People and Culture Manager

CHARITY PEOPLE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental health organization seeks a People and Culture Manager to lead HR initiatives and manage the employee lifecycle. This full-time, remote-based role involves key responsibilities such as payroll management, recruitment support, and driving DE&I strategies. Ideal candidates should have proven HR experience, strategic thinking abilities, and familiarity with HR systems. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a transformative organization.

Benefits

Travel reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Remote-first culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience across the full HR lifecycle.
• Ability to lead HR initiatives effectively.
• Familiarity with HR systems and remote working environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll and staff benefits.
• Support recruitment and maintain HR records.
• Coordinate training and support performance management.
• Maintain HR systems and explore tech solutions.
• Lead DE&I strategy and support compliance.
• Drive HR projects and ensure legal compliance.
• Contribute to people strategy and manage HR budget.

Skills

Strategic thinking

HR lifecycle management

Tech-savvy mindset

Ability to build processes

Influence culture

Collaboration across remote teams

Tools

HR systems

Job description

People and Culture Manager

Salary: £44,000‑£46,000

Permanent

Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working hours

Remote-based with 2 days per month in London

Excellent benefits, including travel reimbursement

Are you a strategic and hands‑on HR professional looking to lead and modernise people practices in a purpose‑driven organisation?

Charity People is delighted to partner with a leading environmental health institute to recruit a People and Culture Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate membership organisation at a pivotal time of transformation and growth.

The organisation is the professional voice for environmental health, supporting members who work to protect public health and promote environmental standards. With a remote‑first culture and a team deeply committed to the cause, this is an exciting time to join and make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As the sole HR lead, the People and Culture Manager will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle and contribute strategically to people initiatives. You'll work closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services and external HR and payroll providers to deliver modern, inclusive, and effective HR practices.

This is a newly created role following a recent organisational restructure, designed to fill gaps and strengthen internal capability. You'll have the opportunity to shape the HR systems, policies, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll & Benefits: Manage payroll, liaise with providers, handle tax/pension submissions, and administer staff benefits.
• Recruitment & Lifecycle: Support recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and maintain accurate HR records.
• Learning & Performance: Coordinate training, support performance management, and assist managers with HR policies.
• Systems & Technology: Maintain HR systems and explore tech solutions to improve processes.
• DE&I & Safeguarding: Lead DE&I strategy and support safeguarding responsibilities.
• Projects & Compliance: Drive HR projects, ensure legal compliance, and maintain policies and risk registers.
• Strategy & Budget: Contribute to people strategy, monitor KPIs, and manage HR budget.

About You

We're looking for someone with a proactive, tech‑savvy mindset and a passion for modernising HR. You'll be confident working independently, with the ability to build processes, influence culture, and collaborate across remote teams.

• Proven experience across the full HR lifecycle
• Strategic thinking and ability to lead HR initiatives
• Familiarity with HR systems and remote working environments
• Experience in the charity, not‑for‑profit, or membership sector (desirable)

How to Apply

The application process is CV and a Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up‑to‑date CV via the link below for further details about next steps. The closing date is 12 noon on Monday 10 November. The first round of interviews will take place online on 19 and 20 November, with a second‑stage online interview to follow shortly after.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.