Human Resources Manager

Gympanzees; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering leisure organization in South Gloucestershire is seeking a Senior HR Manager to lead HR functions as they establish the UK’s first inclusive leisure centre for disabled children and young people. This pivotal role involves developing systems and culture pre-launch and supporting HR post-launch. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and a commitment to inclusivity. A hybrid working model, competitive salary, and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Qualifications

• Experience building HR systems in a growing or start-up environment.
• Confidence in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and wellbeing.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent and disabled colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR activities end-to-end for Gympanzees.
• Design and implement HR policies and processes.
• Support inclusive recruitment and onboarding for staff and volunteers.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

UK employment law

Recruitment and onboarding

Employee relations

Wellbeing support

Job description

HR Manager

Gympanzees | South Gloucestershire (BS35 4BL) | Hybrid

Up to £50,000 | Full-time or 4 days per week (reduced hours)

This is not a “keep the policies ticking over” HR role. Gympanzees is building something the UK has never seen before – the first fully inclusive leisure, exercise and play centre for disabled children and young people (0–25) and their families.

And we’re looking for an HR Manager to help build the people, culture and systems that will bring it to life.

Why this role matters :

You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment. Pre-launch, you’ll shape the workforce, systems and culture. Post-launch, you’ll be the go-to HR lead supporting a diverse, values-driven team delivering real impact every single day.

This is a hands-on, senior HR role where you’ll combine strategy with delivery – working closely with the CEO, COO and Centre Manager to build a supportive, inclusive and high-performing organisation.

What you’ll be doing :

• Leading all HR activity across Gympanzees, end-to-end
• Designing and implementing HR policies, processes and systems from the ground up
• Leading inclusive recruitment and onboarding for staff and volunteers
• Supporting managers with employee relations, performance, wellbeing and development
• Building and embedding an accessible, inclusive culture – including supporting neurodivergent and disabled colleagues
• Developing a structured volunteer programme alongside the leadership team
• Championing safeguarding, compliance and best practice throughout the organisation

About you :

• Has CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Has built or significantly improved HR systems in a growing or start-up environment
• Is confident across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and wellbeing
• Brings strong UK employment law and safer recruitment knowledge
• Has experience supporting neurodivergent and disabled colleagues, including reasonable adjustments
• Is organised, proactive and comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on delivery
• Is genuinely aligned to Gympanzees’ mission and values

Experience in charity, leisure, hospitality, education or people-centred environments is a plus, but mindset and values matter most.

What’s on offer :

• Salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Full-time or 4 days per week
• Hybrid working (South Gloucestershire, BS35 4BL)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays , increasing to 30 with service, plus your birthday off
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension

How to apply :

Send applications to [e-mail] or click Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the role may close early.