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A national infrastructure organization is seeking HR People Partners for an 18-month fixed-term role in Birmingham. This position involves partnering across business functions to implement the People Strategy, driving a high-performance culture, and providing expert support to managers on HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess business partnering experience, knowledge of employment law, and a CIPD qualification. The role includes regular client-facing travel and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Trending Job Info Job Identification 6993 Job Category Human Resources Posting Date 01/05/2026, 08:00 AM Locations Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Apply Before 01/23/2026, 11:59 PM Job Schedule Full time Working Hours 37 Fixed Term 18 months Part Time/Job Share Considered Yes Job Description About the job. Are you interested in partnering across our business functions and building key relationships with a broad range of stakeholders? We are currently recruiting for three HR People Partners, responsible for partnering within the business area to support and embed the People Strategy for National Highways, on an18-month fixed term contract basis. You will report to the Senior HR Business Partner, to support the tactical delivery of key cyclical HR activities, which align to Employee Connectivity, Customer Connectivity, Performance Capability and Accountability. This includes but is not limited to Performance, Talent, Capability development and Employee Relations. You will also support the Senior HR Business Partner on change management initiatives and have the ability to apply analytical thinking to a wide variety of management information, using insight to inform and influence decision-making. This role is a client facing position, therefore regular travel will be required. Support the SHRBP to translate business strategy and priorities into business function people plans that are fully aligned with National Highways' People Strategy. Drive a high-performance culture by challenging and coaching managers to apply engagement, performance and development principles and tools. Act as a point of contact for people managers for HR initiatives, providing support, guidance, and expert advice on how these are rolled out and become business as usual activities. Act as a subject matter expert on complex / high-risk HR issues and projects including the implementation of the redeployment process on behalf of the SHRBP and providing HR related advice across the generalist range of the role. Develop and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, people managers, employees and trade unions. About you. To be qualified or working towards level 5 or upwards with the Chartered Institute of People Development (CIPD). Business Partnering experience and an understanding of regional and functional HR requirements. The ability to liaise and collaborate with fellow HR professionals to provide specialised advice and programmes. An understanding of employment law and ACAS code of best practice. Demonstrable experience of relationship-building, negotiation, influencing and facilitation up to and including senior leader level. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Our HR directorate includes a wide range of services to support our people to be the best they can be, and to enable the organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. We're fully committed to making National Highways a great place to work. We want an inclusive culture where our people feel informed, motivated, engaged - and always reaching for high levels of performance. Through our People Strategywe're also building our company's resilience, making it better prepared for the future - and we're always striving to improve our day-to-day services. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds . About Us Why you should join us At National Highways we believe in a connected country. We are passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel connected, included and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.We're proud that as an organisation we are continually striving to do better and actively encourage and support our colleagues to do the same with their careers. So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then you'll be a great fit for our organisation. A connected and sustainable working approach has been adopted across National Highways. For some roles, this means being able to work in a hybrid way spending up to 60% of time working from a remote location such as home. We offer many different ways to work flexibly and we're open to discuss part-time working, job shares, and flexible start and finish times. Please wait until the interview stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what is possible. Our benefits package Our total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10% Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays) Flexible hours and an approach driven by connected and sustainable working which includes hybrid working Life assurance of 4 times annual salary Health and wellbeing support, including anEmployee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccines A cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel Significant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experience And we are Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilities Money friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programme Community friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year If you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include: Right to work check 3 year employment history references DBS criminal record check Social media and adverse journalism check Driving licence check (if applicable) Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable) Qualifications and/or professional membership check (if applicable) And finally We reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires.

