Senior People Partner

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. "If you want to build a rocket, don't assign tasks — ignite a longing for the endless immensity of the stars." This is not an ordinary workplace We build space vehicles for humanity. Not as a tagline. Not as a marketing line. As the literal, daily reality of every person on our team. We are in the middle of a space exploration renaissance, one that happens once in a generation. In just four years, we built two demonstrator capsules, signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA (the first European company ever to do so), booked 10 missions, and began developing Storm, a high-thrust staged combustion rocket engine. We operate across seven countries, backed by tier-one investors. And we are just getting started. If you join TEC, you are not taking a job. You are choosing an expedition. Our mission: We build space vehicles for humanity, enabling everyone to participate peacefully in the building of our human future in space. Why you might not join us and why the right person will 1. We work on-site, together. Minimum three days a week in person, full presence. We'll always work with real life but our baseline is genuine commitment. If you need a fully remote role, we're probably not the right fit right now. 2. We are in build season. The pace is high, the stakes are real, the urgency is genuine. Steady and comfortable won't feel like enough here. 3. We expect extreme ownership. We want people who feel the mission personally, who care about Nyx, Storm and what we're building beyond their job description. This culture asks a lot. Willingly. But if this excites you more than it worries you, few people get the chance to work on something history will remember. Nobody climbs Everest without full commitment. Nobody builds a space capsule or a rocket engine without it either. This is that moment. This is that team. The role Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll be a trusted advisor to leaders and teams across a global business of 600 people. You'll lead on our most critical people priorities, performance, development, culture, leadership coaching and complex global projects. This is not a support role. It's a seat at the table. What you'll do Performance & growth Own and evolve our performance philosophy, build frameworks that inspire growth rather than generate anxiety; use people data to drive smart decisions People development Design and deliver programmes that stretch and retain talent, champion continuous learning from IC to senior leadership Leadership coaching Be a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, navigate complex challenges with confidence, discretion and sound judgement Culture & engagement Guard and grow the TEC culture, bring intentionality to the moments that matter Global projects Lead cro