HR Business Partner & Projects

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join the HR team. Reporting to the Head of Business Support, the successful applicant will provide a comprehensive and high-quality HR service to managers and staff; delivering professional, best practice advice and guidance to RA colleagues. The role also contributes towards the development and implementation of 'people initiatives' to support the people strategies aims and aspirations, with a particular focus on culture, values and engagement approaches. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly, be highly organised and self-motivated with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines. They must be an effective and professional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders and build relationships at all levels across the organisation. Hours Working 30 hours per week, 4 days per week (days to be confirmed at interview stage). The role will be hybrid with some attendance required in the office. The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom's national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire.

£35,897 - £41,282 per annum pro rata (£29,914 - 34,401 part time equivalent) Closing date 3 Jul 2026 Contract Permanent Hours Part time Sector Arts & heritage, Charities, Recruitment & HR, Museum, Cause, Policy & research, HR business partner, HR manager, Arts & culture Employee benefits & values Bonus & discount schemes, Cycle to work scheme, Employee assistance programme, Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, Enhanced pension, Hybrid working, Professional development (CPD), Sabbatical & career breaks, Salary £35,897 - £41,282 per annum pro rata (£29,914 - £34,401 part time equivalent),

• Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
• Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program)
• 27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Generous company sick pay scheme
• Generous family friendly leave
• Access to discounted staff car parking
• 25% off staff shop
• 10% off food in on-site café (generous discounts on set meals, and reduce cost hot drinks)
• Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
• Access to free on-line learning
• Season ticket loan
• M-Card
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom's national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire. A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment. Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.