People Relations Manager

St Mary's Hospice; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Hospice in Ulverston is seeking a People Relations Manager to lead our HR practice across the hospice network. You will advise on complex employee relations, support staff wellbeing, and help shape strategic workforce planning to foster an inclusive, engaged workplace culture.

This values-led role requires strong communication, collaboration, and a passion for caring for others. You will work with colleagues across bases in Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness, Ambleside, and community

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationships between staff, employees and volunteers, ensuring a harmonious working environment.
• Lead the Payroll, HR and Administration team
• Lead the volunteering function and support the development of a volunteer strategy
• Support the leadership team in the development and implementation of a people's strategy,

Job description

We have three main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston, the St Mary's Compassionate Communities Centre in Barrow-in-Furness and a satellite site in Ambleside. We also provide home care, run therapy and wellbeing groups in the local community, and serve as a regional educational hub for palliative and end-of-life care education., The People Relations Manager will work closely with colleagues across the hospice to build strong, positive working relationships and ensure fair, consistent, and supportive people practices. This includes providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters, supporting staff wellbeing, contributing to strategic workforce planning and fostering an inclusive, engaged workplace culture. Key aspects of the role are to:

• Manage the relationships between staff, employees and volunteers, ensuring a harmonious working environment.
• Lead the Payroll, HR and Administration team
• Lead the volunteering function and support the development of a volunteer strategy
• Support the leadership team in the development and implementation of a people's strategy,

We are looking for a values-led individual with strong HR expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach., You'll thrive in a supportive but fast-paced environment and be passionate about helping others do their best work. In return, we offer a workplace rooted in care, respect, and development, with a commitment to your personal and professional growth.

St Mary's Hospice provides compassionate, specialist care and support for people across South Cumbria who are living with a life-limiting illness. Our services extend beyond medical care - we also offer emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, their families, and carers. We are deeply rooted in the local community and take pride in delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference when it matters most.