35 hours per week
Girton College is seeking a People & Culture Manager to join our People & Culture team at an exciting time of development and change.
This is a key role within the College, working closely with Heads of Department and senior colleagues to support the delivery of a high-quality, modern People & Culture service.
You will act as a trusted partner to managers across a diverse and complex organisation, leading on complex employee relations matters, supporting workforce planning, and contributing to the delivery of the College’s People & Culture Strategy. The role combines strong operational expertise with a proactive, solutions-focused approach, using data and insight to support effective decision-making.
For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.
About you
We are looking for a confident and capable People & Culture professional who:
Has experience operating in a generalist HR or People & Culture role within a medium-sized organisation
Is confident managing complex employee relations cases and advising managers at all levels
Takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
Has experience of coaching and supporting managers to build capability
Is comfortable using HR systems and data to inform decisions
Can build effective working relationships and influence a range of stakeholders
Is well organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
A CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience is essential.
What we offer
In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
Workplace pension scheme
Health cash plan
Life assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking
Free use of gym and swimming pool
Free lunch
Access to a range of additional benefits associated with working in a Cambridge College environment
How to apply
To apply, please submit:
A CV
A covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role
Please send applications to: recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button.
If you require any additional information or support with your application, please contact the same address.
Further information
A full Job Description is available here.
Closing date: 12th April at 11:59pm
Interviews: Week commencing 20th April
We are not accepting applications from agencies
Additional information
The College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds
All offers of employment are subject to the right to work in the UK in line with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.