Full job description People & Culture Manager
Hybrid - London | 28 Hours per Week | £48,500 (c£65,000 FTE) | 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
Are you an experienced HR leader looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence organisational culture and drive meaningful change?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, values-led organisation seeking an accomplished Head of People & Culture to lead an ambitious programme of strategic HR initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where people are at the heart of everything they do.
Working in a hybrid environment, you’ll partner with senior leaders to shape people strategy, deliver organisational change and ensure the organisation continues to provide an outstanding employee experience.
The Opportunity
This is a broad and influential role where you’ll lead key People & Culture projects while providing strategic HR leadership across the organisation.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Leading major People & Culture programmes, including reward reviews, employee engagement initiatives and policy development.
* Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on complex employee relations and organisational challenges.
* Driving organisational change and supporting workforce planning and organisational development.
* Leading on employment law compliance, ensuring policies and practices remain up to date with legislative changes.
* Supporting union engagement and fostering positive employee relations.
* Coaching and developing managers to build leadership capability across the organisation.
* Producing insightful people reporting to support strategic decision making.
* Line managing and supporting the HR Advisor.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced People professional who enjoys working strategically while remaining close to delivery.
You’ll bring:
* CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent senior HR experience.
* Significant experience in a senior HR or People leadership role.
* A proven track record of delivering organisational change and complex HR projects.
* Strong employment law knowledge and experience managing organisational risk.
* Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing key stakeholders.
* Excellent coaching, communication and relationship-building skills.
* A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
What’s in it for You?
* £48,500 salary for a 28-hour working week (equivalent to approximately £65,000 FTE)
* Hybrid working with flexibility around your working pattern
* Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
* Excellent employer pension contribution
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance and income protection
* The opportunity to make a lasting impact within a purpose-driven organisation that genuinely values its people.
If you’re looking for a role where you can shape strategy, influence culture and deliver meaningful change within a collaborative and values-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.