Senior People Partner - UK & Ireland

All locations

• London, United Kingdom
• Bristol, United Kingdom
• Loughborough, United Kingdom

Business:

Energy Systems

Position type:

Full Time

Contract type:

Permanent Employee

Job ID:

7158

Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

Help shape the people agenda behind the energy transition.

The energy sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. At DNV, our Energy Systems business sits at the heart of that transition. Across the UK & Ireland, our industry experts advise governments, regulators, network operators, developers and investors on some of the sector's most complex and strategically important challenges.

Whether enabling the integration of renewable energy, modernising electricity networks, supporting hydrogen development or shaping future energy markets, our specialists provide the independent insight and technical expertise that helps deliver a safer, smarter and more sustainable energy system.

To support our continued journey, we are looking for an experienced Senior People Partner to join our team. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a highly respected professional services business, partnering leaders whose expertise helps solve some of society's most important challenges. You'll play a key role in helping the business develop its people, strengthen leadership capability and create an environment where both individuals and teams can thrive.

The Opportunity:

As a Senior People Partner, you'll work closely with Heads of Department and leadership teams across our UK & Ireland Energy Systems business, providing strategic HR support and trusted advice on a broad range of people and organisational matters.

Our leaders bring outstanding technical expertise and deep industry knowledge. As the expectations of both clients and employees continue to evolve, you'll help them navigate increasingly complex organisational and leadership considerations with confidence, balancing business needs, employee experience and long-term capability.

You'll act as both a trusted adviser and constructive challenger, helping leaders make informed people decisions that strengthen organisational performance, leadership effectiveness and employee engagement. The role offers a unique blend of strategic partnering and hands-on problem solving. One day you may be advising on organisational change or workforce planning; the next, coaching a leader through a complex employee relations issue or helping shape initiatives that improve engagement, retention and performance.

Based from either our London, Loughborough or Bristol offices, the role enjoys hybrid working but requires regular travel to other UK office locations in support of key stakeholders and team activities.

What we offer

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;

• Non-contractual profit share scheme
• Excellent development and career progression opportunities
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a business partnering environment, building trusted relationships with leaders and helping translate business priorities into effective people strategies.

Working within a highly skilled, knowledge-based consultancy, you'll combine strong HR expertise with sound judgement, commercial awareness and the confidence to provide both support and constructive challenge. You'll play a key role in helping leaders strengthen organisational capability, lead through change and create high-performing teams that can deliver our ambitions for the future.

To succeed in this role you'll bring:

• Significant HR partnering experience with demonstrable local (UK) HR knowledge, gained within a complex, professional or knowledge-based environment.
• Strong employee relations expertise, with the judgement to navigate sensitive issues while balancing legal compliance, employee experience and commercial realities
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders, helping them lead through organisational change and evolving business priorities
• The credibility, coaching skills and commercial awareness to influence decision-making and support leaders in building high-performing, engaged and effective teams
• Evidence of analysing people data and insights to identify trends, shape recommendations and drive informed decision-making
• A proactive, pragmatic and resilient approach, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one the biggest challenges of our time - The Great Transition . You’ll be at the heart of shaping our people strategy and making a real impact on the future of our business during the new strategy period. Our Deadline for applications is Sunday 13th September 2026 .

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Hybrid Work Model

We work in a hybrid model (three days from the office) and have flexible starting hours. This means you can fit your work and life together in a way that works for you.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritise pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values. Through our pension scheme, we will contribute up to 9% of salary in addition to your contributions.

Annual Leave

As a full-time employee, you’ll be entitled to 26 days of annual leave a year, plus 8 paid bank/public holidays. Special leave can also be granted for bereavement, caring responsibilities, volunteering and sabbaticals.

Family Friendly Leave

We offer enhanced leave to support you through various stages of starting and growing a family. Our enhanced paid leave entitlement includes Fertility Treatment, Neonatal Care, Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental leaves.

Personal insurances

To support you with some of life's challenges, we offer a range of insurance benefits. These include Private Medical, Dental, Life and Income Protection insurances.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.