Senior HR Business Partner

CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.

Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.

From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.

CPI are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior HR Business Partner to work closely with senior leaders and influence our people strategy. In this high‑impact role, you’ll lead key HR initiatives, drive organisational change, and help build a high‑performing, inclusive culture.

Key tasks in the Senior HR Business Partner role will include (but are not limited to the below), please download the job description for full details available on the CPI careers page:

• Partner with Directors and senior leaders to deliver HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead organisational design, change programmes, and company‑wide HR projects.
• Shape talent, leadership development, and workforce planning 
• Coach and mentor HR Advisors.
• Use HR data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations and investigations.
• Ensure policies and practices are legally compliant and reflect best practice.

You will be influential, collaborative, commercially minded and confident working with senior stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and love leading meaningful change. 

Essential:

• Significant senior-level HR experience with strong business acumen.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and organisational change.
• Proven experience leading HR initiatives and strategic projects.
• Strong analytical skills and confident use of HR systems and data.
• Degree‑level education and Chartered CIPD status (or equivalent).

At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:

• Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
• Flexible working
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Free parking

Find out more about our culture and benefits.

CPI is an organisation based in the UK. Commencement of employment is conditional to demonstrating right to work in the UK, sponsorship may be available.