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Ready for a new challenge? Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?    If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.   The role The role of a People Experience Partner (PEEP) is to act as the primary career partner for a cohort of Opencast consultants, supporting their development, wellbeing and engagement through regular 1-1 conversations, coaching-style discussions, and career guidance.  Working as part of the People Success team, you will deliver core people processes such as onboarding support, project allocations, development check-ins, performance review activity and engagement initiatives, helping create a positive and consistent consultant experience. You will work closely with experienced People Success Managers and Senior PEEPs who will provide guidance and support, particularly in more complex people matters.  This is an early-career People practitioner role, designed for someone who is passionate about supporting people to grow and is looking to develop their coaching, employee experience and people partnering skills within a supportive and structured environment.  Essential experience: · Approximately 1–3 years’ experience in a management, people/HR or L&D focused role  · Experience handling confidential or sensitive information   · Strong listening and communication skills  · A genuine interest in coaching, development and supporting others to grow  · Highly organised when it comes to administration and diary management  · Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders  · A proactive mindset and willingness to learn  Other helpful experience: · Early-career experience, Internship, placement year or graduate scheme within Management or HR/People or L&D  · Supporting employee lifecycle activities such as people administration, onboarding, reviews or engagement initiatives  · Any experience mentoring, coaching or supporting others (formal or informal)  Learning and development  Opencast is committed to supporting the learning and development of all our people. In the PEEP team everyone has been enrolled onto a Level 5 Apprenticeship qualification in Coaching. If the successful candidate doesn’t have a similar qualification already, this course is something we would like you to complete within your first two years of employment.   Salary Salary band for People Experience Partner (Level 2 - £34k-£40k) What our offer includes A competitive pension, health cash plan, and discretionary bonus. Flexible hours and 25 days' holiday. Training and people to support you every step of the way. Where you’ll work Our approach is a mixture of working from our HQ and hub locations, or home, depending on the needs of your work. You must be located within 40 miles of our Newcastle HQ or one of our Hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow or London and be happy to travel to any of our offices when required. We include you We won’t discriminate on age, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. Interview Job interviews are on Microsoft Teams or in person if suitable. We’ll make any adjustments to help you. Want to know more? Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com