HR Governance & Vendor Coordinator 12 Month FTC

Starr Underwriting; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a HR Governance & Vendor Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term role. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact within the HR Division, focusing on vendor management and compliance oversight while enjoying flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 10% of salary

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family friendly policy

Access to savings at high street brands

Gym membership contribution

Health and wellbeing plan

Employee volunteering day

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Strong coordination skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Good understanding of HR processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with procurement and risk frameworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the initial contact for vendor issues and ensure compliance with policies.
• Track compliance and maintain frameworks for operations.
• Produce governance reports and support internal audits.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Organizational skills

Job description

• Be right at the centre of HR governance, risk, and vendor management, giving you a unique opportunity to shape how the HR Division operates
• An excellent chance to gain broad exposure and the chance to really drive positive change.
• Homeworking options available with up to 80% working from home and 20% from our Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon

About the role:

We are looking for a HR Governance & Vendor Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by supporting the effective delivery of key activities within our HR Division. Acting as the initial point of contact for vendor matters, you'll be central to ensuring our operations run smoothly, compliantly, and in line with both NFU Mutual’s policies and regulatory requirements.

In this dynamic and varied role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the HR Division, supporting supplier relationships, tracking compliance, and maintaining key frameworks that underpin how we operate. You’ll take ownership of identifying and managing ongoing and emerging risks, producing insightful governance reports, and supporting the successful delivery of internal audits and regulatory reviews.

About you:

You're a highly organised and detail-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With strong coordination skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease, you bring structure and clarity to everything you do. You will have a good understanding of HR processes and regulatory requirements to support with compliance and best practice.

Experience with procurement processes and operational risk frameworks is a must, and your proactive mindset, adaptability, and eagerness to learn are what truly set you apart.

To join our team, you must also have:

• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, building and maintaining trusted relationships that drive collaboration and results.
• The ability to work with data and can translate complex information into clear, insightful management reports that support decision-making.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards:

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Up to £37,500 depending on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual:

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.

We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of ‘Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK’, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.