People Business Partner
Removed from the employer's board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Waythrough scores A on the Alion truth index.
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People Business Partner
Location: North East & Cumbria
Working Hours: 37 Hours
Salary: £38,960 - £56,010
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About The Role
We are a values-driven charity where our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a People Partner to support leaders and managers across a defined area, delivering effective, consistent people practices aligned to our values and organisational strategy.
Acting as a trusted advisor and true business partner, you’ll provide expert guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change. You’ll help drive engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive leadership while supporting both day-to-day HR activity and longer-term cultural and organisational development. Working closely with operational leaders and central HR teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring a high-quality and positive employee experience across the region.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has experience in a generalist HR or People Partner role
Is confident advising managers on employee relations and change
Builds strong, collaborative relationships
Takes a values-led, inclusive, and people-centred approach
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What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [email protected]
Closing Date:
2026-10-12