People Business Partner – Hygiene & Environmental Services

Location: National (UK-wide travel required). If you live in the Midlands area (Birmingham or Northampton) with the willingness to travel UK wide - this might just be perfect. 

About the Role

This isn't just a job—it's a chance to shape the experience of 15,000 colleagues across the UK who keep our environments clean, safe, and thriving. As a People Business Partner (PBP) within Hygiene & Environmental Services, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting a £520 million turnover business spanning three distinct operational areas; cleaning, waste & landscape. With a seat at the table and a voice that matters, you'll drive people strategies, empower operational leaders, and ignite performance through purposeful engagement.

Covering a national geography, this role blends strategic thinking with real-world connection. You'll be regularly on the move—visiting sites, building relationships, and bringing data-driven insights that influence senior stakeholders. It's hands-on, high-impact, and fast-paced.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders across the UK to deliver tailored people strategies aligned to local needs and broader business objectives Drive workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning across three business areas Champion culture, inclusion, and engagement initiatives that resonate with operational teams Offer expert guidance on employee relations, organisational design, and transformation projects Interpret and analyse data to shape evidence-based decisions and performance improvements Influence senior stakeholders using strong commercial acumen and HR insights Facilitate capability building and training aligned to business goals Collaborate with the Head of People and wider HR team to deliver impactful, group-wide initiatives

About You

Strong experience in HR or business partnering roles, preferably within operational or service industries Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills at all levels Comfortable analysing workforce data and presenting insights to drive change Willing and able to travel across the UK frequently—flexibility and autonomy are key Confident navigating complexity and ambiguity with resilience and positivity CIPD qualified or equivalent is desirable

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to make a national impact on how our teams are supported, grown, and empowered A voice in shaping a diverse and dynamic business The freedom to bring ideas to life and drive real change A culture that values grit, growth, and gratitude—where what you do really matters