Executive HR & Business Services Leader

Mancala; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mancala is seeking an experienced HR & Business Services Manager to lead our people, business services, safety support, and administration across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will develop workforce strategies, oversee recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and business services, and partner with senior leadership to foster a high‑performance culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, and legislation.
• Experience developing workforce strategies and leading organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR, safety support, and administration functions across sites.
• Develop and implement workforce strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and mobilisation planning.
• Coach leaders and manage performance, disciplinaries, and investigations.
• Deliver monthly reporting and workforce analytics to CEO and Board.

Skills

Leadership

HR Strategy

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Workforce Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Compliance

Education

Degree or Diploma in HR/Business/Safety

Job description

Mancala is seeking an experienced HR & Business Services Manager to lead our people, business services, safety support, and administration across a geographically dispersed workforce.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will develop workforce strategies, oversee recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and business services, and partner with senior leadership to foster a high‑performance culture.