An Exciting Opportunity to Shape HR Strategy in a growing business rich in heritage

Ashley Kate HR & Finance are excited to be partnering with our very well established client in the Derbyshire area as they embark on their next 2 year plan to grow the business further. This is a unique opportunity to make this role your own in an environment of autonomy, joining them at a time for exciting plans to shape and grow the business. The role is Hybrid, with 2 days a week required in Matlock, with occasional quarterly travel.

About the Role

Reporting into the Head of People & Culture, as HR Business Partner, you''ll work directly with the senior leadership team to drive the people agenda across a permanent workforce of approximately 350 employees. Your focus will be on aligning HR strategy, enabling effective workforce planning, engagement, and development.

This is a genuinely strategic role, influencing the change of a traditional operation mindset into in a more dynamic, fast-paced, and commercially driven environment. The HR BP will lead in all areas such as Engagement & wellbeing, Talent & Succession, Early careers, Change management, Leadership development.

About you

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity you will be a strong strategic business partner, used to a fast paced environment, where you will manage a number of key stakeholder relationships across a wide range of business divisions. We seek a candidate with an appetite for change, excited for a challenge, used to influencing at the top level. You will have a background within a unionised blue collar environment to bring your expertise of workforce culture and challenges, to enable change and growth.

If this role aligns with your experience and motivation, please apply now! Or send your cv to

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we''re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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