Senior People Partner

Senior People Partner – Scotland Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (travel across Scotland to London required) Salary: Personal Contract Perks Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme more We are looking for…. We seek a Senior People Partner (SPP) to drive performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness. The SPP will guide people strategy, employee relations, and talent management, building strong relationships to support business goals. The role also involves supporting HR improvements and shaping the future direction of SGN through transformation. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part. How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm… Strategic Partnership: Partner Operational Directors on workforce planning, talent management, transformation programmes and employee engagement. Integrate with operational leadership teams to align People strategies with business goals. Establish strong, effective working relationship with our recognised Trade Unions. Talent Management Succession Planning: Lead initiatives to identify, develop, and retain talent. Support succession planning and leadership development. Promote diversity, equity, and employer branding. Employee Relations: Oversee complex employee relations cases, coaching / guiding People Partners in the team. Develop proactive employee relations strategies. Organisational Change Restructuring: Lead restructuring and change initiatives. Advise on organisational design and workforce transitions. People Projects Process Improvement: Drive HR process improvements and system updates. Lead People projects like leadership development and employee engagement. What you’ll need Experience in senior generalist HR roles (e.g., HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor). Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and develop managers’ leadership capabilities. Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices. Expertise in talent management, succession planning, and leadership development. Experience in managing organisational change, including restructuring and workforce planning in unionised settings. Background in HR process improvements and streamlining workflows. Deep understanding of generalist operational HR issues. Commercially aware and highly numerate, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Resilient and adaptable to shifting priorities and ambiguity. Preferred Qualifications: CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience). Other: Willing to travel and occasionally stay overnight. We seek a proactive, solutions-focused individual passionate about driving change and improving the employee experience. Why SGN? SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future. Our company | SGN Your Gas. Our network. Here’s what we offer you Benefits | SGN Your gas. Our network. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Diversity and inclusion | SGN Your gas. Our network. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. .