HR Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in London seeks an experienced HR Manager to support recruitment, development, and retention of staff. The role involves direct management of the HR team and engagement within the region. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is preferred along with HR generalist experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a positive culture and be knowledgeable of industry-specific operations.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Discretionary bonus

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Discount Scheme

24 Hour Digital GP

Qualifications

• Minimum CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards it.
• Experience in managing HR teams.
• Previous experience in the new build housing sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, development, and retention of employees.
• Management responsibility for Training Advisor and HR Management Trainee.
• Engagement with the region to nurture a positive work environment.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations case management

Management experience

Knowledge of MHR iTrent

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

Lovell is a partnership housing expert and leading provider of innovative residential construction and regeneration developments. Lovell in the London region is responsible for residential regeneration 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, based from our lovely offices in Farringdon, but with the requirement to travel throughout the region, and work from home on occasions too.

Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, you will pay a pivotal role in the recruitment, development and retention of new and existing employees, circa 180 currently. This is an all-encompassing 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, so previous management experience is desirable.

Ideally, you will be CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum, or working towards it, and have previous experience of MHR iTrent, as we will migrate our HR and Payroll onto this platform early in 2026, so your previous knowledge would be advantageous.

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

Previous experience of working within the new build housing sector would be a distinct advantage so you will already be aware of the unique culture and operation.

Benefits commensuratewith 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 scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Sharesave Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice opportunities exist 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 mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.