HR Business Partner – People Management Development

The opportunity

Following a review of our People & Talent team, we are recruiting for a HR Business Partner with a specialism in People Management Development on a six month fixed term contract.

This is an exciting new role at Better Society Capital to help us consolidate our great people line managers, refresh the current training model and help us be prepared as we refresh our strategy for 2026-30, building on what we have learnt since we started our impact investing journey in 2012. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and are driven by transforming the way mainstream financial markets help deliver deep and lasting impact on people in the UK.

If you are someone with experience in structured people management development, a passion for great learning material and an interest in the work of social investment, this could be your perfect next contract.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the People and Talent team and wider leadership team, to define and communicate the BSC way of People Management
• Own and implement key People Management initiatives in alignment with the business plan, ensuring development supports BSC goals.
• Support line managers in implementing HR policies and practices to drive strategic success, while developing tools that foster engagement and support the People Management vision.
• Educate, coach, and partner with managers on performance management, employee development, and organisational growth, ensuring alignment with BSC’s strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to identify needs and shape tailored L&OD offerings that encourage continuous management learning and development.
• Design and deliver a management development program, ensuring a seamless transition and integration with the People and Talent team.
• Partner with managers to ensure alignment of policies, processes, and behaviours with BSC’s values, fostering positive cultural and organisational change.
• Ensure that all people development programmes support our goals to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within BSC

What you will bring

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Problem solving
• Fantastic attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to review processes and suggest improvements
• Able to not only generate ideas but to deliver the implementation with appropriate support from the wider People & Talent team
• Able to influence across a whole organization in a short amount of time
• An interest in social impact and/or evidence of voluntary involvement with charities

Embody Big Society Capital core values:

• Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.
• Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change
• Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate.  And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.
• Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do.  We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence
• Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration.  We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in partnering with managers and senior leaders on performance management and organizational growth and design
• History of success in delivering management development programmes
• Experience in process review and development

Desirable

• Involvement in or exposure to equity, diversity and inclusion work
• An interest in social impact work or experience in the charity sector

Other terms

• Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible to a number of public transport links. Given the requirements of the role, the working pattern covers Monday through to Friday onsite, during 9am-5.30pm.
• Right to work: candidates must have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+; racialised; disabled; under-served communities).

We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch with Colleen Cheetham-Gerrard (People & Talent Manager) at ccheethamgerrard@bettersocietycapital.com