HR Manager

Chesterfield College; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days paid holiday per year (increasing to 46 days after 5 years)

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Chesterfield College seeks a People & Culture Manager to develop essential people management skills, focusing on employee relations and recruitment. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and offers a chance to shape HR initiatives aligned with college objectives.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of UK employment law and excellent communication skills, with experience in HR management being a plus. The position includes attractive benefits such as up to 46 days paid holiday and pension scheme membership.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in HR management, ideally within Further Education.
• Ability to produce HR related data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic People & Culture initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Produce and analyse HR data and KPIs.
• Lead recruitment and employee wellbeing programmes.
• Manage employee relations and procedures.

Skills

UK employment law

HR management

Excellent communication

Data analysis

Job description

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: £50,024 - £54,652 per annum

Position Type: Advertised Full Time / Part Time

Expiry Date: 17/06/2026 17:00

Role Overview

The People & Culture Manager role is an exciting opportunity to develop a career in a range of people management skills, including employee relations, pay and benefits, recruitment and employee wellbeing. Reporting to the Assistant Principal People and Culture, the role blends day-to-day management and development of our People & Culture Team, while working closely with key stakeholders including Payroll, Finance, Quality, Workforce Development, local trade union representatives and supporting our wider college management team on a wide range of people issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic People & Culture initiatives aligned with college objectives.
• Provide expert advice on UK employment law, HR best practice and statutory compliance.
• Produce and analyse HR data and KPIs to inform decision making.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and employee wellbeing programmes.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance and Quality teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits and entitlements.
• Support workforce development and succession planning initiatives.
• Represent the college at union meetings and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in HR management, ideally within Further Education.
• Ability to produce HR related data and KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across senior management.

Benefits

• 41 days paid holiday per year (increasing to 46 days after 5 years)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Additional benefits can be found here: https://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/workingforus

How to Apply

Please apply by visiting the college website at http://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/jobs/. Applications should include a CV and a supporting personal statement of no more than 300 words demonstrating how you meet the person specification. An offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.