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About Cambi
Cambi is a world-leading provider of sustainable technology solutions that enable cities to turn wastewater sludge into valuable resources. We are a medium-size, Norway-based multinational company listed in Oslo on Euronext Growth, with offices in several countries. We have diligent employees from different backgrounds and more than 25 nationalities, and a growing sales network covering all continents.
Our core expertise lies in designing, testing, manufacturing, installing, and operating industrial process installations, used mainly for treating sewage sludge before or after anaerobic digestion in wastewater treatment plants. The technology, known as thermal hydrolysis, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and produces renewable energy, organic fertilizers, and various soil products while destroying pathogens and other harmful substances. Our systems have the capacity to cater to over 120 million individuals across more than 28 countries. We are proud of having cities like Oslo, London, Washington, Singapore, and Sydney among our clients.
About the Role
We are looking for an HR professional to join us in a 12-month temporary position, playing a key role in delivering and strengthening our HR function in the UK. In this role, you will work on enhancing our policies, processes, system support, and practices while supporting the evolving needs of the business.
This is a broad and varied generalist role that combines hands-on operational HR with opportunities to drive development-focused initiatives. You will contribute to enhancing HR frameworks across areas such as employee engagement, development, organisational culture, and recruitment—while ensuring a strong and reliable HR foundation.
You will collaborate closely with the global People & Culture team, based at our head office in Norway. This position is based in Congleton, UK.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, and offboarding
Review, develop, and implement HR policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with UK best practice
Ensure compliance with UK employment law and keep HR policies and practices up to date with legislative changes
Support and optimize HR systems and effective utilisation
Drive continuous improvement of HR processes, structures, and ways of working
Contribute to employee engagement initiatives
Support development initiatives and frameworks
Partner with stakeholders to strengthen organisational culture and values
Key personal characteristics:
Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Work experience requirements:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a broad, generalist HR role
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Proven experience across multiple HR disciplines
Experience with HR systems and process improvement
Education requirements:
Master/ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
At Cambi, we value people who share our commitment to the environment and the positive impact of the circular economy. Your personality should align with Cambi’s core philosophy, which centers around strong customer focus, delivering a high standard of quality in our solutions, products, and services, and always acting with integrity.
Why Join Cambi
Work globally: Encounter different cultures and work practices when working with the global organization.
Make an impact: Contribute to projects transforming organic waste streams into bioresources, boosting the circular economy, and leading to net-zero emissions in cities worldwide.
Immerse in diversity: Join a multicultural team with a mix of young and experienced colleagues from more than 25 countries and 18 different disciplinary backgrounds.
Grow personally: Embrace our values: quality, reliable, curious and teamwork, in a dynamic work environment grounded in a modern Code of Conduct applying to all employees and business partners.
How to Apply
We kindly ask you to upload your CV and answer three questions regarding your motivation for the role.
Delivering on our mission to enable a swift global transition to sustainable communities is contingent on attracting and retaining talented employees from diverse backgrounds.
Deadline for applying is the 26th of May 2026. Please be informed that we will only accept and assess applications through our career site.
Contact
For any questions about the role, you’re welcome to get in touch with:
Martine Sunde, Chief People and Culture, martine.sunde@cambi.com
