HR Manager in Ambleside

A respected, pivotal role within Grasmere Gingerbread - the world-famous, historic and iconic 171-year-old company situated in the heart of the magnificent UNESCO Lake District National Park. In embracing the business's core values of passion, trust, integrity, authenticity, excellence and respect, the People & Culture Manager (HR Manager) must be personable and approachable in identifying, managing and delivering all human resource and personnel requirements. The role requires an effective awareness of all sectors of Grasmere Gingerbread for inducting and supporting new members of staff.

Main tasks of the job:

• Initiate excellent recruitment campaigns, create passionate adverts (all formats, mediums), respectfully communicate with applicants (written, verbal), liaise with managers to arrange interviews, and close applications;
• Implement strategic HR objectives for the business to gain employer accreditation;
• Staff inductions following company procedures;
• Programme and administer staff reviews;
• Process and administer attendance, staff holidays, annual leave, sick leave;
• Monitor staff welfare;
• Facilitate legal health and safety regulations;
• Process formal employment terms and conditions;
• Staff uniforms;
• Staff training; co-ordinate in-house training internally and with external providers;
• Maintain personnel files;
• Co-ordinate staff meetings and take minutes;
• Administer staff development programmes;
• Publish staff communications;
• Staff events.

Job role details:

• Days & Hours of Work: 4 days a week (30 hours), with flexibility to enable personal contact with all staff members who work a standard weekly shift pattern. Admin hours are 9am - 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch). Half days (flexible), or school hours.
• Place of Work: This is an on-site position within the Administration Office in Grasmere.
• Salary: £35,500 - £40,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience and level of CIPD.

Skills required:

• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (HR) Level 5 and relevant experience;
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written);
• Fully competent in IT skills, administration procedures;
• Highly organised, self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

Our provision:

The role offers the opportunity to work in the UNESCO Lake District National Park and as part of a friendly 3rd generation family business which prides itself on its social responsibility and commitment to the charitable sector. We also offer:

• If not resident in Grasmere, free car parking;
• Health policy with the option to add family members with a cash back scheme;
• My Cumbria Card offering discounts for regional attractions and facilities;
• Staff discount;
• A day's pay on your birthday;
• £50 worth of goodies of your choice;
• Payment for out of work courses that benefit the role;
• Free refreshments and as much Grasmere Gingerbread as you can eat.

Application details:

If you are shortlisted after applying via Total Jobs, you will receive the company application form by email. Only applications submitted on this official form will be accepted. Completed forms may be handed in at the shop or emailed. You may support your application with a covering letter. However, applications will NOT be considered with a CV/part CV attached; Application forms can be downloaded from our website under employment. You can see our present lovely staff team on our website.