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Posted 21 July, 2026

Interim People Business Partner

Michael Page HR
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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\n Interim Contract | Hybrid Working | Greater Manchester\n
Strategic HR Leadership Opportunity\n

We are partnering with a large, highly respected organisation operating within a complex regulatory and governance environment to appoint an experienced Interim People Business Partner

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Client Details

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\n This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded and strategically focused HR professional to work directly with Executive-level stakeholders during a period of organisational change, transformation and leadership evolution.\n
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\n The successful individual will act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing expert guidance across workforce strategy, organisational effectiveness and change initiatives while ensuring continuity and stability within the business.\n
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Description

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\n Reporting into the senior People leadership team, you will partner with Executive Directors and their leadership teams across key business functions.\n
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\n Responsibilities will include:\n
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  • Providing strategic people partnering support to Executive-level stakeholders
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  • Supporting organisational design and workforce planning initiatives
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  • Advising on organisational effectiveness, leadership and capability
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  • Influencing and coaching senior leaders through change
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  • Supporting business transformation and cultural change programmes
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  • Facilitating complex stakeholder and employee relations discussions where required
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  • Building strong relationships across a matrix organisation
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  • Acting as a trusted adviser on people strategy and risk
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\n This role offers significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation undergoing meaningful transformation.\n
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Profile

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\n We are interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:\n
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  • Significant experience in a Senior HRBP, Head of HR, Interim People Business Partner or equivalent strategic partnering role
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  • Proven experience influencing Executive Directors, Boards or senior leadership teams
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  • Strong organisational development, workforce planning and change management capability
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  • Experience operating within complex, highly regulated or governance-heavy environments
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and coaching skills
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  • The credibility and gravitas to establish trust quickly
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  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
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Particularly Attractive Backgrounds\n
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  • Public Sector and Government
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  • Regulatory Bodies
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  • Government or Arm's Length Bodies
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  • Utilities
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  • Infrastructure
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  • Healthcare
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  • Higher Education
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  • Financial Services
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  • Other highly regulated environments
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Job Offer

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  • High-profile strategic assignment
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  • Executive-level stakeholder exposure / Interim People Business Partner experience
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  • Flexible hybrid working
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  • Immediate opportunity to influence organisational outcomes
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  • Collaborative and purpose-led environment
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  • Competitive day rate
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Contract Details\n
\n Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid)Duration: Approximately 4 monthsStart: August 2026Day Rate: £500 / £600 (Umbrella Rate)\n
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\n To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Donna Bannon for further information.\n
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