Employee Engagement and Experience Business Partner - 12 month FTC

A financial services business with ambitious growth plans needs an experienced senior employee engagement and experience specialist to join them during a busy period for a 12-month maternity cover contract.

Working with the Head of Employee Experience and the wider HR team, this person will develop a strong employee value proposition, focusing on the end-to-end employee journey, fostering a strong listening culture, revamping reward and recognition, implementing wellbeing campaigns, and utilizing data and insights to shape business strategies.

Specific activities include:

1. Review and audit communication channels, develop improvement plans, and establish measurement and analytics frameworks.

2. Develop an employer brand aligned with the company's vision and values.

3. Create an employee value proposition strategy along with a reward and recognition scheme.

4. Collaborate with managers to upskill teams and enhance engagement.

5. Plan and execute campaigns related to wellbeing, health and safety, and Diversity & Inclusion.

6. Lead employee surveys and analyze post-program feedback.

7. Support change communication initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have prior employee engagement experience, preferably within financial services or similar corporate environments, with the ability to challenge professionally and secure stakeholder buy-in, establishing themselves as a trusted advisor. Excellent writing and digital skills are essential.

Flexible working arrangements include two days on-site and three days remote per week.

As this is a contract role, candidates must be available with one month's notice or less.