HR Partner (Temporary)

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. Work closely with leadership teams to align structure, talent, and capability to future needs Be a trusted coach to leaders, helping them grow their people leadership confidence and impact Support managers in performance conversations, career development, and team health Talent planning Help leaders ensure we’ve got the right people in the right roles at the right time Assist in building a pipeline of skills and capabilities for future growth Data-led decision-making Use people and commercial data to pre-empt issues, drive engagement, and measure outcomes Identify hotspots and partner on initiatives to improve team dynamics, performance, and retention Support the design and launch of change programmes across the colleague lifecycle Help teams adapt and move through transition successfully To work on key business/people projects as needed Embed values of equity, diversity & inclusion Embed inclusion and belonging across all people practices, from onboarding to performance Collaborate with People Operations to ensure seamless moments in the employee lifecycle Help create clarity in our evolving remote-first/hybrid culture, ensuring consistent connection Experience as a People Partner (or similar role) in a fast-moving business 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 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