People and Office Manager

Friends-International; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A Christian charity organization in Oxford is seeking a dedicated People and Office Manager to lead the HR function and oversee office management. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level education, excellent office and communication skills, and experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a faith-based organization. This full-time position offers a salary between £37,860 - £38,400 p.a., as well as generous benefits including 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10.5% non-contributory employer pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with good office skills.
• Experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in a faith-based charity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People (HR) function.
• Manage the office and supervise an Office Administrator.
• Model and reflect the Christian ethos through the role.

Skills

Office skills

IT literacy

Relationship building

Project development

Understanding of employment law

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Intercultural mission commitment

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

CIPD qualification (level 5)

Job description

Overview

Friends International (FI) is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to encouraging and equipping churches and Christian student groups to reach out to the approximately one million international students in the UK and Ireland. We currently have 80 Staff working in 35 university towns and cities in the UK and Ireland.

From July 2026, we will be relocating our registered office (‘Support Centre’) to CMS House, Oxford. We are seeking a People and Office Manager to lead and develop the People (HR) function and manage the office. Reporting to the National Director, you will be based in our Oxford office, supervising an Office Administrator and working remotely with other Support Centre functions (Communications, Finance, Fundraising and Operations), who will be mainly home-based.

Ethos

As a primary contact point for the charity, you will model and reflect the Christian ethos, mission, vision and values of FI in all aspects of the role, and be able to explain them to others, as well as understanding the qualities needed in job applicants. There is, therefore, an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in line with our ethos and statement of faith.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Essential Qualities/Experience

• Educated to degree level or its equivalent with good office skills and a high level of IT literacy
• Ability to build and maintain healthy relationships in a diverse organisation
• Ability to develop and implement projects
• Experience in a generalist people (HR) role, ideally in a faith based charity
• Good understanding of current employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Administration skills – excellent writing and organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• A commitment to intercultural mission and an appreciation of the value of international student ministry

Desirable Qualities

• CIPD qualified / part-qualified (level 5)
• Experience in a UK visa sponsorship management role
• Intercultural mission experience

Hours

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary

In the range £37,860 - £38,400 p.a. determined on experience and qualifications

It is hoped that the successful candidate will be able to raise around 10% personal support

Benefits

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 10.5% non-contributory employer pension scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support and advice.

Location

Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ with some UK travel

Closing Date

Closing Date: 09.30 on Thursday 19th February 2026, with interviews in Oxford in late February