HR Manager

A rarely available opportunity has arisen for a proven HR professional to join us as our HR Manager supporting our employees based on site at Frimley and remote locations across the UK. You will be working Mon to Fri 8.30-4.30 or 9-5 at our Frimley Head Office where we can offer free onsite parking, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and a hybrid working model along with a salary depending on experience and working hours, as we can also consider applicants seeking 4 days per week only.

The purpose of this role is to manage the full employee journey from recruitment through the employee lifecycle, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops and retains a workforce with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to uphold its values and sustain its competitive position within the sector. The role could suit candidates who are currently working in a similar HR Manager role and seeking a new challenge, or you could be looking to find a better work/life balance and work closer to home for a charitable status company that better aligns with your core values. Any experience within education, training, learning, charity or voluntary sectors would be of interest but is not essential.

Reporting into the CEO and Deputy CEO, the HR Manager will act as a key link between leadership and employees, fostering a positive and productive working environment. The postholder will ensure the organisation remains fully compliant with internal HR policies, employment legislation, and the requirements of key stakeholders. A central aspect of the role is the ongoing review, development, and communication of the Staff Handbook, ensuring it reflects current employment law and best practice and that any updates are clearly communicated across the organisation.

Other key responsibilities will include:

• Safer Recruitment and Onboarding
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring full compliance with safer recruitment standards.
  • Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed and that the Single Central Record is accurately maintained and inspection-ready.
  • Oversee induction and probation processes, supporting managers to ensure effective onboarding and successful integration of new staff.
• Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation, equality requirements, and data protection regulations (GDPR).
  • Prepare and maintain documentation required for regulatory inspections.
  • Regularly review and update HR policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.
• Employee Relations and Wellbeing
  • Promote and support a positive workplace culture aligned with company values.
  • Develop, maintain, and implement the Staff Handbook, ensuring managers understand and apply policies consistently.
  • Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capability processes.
  • Support the resolution of workplace issues through appropriate mediation and intervention.
  • Lead and promote staff wellbeing initiatives to support engagement and reduce workplace stress.
• Performance and Professional Development
  • Oversee the appraisal process, ensuring it is effective, consistent, and aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Identify training and development needs across the organisation.
  • Work with the Quality team to ensure Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is embedded, both mandatory and developmental.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the HR management system (HR Toolkit).
  • Provide professional and, where appropriate, pastoral support and guidance to employees.
  • Liaise with the organisation's external HR consultancy as required.
  • Attend training, meetings, and networking events as appropriate.

To be successful, you should have proven HR experience ideally at a HR Manager level or equivalent and be comfortable working in a stand-alone HR role, reporting to the Deputy Chief Exec and CEO. CIPD Level 5 desirable or equivalent experience. Ideally Safer Recruitment trained. Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, and discretion. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Any experience working within the charity, education or voluntary sectors is an advantage.

In return we can offer the opportunity to join a well-established and successful organisation with plans for the future who can offer a good work/life balance. The role offers hybrid working, onsite parking, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and Mon to Fri 8.30-4.30 or 9-5 working hours. We can also consider applicants seeking to work 4 days per week. Please submit your CV as soon as possible for immediate consideration.