People and Culture Manager

Charity People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique nonprofit organization is seeking a People and Culture Manager to lead HR practices within a supportive and remote-first environment. This role involves managing the full employee lifecycle, coordinating performance management, and driving diversity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and previous experience within the charity or membership sector. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformation while ensuring compliance and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Travel reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience across the full HR lifecycle.
• Experience in the charity, not-for-profit or membership sector is desirable.
• Familiarity with HR systems and remote working environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll, liaise with providers, and handle tax/pension submissions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and maintain accurate HR records.
• Coordinate training, support performance management, and assist managers.

Skills

Compliance Management

Administrative Functions

Oversight

Budget Preparation

Personnel Files

Job description

Job Description

People and Culture Manager

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)

Salary: 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 partnering with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) 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.

CIEH 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 will 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 newly created role, following a recent organisational restructure aimed at filling gaps and strengthening internal capability, offers the opportunity to shape 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 will 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 requires a CV. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

Compliance Management, Administrative Functions, Oversight, Administrative Activities, Administrative Tasks, Budget Preparation, Facilities Management, Daily Operations, Account Management, General Ledger Accounts, Personnel Files, Administrative Management, Financial Statements, Administrative Operations, Annual Budget

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1