HR Business Partner - Forest Research & Silvan House
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The post holder will act as HR Business Partner for Forest Research and Silvan House (Shared Services) with a 60/40 split in duties.
The post holder will be expected to work out of Forest Research based in Roslin near Edinburgh and Silvan House, Corstorphine. Roslin and Corstorphine are around 10 miles apart.
Background Information
The Forestry Commission (FC) reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on England and GB issues, Scottish Ministers on Scottish issues and Welsh Ministers on Welsh issues.
The FC leads the way in encouraging a strong forestry industry in Britain based not just on commercial success, but on a much wider appreciation of the many values that people attach to the nation’s forests and woodlands. Broadly, the FC is concerned with the formation and management of national forests, the encouragement of forestry on private estates, research development, and education. Multi-purpose use is an important aspect of forestry policy. The emphasis has widened from encouraging timber production to the provision of social and environmental benefits arising from planting and managing attractive, as well as, productive woodlands.
Background on Forest Research
Forest Research is the Forestry Commission's Research Agency and is the UK's foremost body for forest and tree related research.
It's aim is to support and enhance the role of trees, woodlands and forests in sustainable development, by providing high-quality research, development and knowledge transfer.
It's objectives are to;
To provide robust science to inform the development and delivery of UK Government and devolved administration forest policies.
To provide innovative applied research, development and monitoring services to UK, European and international forestry stakeholders.
To transfer research knowledge directly, or in partnership with others, to UK and international audiences.
Background on Silvan House
The Forestry Commission's shared services are based in Silvan House, Corstorphine. Employing around 250 people, they provide the following services;
- Finance and Accounting Services
- Information Services
- Human Resources
- Corporate and Forestry Support
- Inventory, Forecasting and Operational Support and
- Internal Audit
Each of these central departments provides services to FC England, FC Scotland and FC Wales.
Purpose of the Job
This is a key role within Forestry Commission and Forest Research. As an HR professional, you will work as part of the FC and FR teams to optimise the performance and impact of their areas and steer HR strategy and strategy implementation.
Key Work Areas
Advise the Forest Research Management Board and work with the rest of the senior team to set the strategic direction for FR with regard to people issues. Ensure linkage with the FC GB People Strategy and proactively drive the workforce planning and Equality and Diversity agendas.
Act as a member of the HR Management Board, contributing to HR strategy and ensuring that Forest Research’s views are considered where appropriate.
Lead a small team of HR professionals, supporting them to increase managerial and organisational capability in HR issues.
Advise on the HR implications of new policy developments and business directions and take responsibility for developing and implementing HR solutions in order to support the delivery of business objectives and / or business change programmes.
Provide expert, strategic HR advice to Shared Service departments in Silvan House.
Actively support and advise FR and Shared Services colleagues through business change.
Build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders the wider Forestry Commission and central HR ensuring that others are aware of the key issues.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Demonstrate ability to operate, influence and deliver strategically at board level
Experienced HR Business Partner
Leading, driving and delivering complex and / or wide scale business change projects
Desirable
Able to draw on experience of operating in the public and private sector
Professional & Technical Expertise
Essential
Chartered Fellow or Chartered Member of CIPD Work with Other People
Essential
Set a climate by personal example, where staff are encouraged to value individual contribution, diversity and are tolerant of different working patterns
Promote a culture where managers are encouraged to build and develop teams with complementary skills to ensure the right people are in the right place to achieve results
Build, maintain and improve relationships with stakeholders to achieve best practical outcomes
Communication
Essential
Be persuasive when dealing with sensitive and complex issues in order to influence at all levels
Be articulate and persuasive when representing the interests of Forest Research at a strategic level
Set clear and realistic negotiating objectives
Deliver Results
Essential
Ensure that strategic objectives and key outcomes are communicated and empower teams to deliver them
Recognise potential and champion the implementation of new and different technologies which will improve business delivery
Learn and Apply
Essential
Evaluate strategic policy and procedure and initiate appropriate change to meet objectives
Champion change initiatives, ensuring the process is well managed
Be sensitive to the political landscape and the possible impacts on FC business
Other
This post will involve regular travel including to remote areas therefore applicants need to hold and continue to hold, a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK and should be willing to stay away from home overnight. The Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants which would allow them to do the job by other means.
Additional Information
Applications will be received up until 11.59pm on the closing date.
As a Government Department, the Forestry Commission is currently subject to the Civil Service Pay Freeze
Click here for Useful Information for Candidates.
If you have any queries regarding our application process please contactresourcing@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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