
Deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from nuclear fusion.
23 hours ago
$69,592
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
South Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
∼1,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
The Head of People Business Partnering & Change will build and lead a high‑performing team that provides strategic, proactive people partnering across a complex, mission‑driven organisation. Working closely with the Director of People & Culture and senior leaders, the role will shape and embed the People Strategy, and guide the people aspects of major organisational change. The postholder will ensure Business Partners act as trusted advisers within Senior Leadership Teams, anticipating people risks and delivering integrated solutions in partnership with specialist People & Culture functions.
In addition, the role leads the people governance and analytics capability, delivering high‑quality insight to support evidence‑based decisions and proactive interventions. Operating in a unionised environment with highly skilled scientific and technical communities, the Head brings strong judgement, credibility and clear communication to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will hold a degree and CIPD Level 7 qualification, bringing extensive strategic HR experience and strong people‑leadership capabilities.
The role provides a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a defined‑benefit pension scheme and ample annual leave. UKAEA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from under‑represented groups and offering adjustments to support fair recruitment.