HR Manager - Maternity Cover

Are you an experienced HR professional ready to step into a key leadership role at a local charity supporting older people? Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland are seeking a confident and capable Interim HR Manager to lead our HR, Volunteering, L&D Team during maternity cover.

In this pivotal role, you will provide operational HR support, oversee the HR, Learning & Development and Volunteering functions, and act as a trusted advisor to managers across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Line manage the Recruitment Manager, HR Advisor, HR/Training Administrator, and Volunteer Co-ordinator, ensuring regular one-to-ones, support staff development, and nurturing a positive, high-performing team culture.
Manager Support: Provide expert advice and coaching on all aspects of HR, including recruitment, performance, employee relations, absence, and restructuring.
Policy and Compliance: Ensure HR policies and procedures are kept up to date, compliant with employment law, and effectively communicated across the organisation.
Reporting: Produce regular HR reports for the Board of Trustees on key metrics such as staff turnover, recruitment activity, and absence.
Project Delivery: Support with TUPE, tenders, employee satisfaction surveys and wider organisational HR initiatives.

About You:

Demonstrable HR leadership experience, ideally in the voluntary or care sector
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Confident in advising senior leaders
A collaborative, proactive, and people-centred approach
CIPD Level 5 or above
Leadership skills
Ability to drive with and to gain business insurance

What We Offer:

A supportive, values-driven working environment
Competitive salary
Health Care Plan
Pension Scheme
Life Insurance
Attractive holiday allowance: 25 days plus bank holidays and concessionary days
Charity discounts, including Blue Light Card and more
Free on-site parking
Sick pay scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a charity making a real difference in the lives of older people.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Base: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Lansdowne House, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7LA

Closing date: 27.06.2025

Interview dates: TBC

Reference No. TGJR 180625

How to Apply:

Apply today by submitting your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. For further information or an informal chat, please contact us on 0116 299 2272 or 0116 299 2271.

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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