Mobilisation, People & Culture Manager

Apleona UK; Northampton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Northampton is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead recruitment and organizational development initiatives. The role focuses on TUPE mobilisations, developing a 'Recruit, Train & Retain' strategy, and enhancing employee engagement. Candidates should be CIPD-qualified and have experience in fast-paced environments, especially within the FM industry. This position offers a salary of £48,000–£50,000 pa, along with benefits including a monthly car allowance and healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Monthly Car Allowance

Life Assurance & Healthcare

25 Holiday Days plus Bank Holidays

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Access to a virtual GP

Health & wellbeing app

Qualifications

• CIPD-qualified or equivalent education.
• Experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Strong background in TUPE mobilisations.
• Knowledge of L&D methods and e-learning platforms.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Skilled in internal communication across teams.
• Strategic thinker translating vision into delivery.
• Customer-focused with proven solution delivery.
• Experience within the FM industry is desirable.
• Valid UK driving license with vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and mobilization of new contracts.
• Develop a robust 'Recruit, Train & Retain' strategy.
• Manage learning cycles from apprenticeships to leadership development.
• Drive talent management and succession planning.
• Champion internal communication and cultural change.
• Enhance employee engagement through surveys and action plans.
• Coach line managers on performance and employee relations.
• Use data to identify trends and create action plans.

Skills

CIPD-qualified

Experience in fast-paced environments

Strong background in TUPE mobilisations

Knowledge of L&D methods

Proven ability to influence

Skilled in internal communication

Strategic thinker

Customer-focused

FM industry experience (desirable)

Valid UK Driving license

Education

CIPD qualification (or BA Hons equivalent)

Job description

You'll work closely with the Facilities Account Director and operational HR teams to deliver seamless TUPE mobilisations, embed company culture from day one, and create a high-performing, engaged workforce. If you're passionate about people, culture and organisational development—and thrive in a fast-paced environment—this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring smooth transitions for transferring staff.
• Develop and deliver a robust “Recruit, Train & Retain” strategy aligned to business goals.
• Manage full learning cycles, from apprenticeships to leadership development, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and development pathways across accounts.
• Champion internal communication, cultural change, wellbeing and the company's social agenda (EDI, sustainability, community initiatives).
• Enhance employee engagement through surveys, action planning, recognition programmes and regular engagement forums.
• Provide coaching and guidance to line managers on performance, employee relations and best practice.
• Use people data and metrics to identify trends and create targeted action plans.

Qualifications

• CIPD-qualified (or BA Hons equivalent)
• Experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Strong background in TUPE mobilisations
• Knowledge of L&D methods, e-learning platforms and designing development solutions
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Skilled in internal communication across dispersed teams
• Strategic thinker able to translate vision into practical delivery
• Customer-focused with a track record of delivering high-quality people solutions
• Experience within the FM industry (desirable)
• Valid UK Driving license with access to personal vehicle
• In return, we'll provide you with full training on ‘specialist’ items once you start and make sure that you have everything you need to do a great job and be part of the team!

Why Join Us?

• £48,000 – £50,000 pa
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Life Assurance & Healthcare
• 25 Holiday Days, plus Bank Holidays
• Employee discounts via Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a virtual GPAccess to a health & wellbeing app

Apleona is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.