At Eakin Healthcare, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We are a family-owned global medical device company with a proud heritage of innovation and care. We deliver innovative solutions across Ostomy, Respiratory, and Surgical therapies, along with our Respond home delivery service. Founded over 50 years ago, we now have a team of over 700 dedicated people across three UK manufacturing sites, 12 international sales and distribution centres and export to over 60 countries. Weve been recognised as a Great Place to Work! And were proud to be named among the Best Workplaces in Healthcare and Best Workplaces for Women.
At Eakin Healthcare, were united by one mission: working together to improve lives – just like weve been doing for over five decades.
About the role
At Eakin Healthcare, people are the heart of who we are and what we do. Were looking for you to deliver our people strategy and help shape an exceptional workplace experience, where we want every person to feel seen, heard, and supported to thrive. Working closely with the Head of People & Culture, youll be the key people business partner for leaders across functions, bringing our people culture to life by supporting performance, solving problems, and helping us grow with purpose. Were a people-centred organisation where care isnt just what we do, its how we work. Youll be joining a supportive, down-to-earth team thats passionate about making a difference for our colleagues, our customers, and our communities. Youll have space to grow, lead, and make your mark.
How You Will Make an Impact?
Youll be the go-to partner for leaders across our business, helping them grow their teams, solve problems with empathy and clarity, and build a culture where care and performance go hand in hand. Working closely with our Head of People & Culture, youll bring our strategy to life, champion inclusion, and help us grow with purpose.
What youll be doing:
- Be a trusted partner guiding senior leaders with sound, people-focused advice, from employee relations to organisational change.
- Shape culture embed our values, coach leaders, and help create a workplace where everyone belongs.
- Build talent support smart hiring, onboarding, and succession planning to get the right people in the right roles.
- Grow capability help identify skill gaps, nurture future leaders, and make learning part of our everyday.
- Drive performance & engagement from fair feedback to wellbeing initiatives, youll help people feel valued and inspired.
- Do the special things bring creativity and heart to projects that dont fit the usual boxes.
What were looking for:
- Proven experience as a People & Culture or HR Business Partner in specialist functions such as R&D and STEM roles
- Strong ER experience including restructuring and redundancies
- Previous experience leading or managing other HR professionals
- Strong HR generalist skills and excellent UK employment law knowledge
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset you love to fix, improve, and innovate
- Empathy, integrity, and a belief in the power of people
- The ability to balance strategy with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced, growing organisation
Ideally youll also have:
- Level 7 CIPD qualification
- Experience with Trade Unions
- Strong technical skills and a flair for using AI in HR practices
Why join us?
At Eakin Healthcare, you wont just have a job youll have the chance to shape how we work, grow our culture, and leave a lasting mark on an organisation that genuinely cares. Youll be part of a down-to-earth, supportive team thats passionate about improving lives for our colleagues, our customers, and our communities.
Come and join us and benefit from:
- Blended Working
- Bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28)
- Option to buy holiday days
- Wellbeing Programme
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Referral Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Free Parking
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us build a workplace where people truly thrive.
Skills:
HR Business Partner Ability to Influence Team Management UK employment law STEM R&D
