This role will drive excellence and support the people strategy across the business. This is a hands-on highly visible role working at group level whilst driving relationships across individual businesses

Client Details

You will play a key part in shaping employee wellbeing, benefits, leadership development, and learning programmes, as well as supporting independent initiatives across the group. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves both operational delivery and strategic impact.

Description

• Be the positive face of the Group, promoting our values and culture in everything you do.
• Oversee day-to-day People operations, including employee relations, recruitment, and policy management.
• Lead the annual performance review and pay review cycles, ensuring consistency and fairness across all businesses.
• Chair employee committee meetings, setting agendas, guiding discussions, and following up on actions.
• Advise leaders on employment relations, training, and development opportunities.
• Support wellbeing and benefits strategy, making sure our colleagues feel valued and supported.
• Design and deliver learning and leadership development programmes to grow talent and strengthen organisational capability.
• Manage the Apprenticeship Levy, ensuring full compliance while maximising its value for the business.
• Support the ED&I strategy, embedding inclusive practices across all areas of the Group.
• Lead organisational change initiatives and support strategic projects alongside the Head of People and People Director.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence decisions and implement improvements.

Profile

A successful Group People Manager should have:

• Proven experience in operational People/HR management, ideally in multi-site organisations.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration.
• Experience using the Apprenticeship Levy to upskill employees.
• Skilled in learning and development programme design and leadership development.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior leaders and colleagues alike.
• A hands-on, proactive approach with a passion for delivering positive employee experiences.

Job Offer

• Annual salary of £50,000 GBP.
• Company car allowance of £5,000.
• Work for a people-first Group committed to continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Shape and influence strategic People initiatives across multiple businesses.
• Opportunity to develop and implement programmes that genuinely improve colleague wellbeing, learning, and career progression.
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team.
• If you are ready to take ownership of operational excellence while making a tangible impact on people's experience across our businesses, we want to hear from you!

If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career, apply now to become a Group People Manager and make a lasting impact!