WHAT WE DO.

We’re the biggest name you’ve never heard of. You’ve probably eaten our food - you just didn’t realise it. We make innovative fresh products, with around 18,500 colleagues working across the UK, US and China. We’re the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry supplying meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers (including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose). We’re ambitious. We’re full of ideas. And we’re ready for more people who share our values and passion for quality to join us.
This role is based at our Bakkavor Desserts site in Newark, Nottinghamshire and specialises in making chilled desserts such as trifles, creamcakes and choux pastries. The site employs over 1,900 people and is one of eight Manufacturing sites that are part of the Bakkavor Bakery sector in the UK.

ABOUT THIS ROLE.

Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level? We’re seeking a dynamic People Partner to collaborate with Line Managers and Senior Leaders, playing a pivotal role in delivering our People Plan across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Partnering: Work closely with the Senior HRBP to identify and resolve root causes of people challenges, providing expert advice and actionable solutions.
• Ethical Leadership: Support ethical compliance including SEDEX audits, modern slavery risk assessments, and ensure alignment with ethical trading standards.
• Talent Pipeline Management: Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to meet business needs, from recruiting high-calibre hourly workers to supporting internal succession for salaried roles.
• Employee Engagement: Coordinate employee surveys, help line managers develop action plans, and drive engagement at every level of the business.
• Learning & Development: Work closely with Learning & Development teams to build capability, upskill managers, and ensure we have a strong talent pipeline.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with unions, temporary labour providers, and occupational health teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with company standards.