Associate People Partner (Fixed Term Contract 12 months)

This is an exciting time to join NPL as the organisation embraces the mission and opportunity to provide the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life.

NPL's vision is to deliver extraordinary impact from excellent science and engineering as an exemplary national laboratory. This mission reaffirms the pivotal role the organisation plays in supporting the UK's national challenges as well as the needs of industry.

A pivotal member of the People Team, this role promises a stretching experience with the opportunity to positively impact the NPL journey and boost the engagement of a diverse and talented workforce.

As an experienced People professional who enjoys working closely with leaders and teams to embed change, improve capability and empower managers to resolve ER issues effectively, you will be a trusted partner who will play a key role in delivering people initiatives.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience in a Generalist or People Advisor/Partner role
• Deep knowledge and strong employee relations experience, confident handling a variety of complex and sensitive matters
• Experience supporting business areas with change, performance management, workforce planning, engagement activities, and organisational effectiveness
• A good communicator with the credibility and confidence to challenge, influence and coach leaders and managers
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a collaborative People Team
• A practical, solution-focused approach with strong judgement and attention to detail
• Experience of managing people (or interest and ability to take on people management)

Beyond that, we’re looking for someone who’ll thrive in an environment like ours. At NPL, we learn from and respect each other and work together to do better. And while we’re always looking to stretch beyond what we know, we don’t make things more complicated when there’s no need.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview 

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.  

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page. 

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.