HR Director

Norwich Permanent View Job Description
The HR Director of a leading international group of scientific research institutes based in Norwich, is a pivotal role, leading the HR strategy for the institutes, utilising a shared service model.
  • To be part of a group of organisations providing leading international research
  • An HR Director opportunity with real growth

About Our Client

NBI Partnership Ltd (NBIP) is owned by the Norwich Bioscience institutes; the John Innes Centre, The Earlham Institute, The Sainsbury Laboratory and Quadram Institute Bioscience. The Partnership provides non-scientific services to each of the owner institutions, supporting their internationally renowned scientific research. The NBI Partnership employs around 160 staff to cater for the needs of approximately 1100 Research Staff, Students and Visiting workers who are all located in close proximity on the Norwich Research Park.
 

Job Description

The HR Director will lead the HR function within the shared services company and provide strategic HR advice, guidance and leadership on HR matters to the Earlham Institute (EI), John Innes Centre (JIC), and Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), as well as the shared services provided by the NBI Partnership (NBIP).

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide leadership to the HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
  • Develop and implement HR strategies that support delivery of NBI's scientific vision.
  • Lead change and organisational development delivering agile, compliant and effective solutions.
  • Provide guidance to senior management and board members on all aspects of HR, including employee relations, reward, and performance management.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of core HR processes, policies, and compliance across the organisations.
  • Manage, develop and motivate a team of experienced HR professionals
  • Contribute as a member of the senior management team

The Successful Applicant

The HR Director position is a demanding role, and the successful applicant will need proven strategic and commercial HR experience, ideally from a similar background. You will also need to have a degree, CIPD qualification, and experience of compensation and benefits.

What's on Offer

The HR Director role comes with a competitive salary, defined contribution pension, 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days with service, life assurance and access to sports facilities and on-site parking. NBI also offers flexible working. You will also be working within an organisation that has a great culture that is making a real difference to so many lives across the planet.

Contact
Paul Berwick
Quote job ref
JN-022025-6660637
Phone number
+44 1727 730177

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Director
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Norwich
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Paul Berwick
Consultant phone
+44 1727 730177
Job reference
JN-022025-6660637