Learning, Development & Training Management:

• Develop and implement learning and development programmes that improve employee capability, technical competence and leadership effectiveness.
• Identify organisational and individual capability gaps and translate these into practical development plans.
• Establish clear approaches to career development and progression across the organisation.
• Coach and advise leaders on people management and leadership effectiveness ensuring managers have the skills and confidence to lead their teams effectively.
• Support succession planning and the identification and development of key talent.
• Own and continuously improve the organisation’s performance management approach.

Culture & Employee Engagement:

• Play a leading role in developing and embedding a positive, inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace culture.
• Work with the leadership team to ensure company values and expected behaviours are understood and consistently demonstrated.
• Develop meaningful approaches to employee engagement, communication, recognition and feedback.
• Monitor employee engagement and sentiment, identifying themes and recommending appropriate actions to leadership.
• Develop initiatives that strengthen collaboration, connection and engagement across office-based, hybrid and remote teams.

Employee Relations, Wellbeing & Retention:

• Provide confident, balanced and commercially pragmatic advice on employee relations matters.
• Manage complex or sensitive employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance concerns and absence management.
• Coach managers to address people issues effectively and at the appropriate stage.
• Identify trends and underlying causes of employee turnover and develop appropriate retention strategies.
• Support employee wellbeing while maintaining appropriate expectations around individual and organisational performance.

HR Analytics, Governance & Reporting:

• Establish and monitor meaningful people metrics to understand organisational health and the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to the leadership team.
• Use data and employee insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records and HR systems.

Personal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• CIPD Level 5 minimum is required; Level 7 would be advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience in an HR generalist role, preferably in an engineering, consulting, or technical environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence and credibility to build trusted relationships, influence senior leaders and constructively challenge where appropriate.
• High level of personal resilience and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate challenging situations, manage competing priorities and remain calm, pragmatic and constructive under pressure.
• Ability to operate autonomously, take ownership and drive meaningful change and measurable results in a standalone HR role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR policies and contemporary HR best practice.
• Proven experience in learning and development, with a track record of designing and implementing impactful programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural and organisational initiatives and engage employees at all levels.
• Proven ability and willingness to operate successfully in a standalone HR role, taking personal ownership of both strategic priorities and day-to-day HR delivery.
• A genuinely hands-on approach, with no task considered “too junior”; comfortable moving from senior leadership discussions and complex employee matters to recruitment coordination, HR administration, systems updates and documentation as required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving ability, with a proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated and energised by the opportunity to exceed expectations and make a tangible impact on the organisation.