HR Manager

IC Training Centre; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education and training provider in Ilford is seeking an HR Manager to lead strategic HR initiatives, develop talent acquisition strategies, and champion staff development. The ideal candidate will have a degree and over 2 years of managerial experience, preferably in the education sector. You'll play a key role in fostering an inclusive and excellence-driven culture, contributing to the organisation's growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a Manager role, ideally in education or training sectors.
• Proven experience leading HR strategies.
• Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ASIC, ISO, Investors in People) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute HR strategies aligned with the Strategic Plan.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract staff.
• Champion staff development frameworks.
• Embed core values into daily practices and HR policies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal communication

Policy development

Employee relations acumen

Education

Educated to degree level

Job description

Overview

As HR Manager, you'll shape, empower, and sustain a workforce aligned with IC Training's mission and values-supporting organisational growth, staff excellence, and a thriving, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• 1. Strategic HR Leadership
  • Craft and execute HR strategies aligned with the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, fostering organisational growth and adaptability.
  • Ensure HR supports expansion, including new locations like Stratford and evolving program offerings.
• 2. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract educators, administrators, and support staff who embody IC Training's values.
  • Manage seamless onboarding processes that immerse staff into the Centre's inclusive, excellence-driven culture.
• 3. Performance & Development Management
  • Champion staff development frameworks that elevate teaching standards and learner outcomes (e.g., Excellence KPIs).
  • Design and oversee effective performance tracking, review processes, and continuous professional development.
• 4. Cultural Stewardship
  • Embed values-Excellence, Flexibility, Social Responsibility, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect-into daily practices, team dynamics, and HR policies.
  • Promote wellbeing initiatives, such as access to mental health resources and supportive management.

• Purpose‑Driven Impact: Help deliver transformative opportunities for learners across London, including new communities as IC Training expands.
• Value‑Focused Environment: Work within an organisation where values guide behaviour, culture, and success.
• Growth & Learning: Shape HR strategy for a dynamic institution with a clear future roadmap.
• Supportive Leadership: Join a collaborative leadership team invested in staff development and organisational progress.

Requirements

Education: Educated to degree level.

Experience: 2+ years' experience in a Manager role—ideally within education or training sectors. Proven experience leading HR strategies.

Key Competencies: Strong strategic thinking, interpersonal communication, policy development, and employee relations acumen.

Values Alignment: Demonstrated commitment to excellence, inclusion, respect, flexibility, and community impact.

Accreditation Knowledge: Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., ASIC, ISO, Investors in People) is advantageous.

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job. In high‑volume, seasonal, and high‑peak recruitment situations, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

About IC Training Centre

Founded in October 2011, IC Training Centre is a well‑established education and training provider based in Ilford, delivering high‑quality work‑based learning to help individuals and diverse communities achieve their full potential in today's job market. Guided by a clear vision to uplift lives and bridge the skills gap, IC Training ensures learners excel and employers and communities thrive.