Human Resources Manager

Oxford Playhouse; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxford Playhouse is seeking a Human Resources Manager on a permanent, part-time basis (24-32 hours per week) with a salary around £41,000 per annum FTE, pro-rata to hours worked. The role focuses on recruitment, wellbeing, training, development, and employee relations within a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

As a registered charity, Oxford Playhouse expects the HR Manager to ensure legal compliance, people-centered approaches, and alignment with the theatre's values and strategic

Qualifications

• HR Manager to drive best practices in recruitment, wellbeing, training, development, and employee relations.
• Oversee HR operations to ensure legal compliance, people-focused culture, and alignment with Oxford Playhouse values and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, staff development, and wellbeing initiatives while building strong employee relations.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with legal requirements and support the charity's objectives.

Job description

Status Permanent, part-time (24-32 hours a week) Salary c. £41,000 per annum FTE, pro-rata Closing date 18/11/2026, 12:00pm Interview dates 23/11/2026

Job Description

Oxford Playhouse is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join its team and drive the best practices in recruitment, wellbeing, training, development, and employee relations, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

The HR Manager will oversee and develop Oxford Playhouse Human Resources, ensuring the organisation remains legally compliant, people-focused, and aligned with its values and strategic objectives.

Oxford Playhouse is a registered charity, positioned in the cultural heart of Oxfordshire. The Playhouse has been inspiring, engaging and entertaining a wide-reaching and diverse audience since 1938. We deliver exceptional cultural experiences for all by presenting, producing, and touring the highest quality middle-scale, small-scale and off-site theatre, supporting and nurturing artists and through our imaginative community and participation programme.