HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Salary: £48,418- £51,661 (Band F)

Working in the heart of the Council, you’ll support our busy Direct Services at Dunbrik Depot, leading and providing advice on a wide variety of employee relations matters. You’ll need to understand the service needs and challenges to be able to provide appropriate solutions so building strong working relationships with managers is essential.

You’ll develop our supportive and empowering culture here at Sevenoaks and ensure a consistent approach through the application of HR policies and practices.

As HR Business Partner, you’ll support the HR Officer to develop and grow in their role, providing them exposure to different HR disciplines. Ideally, you will have worked in the HR Business Partner role before, and you will have experience of dealing with complex employee matters. In return, we can offer a flexible and supportive working environment, the opportunity to be involved in exciting HR projects and numerous development opportunities.

This role will be based 2 days a week at our Dunbrik Depot in Sundridge, 1 day at Argyle Road in Sevenoaks, and 2 days working from home.

Do you want to know more about the role?

Please contact Dorota Pajsert, HR Manager on 01732 227 092 or email human.resources@sevenoaks.gov.uk

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?

Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 5 October 2026

Interviews: w/c 12 October 2026

Equal Opportunities:
Sevenoaks – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Sevenoaks District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application notes:
Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing human.resources@sevenoaks.gov.uk to discuss how we can assist you in applying.