HR and Employee Engagement Manager

SF Recruitment are currently working exclusively with The Vegan Society, the world\’s oldest vegan organisation, We\’re looking for a an experienced HR and Employee Engagement Manager to lead our HR function, support staff wellbeing, and drive engagement across the organisation and help shape a workplace where compassion, ethics and people matter. This is a pivotal role to the business.

The Vegan Society is the world\’s oldest vegan organisation, committed to making veganism mainstream and accessible to all. We\’re on a mission to support individuals and institutions in embracing a lifestyle that\’s kinder to animals, people, and the planet.

Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: up to £45,718
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) Part-time considered (hybrid – maybe 2 days based on site)

What you\’ll do

Deliver expert HR support and guidance across all areas of the charity
Support leadership with HR strategy, planning and organisational development
Oversee employee relations, compliance, and the full employee lifecycle
Lead on training, development and EDI initiatives
Develop strategies to enhance staff satisfaction, morale and productivity

What you\’ll bring

Significant HR experience, including advising senior leaders
Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice
Experience managing organisational change and engagement programmes
Skilled in recruitment, policy development and implementing EDI strategy
CIPD qualified (desirable not essential)

Our Values

As a vegan organisation, we ask employees to follow a vegan lifestyle as far as practical and possible. This reflects our mission of creating a fairer, more sustainable world for animals, people and the planet.