HR Business Partner

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an HR Business Partner with the @one Alliance, focusing on strategic people strategies and organisational change. This hybrid role in Peterborough offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while supporting a culture of diversity and inclusion. You'll work closely with senior leaders, championing HR initiatives that drive business outcomes and foster high performance.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

Strong focus on learning and development

Inclusive and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified HR professional with CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
• Experience as a strategic HR Business Partner or senior HR role.
• Skilled in analysing HR metrics and turning insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies.
• Lead initiatives in workforce planning and talent development.
• Provide expert support on employee relations and complex HR challenges.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Coaching

Collaboration

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 4, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

job requisition id R31436

HR Business Partner- @one alliance

Make a difference through our people!

Location: Hybrid – Based in Peterborough, with flexible working (avg. 3 days/week on site)
Contract Type: 13 month fixed term contract

We’re the @one Alliance – a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

As we prepare for AMP8, our most ambitious period yet, we’ll be delivering an even broader range of innovative and environmentally-driven infrastructure projects – from urban drainage to nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands.

What you’ll be doing

In this highly visible role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across the Alliance, acting as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with organisational goals. You’ll play a vital role in supporting high performance, organisational change, and a culture where everyone can thrive.

Key responsibilities:

Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that drive business outcomes
Lead initiatives in workforce planning, talent development and organisational design
Provide expert support on employee relations and complex HR challenges
Use data and insights to guide decisions and measure success
Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all teams
Coach leaders to build confidence and capability in managing their people
Collaborate with Alliance partner organisations to co-create HR solutions and share best practice
Maintain a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality and collaboration

About you

We’re looking for someone who is confident, capable and collaborative, with a passion for people and progress.

You will:

Be a qualified HR professional (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience)
Have experience as a strategic HR Business Partner or senior HR role
Be skilled in analysing HR metrics and turning insights into action
Be an excellent communicator, coach and relationship builder
Have experience in managing change and influencing at a senior level
Be resilient, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why join the Anglian Water Alliances?

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to sustainability, innovation and empowering our people. As part of our Alliance, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact while growing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Hybrid working with flexibility and balance

A strong focus on learning and development

Inclusive and supportive culture

The chance to work on projects that truly matter

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We’re passionate about building a diverse team and creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and empowered to contribute. We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to providing adjustments throughout the hiring process to support your needs.

Apply today to be a part of something meaningful – supporting infrastructure that helps communities thrive, now and for the future.

Closing date: 3 June 2025

About Us

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region.

With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world - we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge.

We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.