Head of HR

At Oxford Instruments, we don’t just support innovation — we enable the breakthroughs that define it.

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of HR to lead the people agenda for our Andor business in Belfast. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, senior leadership role, where you’ll help shape strategy, drive transformation, and influence the future of a globally recognised organisation.

Why this role?

This isn’t a traditional HR leadership role.

You’ll be:

• Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to real business decisions
• Driving transformation and cultural change in a business with ambitious growth plans
• Working closely with an experienced and supportive HR Director, with strong peer collaboration across the Division

This is a role for someone who wants to make a visible, lasting impact.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of the full people agenda for the Belfast site — but, more importantly, you’ll shape how the business succeeds through its people.

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business priorities
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR team
• Play a key role in SLT discussions, business planning and decision-making
• Drive organisational design, workforce planning and capability building
• Build a high-performance culture, empowering leaders to get the best from their teams
• Lead change and transformation initiatives that modernise how we work
• Act as a trusted advisor on complex ER and union matters
• Use data and insight to influence decisions and improve performance
• Champion an engaging, inclusive and high-trust employee experience

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a confident, credible HR leader who is as comfortable in the boardroom as they are on the ground.

You’ll likely bring:

• Experience leading HR in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
• A track record of operating as a true strategic partner to senior leaders
• Strong expertise in organisational design, talent and workforce strategy
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations, ideally in a unionised setting
• A passion for developing people, driving change, and delivering results

Most importantly, you’ll have the mindset to:

• Challenge, influence and contribute at senior level
• Build long-term, trusted relationships
• Drive meaningful transformation, not just maintain the status quo

What you’ll get

• A visible, influential leadership role in a global organisation
• The opportunity to shape strategy and culture, not just HR processes
• Strong support and collaboration from an experienced HR leadership team
• The chance to work in a business that combines scientific innovation with real-world impact
• A platform to grow, develop and make your mark

About us

Oxford Instruments is a global leader in advanced technologies that enable scientists and engineers to deliver breakthroughs across healthcare, climate science, materials, and beyond.

Our Imaging & Analysis Division, including Andor, is at the forefront of innovation — combining world-class expertise, cutting-edge products, and a collaborative global culture.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and transform at scale, this is your opportunity.

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