People Relations Manager

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Marys Hospice in Ulverston Cumbria is seeking a People Relations Manager to oversee the HR & Administration Team and the volunteering function. The role collaborates with our HR providers and supports the leadership team in developing and implementing a People strategy.

The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who takes ownership of People Relations responsibilities, with a passion for learning, delivering results and making a positive impact. This is a values-led charity role.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and administration management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to promote a harmonious work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the HR & Administration Team and Volunteering function.
• Develop and implement a People’s strategy.
• Collaborate with HR providers and support leadership team.

Skills

People relations

HR administration

Leadership

Job description

Location: Ulverston Cumbria

Region: Ulverston

Salary: 30 - 37 Hours a Week ( Full time equivalent £37,152.00)

Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Job Summary

People Relations Manager

30 to 37 hours a week

Full time equivalent is £37,152

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced People relations Manager to promote a harmonious work environment and oversee the HR & Administration Team and Volunteering function.

You will be working collaboratively with our HR providers and supporting the leadership team in the development & implementation of a People’s strategy

Our ideal candidate should be a strong communicator that is keen to take ownership of People Relations responsibilities with a passion for learning, delivering results and making a positive impact.

Why join us?

We’re an aspiring, values-led charity where ideas are welcomed and no two days are the same.

You’ll be part of a team that cares deeply — about our patients & families, staff, volunteers, customers and the incredible work of St Mary’s Hospice.

Working at St. Marys Hospice

St Marys Hospice is a wonderful place to work. St Marys Hospice has a dedicated team of over 100 staff and over 300 volunteers. Working and volunteering for us could be one of the most fulfilling roles you will have, by being part of a great team and making a difference every day. Our dedicated staff help give our community the very highest standard of care.

At St. Marys Hospice we pride ourselves on our compassionate and dedicated staff who constantly go above and beyond for our patients their families and visitors.

We invest in our staff to ensure that we are compassionate, caring and professional. We value our staff and recognise their achievements.

What we do

St. Marys Hospice is a charity, providing specialist palliative, supportive and care at the end of life for people living with advancing illness, and their families. We have two main bases: the hospice building in Ulverston and the St Marys Living Well Centre in Barrow in Furness. We also provide care in the home setting and provide therapy groups within the local community.

Hospice services include a 6-8 bedded In-Patient Unit, Hospice at Home Service, Family & Bereavement Support Service and Living Well Therapies.

We are also a regional educational hub for palliative and end of life care education and part of the NW Coast Learning Collaborative. We deliver a range of education to internal staff and to the wider health and social care workforce.

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