HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner- @one alliance

Make a difference through our people!

Location: Hybrid – Based in Peterborough, with flexible working (avg. 3 days/week on site)
Contract Type: 13 month fixed term contract

We’re the @one Alliance – a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. 

As we prepare for AMP8, our most ambitious period yet, we’ll be delivering an even broader range of innovative and environmentally-driven infrastructure projects – from urban drainage to nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands.

What you’ll be doing

In this highly visible role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across the Alliance, acting as a trusted advisor to align people strategies with organisational goals. You’ll play a vital role in supporting high performance, organisational change, and a culture where everyone can thrive.

Key responsibilities:

✅Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that drive business outcomes
✅ Lead initiatives in workforce planning, talent development and organisational design
✅ Provide expert support on employee relations and complex HR challenges
✅ Use data and insights to guide decisions and measure success
✅ Champion diversity, equity and inclusion across all teams
✅ Coach leaders to build confidence and capability in managing their people
✅ Collaborate with Alliance partner organisations to co-create HR solutions and share best practice
✅ Maintain a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality and collaboration

About you

We’re looking for someone who is confident, capable and collaborative, with a passion for people and progress.

You will:

✅Be a qualified HR professional (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience)
✅Have experience as a strategic HR Business Partner or senior HR role
✅Be skilled in analysing HR metrics and turning insights into action
✅Be an excellent communicator, coach and relationship builder
✅Have experience in managing change and influencing at a senior level
✅Be resilient, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why join the Anglian Water Alliances?

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to sustainability, innovation and empowering our people. As part of our Alliance, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact while growing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

✅Hybrid working with flexibility and balance

✅A strong focus on learning and development

✅Inclusive and supportive culture

✅The chance to work on projects that truly matter

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We’re passionate about building a diverse team and creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and empowered to contribute. We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to providing adjustments throughout the hiring process to support your needs.

Apply today to be a part of something meaningful – supporting infrastructure that helps communities thrive, now and for the future.

Closing date: 20 June 2025