About the job. Join National Highways as a Lawyer and make a real impact! You'll provide clear, pragmatic legal advice across planning, highways, and environmental law, helping shape decisions that keep our roads safe and efficient. Working alongside experienced Lawyers and Senior Lawyers, you'll support complex cases and draw on specialist expertise to protect the best interests of National Highways every step of the way. This is a hybrid position (40% office based) and can be based from either our Guildford, Bristol or Birmingham offices and will include some travel to other offices to attend meetings. Provide advice on development consent orders, transport and work act orders, local development orders, compulsory purchase, highways law, permitted development, spatial planning issues town and country planning matters, including planning inquiries and appeals, plus environmental law all to protect the interests of National Highways. Act as the legal expert for National Highways, resolving any queries, providing clear, concise advice and direction and providing support to Senior Lawyers on complex matters where required. Advise on reputational risk, ensuring the horizon is scanned, pulling together conflicting priorities and manage expectations of a range of stakeholders to provide the best possible legal service to National Highways. Take responsibility for ensuring that guidance, legislation and policy are followed, providing high quality, pragmatic advice. Advise as a public sector lawyer on planning, highways and environmental law, reputational risk and legal risk. About you. A Qualified Lawyer with experience of planning, highways and environmental law An understanding and experience of infrastructure planning law A good understanding of UK Public Law Able to manage own caseload and work under pressure and to deadlines Abilityto influencestakeholdersatarange oflevels About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Legal Services encompasses both the National Highways legal team and the company secretariat. Our aim is to provide the organisation with an effective legal service and support the Board, Chief Executive, and its committees on a wide range of issues. We offer strategic legal advice on commercial, planning, operational, highways, employment, regulatory, and property matters, ensuring legal compliance and minimising exposure to risk. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

A major infrastructure authority in the UK is seeking a Lawyer to provide clear legal advice in planning, highways, and environmental law. The role involves working alongside experienced lawyers to support complex cases while ensuring compliance with legal standards. The position is hybrid, requiring some office presence and travel between locations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with strong stakeholder management skills and a solid understanding of UK public law. A commitment to diversity is essential.

A major national highways authority in Birmingham is seeking a Recruitment Partner to manage the recruitment lifecycle within their team. This hybrid role involves leading recruitment campaigns, improving processes, and building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience managing recruitment at various levels, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with recruitment systems. The organization is committed to creating a diverse environment and offers a supportive workplace culture.

About the job. We're looking for a Recruitment Partner to join our Resourcing and Talent Acquisition team, at National Highways, on an 18-month fixed term contract basis. As a Recruitment Partner, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for a defined directorate(s) in the organisation and working with hiring teams to deliver successful recruitment campaigns. Delivering expertise in candidate attraction and selection is something we pride ourselves in, and working within this fast-paced role is all about building excellent relationships across the business with stakeholders, to support resourcing needs. But that's not all, you'll be joining a team of experienced and like-minded recruiters who strive to deliver exceptional customer service, deliver projects in a timely manner, and ensure we have the right people in the right roles at National Highways. Lead recruitment campaigns following end-to-end recruitment process, delivering outcomes within agreed SLAs and providing excellent customer experience for both hiring managers and candidates. Identify and act on opportunities for continuous improvement within the recruitment process, taking a lead on assigned projects. Be creative in designing and delivering attraction strategies using various channels (i.e. LinkedIn, Job Boards etc.) to reach and target a range of audiences, and spark interest in National Highways career opportunities. Build effective relationships with stakeholders, and use data, market intelligence and excellent communication skills to influence managers when designing their recruitment campaign. Work collaboratively with Senior HR Business Partners, managers and senior leaders in the business to understand current and future resource requirements to be able to plan and deliver successful campaigns in partnership with third-party suppliers. The role will be worked on a hybrid basis, with a combination of office and remote working. You will be required to attend the Birmingham office at least 2 days per week. About you. Previous proven experience in managing the entire recruitment lifecycle. Able to manage and deliver against a large portfolio of vacancies, including roles at various levels of seniority and skill set. Demonstratable experience in direct candidate sourcing utilising appropriate technology. Experienced user of recruitment systems and sourcing channels (e.g. ATS, Social Media sites/Job Boards). Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders on recruitment strategies. About us. Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership. Our HR directorate includes a wide range of services to support our people to be the best they can be, and to enable the organisation to achieve its goals and objectives. We're fully committed to making National Highways a great place to work. We want an inclusive culture where our people feel informed, motivated, engaged - and always reaching for high levels of performance. Through our People Strategy we're also building our company's resilience, making it better prepared for the future - and we're always striving to improve our day-to-day services. External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

A national transport authority in the UK is searching for a Construction Assurance Manager to join their Northwest Operations team. This role involves managing civil engineering projects, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates should have a background in highways construction, hold a CSCS card, and possess relevant safety certifications. You will coordinate site operations and feedback construction progress to management. A supportive team environment with opportunities for flexible work is available.