Human Resources Manager

Job Description

People & Development Manager

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Building Great Places to Work Through Trusted Partnerships

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We're looking for a People & Development Manager to become a trusted partner to our operational leaders, helping create positive workplace cultures, develop talent and ensure our colleagues have the support they need to succeed.

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This is a role for someone who enjoys working closely with leaders, influencing positive change and making a genuine difference to the employee experience

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As our People & Development Manager, you'll work alongside leadership teams across a diverse portfolio of operations, providing expert guidance on all aspects of the colleague journey.

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You'll be a coach, mentor and trusted sounding board, helping leaders navigate complex people challenges while fostering high-performing, engaged teams. Whether supporting organisational change, developing future talent, strengthening employee engagement or improving people processes, you'll play a key role in creating environments where people can do their best work.

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Success in this role will come from your ability to build strong relationships, understand operational priorities and translate people strategies into meaningful outcomes.

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What You'll Be Doing

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• Acting as a trusted People partner to operational leaders.

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• Coaching and supporting managers through employee relations, performance and development matters.

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• Helping attract, develop and retain great talent.

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• Supporting leadership teams through periods of growth, change and transformation.

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• Driving colleague engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

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• Developing and embedding people-focused policies and best practices.

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• Identifying opportunities to strengthen capability across leadership teams.

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• Using insight and data to support informed people decisions.

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• Championing an inclusive, positive and high-performing culture.

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What You'll Bring

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• Proven experience within a People, HR or HR Business Partnering role.

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• The ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels.

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• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.

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• Experience managing complex employee relations matters with professionalism and sound judgment.

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• Excellent coaching, communication and relationship-building skills.

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• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to challenge constructively when required.

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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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• CIPD Level 5 or above would be advantageous.

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• A genuine passion for helping people and organisations succeed together.

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