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People Performance Partner ( 12 month Maternity Cover )

People Performance Partner ( 12 month Maternity Cover )

A G Barr plcCumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Title : People Performance Partner ( 12 month Fixed Term Contract )

Location : Any Hub - National coverage ( Cumbernauld, Middlebrook, Milton Keynes, London )

Contract and working pattern : FTC, 37.5 hours, Hybrid

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

Lets Grow!!!

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

Employing around 850 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.

At our core is IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There’s never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

As our People Performance Partner aligned to our Commercial and Central functions - you will take on a leadership role where you can truly shape our culture of high performance.

This isn't just a role in HR; it's a strategic partnership where you'll be the driving force behind our people performance and development initiatives. You'll work closely with leaders and colleagues across your functions, using your expertise to analyse performance data, identify key trends, and implement frameworks and tools that foster a culture of continuous improvement.

As a coach and facilitator, you'll empower our teams to achieve their full potential, ensuring their growth and success are directly tied to our business objectives. If you're passionate about people and have a knack for turning data into action, this is your chance to make a real difference and play a vital role in the success of our Commercial function

Your responsibilities will include...

Performance Framework & Execution

  • Drive the adoption and consistent application of the performance management framework across the commercial organisation
  • Equip leaders to set clear, ambitious goals and hold their teams accountable for results, fostering a culture of continuous, high-quality feedback
  • Translate business objectives into measurable performance initiatives, continually tracking their effectiveness through data to ensure they drive commercial success

Leadership Coaching & Capability

  • Act as a performance coach to commercial leaders, upskilling them in managing both high and low performance, conducting impactful talent conversations, and motivating their teams effectively
  • Assess the impact of leadership development initiatives, ensuring they directly contribute to building a high-performing and engaged workforce
  • Talent & Succession Strategy

  • Partner strategically with leaders to build robust succession plans and a strong leadership pipeline for all critical roles within the commercial team
  • Facilitate talent reviews to identify high-potential employees, ensuring meaningful development plans are in place to accelerate their growth
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure recruitment strategies are aligned with high-performance criteria, consistently raising the talent bar with every hire
  • Data-Driven Insights

  • Translate performance and talent data into actionable insights for leadership, identifying trends, diagnosing potential issues, and highlighting opportunities for improvement
  • Use data-backed stories to inform and influence strategic decisions regarding team structure, talent investment, and performance interventions
  • Culture

  • Champion and enable a high-performance culture, acting as a key partner to the leadership team
  • Embed the key behaviours and practices that reinforce accountability, ambition, and collaboration, ensuring they are aligned with both company values and commercial goals
  • What you’ll bring...

    HR Experience

  • Proven People Partnership : A significant track record as a People Partner supporting a dynamic, front-line commercial function
  • Driving Performance : Evidence of having directly contributed to an uplift in business performance through targeted HR interventions (e.g., talent upgrades, performance framework implementation).
  • Data & Business Acumen

  • Commercial Acumen : Proven ability to understand financial drivers and competitive landscape.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making : Expertise in using HR analytics, business data, and market trends to provide critical insights and recommendations to leadership that drive commercial outcomes.
  • Performance & Talent Management

  • High-Performance Culture Champion : Ability to design and embed initiatives that drive a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous feedback.
  • Talent Management Expertise : Knowledge of the full talent lifecycle, including succession planning, identifying and developing high-potentials, and facilitating impactful talent review sessions.
  • Performance Coaching : Great at coaching leaders on how to manage performance effectively, from motivating top talent to addressing underperformance decisively and constructively.
  • Influencing & Execution

  • Trusted Advisor : The ability to build strong, credible relationships with senior commercial leaders, acting as a confidante and expert counsel on all people-related matters.
  • Communication : Strong communicator, able to present complex ideas clearly and build a strong narrative to gain buy-in at all levels.
  • Solution Orientation : A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to translate strategy into tangible deliverables.
  • What we offer…

    We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard. Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

    We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

  • Competitive salary
  • Car Allowance
  • Annual bonus scheme linked to business performance
  • Defined contribution pension
  • 34 days holiday
  • Flexible holiday trading
  • Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
  • Private Medical
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
  • Life assurance
  • Save as you earn scheme
  • Staff sales discount
  • Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
  • Annual salary review
  • Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content
  • And much more!

    To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

    We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

    While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

    Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

    Latest closing date for applications is 28th September 2025.

    Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!

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