Senior HR, People and Development Adviser

Job Description nnnSenior HR, People and Development Adviser UKTL programme.nThis is a 612 month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension.nThe National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a skilled and commerciallymindedSenior HR, People and Development Adviser to join its People Team, supporting theUK Telecoms Lab (UKTL) programme.nThis is a highimpact role for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fastmoving, technically complex environment and enjoys working closely with leaders to embed change, improve capability and build highperforming teams.nAbout the rolenAs a trusted partner to the business, you will play a key role in delivering people initiatives that attract, reward, retain, develop and engage our people, ensuring NPL/UKTL delivers against its mission, vision and values.nWorking as part of the wider People Team, but operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role would particularly suit someone who has worked in asole HR role and within a technologyled organisation, and who is comfortable supporting a wide range of technical and professional stakeholders, Youll be the on-site specialist, working independently day to day while being fully supported by our wider Head Office teams, and will report into the NPL team based in Teddington.nnKey responsibilitiesnYou will: nn Provide expert advice and guidance on complex policy development, organisational change, performance management and employee relations, supporting sustainable business capabilityn Act as the subject matter expert for complex ER and/or policy matters, advising managers and leaders and mentoring HR colleagues when requiredn Support delivery of the People Strategy, taking ownership of specific HR projects and annual cycle programmes, ensuring effective implementationn n Work in partnership with specialist People Team functions to support:n engagement and wellbeingn workforce planning and resourcingn talent management and successionn learning & development initiativesn diversity & inclusionn the creation of a highperformance culturen nnn Help embed recent organisational changes, including postrestructure activity, ensuring ways of working, roles and behaviours are clearly adoptedn Drive continuous improvement, responding to evolving business needs and statutory requirementsn Use management information and people analytics to provide insightled advice and recommendationsn Ensure all employee interactions are fair, consistent, legally compliant and aligned with NPL policies, mitigating organisational riskn n n Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Solihull, Birmingham at least twice a weekn n We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.nnnnnn nn

Created: 2026-04-30