SENIOR HR BUSINESS PARTNER / SENIOR HR MANAGER

Job Details

Posted by: ODE Asset Management Ltd
Location: Great Yarmouth (Office based)
Salary: Circa £70,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience

Job Description

ODE Asset Management is seeking an experienced Senior HR professional with a hands-on
approach to delivering effective HR services and people initiatives, combined with strong
commercial awareness, to join our team based in Great Yarmouth.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR
professional to play a key role in shaping and delivering the Company’s people agenda, supporting
business objectives and driving positive organisational change.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to senior managers and leaders, providing
both strategic direction and hands-on HR expertise across a broad range of people-related matters.

We are looking for an individual who can combine strong employment law knowledge with a
practical, commercially aware approach, building effective relationships across the business and
supporting a positive and engaging working environment.

Key responsibilities include:
▪ Develop and deliver a practical and effective people plan, aligned with the Company’s
objectives and evolving business needs.
▪ Partner with senior leaders and managers to provide professional HR advice, guidance and
support across the business.
▪ Lead on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance
management and organisational change.
▪ Monitor developments in UK employment legislation, ensuring the business is prepared for
changes and that policies, procedures and practices remain compliant.
▪ Support organisational change initiatives, which could include restructuring, TUPE transfers,
and other broader changes that may impact terms and conditions.
▪ Provide coaching and guidance to managers, supporting their development and confidence
in managing people-related matters.
▪ Promote positive employee relations, engagement and employee voice across the
organisation.
▪ Support workforce planning, recruitment, retention and people development initiatives.
▪ Lead HR activities associated with relevant commercial and internal business projects.
▪ Identify and implement improvements to HR systems, processes and working practices to
enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
▪ Oversee the effective day-to-day delivery of the HR function, providing leadership and
support to the HR Administrator.
▪ Represent ODE at relevant industry HR meetings, forums and working groups, maintaining
external relationships and sharing relevant industry developments and best practice within
the business.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and qualities we are ideally looking for:
Essential
▪ CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
▪ Chartered Membership of the CIPD as a minimum.
▪ Significant experience in a senior HR generalist, HR management or HR Business Partner
role, ideally within the oil & gas industry
▪ Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law, with the ability to interpret
legislation and translate requirements into practical business solutions.
▪ Demonstrable experience of managing complex employee relations matters.
▪ Experience of organisational change, including TUPE transfers, restructuring and employee
consultation.
▪ Experience of working with trade unions and collective consultation processes.
▪ A Strong understanding of employee benefits and pension provision
▪ Understanding of immigration requirements for:
o UK workers being on assignment outside of the UK, whether off or onshore.
o Non-UK nationals
▪ Proven ability to build effective working relationships with, influence and constructively
challenge senior managers and leaders.
▪ Experience of developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
▪ Strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of how people-related decisions
impact operational performance, workforce availability and costs.
▪ Effective communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
▪ Experience of leading or managing a team, together with the ability to manage competing
priorities and deliver to deadlines.
▪ Evidence of continuing professional development.
▪ Experience of implementing HR systems, technology or process automation to improve
efficiency.
▪ Experience of representing an organisation at external industry forums, working groups or
professional networks.
▪ Formal project management or change management experience.

Why Join ODE?
At ODE Asset Management, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference within a dynamic
and evolving business operating in the offshore energy sector. We offer a collaborative and
supportive working environment where your expertise, ideas and contributions are valued. This is
an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, influence business decisions and play a key
role in shaping our people strategy and supporting the continued success of the business.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
▪ Circa £70,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience
▪ Part-time – Ideally 3 days per week
▪ Car Allowance
▪ Minimum 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
▪ Generous Company pension scheme
▪ Company performance-related bonus
▪ Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
▪ Sick pay
▪ Life insurance
▪ Private medical and dental insurance
▪ Employee Assistance Programme

How to Apply:
If you believe you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we welcome your
application.
Please submit your up-to-date CV and a covering letter which you have personal written, outlining
your suitability for the position, highlighting your relevant qualifications, experience and what
interests you about joining ODE.
Please also include your current notice period and salary expectations.
Applications should be sent to: odeam-recruitment@ode-ltd.co.uk by Monday 2nd November
2026.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Recruitment Agencies
No recruitment agency submissions will be accepted at this time. ODE is managing recruitment
for this position directly and respectfully requests that recruitment agencies do not submit
candidate details or CVs in relation to this vacancy. Any unsolicited applications or CVs received
from agencies will not be considered, and no agency fees will be payable in respect of such
submissions.