Strategic HR & L&D Leader: Lead, Develop, Transform

Lancashire-Renewables-Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Company contributory pension

Death in Service cover

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Role-specific training

Benefits portal

Wellbeing support

PPE provided

Job summary

Lancashire Renewables Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Learning and Development Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will shape people strategy, develop leaders, and drive a high-performing culture, while remaining hands-on with employee relations on site.

The role reports to the Managing Director and offers a pathway to extension or permanent appointment for the right candidate. 37.5 hours per week with competitive benefits are on offer.

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 delivering people initiatives improving performance.
• Experience influencing and partnering with senior leaders.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day HR.
• 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

Operational HR

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CIPD Level 7

Education

CIPD Level 7

CIPD Level 5 with management experience

Job description

Lancashire Renewables Ltd is seeking an experienced HR & Learning and Development Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will shape people strategy, develop leaders, and drive a high-performing culture, while remaining hands-on with employee relations on site.

The role reports to the Managing Director and offers a pathway to extension or permanent appointment for the right candidate. 37.5 hours per week with competitive benefits are on offer.