HR Business Partner

The Francis Crick Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomedical research institute is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its HR team. The role involves building strong relationships with senior leaders, providing performance coaching, and collaborating on people strategies within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR generalist experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a pragmatic approach to HR practices. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary from £60,000 plus benefits, and is based in Greater London.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Defined contribution pension with employer contributions up to 16%

24/7 GP consultation services

Discounted gym memberships

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working as an HR generalist at People Partner level.
• Experience of partnering with Centres of Excellence with a proven track record.
• A solid knowledge of good HR practice/employment law.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with senior leaders across science and operations.
• Act as a performance coach and sounding board to senior managers.
• Work with Centres of Excellence to drive people strategies.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Interpersonal skills

Data analytics

Good HR practice knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Salary for this Role

From £60,000 plus benefits, subject to skills and experience

Job Title

HR Business Partner

Reports to

Lorna Miller

Closing Date

08/Feb/2026 23.59 GMT

Job Description

HR Business Partner

This is a full‑time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world‑class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure, cutting‑edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high‑quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

The Crick has an opportunity for an experienced People Partner to join a fast‑paced and supportive HR team. The Crick is a biomedical research institute with a vibrant modern home, bringing together more than 2000 staff and students to make discoveries about how life works.

We are now looking for a People Partner to join us and work closely with leaders across both science and ops team. As a People Partner with a strategic mindset, you will have the opportunity to influence, support and drive key initiatives that ensure the Crick continues to be an exceptional place to work. Your insight and guidance will support our leaders, strengthen our culture and enhance the overall employee experience.

We are seeking an experienced People Partner who brings both depth of experience and a collaborative approach, and who demonstrates a clear alignment with our core values of being Bold, Open and Collegial.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a world‑class organisation, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

These include but are not limited to:

• Build strong credible relationships with senior leaders across science and operations
• Act as a performance coach and sounding board to senior managers
• Work with our Centres of Excellence to drive people strategies and support the delivery of projects across the Crick
• Use extensive knowledge of customer groups to support communication and implementation of Crick wide initiatives
• Provide leadership and management to the People Advisors with a focus on continuous development that supports a cross‑team way of working
• Provide data analytics and meaningful insights to Directors/leads to support their people and delivery of initiatives

About you

You will have

• Extensive experience of working as an HR generalist at People Partner level *
• Experience of partnering with Centres of Excellence with a proven track record of delivering initiatives such as talent, succession planning, engagement etc *

• A solid knowledge of good HR practice/employment law and experience of brokering its translation into innovative and effective practical solutions in a large complex organization *
• Highly pragmatic, flexible and adaptable with an ability to tailor approach to meet contrasting needs and demands
• The ability to draw insights from data and apply solutions to drive change for both individual departments and across the Institute
• Good interpersonal skills, including political awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling the post holder to influence and deliver at all levels and to work effectively as part of a team*

Minimum criteria

About Working at the Crick

Our values

• We arebold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.

• We areopen. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.

• We arecollegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

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What will you receive

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well‑being and development:

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.

• Health & Well-being:

• 24/7 GP consultation services.

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.

• Work-Life Balance:

• Back‑up care for dependents.

• Childcare support allowance.

• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks:

• Discounted gym memberships, bike‑to‑work scheme, and shopping discounts.

• Subsidised on‑site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.