HR Manager

NHS; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Orpington seeks an experienced HR Manager. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering HR strategy, leading projects, and providing high-level HR guidance. Candidates must have CIPD Level 7 or equivalent, along with significant NHS experience. The position offers a salary range of £53,751 to £60,651 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• CIPD registration is essential.
• Significant NHS HR experience required.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR Business Partner in HR functions.
• Manage complex employee relations workloads.
• Lead and supervise HR Assistants and Advisors.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to present complex data

Autonomous work ethic

Education

CIPD Level 7

Tools

HR systems (e.g., ESR, TRAC)

Job description

Overview

Hr Manager - Band 7

£53,751 - £60,651 Inclusive of HCAS

Hybrid working is available, with a requirement to attend the HR office and various BHC estates as required.

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to deliver our HR Strategy, lead on strategic projects such as organisation change management, provide high quality HR advice and guidance to line managers and staff, undertake coaching and training of line managers, and carry out in-depth reporting and analysis of people data. The successful candidate will have CIPD registration and either a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience and study, with significant NHS HR and employee relations experience and up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and best practice.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 22 September.

Main duties

You will provide day-to-day support to the HR Business Partner and work closely with the Employee Relations team to manage a complex employee relations workload and ensure timely resolution. You will also act as the line manager for an HR Assistant and an HR Advisor. Please refer to the attached job description for full details of responsibilities.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, offers a wide range of services from community nursing to therapy services for various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension schemes, discounts, cycle-to-work, EAP, and more.

Details

Date posted: 02 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 per year inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Orpington College, BHC estates as required

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached job description and person specification for full details of the HR Manager role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: CIPD (Level 7) or evidence of equivalent experience and study
• Desirable: NHS Job Evaluation trained

Professional Registration

• Essential: CIPD

Training

• Essential: Evidence of specialist training in relevant areas (eg Workplace Mediation, Leadership & Management)

Knowledge & Experience

• Essential: Significant NHS HR/people management experience
• Essential: Significant employee relations experience, including change management
• Essential: Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• Essential: Experience of workplace mediation
• Essential: Experience using data and trend analysis to inform advice

Specific Skills

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex data clearly to large groups and senior stakeholders

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Ability to work autonomously with initiative and maintain high quality and productivity

Information Technology & Information Governance

• Essential: Ability to interrogate information resources, analyse and present data; proficient use of HR systems (e.g., ESR, TRAC or similar)

Disclosures

This post may be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and disclosure checks as required.