HR & Learning and Development Manager

Lancashire Renewables

South Ribble

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave (32 with service)

Company contributory pension (up to 5%

Death in Service cover - 4x Salary

Free on-site car parking

Sick pay scheme - up to 26 weeks

Cycle to work scheme

Role-specific Training

Benefits portal including lifestyle

Wellbeing support for mental health

PPE provided

Job summary

Lancashire Renewables Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Learning and Development Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead HR and L&D to strengthen leadership capability, develop our people and drive a high-performing culture while keeping a hands-on operational focus.

You will report to the Managing Director and work across site-based and on-site ER matters, with potential for extension or permanence based on impact and business needs.

Qualifications

Significant experience in a senior HR management role.
Strong employee relations expertise and sound employment law knowledge.
Experience coaching and developing managers at all levels.
Proven track record of delivering people initiatives that improve organisational performance.
Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders.
Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational HR demands.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
CIPD Level 7 qualification (or Level 5 with substantial relevant management experience).

Responsibilities

Lead the people agenda as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Develop and deliver HR and people strategies aligned to business objectives.
Drive leadership and management development across the organisation.
Coach and mentor managers to build confidence, capability and accountability.
Lead on complex employee relations matters and provide expert employment law advice.
Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee recruitment, talent management, succession planning and employee engagement activities.
Lead and develop the HR and Learning & Development team.
Use people data and insights to support business decision-making.
Build strong working relationships with managers, employees, trade union representatives and external partners.

Skills

Senior HR management

Employee relations

Coaching managers

Strategic HR

Stakeholder management

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded HR & Learning and Development Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful and growing operational business employing approximately 270 people across Lancashire. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the HR and Learning & Development function, helping us strengthen leadership capability, develop our people and drive a positive, high-performing culture. Whilst this role has a strong strategic focus, we are looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on and operational. You will be equally comfortable contributing at Board and Senior Leadership level as you are supporting managers with complex employee relations issues on site. There is potential for this role to be extended and/or become a permanent appointment, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to demonstrate their impact and help shape the future direction of the people function.

What you'll be doing

Lead the people agenda as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Develop and deliver HR and people strategies aligned to business objectives.
Drive leadership and management development across the organisation.
Coach and mentor managers to build confidence, capability and accountability.
Lead on complex employee relations matters and provide expert employment law advice.
Support organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee recruitment, talent management, succession planning and employee engagement activities.
Lead and develop the HR and Learning & Development team.
Use people data and insights to support business decision-making.
Build strong working relationships with managers, employees, trade union representatives and external partners.

Qualifications and Experience

Significant experience in a senior HR management role.
Strong employee relations expertise and sound employment law knowledge.
Experience coaching and developing managers at all levels.
A proven track record of delivering people initiatives that improve organisational performance.
Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders.
The ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational HR demands.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
CIPD Level 7 qualification (or Level 5 with substantial relevant management experience).

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract. Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill. Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable household waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this. Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of

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