Strategic HR Business Partner x 2 £56,745 - £63,051 per annum UKRI Band F Full/Part Time (Min 0.8 FTE) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxon / Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire (Hybrid Working Available) Fixed Term (12 Months) Closing date: 12th October 2025 Job Overview Two 12-month opportunities exist for HR Strategic Business Partners to partner with senior leaders in the Science and Technology Facilities Council developing and directing an HR agenda that closely supports organisational and business goals and builds organisational and people capabilities. These opportunities have arisen as STFC embarks on a Transformation Programme requiring additional resource to join the STFC HR business partnering team. The roles will support the development of local people strategy and, with the support of HR community and centres of expertise, deploy appropriate processes and solutions throughout the business. The roles will be based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire or at Daresbury Laboratory in Cheshire although travel to all STFC UK sites will be required on a regular basis. Whilst hybrid working is encouraged, the roles would normally be on-site at least 3 days per week. Responsibilities Developing trusted partnering relationships with leaders/managers, building professional credibility and mutual trust. Supporting leaders/managers in navigating business transformation and culture change activities through providing advice, challenge, coaching and being a critical friend across their access to and use of the full range of HR services. With the HR Operations team, ensuring effective HR service delivery to managers and employees, meeting regularly to review themes arising from queries, requests, casework and campaigns; and address any issues, complaints or ideas arising. Developing and delivering a programme of interventions to ensure that current and future skill/capability requirements are captured and prioritised as part of the skills strategy and incorporated into learning and development programmes. About you Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience (S) Assessed at shortlisting (I) Assessed at interview (S&I) Assessed at both shortlisting and interview CIPD membership and/or University Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience (S) In depth knowledge and experience of successfully leading in a variety of HR roles in complex organisational environments/specialist workforces (including demonstrable organisational development experience) (I) Experience in developing local people focused interventions (set within an overarching HR strategy and frameworks) that support performance management, talent, leadership and capability development, workforce planning, recruitment, behaviour and culture change. (S&I) Demonstrable collaboration skills, and experience of influencing stakeholders and decision makers (S&I) To view the full job description please click apply and visit our careers page Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below; An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme 30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice Flexible working options Please click here for more details on theBenefits of working for UKRI UKRI How to Apply Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Further information on how to apply is listed on our careers page