Franchise People & Culture Architect

RSC; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant support center in Woking is seeking a People & Culture Manager to enhance collaboration across its franchise partners. You will unite leaders under a common strategy to elevate employee experience while ensuring compliance and driving performance. The role demands strong understanding of franchise operations and excellent communication skills. The company offers flexible working, a strong pension, and several health benefits, alongside a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity and inclusiveness.

Benefits

Up to 11% company pension contributions

Flexible, hybrid working

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and mental health coaching

25% off food

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of how franchisor–franchisee relationships function.
• Comfortable using data to influence business actions.
• Proficient in managing risk and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Unite People & Culture leaders to enhance employee experience.
• Shape and drive people compliance and governance.
• Build trusted relationships with franchise partners to support growth.

Skills

Strong understanding of franchise operations

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to influence and negotiate

Tools

HR software

Job description

A leading restaurant support center in Woking is seeking a People & Culture Manager to enhance collaboration across its franchise partners. You will unite leaders under a common strategy to elevate employee experience while ensuring compliance and driving performance. The role demands strong understanding of franchise operations and excellent communication skills. The company offers flexible working, a strong pension, and several health benefits, alongside a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity and inclusiveness.