People & Culture Manager

Hybrid - London | 28 Hours per Week | £45,000 (c£60,000 FTE) | 2-Year Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced HR leader looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence organisational culture and drive meaningful change?

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, values-led organisation seeking an accomplished Head of People & Culture to lead an ambitious programme of strategic HR initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where people are at the heart of everything they do.

Working in a hybrid environment, you'll partner with senior leaders to shape people strategy, deliver organisational change and ensure the organisation continues to provide an outstanding employee experience.

The Opportunity

This is a broad and influential role where you'll lead key People & Culture projects while providing strategic HR leadership across the organisation.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading major People & Culture programmes, including reward reviews, employee engagement initiatives and policy development.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on complex employee relations and organisational challenges.
• Driving organisational change and supporting workforce planning and organisational development.
• Leading on employment law compliance, ensuring policies and practices remain up to date with legislative changes.
• Supporting union engagement and fostering positive employee relations.
• Coaching and developing managers to build leadership capability across the organisation.
• Producing insightful people reporting to support strategic decision making.
• Line managing and supporting the HR Advisor.

About You

We're looking for an experienced People professional who enjoys working strategically while remaining close to delivery.

You'll bring:

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent senior HR experience.
• Significant experience in a senior HR or People leadership role.
• A proven track record of delivering organisational change and complex HR projects.
• Strong employment law knowledge and experience managing organisational risk.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing key stakeholders.
• Excellent coaching, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.

What's in it for You?

• £45,000 salary for a 28-hour working week (equivalent to approximately £60,000 FTE)
• Hybrid working with flexibility around your working pattern
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Excellent employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance and income protection
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact within a purpose-driven organisation that genuinely values its people.

If you're looking for a role where you can shape strategy, influence culture and deliver meaningful change within a collaborative and values-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.