About Us
Naomi House & Jacksplace provide expert hospice care for life-limited and life-threatened children, young people, and their families across central southern England. Our people — staff and volunteers alike — are at the heart of our mission.
The Role
We would consider full-time or part-time hours and offer hybrid working.
As People Manager, you will play a vital role in leading the delivery of high-quality HR and people services across the organisation. You will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, wellbeing, and development — ensuring that our people feel valued, supported, and engaged.
This role also carries line management responsibility for one direct report, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure they thrive in their role and contribute effectively to the success of the People team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering proactive HR support and advice across the organisation, ensuring compliance with employment law, Safer Recruitment, CQC, and Investors in People standards.
- Supporting managers with employee relations, performance, and conduct issues, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
- Leading recruitment and onboarding processes to secure and retain great people.
- Driving initiatives to promote wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement across the workforce.
- Reviewing and developing HR policies, systems, and processes for continuous improvement.
About You
You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong understanding of people management and organisational culture. You bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to influence at all levels.
You will ideally have:
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
- Experience across HR operations and employee relations.
- Understanding of Safer Recruitment and safeguarding practices.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to support and develop a direct report.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills.
Why Join Us
This is more than a HR role, it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, values-driven organisation. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, shaping the experiences of employees and volunteers while contributing to our mission and long-term success.
Hours and Benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Benefits: Flexible working options, 28-days holiday per annum (pro rated for fixed term contract), group pension scheme, life assurance, health cash plan and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters.
