At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the church's leadership in aligning staffing with strategic goals.
- Company: St James’s Piccadilly, a vibrant Church of England parish in London.
- Benefits: Part-time role with a supportive community and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Inclusive environment welcoming diverse applicants and promoting community welfare.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a difference in the lives of others.
- Qualifications: 5+ years HR experience, CIPD Level 5 or in progress, and HR systems proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
St James’s Piccadilly is a Church of England parish in the heart of London. In addition to the regular services, a large and dynamic congregation, and committed staff team, we run and support a network of people with refugee asylum seeker lived experience, offering practical help and pastoral care.
The new role of HR Manager will support the church’s senior leadership in ensuring that St James’s staffing is aligned to meet strategic and operational requirements throughout the Wren project.
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven HR generalist experience (minimum of 5+ years)
- A proven track record of successfully providing HR support, advice and guidance for change/growth projects
- CIPD certification – Level 5 or in the process of completing it
- Comfortable working with HR systems, data and Microsoft Office
Candidates do not have to identify as Christian or belong to a religious faith, but the successful candidate will be in sympathy with, and actively promote St James’s ethos and values.
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Closing date for applications: midday Friday 11th September 2026
Interviews: planned for Tuesday 22nd September 2026
HR Manager (part-time) employer: St James’ Piccadilly
St James’s Piccadilly is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to community welfare and employee development, the HR Manager role provides opportunities for meaningful engagement with diverse groups, while aligning staffing strategies with the church's mission. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values personal growth and actively promotes the ethos of compassion and care.
