CIPD Careers Event: Stepping Up from Advisor to Business Partner

About this event

We are hosting an event targeted at people practitioners who are preparing to take the next step in their career.

As part of Careers Week, and in recognition of International Women’s Day, themed ‘Accelerate Action’, we are hosting an event targeted at people practitioners who are preparing to take the next step in their career.

Transitioning from an HR or OD Advisor to a Business Partner is a significant milestone—moving from operational support to strategic people practice. But what does it take to make that leap successfully?

Join CIPD Manchester for an insightful online event designed to help you navigate this crucial career move. Hear from experienced HR Business Partners who have made the transition and gain practical advice on:

✅ Acing the interview and securing your first Business Partner role
✅ Adapting your mindset from operational to strategic thinking
✅ Making an impact in your first 90 days and beyond
✅ Becoming a long-term success in strategic HR

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world insights, ask questions, and set yourself up for success as you step up in your people practice career. Whether you're actively preparing for a Business Partner role or just exploring the path ahead, this session will provide invaluable guidance.

Agenda

· Overview of the transition from HR/OD Advisor to Business Partner

· Insights from Business Partners who have successfully transitioned

· What hiring managers look for in a Business Partner candidate

· Shifting from operational to strategic mindset

· Continuous professional development and career progression

· Q&A and Open Discussion

· Key Takeaways, further resources and CIPD support

Speakers bio

Emma is a seasoned Strategic Projects and Research Manager with a passion for driving positive change through people practice. With expertise spanning HR Operations, Employee Relations, and Reward, she excels in driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of innovation and inclusion.

In her current role at Universities Human Resources, Emma is leveraging her 17 years’ experience in Further and Higher Education to support the thousands of people professionals in the HE sector; enabling and empowering excellent people management.

Emma is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and has been involved with the CIPD Branch in Manchester for over 8 years, advancing to the role of Policy Lead before stepping into the role of Chair in July 2024. Emma is a true believer in the power of people professionals to shape business and improve working lives and remains an active organiser for the CIPD Northern Policy Forum. You can connect with Emma via LinkedIn.

Please note:

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5. This event may include an external speaker who has prepared their own presentation. Any views or opinions expressed by the speaker are their own and do not reflect those of the CIPD.

6. Please note that refunds for CIPD Non-Member tickets will only be available until 7 days prior to the event, any cancelled tickets after this will not receive a refund.

7. If you require any reasonable adjustments to enhance your experience, please get in contact with us by responding to this email and we will do our best to accommodate.