciplinary people team Communicating with clarity, credibility and impact at every level A CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience Above all, a genuine belief that brilliant businesses are built by enabling people to thrive Why Fisher German? We've been around for a while, but it doesn't mean we are behind the times! Across our office network we offer a hybrid working approach to help our colleagues design their working day to suit their diaries. Some days you might be in the office enjoying a collaborative team day, and other days might see you focussing on project work at home. Wherever you choose to work, you'll be part of a social and digitally connected workforce with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, like sports events, pop-up bars, BBQs, CPD days, live leadership updates on Zoom, picnics in the park and lots more. What's not to love? We work hard but we also have lots of fun! If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then please get in touch. We have a history going back as far as 1830 but have been Fisher German since 2000. We operate UK wide advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all the 12-property market sectors; agriculture, commercial, education, green energy & sustainability, healthcare, minerals & waste, public sector, residential, rural, telecoms, third sector and utilities and infrastructure. Bring Yourself to Work It's simple really, we are passionate about what we do, and we want you to be driven to succeed with us. For this to happen, you need to feel supported and included which is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Make a visible, lasting impact. This is a rare opportunity to shape and deliver the people strategy of Fisher German, an ambitious property consultancy of over 850 people with a nationwide presence. Joining at an exciting point in our growth, you will lead the people agenda through its next phase and help turn business ambition into organisational capability. It is your chance to influence major decisions and make a lasting impact. Reporting to the COO and working directly with the Senior Leadership Team, you will shape the decisions that matter, ensuring we have the talent, leadership, culture and organisational infrastructure to succeed. You will operate confidently from the boardroom to the front line, combining strategic insight with a practical understanding of what makes the business work. If you have a proven track record of developing high-performing teams, shaping long-term (3-5 year) strategies, and leading through change, we'd love to hear from you. The preferred base is Ashby de la Zouch or Birmingham. We offer hybrid working, balanced with the visibility and connection expected of a senior leader. Travel across our office network will be an important part of the role, particularly during the first six months as you build relationships and get to know the business. In return, beyond your base salary you will be included in: A discretionary bonus scheme Car Allowance Private Healthcare A generous holiday scheme which commences at 30 days plus an additional day for your birthday, and additional days to cover the festive period! Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave An online money saving portal Death In Service cover, alongside access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes health appoints for you and your family Volunteering Leave equating to 2 days per year (pro rata if you're part-time) Duties will include: Support the firm's strategic vision for growth over the next 3-5 years as a key strategic partner Own and deliver Fisher German's people strategy, aligning it closely with our commercial priorities while keeping it practical, visible and connected to the business. Be a trusted, commercially astute adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and divisional leadership teams, bringing challenge, insight and solutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with Divisional Managing Partners and other key equity partners Lead, inspire and develop the People function; building its capability, credibility and impact as a business partner. Evolve performance management and help create an inclusive, high-performing culture where people can do their best work. Provide expert leadership across employee relations, employment tribunal matters, policy and people risk. Turn people data and insights into clear, evidence-based decisions and actions. The successful candidate will have Proven people leadership experience in a similar-sized organisation (£50 - £150m+ revenue) Leading organisational change, transformation and integration Partnering with and influencing senior leaders and managers Using data and insight to influence business decisions Providing expert guidance on UK employment legislation and people practice Leading and developing a sizeable, multi-disciplinary people team Communicating with clarity, credibility and impact at every level A CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience Above all, a genuine belief that brilliant businesses are built by enabling people to thrive Why Fisher German? We've been around for a while, but it doesn't mean we are behind the times! Across our office network we offer a hybrid working approach to help our colleagues design their working day to suit their diaries. Some days you might be in the office enjoying a collaborative team day, and other days might see you focussing on project work at home. Wherever you choose to work, you'll be part of a social and digitally connected workforce with the chance to get involved in a variety of activities, like sports events, pop-up bars, BBQs, CPD days, live leadership updates on Zoom, picnics in the park and lots more. What's not to love? We work hard but we also have lots of fun! If that sounds like something you would enjoy, then please get in touch. We have a history going back as far as 1830 but have been Fisher German since 2000. We operate UK wide advising and managing a range of client portfolios with national visibility across all the 12-property market sectors; agriculture, commercial, education, green energy & sustainability, healthcare, minerals & waste, public sector, residential, rural, telecoms, third sector and utilities and infrastructure. Bring Yourself to Work It's simple really, we are passionate about what we do, and we want you to be driven to succeed with us. For this to happen, you need to feel supported and included which is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESMENT
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
People Partner - Global Entity Management Salary: £35,200 - £45,700 Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment (18 months) Hours: Full-time - 35hrs p/w As part of our Global Entity Management (GEMC) activity, we are strengthening how we establish, integrate and operate across countries ensuring that our people frameworks, policies and practices are consistent, compliant and scalable, while remaining grounded in local context. This is not just about delivering change. It is about building the foundations that enable our organisation to operate effectively across markets, now and over time. This is an opportunity to play a hands on role in delivering our Global Entity Management programme, helping shape how we operate across countries while supporting colleagues through change in a way that is compliant, practical and locally relevant. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As a People Partner within GEMC, you will play a hands on role in delivering and embedding people solutions that support how we operate globally. You will work closely with local teams, business leaders and specialist colleagues to ensure that people considerations are understood early and embedded through every stage of entity setup, change or integration. You will bridge global intent and local reality, ensuring that people frameworks not only meet legal and organisational requirements, but can be adopted, supported and maintained in practice. