People Partner (Maternity Cover) 0336

Location

RAD London

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term/Full Time

Salary

circa £40,000 p.a.

Application Deadline

Friday, June 12, 2026

Job Summary

Interview date: 24 June 2026 in person at the RAD HQ in London.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract starting September 2026.

Are you a confident HR professional who thrives on complex people challenges, builds strong manager capability, and champions a positive workplace culture?

We are a world leader in dance education and a prestigious awarding body. With over 100 years of history, the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a purpose-led organisation dedicated to inspiring the world to dance. We support a global and diverse community and are proud of the impact we make.

Based at our stunning headquarters in Battersea, you will play a key role in enabling our people and managers to do their best work in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Why join us?

This is a visible People Partner role where you will have the opportunity to shape culture, build capability, and influence inclusion across a global organisation. You will also benefit from our unique 34.5 hour working week, supporting a healthy work–life balance.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will lead on complex employee relations cases with confidence, fairness, and sound judgement. You will partner closely with managers to build their capability and ensure consistency and best practice across the organisation.

You will deliver practical, learning and coaching solutions that support organisational goals.

You will also play a key role in supporting engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives, helping to create a positive and supportive workplace culture. In addition, you will contribute to policy development, ensure compliance with relevant legislation, and support the delivery of our equality, diversity, and inclusion priorities.

What you’ll bring

You will be an experienced HR professional, ideally CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified or with equivalent experience, with a strong background in employee relations, learning and coaching. You will be comfortable working with managers at all levels and will bring a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to your work.

You will have a sound knowledge of UK employment law. You will be confident managing a varied and fast-paced workload and will demonstrate sound judgement and a practical mindset. Above all, you will have a genuine passion for fostering inclusion and building a positive workplace culture.

What we offer

We offer 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) in addition to bank holidays, as well as an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. You will benefit from a contributory pension scheme and access to a range of Perkbox discounts, including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare support services, a health cash plan, and life assurance.

Due to the nature of RAD’s work, the successful candidate will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including people with disabilities, people from minority ethnic communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or access needs at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.No agencies, please.

To find out more about the Royal Academy of Dance, please visit:

https://www.royalacademyofdance.org

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