People & Compliance Manager

Bowser Hire; Partridge Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Eligibility for annual Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus

Ongoing development opportunities

Regular company events and team engagement activities

Job summary

Bowser Hire in Partridge Green is seeking a People and Culture professional to drive HR activities and ensure operational compliance. The role encompasses end-to-end recruitment, fostering an inclusive culture, and maintaining high standards aligned with ISO frameworks. Ideal candidates will have strong SME experience, solid knowledge of UK employment law, and a proactive approach to people management. The position offers a competitive salary, company pension, and opportunities for continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an SME environment.
• Background in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or a Tier 2 supplier.
• Experience supporting organisational change or HR transformation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core HR activities including employee relations and performance management.
• Advise line managers on people matters, development and workforce planning.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment including advertising and onboarding.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.

Skills

3–5+ years’ experience in a similar HR and/or compliance role

Strong recruitment experience with full lifecycle ownership

Hands-on experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001

Solid knowledge of UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

ATS

HR systems

Excel

Job description

Full Job Description

Role Overview

We are a growing SME operating in the construction and civil engineering sector, supporting major infrastructure projects across the UK. Our people are central to everything we do, and we’re committed to high standards, not just in safety and compliance, but in how we treat, develop and support our teams.

We’re looking for a commercially minded People and Culture professional to join us. This is a truly varied role, combining hands‑on HR, end‑to‑end recruitment and operational ISO compliance. You’ll play a key role in shaping our people practices, maintaining high compliance standards and supporting the business as it grows.

The ideal candidate will have strong SME experience, have experience working with ISO frameworks, and bring proven recruitment expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver core HR activities including employee relations, performance management, policies and employment law compliance
• Advise and support line managers on people matters, development and workforce planning
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture
• Support HR initiatives linked to organisational change and growth
• Lead end-to-end recruitment: advertising, screening, interviewing, offers and onboarding
• Build and maintain talent pipelines aligned to business needs
• Champion best practice recruitment and candidate experience
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001
• Prepare for and support external audits and ongoing certification
• Work closely with Health & Safety to ensure alignment between people and operational compliance
• Track and report on HR and compliance metrics, identifying trends and risks
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Use HRIS, ATS and compliance systems to streamline processes and improve visibility
• Partner with senior leaders and operational teams to align people and compliance priorities with commercial objectives
• Provide trusted advice to leadership on culture, capability and workforce development

Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a similar HR and/or compliance role
• Strong recruitment experience with full lifecycle ownership
• Hands‑on experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and external audits
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience working in an SME environment
• Background in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or a Tier 2 supplier
• Experience supporting organisational change or HR transformation
• Confident using ATS, HR systems and compliance tools
• Strong Excel and document control skills

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Strong communicator with the confidence to influence at all levels
• Collaborative, adaptable and happy wearing multiple hats
• Passionate about people, culture and continuous improvement

What we offer

• Company pension scheme
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and responsibility
• Eligibility to be considered for an annual Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus (subject to company performance and trustee discretion)
• Ongoing development and the opportunity to shape and grow a key role
• A supportive, people-focused culture in a growing SME
• Regular company events and team engagement activities