People Partner

About the role

Altum Consulting is partnering with a leading scientific non‑profit research organisation to hire an experienced People Partner. You will join a collaborative HR team at a pivotal stage of the organisation’s growth, helping to implement a new people strategy and supporting senior leaders across scientific and operational functions.

Key responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, acting as a performance coach and strategic adviser.
• Partner with specialist HR teams to deliver talent, succession, engagement and broader people initiatives.
• Use workforce data and analytics to provide insights that inform decision‑making.
• Lead and develop People Advisors, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage complex and sensitive employee‑relations matters.
• Support workforce planning, headcount management and organisational change activities.
• Oversee people elements of business cases, team restructures and closure plans.
• Lead HR projects and improve processes to increase efficiency and consistency.

Required profile

• Established HR generalist with significant experience at People/HR Business Partner level in a large or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and current HR best practice.
• Proven experience delivering talent, succession, engagement or organisational development initiatives.
• Ability to interpret people data and translate insights into practical solutions.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• CIPD membership or equivalent knowledge gained through senior HR experience.

Required skills

What we offer

• 28 days annual leave plus 3 additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Generous employer pension contribution up to 16%.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• Hybrid working model with three days onsite in London.