About this role
<p>The Sizewell C Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project.#SZCJobs</p><p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong>HR Governance Project Manager </strong><br><strong>Sizewell C</strong></p> <p><br>Location – Ideally Ipswich, but would consider London <br>Salary – c£75 dependent on experience<br>Bonus – 10%<br>Pension – contributory up to 7.5% employee/ 15% employer<br>Holiday – 28 days plus bank holidays<br>Private medical insurance<br> </p> <p>Closing date – Thursday 30th July 2026</p> <p><br><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p><br>As HR Governance & Projects Manager, you'll sit at the heart of the People function, leading a diverse portfolio of high-profile initiatives and ensuring robust governance standards are embedded across everything we do.</p> <p><br>You'll be the person who keeps complex programmes moving forward, identifies issues before they become risks, and creates clarity when priorities shift.</p> <p><br>This role demands gravitas, resilience and sound judgement. You'll regularly engage with senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions, influence decisions and provide the governance frameworks that enable successful delivery.</p> <p><br>No two days will be the same.</p> <p><br>One moment you'll be preparing papers for Executive or Board review, the next you'll be managing competing priorities across multiple projects, navigating complex stakeholder dynamics and ensuring critical actions are delivered.</p> <p><br><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong><br> </p> <p>Leading Strategic Delivery</p> <p><br>Drive a portfolio of high-impact HR programmes and strategic people initiatives.<br>Ensure projects remain aligned to business priorities, governance standards and delivery commitments.<br>Create clarity, structure and momentum across complex workstreams.<br> </p> <p>Driving Governance & Accountability</p> <p><br>Embed strong governance frameworks, controls and reporting mechanisms.<br>Monitor progress, risks and dependencies across multiple initiatives.<br>Hold stakeholders accountable for agreed actions, commitments and outcomes.<br>Challenge constructively when governance standards, policies or processes are not being followed.<br> </p> <p>Influencing at Senior Level</p> <p><br>Build trusted relationships with leaders across the organisation.<br>Provide confident support, insight and challenge to drive better decision-making.<br>Represent the HR Governance Manager in senior forums, governance boards and leadership meetings.<br>Prepare executive-quality reports, governance papers and Board-level documentation.<br> </p> <p>Managing Complexity</p> <p><br>Navigate changing priorities and competing demands with confidence.<br>Identify potential issues early and take proactive action to maintain delivery.<br>Deliver high-quality outputs whilst managing multiple priorities simultaneously.<br> </p> <p><strong>Who We're Looking For</strong></p> <p><br>You'll be more than a project manager.<br>You'll be a governance professional, strategic thinker and trusted advisor who can operate confidently in a demanding and ever-changing environment.</p> <p><br><strong>You'll bring:</strong></p> <p><br>Significant experience within HR governance, HR business partnering, programme management or complex HR project delivery.<br>Experience working within large, highly regulated organisations.<br>A proven track record of implementing governance frameworks and strengthening controls.<br>The credibility and confidence to influence, challenge and engage senior stakeholders.<br>Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.<br>Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement.<br>Experience producing Executive, Committee or Board-level papers.<br>Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.<br>A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with a bias for action and results.<br> </p> <p><strong>You'll Excel Here If You...</strong></p> <p> <br>✔ Thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities can change rapidly.</p> <p>✔ Enjoy bringing structure and control to complex situations.</p> <p>✔ Remain calm, focused and organised under pressure.</p> <p>✔ Are comfortable challenging senior leaders when required.</p> <p>✔ Take ownership and drive solutions rather than waiting for direction.</p> <p>✔ Build credibility quickly and influence without relying on authority.</p> <p>✔ Have exceptionally high standards and expect the same from others.</p> <p>✔ See ambiguity as an opportunity, not an obstacle.</p> <p><br><strong>Why Join Sizewell C?</strong></p> <p><br>This is a rare opportunity to shape how governance and delivery excellence are embedded within a People function supporting one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes.</p> <p><br>You'll work with senior leaders, influence critical decisions, and play a pivotal role in driving the success of a nationally significant project.</p> <p><br>This role offers challenge, visibility and genuine impact—perfect for someone who wants to operate at the intersection of governance, strategy and delivery.<br> </p> <p>If you're looking for a role where you can influence, challenge, lead and make a tangible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p><br>Bring rigour. Drive accountability. Deliver impact. Join Sizewell C.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p>For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.</p>