Date: 16 Jun 2026Location: Belfast, GBJob Function: BusinessBusiness Unit: Andor Technology
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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