People Services Manager

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead a high quality people service and support a positive and inclusive working culture.

Position: People Services ManagerSalary: £45,122.22 - £47,430 per annumLocation Doncaster or hybrid, with travel to sitesHours: Full timeContract: PermanentClosing date: 19th January 2026

About the Role

This is a key leadership role that oversees the delivery of a high performing People function. You will lead a small team to deliver an annual People Plan that supports organisational priorities, enables colleagues to do their best work and drives a consistent, customer focused HR service.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will shape and deliver initiatives across Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Reward and Recognition, Learning and Development, wellbeing, employee relations and organisational development. You will also support the transformation programme, including HR system improvements and developing a culture of effective HR business partnering.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and motivating the People Services team to deliver a high quality advisory and partnering service
Developing and delivering the People Plan in line with organisational priorities
Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan
Ensuring managers receive clear, compliant and practical HR advice across all areas
Promoting a healthy working environment and wellbeing initiatives
Supporting delivery of the Reward and Recognition strategy
Overseeing induction and engagement activities
Leading on Learning and Development needs analysis and delivery
Managing HR data, reporting and workforce insights for senior leadership and governance
Leading policy development and review
Providing HR expertise and project management input on organisational projects
Acting as People Lead for governance reporting and workforce assurance

About You

You will be an experienced HR leader who enjoys developing teams, improving services and shaping a positive workplace culture. You will bring strong partnering skills, sound employment law knowledge and the confidence to influence at all levels.

Essential experience and skills include:

Experience leading a People or HR function across multiple sites
CIPD Level 7 or equivalent expertise
Strong HR business partnering skills across the full People agenda
Experience implementing or optimising HR systems and self service
Up to date knowledge of employment law and risk management
Experience managing change and supporting organisational development
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Successful leadership of HR teams
Budget management experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines

About the Organisation

You will be joining an organisation with a clear mission and values, committed to creating a positive environmental and social impact. The team prides itself on making a real difference, working collaboratively and continuously improving. Colleagues work with a shared purpose, supporting each other and working hard to deliver the best outcomes for communities and the environment.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; HR Manager, Head of People, People Business Partner, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People and Culture Manager, HR Operations Manager, People Lead, Organisational Development Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation