People & Culture Manager (Part Time HR Manager) in Cambridge

Gonville Hotel is a four-star hotel situated in the heart of Cambridge, overlooking the historic Parker’s Piece. Being located centrally makes Gonville Hotel the perfect base for a stay in the city, attracting both holidaymakers and businesspeople. With a range of events and unique dining opportunities, our hotel is also a destination for people resident in the city.

About the Role

The People & Culture Manager will take the lead and provide comprehensive and confidential People & Culture support, contributing to our business goals whilst developing and maintaining positive relationships. The role will report to the General Manager and will build strong relationships with stakeholders, managers and all colleagues. It involves both administrative and non‑administrative support to the People department, and actively drives our goal of becoming an employer of choice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, selection and employee onboarding.
• Manage a performance management system/process.
• Ensure the company’s procedures comply with local employment laws.
• Handle all aspects of employee relations.
• Manage employee sick leave, holiday and personal time off.
• Manage monthly payroll, ensuring labour costs align with the budget.
• Manage the day‑to‑day People function effectively and efficiently.
• Support management in all aspects of performance and succession planning.

Core Skills & Experience

• Truly passionate about the Hospitality Industry with a genuine passion and a creative flair.
• Previous experience in HR and Recruitment is required.
• Team player who communicates well with all colleagues.
• Punctual, reliable and trustworthy.
• Previous experience within the hospitality or service‑based industry would be ideal but not essential.
• Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach.
• Must have the right to work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility will be required prior to commencing employment.

What We Offer

• £24,000 - £30,000 per annum, based on experience.
• Part‑time, 24‑30 hours per week.
• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B.
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days.
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing.
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay.
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service.
• A growing team with great training, progression and promotion opportunities.
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire.
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20‑year rewards and more!

Equality and Diversity

At Axiom Hospitality, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast‑growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.