People Partner

Oct 31, 2026 37 views

Francis Crick People Partner

Reports to: Lorna Miller, People Partnering Manager
The Crick has an opportunity for an experienced People Partner to join a fast-paced and supportive HR team
The Crick is a biomedical research institute with a vibrant modern home, bringing together more than 2000 staff and students to make discoveries about how life works
You will be joining a team of HR Business Partners and Advisors, working across operational and science teams
As a People Partner with a strategic mindset, you will have the opportunity to influence, support and drive key initiatives that ensure the Crick continues to be an exceptional place to work
Your insight and guidance will support our leaders, strengthen our culture and enhance the overall employee experience
Build strong credible relationships with senior leaders across science and operations
Act as a performance coach and sounding board to senior managers
Work with our Centres of Excellence to drive people strategies and support the delivery of projects across the Crick
Use extensive knowledge of customer groups to support communication and implementation of Crick wide initiatives
Provide leadership and management to the People Advisors with a focus on continuous development that supports a cross-team way of working
Provide data analytics and meaningful insights to Directors/leads to support their people and delivery of initiatives

28 days of holiday each year, plus three additional days (usually taken over Christmas) and bank holidays
Life assurance
Season ticket/car parking loan
Annual leave purchase
Childcare support allowance
Back-up dependent care
Discounted annual gym membership
Bike to Work scheme
Payroll giving
Shopping discounts
Defined contribution pension scheme, with the Crick contributing between 3% - 16% of salary

We are seeking an experienced People Partner who brings both depth of experience and a collaborative approach, and who demonstrates a clear alignment with our core values of being Bold, Open and Collegial
If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a world-class organisation, we would love to hear from you
Good interpersonal skills, including political awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling the post holder to influence and deliver at all levels and to work effectively as part of a team
Highly pragmatic, flexible and adaptable with an ability to tailor approach to meet contrasting needs and demands
The ability to draw insights from data and apply solutions to drive change for both individual departments and across the Institute
Experience of partnering with Centres of Excellence with a proven track record of delivering initiatives such as talent, succession planning, engagement etc
Extensive experience of working as an HR generalist at People Partner level
A solid knowledge of good HR practice/employment law and experience of brokering its translation into innovative and effective practical solutions in a large complex organization
Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed

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