People Team Manager

Northern Gas & Power Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Northern Gas and Power (a subsidiary of Global Procurement Group) is an international energy procurement specialist and is the largest energy consultancy in Europe. We guide businesses of all sizes ranging from SMEs to global organisations in purchasing their energy contracts.

What’s in it for you?

• Industry-leading compensation package: Negotiable base salary up to £50,000
• Work-life balance
• Career growth and progression opportunities
• Northern Gas and Power are recognised as a Real Living Wage Employer
• Unrivalled perks (including but not limited to):
• Extended time off in December (incentivised)
• Company getaways and retreats abroad!
• Exclusive discounts on dining at selected restaurants!
• Cinema society membership
• Company health plan with Simplyhealth
• Festival and Event tickets (such as Silverstone, Wimbledon, Tomorrowland, Lost & Found, Champions League and more!)
• Good Business Charter Award 2025

What is the job about?

Are you a motivational HR leader with a passion for developing teams and delivering high-quality HR services? We are looking for a People Team Manager to lead and inspire our People Team, ensuring the delivery of legally compliant, efficient, and proactive HR support across the business.

In this role, you will manage day-to-day People Team operations, coach and develop team members, and use HR data and metrics to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, influence decisions, and ensure the team’s work aligns with organisational objectives.

What exactly will you do?

• Lead and manage the People Team, supporting performance, development, and progression via Personal Development Plans
• Deliver training, briefings, and development initiatives in partnership with People Business Partners, Legal, and L&D teams
• Provide advice, guidance, and coaching on complex HR matters
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to influence decisions and support HR initiatives
• Ensure HR operations (advice lines, mailboxes, HRIS/People HR) run smoothly and meet service level standards
• Monitor attendance and absence to support employee wellbeing and reduce absence levels
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and regulatory changes
• Review and improve HR policies and processes, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, provide insights, and support decision-making
• Support HR initiatives and projects alongside the People Business Partner and Global Head of People

What we’re looking for

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) and Associate CIPD membership
• Proven HR leadership experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment
• HR generalist experience with strong customer service, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements
• Experience using HRIS systems, ideally People HR
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong skills in data collation, reporting, and interpretation to support decision-making
• Motivational, resilient, and proactive leader who can "lead from the front"
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise and delegate
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships across all levels of the business

Diversity in our heritage, inclusion in our future.

NGP is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

We do our utmost at Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group (GPG) to value our People for who they truly are. We want all our colleagues to feel free to be themselves at work.

Our People Strategy reflects our vision of an attractive and diverse organisation. Between all our companies, our colleagues make up over 30 nationalities from five countries around the globe.

We’re building a welcoming workplace where we recognise, respect, and celebrate each other’s stories. Be part of our story. Be you at NGP. #BeYouAtNGP

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