HR Manager

Lovell Homes; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in London is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support recruitment and employee development within a dynamic environment. This role involves managing a small HR team and requires expertise in employee relations and HR practices, ideally with a background in the new build housing sector. The position offers a range of benefits, including travel allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Discretionary bonus

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice opportunities

Group Discount Scheme

24 Hour Digital GP

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an HR generalist.
• Competent in employee relations case management.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, development, and retention of employees.
• Direct line management of HR team members.
• Engage with the region to nurture a positive working environment.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations management

Knowledge of HR systems (MHR iTrent)

Management experience

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

Lovell is a partnership housing expert and a leading provider of innovative residential construction and regeneration developments. Lovell in the London region is responsible for residential regeneration and new build housing, offering affordable homes through housing partnerships and open market sales.

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join and support our growing business in London and the home counties. This position is based at our offices in Farringdon, with requirements to travel throughout the region and work from home on occasions.

Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, you will play a pivotal role in the recruitment, development, and retention of approximately 180 employees. This is a varied and busy role requiring extensive experience as an HR generalist, with competent employee relations case management and knowledge.

You will have direct line management responsibility for the Training Advisor and the HR Management Trainee, two key members of the HR team in London. Previous management experience is desirable.

Ideally, you will be CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards it, and have previous experience with MHR iTrent, as we plan to migrate our HR and Payroll onto this platform early in 2026. Your previous knowledge would be advantageous.

Our culture, ‘The Lovell Way,’ is at the heart of our organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to engage with the region and nurture a positive working environment.

Previous experience in the new build housing sector would be a distinct advantage, as you will already be familiar with its unique culture and operations.

Benefits commensurate with a company of our stature:

• Travel allowance
• Discretionary bonus based on business performance
• 26 days annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme, 5% matched, defined contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sharesave Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities with our EV scheme, Cycle to Work, and Additional Holiday Purchase
• Group Discount Scheme
• 24 Hour Digital GP

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of affordable homes with a reputation for innovation and excellence in high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities we serve, building quality homes for real people, and supporting our staff. Developing talent is key to our success. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and inclusion.

The Lovell culture empowers colleagues to make decisions at regional and local levels, challenge the status quo, and work collaboratively to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.