People & Culture Partner Job at Aberdeen Full Time

Fixed Term – 1 year

Full or part-time considered; hybrid working available

Abertay University is a modern and ambitious university recognised for its achievements in teaching, learning and research that directly support the industries of today and the future and for its friendly, inclusive environment.

We are recruiting to this challenging and varied People and Culture Partner role, which would suit an experienced HR professional with a commitment to excellent service and continuous development.

Through this role, you will actively contribute to the University’s success, promoting an inclusive, engaged, high-performing workforce, through providing an HR and organisational development business partner service and contributing to university-wide initiatives.

This role will take a lead on policy development and contribute to institution‑wide HR projects.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of People & Culture and working closely with colleagues in our integrated People Services team.

You will be involved in all range of HR functions, including resourcing/recruitment, performance management, equality diversity & inclusion (EDI), employee relations and staff engagement and wellbeing.

You will be a qualified HR professional, with a track record in HR and OD including proven experience of working in a professional HR advisory role.

You will have excellent working knowledge of both employment and equality law and an eye for detail and quality. You will be a confident communicator, capable of working independently, while also working well as part of a team, and have a strong sense of accountability.

A full candidate brief can be found below, which details the job description, person specification and how to apply.

If you would believe you have the skills and experience for this role and would like to play a part in Abertay’s success in inspiring and enabling our students, staff and graduates to achieve their full potential, please submit your application through our online recruitment system by 12 noon on 16 June 2026, which can be found at www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs

Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.

Committed to Equal Opportunities

Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity, No: SC016040