People Partner (Lytham St Anne\'s)

At Sustainable Energy First, we’re reimagining what it means to be a People Partner. This isn’t your typical HR role, it’s a shift toward a truly people-first mindset. Here, we believe that “one size fits none”, and we’re looking for someone who champions individuality, inclusion, and innovation in every interaction.

Following a recent acquisition, we’re stepping into an exciting new era, transforming how we work, deepening our commitment to sustainability, and building a culture where high performance and inclusivity go hand in hand. You’ll be at the heart of this transformation, partnering with leaders to turn our people strategy into meaningful action.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers on employee issues, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
• Provide guidance on sensitive HR matters, helping leaders make informed decision
• Collaborate with senior leaders to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that support them
• Analyse workforce data to recommend improvements in structure, roles, or processes
• Guide performance management processes and employee engagement initiatives
• Identify high-potential employees and help design career development paths

Requirements

• Experience as a People Partner (or similar role) in a fast-moving business
• CIPD Level 5 (desirable)
• Experience using HiBob and Workable, or similar people systems
• Exposure to Agile ways of working, and how they can be applied to People practices
• A track record of delivering people strategies that improve culture and performance
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and influence skills, with the ability to balance challenge and support
• A confident grasp of UK employment law
• A calm, pragmatic, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• The ability to build trust quickly and work across functions with empathy and clarity
• A bias for action, with the judgment to prioritise what matters most

Other information

Salary: up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off, increasing to 30 days on length of service

Hybrid working – you must be able to commute to our Lytham office 2 days p/week

⌛Flexible working – including the ability to bank up to 5 extra days off per year

️Gym contribution

Long service awards

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced paternity/non-pregnant colleague and maternity/pregnant colleague leave

Simply Health scheme

Challenging work and development opportunities