AMS PSR

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a HR Director for a contract based in Aberdeen, Scotland

Job summary

The Interim HR Director will be a pivotal member of the GBE leadership team, responsible for developing the new organisation and delivering across all aspects of its people agenda. The role requires an individual who has experience in setting up new HR functions and/or organisations, developing a workforce and culture to best enable a new organisation to deliver.

This role will require close working with others in Great British Energy and its partners (such as The Crown Estate) to ensure efficient use of capabilities and clear responsibilities and accountabilities are in place, as well as a close working relationships with the DESNZ policy, HR and sponsor teams.

Job description

The role requires an individual who has experience in developing a workforce and culture to best enable a new organisation to deliver. Responsible for developing the organisation’s people agenda, developing and implementing HR strategies that align with GBE’s goals, creating policies and procedures that build a enable GBE to be an attractive and great place to work. The role will oversee employee relations, establishing GBE’s culture and positive employee experience as well building the HR function and supporting other through the implementation and people change management of their own functions.   

Key responsibilities:

• Work with the Board and Executive team and DESNZ Director of HR and their team to establish and lead a high performing HR function, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• As part of the Great British Energy leadership team, shape the development of the company’s strategy, culture, values and operating model.
• Set direction, lead and drive cultural and organisational change across the organisation, role modelling behaviours in line with Great British Energy’s desired culture and values. Lead Great British Energy’s engagement with our workforce, ensuring people-related communications are effective and punctual to keep staff informed.
• Act as a key advisor to the Chair, Board and Executive team on HR matters. Deliver expert opinion, impartial robust advice and support on all people related issues including capacity and capability, diversity and inclusion, cultural and organisational change and well-being matters to the Great British Energy and leadership team. Promote and sustain effective compliance with appropriate employment legislation, public sector guidance and other relevant policies throughout the organisation.
• A close working relationship with Department of Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ)will be essential.
•  Provide HR expertise in the setup of the new organisation, utilising best practice toensure Great British Energy has effective structures, workforce size and shape, culture and capabilities. Set and monitor relevant people targets, ensuring the team delivers against Great British Energy’s strategic objectives
• Empower, coach, and manage the team and others to develop organisational capability and promote effective succession planning and talent management across the organisation.
• Lead and maintain effective oversight of provision of services by third-party suppliers relating to HR services e.g. through our Integrated Corporate Services provider including pay, pensions and employee assistance and welfare programmes.
• Lead engagement and relationship management with Trade Unions to support positive employee relations environment.
• Lead on the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy for the organisation including reporting and monitoring of progress and engagement with stakeholders.

Essential 

• A proven track record of successful leadership experience at HR Director level and ability to work as part of a senior executive leadership team to provide organisational leadership, direction and strategic focus.
• Provides authentic, inclusive, inspiring, and visible leadership of the function and wider organisation, with ability to lead and develop a diverse multi-disciplinary staff through continual improvement and transformational change.
• Proven ability to influence and build strong credible relationships with colleagues, external partners, and senior stakeholders.
• Evidence of delivering improved organisational performance and cultural change against a backdrop of innovation and change whilst promoting inclusivity.
• Passionate about the Company and its policy objectives to deliver clean energy, drive economic growth, create UK jobs and supply chains and provide value for the UK taxpayer, whilst demonstrating a passion for creating societal impact and value.
• Hold membership of a chartered professional body relevant to the HR Director role (e.g., CIPD) at level 5 or above.

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience of setting up HR Functions and/or new organistions and leading organisational change programmes (desirable)