Lanes Group

Lead People Business Partner

Lanes Group  •  Leyland, GB (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Lead People Business Partner

Location: Flexible UK Travel Required
Reporting to: Group Head of People & Culture

Join Lanes Group and Help Shape the Future of Our People Strategy

At Lanes Group, we're committed to Improving Today for a Better Tomorrow As the UK's leading wastewater solutions provider, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and strategic Lead People Business Partner to play a pivotal role in driving organisational performance, cultural transformation, and workforce excellence across our business.

About the Role

As Lead People Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading strategic people initiatives across workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, employee relations, industrial relations, and business transformation. You'll oversee complex change programmes, including restructures, TUPE transfers, acquisitions, mobilisations, and organisational redesign.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Partnering with Executive and Senior Leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
  • Leading workforce planning, succession planning, organisational design, and capability development initiatives.
  • Driving organisational change programmes, restructures, and transformation projects.
  • Leading Industrial Relations strategy and building positive relationships with recognised Trade Unions.
  • Managing collective consultations, negotiations, and complex employee relations matters.
  • Leading the people elements of TUPE transfers, acquisitions, mergers, business integrations, and contract mobilisations.
  • Coaching and developing People Business Partners and HR professionals.
  • Using workforce data and insights to influence strategic decision-making and improve organisational effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

  • Significant experience in a Senior HR Business Partner, Lead People Business Partner, or similar HR leadership role.
  • Strong experience leading Industrial Relations activity and working within unionised environments.
  • Expert knowledge of UK employment law, collective consultation, TUPE, and organisational change.
  • Proven success delivering restructures, workforce transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and transformation programmes.
  • Outstanding stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
  • Experience leading and developing HR teams and business partnering functions.
  • CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Ready to help shape the future of people at Lanes Group? Apply today.

Lanes Group

About Lanes Group

Lanes Group is a leading provider of specialist drainage, utility, and asset maintenance services. With a strong focus on innovation, safety, and customer satisfaction, we offer comprehensive solutions that keep essential infrastructure operating efficiently and effectively.

Founded in 1992, Lanes Group has grown to become a national leader, delivering high-quality services to a wide range of sectors including water utilities, rail, highways, energy, and commercial properties. Our expertise spans from emergency drainage repairs and planned maintenance to advanced technologies like CCTV drainage surveys, no-dig pipe rehabilitation, and robotic cutting.

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our investment in state-of-the-art equipment, industry-leading training, and sustainable practices that minimise environmental impact. We take pride in our ability to solve complex challenges, whether it’s clearing pipes deep within a mountain at Dinorwig Power Station, maintaining critical rail infrastructure, or managing large-scale utility projects.

At Lanes Group, our people are our greatest asset. Our team of highly skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions, always putting our customers first.

We are proud to support essential services across the UK and are continually expanding our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Connect with us to learn more about how we can help you achieve your infrastructure goals.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Leeds, GB
Year Founded
1992
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