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Supporting delivery of people aspects of entity set up, integration or structural change Assessing current state and identifying gaps in policies, processes and employment arrangements Bringing local insight and context into global design decisions Supporting change impact assessments and advising the business on engagement and consultation approaches and supporting them through the engagement and consultation processes Developing clear communications, manager guidance and employee support materials Working with Reward, Policy, HR systems and external advisers to translate requirements into practical outputs Supporting implementation and ensuring effective handover into business as usual This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at our Cambridge offices. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You Experience of working in a People Partnering capacity, ideally across multiple countries or complex organisational environments. You are confident navigating change and translating complexity into practical action. Additionally will bring: Experience supporting people related change or implementation activity in a business partnering capacity Knowledge of employment practices and how they shape policy, documentation and engagement Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse groups Degree educated (relevant HR / People qualification), or equivalent level of relevant professional experience. Ability to interpret data, local insight and input from others to identify risks and solutions Clear communication skills, including translating complex topics into accessible messages Confidence working in a fast moving, collaborative environment It would be advantageous if you also have: Experience working across different country or cultural contexts in Business Partenting capacity including navigating differing local employment practices, stakeholder contexts and organisational needs. Experience supporting more complex or multi-country change activity where there are multiple stakeholders or competing requirements Experience working with external advisers or specialist teams to interpret requirements and translate them into practical outputs For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 22 May 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on/from week commencing 1 June 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by presented on the day of your interview. Second interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where your career aspirations are not only recognised but actively supported. Whether you are looking for new responsibilities within your current team, interested in a promotion or secondment, or exploring a different career path, we offer various resources to support your professional development. Our Online Learning Platform, leadership development pathways, and mentorship schemes are readily available to all employees, ensuring you have the tools to reach your fullest potential. If you are ready to take the next step in your Cambridge journey, we welcome your application. Together, we continue to shape a culture where everyone feels empowered to succeed and motivated to make a difference- for ourselves, for each other, and for learners worldwide
People Partner - Global Entity Management Salary: £35,200 - £45,700 Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment (18 months) Hours: Full-time - 35hrs p/w As part of our Global Entity Management (GEMC) activity, we are strengthening how we establish, integrate and operate across countries ensuring that our people frameworks, policies and practices are consistent, compliant and scalable, while remaining grounded in local context. This is not just about delivering change. It is about building the foundations that enable our organisation to operate effectively across markets, now and over time. This is an opportunity to play a hands on role in delivering our Global Entity Management programme, helping shape how we operate across countries while supporting colleagues through change in a way that is compliant, practical and locally relevant. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role As a People Partner within GEMC, you will play a hands on role in delivering and embedding people solutions that support how we operate globally. You will work closely with local teams, business leaders and specialist colleagues to ensure that people considerations are understood early and embedded through every stage of entity setup, change or integration. You will bridge global intent and local reality, ensuring that people frameworks not only meet legal and organisational requirements, but can be adopted, supported and maintained in practice. Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include: Supporting delivery of people aspects of entity set up, integration or structural change Assessing current state and identifying gaps in policies, processes and employment arrangements Bringing local insight and context into global design decisions Supporting change impact assessments and advising the business on engagement and consultation approaches and supporting them through the engagement and consultation processes Developing clear communications, manager guidance and employee support materials Working with Reward, Policy, HR systems and external advisers to translate requirements into practical outputs Supporting implementation and ensuring effective handover into business as usual This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at our Cambridge offices. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You Experience of working in a People Partnering capacity, ideally across multiple countries or complex organisational environments. You are confident navigating change and translating complexity into practical action. Additionally will bring: Experience supporting people related change or implementation activity in a business partnering capacity Knowledge of employment practices and how they shape policy, documentation and engagement Strong stakeholder skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse groups Degree educated (relevant HR / People qualification), or equivalent level of relevant professional experience. Ability to interpret data, local insight and input from others to identify risks and solutions Clear communication skills, including translating complex topics into accessible messages Confidence working in a fast moving, collaborative environment It would be advantageous if you also have: Experience working across different country or cultural contexts in Business Partenting capacity including navigating differing local employment practices, stakeholder contexts and organisational needs. Experience supporting more complex or multi-country change activity where there are multiple stakeholders or competing requirements Experience working with external advisers or specialist teams to interpret requirements and translate them into practical outputs For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 22 May 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place on/from week commencing 1 June 2026. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by presented on the day of your interview. Second interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where your career aspirations are not only recognised but actively supported. Whether you are looking for new responsibilities within your current team, interested in a promotion or secondment, or exploring a different career path, we offer various resources to support your professional development. Our Online Learning Platform, leadership development pathways, and mentorship schemes are readily available to all employees, ensuring you have the tools to reach your fullest potential. If you are ready to take the next step in your Cambridge journey, we welcome your application. Together, we continue to shape a culture where everyone feels empowered to succeed and motivated to make a difference- for ourselves, for each other, and for learners worldwide
