Human Resources Manager

Grafton Haymes; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in West London seeks an experienced People & Culture Manager for a six month contract, with potential for permanence. This role is crucial in overseeing a cultural transformation and driving leadership capabilities while reviewing people policies. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in managing change, alongside strategic and hands-on capabilities. On-site presence is needed three to four days per week as the organization evolves towards 2026 and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing people policies and processes.
• Ability to lead a cultural transformation.
• Demonstrated skills in driving change in organizations.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver a renewed People agenda.
• Support a broader cultural transformation.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and senior leaders.

Skills

Driving behavioral change

Strong leadership capability

Policy review and improvement

Cultural transformation experience

Strategic thinking

Job description

People & Culture Manager (initially 6 month FTC) - £60,000 to £65,000 pro-rata (West London)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced People and Culture Manager to join an organisation undergoing a period of significant change. Working closely with a newly appointed CEO, this role will play a critical part in shaping and delivering a renewed People agenda and supporting a broader cultural transformation.

The successful candidate will take a hands on approach to driving behavioural change across the management population, ensuring leadership capability, accountability and consistency are strengthened across the organisation. You will lead the review and improvement of people policies and processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose, clearly understood and effectively embedded.

A key focus of the role will be to assess the capability, structure and ways of working within the People team, identifying areas for development and ensuring the function is equipped to support both immediate priorities and longer term organisational goals. Acting as a trusted adviser to the CEO and senior leaders, you will play a visible and influential role during this period of transition.

This role is offered initially as a six month contract, with a genuine opportunity to move into a permanent position. The successful candidate will bring energy, credibility and a pragmatic mindset, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with delivery. The role requires three to four days per week based on site in West London.

This is a rare opportunity for a People and Culture professional who thrives in change environments and is motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact as the organisation moves into 2026 and beyond.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

• Employment type: Full‑time

• Job function: Human Resources

• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting