Reference: MAY20262162
Expiry date: 22:59, Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Location: Ipswich
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Axa Health Private Medical, Life Assurance, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discounted Travel, Cruise Concessions plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our Boost scheme
Established in 1963, Fred. Olsen Ltd focuses primarily on the Renewable Energy, Forest Management, Logistics and Travel Sectors. Established and based in the UK, but operating globally, we operate with innovation, service and dependability in mind, and supply a central service function in Finance, HR, IT and Facilities services to the UK companies under our umbrella which include:
* The Natural Power Consultants
* ZX Lidars
* ZX Measurement Services
As a company we have a family culture, our success is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we are proud to create opportunities for everyone to thrive and grow.
Senior People Business Partner
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Senior People Business Partner to join our Central Services HR team. Working closely with the People Director, you will help deliver a first-class HR and Learning & Development service across the Fred. Olsen Group. Partnering with senior leaders and HR colleagues, you will design and implement initiatives that enhance employee wellbeing, engagement and satisfaction, while ensuring HR strategies align with wider business goals.
A key focus of the role will be the development and management of employee benefits, including wellbeing, retirement and family-friendly offerings. You will ensure our benefits remain competitive through benchmarking, external provider management and employee feedback, while supporting salary review activity as required. You will also lead on clear and engaging HR communications, maintaining up-to-date policies and information on the company intranet, and acting as a key point of contact for employee queries relating to benefits and HR processes. In addition, you will drive employee engagement activity across the Group, including surveys and feedback initiatives, working with leaders and HR colleagues to turn insights into meaningful improvements in engagement, retention and performance.
We are keen to hear from CIPD qualified individuals who have considerable experience in operating at a similar HR level role in a multi-site location and complex organisation, with broad technical experience in:
* Talent management and development
* Leadership
* Resourcing
* Change Management
* Performance and reward
* Employee relations
* Learning.
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions that support effective change management. You will have excellent relationship management, influencing, facilitation and presentation skills, alongside a strong understanding of employment legislation, HR best practice and broader people-related issues.
This is a Full-Time position, working 35 hours a week, based at our Head Office (Fred Olsen House, 42 White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LL) offering a hybrid work pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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