HR Manager

Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Manager in London to lead all HR activities for contributors. This hybrid role offers a salary range of £55,000–£60,000 and requires strong knowledge of UK employment law and recruitment expertise. Key responsibilities include managing recruitment processes and updating HR policies. The position features excellent benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme, making it a rewarding opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexi time + TOIL scheme

Pension scheme

Medicash health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing sensitive or complex recruitment involving individuals with lived experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proven ability to manage KPIs and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process for contributors.
• Ensure engagement is trauma-informed and legally compliant.
• Update and develop HR policies and processes.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of trauma-informed practice

Management of sensitive recruitment

Education

CIPD membership

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job details

HR Manager – Up to £60,000
Location : London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days office based)
Salary : £55,000–£60,000 per annum
Contract : Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Application Deadline to Us : 8th December
Formal Client Deadline : 10th December
Interview Date : 19th December (onsite)

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected membership‑led not‑for‑profit organisation supporting vital work across the UK. Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead, manage and develop all HR activity relating to the recruitment, onboarding, safeguarding and support of individuals with lived experience (patients and carers) who contribute to the organisation’s work in both paid and voluntary capacities.

This is a meaningful and influential HR role, ideal for someone who combines strong recruitment expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement, safeguarding awareness and a deep understanding of trauma‑informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding process for patient and carer contributors
• Ensuring all engagement is trauma‑informed, inclusive, legally compliant and aligned with safeguarding best practice
• Updating and developing policies, toolkits and processes relating to patient / carer involvement
• Acting as an adviser to internal colleagues on appropriate and ethical use of lived‑experience roles
• Line‑managing the HR Administrator (Patients & Carers)
• Overseeing KPIs, equality data, reporting and continuous improvement
• Managing relationships with external agencies, lived‑experience networks and suppliers
• Developing training, induction guidance and support for staff recruiting or managing these contributors
• Providing wider HR support, including employee relations, HR projects and policy development

Qualifications – Essential Requirements

• CIPD membership (any level)
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience managing sensitive or complex recruitment involving individuals with lived experience, volunteers or vulnerable groups
• Experience developing HR policies and recruitment processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage KPIs, service delivery, and quality assurance
• Experience in a generalist HR role with a strong recruitment focus
• Excellent judgment, communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to coach and support colleagues across the organisation
• Confident working with HRIS, recruitment systems and Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience within healthcare, charity or membership organisations
• Experience working directly with people with lived experience or trauma‑informed practice

Benefits

• Hybrid working (2 days minimum office‑based)
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional closure days
• Flexi time + TOIL scheme
• Pension scheme
• Medicash health plan
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive wellbeing and inclusion initiatives

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply via this advert only no later than Sunday 8th December (We cannot submit late applications to our client). Shortlisted applicants will be supported through the client’s formal application process.

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