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Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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HR Business Partner – Technology
Full Time | 18-month Fixed-term contract
£61,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
Hybrid | 4 Days a week at OSHQ | Southampton
Are you an experienced HR Business Partner who naturally works as part of the team, sharing ownership of outcomes rather than acting as a consultant? Do you have the strategic insight and the practical, hands-on approach to help a large technology function shape its future? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
Our Technology function brings together around 400 people across engineering, delivery, architecture, research and AI. Over the next 18 months, the function is delivering our Tech 2030 strategy, which includes evolving our Enterprise, Geospatial and Customer platforms and services, moving away from legacy estate towards a holistic architecture, and building the technical capability we need for the future.
As HR Business Partner, you'll work alongside the Technology Senior Leadership Team as a trusted thought partner and coach. You'll take a real sense of ownership of their goals and outcomes. You'll help leaders step back from the detail when they need to, bring an external perspective and constructive challenge, and then roll up your sleeves to make things happen. This role is about implementing change, not just recommending it.
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The rewards
We want you to love what you do and feel supported to do your best work.
Our benefits include:
Location & working pattern
This role will be based in Southampton and will require you to spend at least 4 days a week collaborating face-to-face with colleagues.
Security & eligibility
OS conducts pre-employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS)).
Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.
This role requires the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, OS cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Inclusion at OS
Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. At Ordnance Survey, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace.
If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t match every point, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role or another opportunity at OS.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
Closing date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 23:59pm
How to Apply
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Who we are
We are Ordnance Survey, Great Britain’s national mapping service and a pioneer in geospatial technology. With over 230 years of trusted data, we empower better decisions, deeper understanding, and meaningful connections to the places we live, move through, and care for.
Three principles one direction
Our principles unite us in delivering our Data & Destinations strategy with more simplicity, more clarity, and renewed momentum for each other and for our customers.
They’re here to create more good days, and fewer harder ones but only if each one of us plays our part.
Skills required for this role:
Business Partnerships, Change Management, Employee Relations, Human Resource Metrics, Human Resources (HR), Organizational Culture Change, People Analytics, People Transformation, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Talent Management
