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On behalf of Great British Energy, we are looking for a Assistant HRBP (Inside IR35) for a 12 months contract based in Aberdeen working on a hybrid working arrangement with office attendance required at least two days per week

Great British Energy will be a publicly owned, operationally independent energy company, designed to drive clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, homegrown energy. Setting up Great British Energy is one of government’s first steps for change and we will do this in a way that means it will have both an early impact and long-term success.

Through its five functions (Project development, Project investment and ownership, Local Power Plan, Supply chains and working with Great British Nuclear), Great British Energy will speed up the deployment of mature and new technologies, as well as local energy projects, to support the government’s aim of decarbonising our electricity system by 2030 whilst also ensuring we can meet future demand as we further decarbonise the economy.

To this end and as an example of what it can achieve, we have already agreed a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to accelerate deployment and support UK supply chains.

Great British Energy will work collaboratively with industry, local authorities and communities, and other public sector organisations such as the National Wealth Fund, to spread skilled jobs and investment across the country. Great British Energy will be backed by a capitalisation of £8.3 billion of new money over this Parliament.

While we go through the process of setting Great British Energy as a publicly owned energy company, these roles will initially be part of the Civil Service, however, will then be transferred to Great British Energy once the Great British Energy Bill becomes law and the company has the necessary procedures and systems in place to employ people directly so we encourage applications from a wide a diverse range of backgrounds.

In recognition of Scotland’s leading role in the UK’s clean energy revolution, Great British Energy will be headquartered and run from Aberdeen.

More details can be found in the Great British Energy founding statement.

The Assistant HR Business Partner will help design and deliver GBE’s people and employee relations framework, ensuring HR practices are consistent, high quality and legally compliant. The role supports managers by providing clear advice, guidance and tools to make fair, informed decisions, contributing to a positive, well‑managed working environment and shaping how GBE supports and develops its workforce.

As a Assistant HR Business Partner, your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide professional HR advice on policies, employment law, and employee relations issues, ensuring consistent and legally compliant decision‑making.
• Manage and support employee relations casework, including sickness, conduct, grievance and performance matters, ensuring fair process and accurate documentation.
• Deliver HR operations support by maintaining accurate workforce records, advising on processes, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
• Support performance, development and workforce planning through meaningful objectives, workforce insights, and improvement of key HR metrics.
• Contribute to the development, communication and implementation of HR policies, guidance and training across the organisation.
• Build positive working relationships with managers, trade unions and staff networks, supporting engagement, EDI initiatives and organisational development projects.

Essential:

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with proven ability to apply HR policies consistently.
• Experience providing HR advice at Advisor/Assistant BP level and supporting managers through formal HR processes and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR casework, including in unionised environments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and professional judgement.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office, with strong organisational and analytical skills to manage deadlines and interpret data effectively.

Desirable:

• CIPD

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, GBE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

GBE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".