Senior People Manager

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected membership body in Central London is seeking a Senior People Manager to lead the People team in delivering high-quality HR services. The role involves managing employee relations, developing policies, and driving continuous improvement in HR operations. Candidates should have a CIPD Level 7 qualification and extensive HR experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £48,500 - £50,000 per annum, with hybrid working and permanent contract terms.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualified with extensive generalist HR experience.
• Proven people management skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR data protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the People team to deliver outstanding HR service.
• Manage complex employee relations cases using UK employment law.
• Oversee policy development and performance management processes.

Skills

People management

Employment law knowledge

HR systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

CIPD Level 7

Tools

Cascade HR platform

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior People Manager to join a well-respected Membership Body based in Central London. This is a full-time, permanent role leading the People team to deliver high-quality HR services and strategic initiatives, ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute to the organisation’s mission.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Lead and develop the People team to deliver outstanding HR service and employee support
• Manage complex end to end employee relations cases using up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
• Oversee policy development, employee relations, and performance management processes
• Implement and embed the organisation’s People Strategy in collaboration with senior leadership
• Drive continuous improvement across HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and learning & development
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies
• Manage payroll and employee benefits in partnership with Finance and external providers
• Champion wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across the organisation
• Produce and analyse HR data and reports to inform decision-making and strategy
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on complex people matters
• Support organisational change activities, including restructures and talent development

Ideal candidate profile

• CIPD Level 7 qualified with extensive generalist HR experience
• Proven people management skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR systems, and data protection
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in policy development, employee relations, and learning & development
• Confident working with HR platforms such as Cascade or similar
• Passionate about delivering inclusive, high-quality HR services and continuous improvement

Location: Central London

Salary: £48,500 - £50,000 per annum + benefits

Working hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

Working pattern: Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Job Reference: J91590