HR Manager

akt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

akt, the UK’s LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, is seeking a part-time Head of People and Operations to lead akt’s People function and ensure we have compliant HR systems, policies and procedures in place. The role reports to the Director of People and Operations and can be based in Manchester or London.

The salary is £32,948 per annum (pro rata hours worked) based on a full time equivalent of £41,185.34 per annum, for 28 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develops and manages akt’s People function and ensures we have appropriate and compliant HR systems, policies, and procedures in place.

Job description

About Us

akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity. Founded in 1989, we operates service centres in London, Manchester and Newcastle and provide support across the UK through our Digital Service. Last year, akt worked with over 1150 vulnerable young people.

We exist because of a simple but powerful thought that no young person should have to choose between a safe home and being who they are.

Today, young LGBTQ+ people are still at an increased risk of homelessness and are twice as likely to end up hidden homeless than their peers. akt provides support and routes to safe homes so that young people can thrive.

The Team

This role sits within akt’s People and Operations team and reports into the Director of People and Operations. This role provides line management for a part time People Officer. Other members of the team include a Culture, Inclusion and Engagement Manager.

Job Summary

Please note this is a part time position working 28 hours per week. The salary is £32,948 per annum (pro rata hours worked) based on a full time equivalent of £41,185.34 per annum.

There is one vacancy that can be based in Manchester or London.

• As part of delivering akt’s new Home + Hope strategy, with a particular focus on making akt the cause that people want to support, champion and work/volunteer for, this role leads, develops and manages akt’s People function and ensures we have appropriate and compliant HR systems, policies, and procedures in place.

More information about the job role and benefits can be found in the documents attached to this vacancy.

Application deadline

midnight (11.59pm) on Sunday 8th November 2026

Interview dates

To be confirmed