Senior People Partner

Avove Utilities; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Company car or allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Private GP helpline

Health Cash Plan

Avove Discount Scheme

Volunteering days

Charity matched giving

Job summary

Avove is seeking a Senior People Partner to lead a multi-disciplinary People & Culture team. Based in the North West with travel to Avove offices, the role partners with senior leaders and executives to drive performance through people solutions.

You will oversee People Partnering, People Support and Talent & Attraction, shaping strategy on change, workforce planning, employee relations and development, while embedding our people agenda across the business.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership and people management required.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Ability to influence and support senior stakeholders.
• Commercially focused with strong decision making.
• Ability to use data and insight to drive action.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience leading a people team.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders on people strategies.
• Experience across ER, talent, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Experience leading organisational change including TUPE and integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a key business area and lead joined-up people delivery across People Partnering, People Support and Talent & Attraction.
• Ensure the business receives commercially focused, practical and high-quality people support that enables delivery, capability, growth and an excellent colleague and customer experience.
• Work with the People Director, the wider P&C SLT and the other Senior People Partner to use insight to shape the wider People strategy, embed the operating model and ensure a consistent approach across the People function.
• Support future business growth through the successful implementation of the people aspects of M&A, TUPE and integration activity.
• Own the workforce/resource plan for business areas, working with Talent & Attraction Advisors to ensure fit-for-purpose and cost-effective recruitment strategies are deployed.
• Own the Learning & Development demand plan for the business area, ensuring capability needs are understood, prioritised and aligned to operational delivery, growth and budget requirements.
• Manage, coach and develop the People Advisor who supports ER case management estate wide, ensuring case quality, consistency, pace and colleague experience are maintained.
• Act as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ambassador, actively promoting inclusive leadership, fair decision-making and good practice across the business.
• Lead on policy and good practice development as agreed.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

People leadership

Talent planning

Workforce planning

Organisational change

Employee relations

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior People Partner to join our People and Culture team!

Location: North West based with travel to Avove offices required, although applications from other locations will also be considered.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: circa £70,000.00 (negotiable for the right candidate)

Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including enhanced annual leave, a company car or allowance, a discretionary bonus scheme and family-friendly policies designed to support your work-life balance.

At Avove, we’re looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to join our People & Culture leadership team. This is a strategic role where you’ll partner with senior leaders and Executive stakeholders to drive business performance through exceptional people solutions.

You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary team across People Partnering, People Support and Talent & Attraction, providing expert guidance on organisational change, workforce planning, employee relations, leadership capability, engagement and transformation initiatives. You’ll also play a key role in shaping and embedding our People strategy across the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across a key business area and lead joined-up people delivery across People Partnering, People Support and Talent & Attraction.
• Ensure the business receives commercially focused, practical and high-quality people support that enables delivery, capability, growth and an excellent colleague and customer experience.
• Work with the People Director, the wider P&C SLT and the other Senior People Partner to use insight to shape the wider People strategy, embed the operating model and ensure a consistent approach across the People function.
• Support future business growth through the successful implementation of the people aspects of M&A, TUPE and integration activity.
• Own the workforce/resource plan for business areas, working with Talent & Attraction Advisors to ensure fit-for-purpose and cost-effective recruitment strategies are deployed.
• Own the Learning & Development demand plan for the business area, ensuring capability needs are understood, prioritised and aligned to operational delivery, growth and budget requirements.
• Manage, coach and develop the People Advisor who supports ER case management estate wide, ensuring case quality, consistency, pace and colleague experience are maintained.
• Act as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ambassador, actively promoting inclusive leadership, fair decision-making and good practice across the business.
• Lead on policy and good practice development as agreed.

About you

• Strategic leadership and people management skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Ability to influence, challenge and support senior stakeholders.
• Commercially focused with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use data and insight to drive action and improve outcomes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing a people team.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver people strategies.
• Experience across employee relations, talent, recruitment and workforce planning.
• Experience leading organisational change, including TUPE, consultation and integration activity.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Competitive company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• Private GP helpline and Health Cash Plan
• Access to the Avove Discount Scheme, offering savings across a range of retailers and services
• Family-friendly policies that support work-life balance
• A flexible range of lifestyle benefits to suit your individual needs
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.