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People Manager

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Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library
Canning Town, Greater London, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
People Manager

This is a critical role that is responsible for managing the charity's day-to-day people management and development, ensuring appropriate processes are in place and in line with current and relevant legislation. The People Manager will help develop a high-performance culture where all colleagues feel a sense of belonging and are able to fulfil their potential.

People Manager Day-to-Day Duties

* Provide coaching to managers on values, behaviours, and people management practices

* Support development of an inclusive workplace culture

* Advise managers on early resolution of workplace issues

* Support and manage employee relations cases including absence, performance, discipline, grievances, and dismissals

* Escalate complex ER cases to senior leadership when required

* Assist with change management programmes including restructuring and TUPE processes

* Support workforce planning, resource planning, and succession planning discussions

* Contribute to HR reporting, workforce data, and insights for leadership teams and board reporting

* Support payroll processes in collaboration with finance colleagues

* Support end-to-end recruitment including job design, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding

* Develop and deliver employee engagement activities such as surveys, focus groups, and exit interviews

* Support implementation of wellbeing, reward, recognition, and DEI initiatives

* Manage HR systems and support improvements in people data and digital HR processes

People Manager Requirements

* Experience in HR, people management, or employee relations roles

* CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR knowledge/experience

* Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit

* Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases

* Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

* Experience working in a changing and fast-paced environment

* Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

* Ability to coach, influence, and challenge managers effectively

* High emotional intelligence and a coaching mindset

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

* Experience with TUPE, redundancy, or organisational change (desirable)

* Must be willing to undergo DBS check and have right to work in the UK

Reference: 225270004

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CV-Library

People Manager

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 19, 2026 by CV-Library

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Canning Town, Greater London, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
People Manager

This is a critical role that is responsible for managing the charity's day-to-day people management and development, ensuring appropriate processes are in place and in line with current and relevant legislation. The People Manager will help develop a high-performance culture where all colleagues feel a sense of belonging and are able to fulfil their potential.

People Manager Day-to-Day Duties

* Provide coaching to managers on values, behaviours, and people management practices

* Support development of an inclusive workplace culture

* Advise managers on early resolution of workplace issues

* Support and manage employee relations cases including absence, performance, discipline, grievances, and dismissals

* Escalate complex ER cases to senior leadership when required

* Assist with change management programmes including restructuring and TUPE processes

* Support workforce planning, resource planning, and succession planning discussions

* Contribute to HR reporting, workforce data, and insights for leadership teams and board reporting

* Support payroll processes in collaboration with finance colleagues

* Support end-to-end recruitment including job design, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding

* Develop and deliver employee engagement activities such as surveys, focus groups, and exit interviews

* Support implementation of wellbeing, reward, recognition, and DEI initiatives

* Manage HR systems and support improvements in people data and digital HR processes

People Manager Requirements

* Experience in HR, people management, or employee relations roles

* CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR knowledge/experience

* Strong understanding of the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit

* Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases

* Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

* Experience working in a changing and fast-paced environment

* Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

* Ability to coach, influence, and challenge managers effectively

* High emotional intelligence and a coaching mindset

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

* Experience with TUPE, redundancy, or organisational change (desirable)

* Must be willing to undergo DBS check and have right to work in the UK
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Reference: 225270004

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