People & Culture Manager
Hybrid - London | 28 Hours per Week | £45,000 (c£60,000 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?
- £45,000 salary for a 28-hour working week (equivalent to approximately £60,000 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.