HR Operations Team Leader

Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts; Exeter; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation organization is seeking an HR Operations Team Leader to manage HR processes at their Exeter location. The selected candidate will be responsible for guiding managers, resolving employee relations issues, and enhancing HR administration. A strong commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is essential, as well as experience in employee relations. This is a full-time, fixed term role for 12 months with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

7% pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relation issues.
• Understanding and commitment to values-led HR practice.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day HR administration relating to employee lifecycle.
• Coach managers to resolve employee relations issues proactively.
• Refresh HR processes optimising digital solutions.
• Provide HR management information.
• Lead on staff wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Employee relations

Understanding of EDI principles

Job description

Closing date: Sunday 8 February 2026 Salary: £36,484pa plus 7% pension Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Full time Location: Cricklepit Mill, The Quay, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AB

Are you a HR professional passionate about people, culture, and inclusion?

Would you like to use your HR expertise in a values driven organisation supporting conservation aims?

DWT is seeking an HR Operations Team Leader to oversee day to day HR advice and delivery at Devon Wildlife Trust. They will use their HR expertise to guide managers, support staff and to develop HR processes that support DWT. They must be confident and knowledgeable in up-to-date HR law and good practice.

Key priorities

• Oversee day to day HR administration relating to employee lifecycle
• Coach managers to resolve employee relations issues proactively
• Refresh HR processes optimising digital solutions
• Provide HR management information
• Lead on staff wellbeing initiatives

What were looking for

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in employee relation issues
• Understanding and commitment to values led HR practice
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months based at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.

Interviews are being held on 3 & 4 March.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. To achieve our vision, we need more people, and more diverse people, on natures side. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website: http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/jobs

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment

Registered Charity Number no 213224