HR Manager

A respected, pivotal role within Grasmere Gingerbread - the world-famous, historic and iconic 171-year-old company situated in the heart of the magnificent UNESCO Lake District National Park. In embracing the businesss core values of passion , trust , integrity , authenticity , excellence and respect , the People & Culture Manager must be personable and approachable in identifying, managing and delivering all human resource and personnel requirements. The role requires an effective awareness of all sectors of Grasmere Gingerbread for inducting and supporting new members of staff. Days & Hours of Work: 4 days a week with flexibility to enable personal contact with all staff members who work a standard weekly shift pattern. 9am 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch). Half days (flexible), or school hours. Place of Work: This is an on-site position within the Administration Office in Grasmere. Salary: 18 - 20 an hour dependent on experience and/or level of CIPD. Ultimately responsible to: The Directors. Reporting directly to: Operations Manager. Internal Liaison: All members of staff. External Liaison: The company employment solicitor, supplier and providers. Main Tasks of the job: Initiate excellent recruitment campaigns, create passionate adverts (all formats, mediums), respectfully communicate with applicants (written, verbal), liaise with managers to arrange interviews, and close applications; Implement strategic HR objectives for the business to gain employer accreditation; Staff inductions following company procedures; Programme and administer staff reviews; Process and administer attendance, staff holidays, annual leave, sick leave; Monitor staff welfare; Facilitate legal health and safety regulations; Process formal employment terms and conditions; Staff uniforms; Staff training; co-ordinate in-house training internally and with external providers; Maintain personnel files; Co-ordinate staff meeting and take minutes; Administer staff development programmes; Publish staff communications; Staff events. Skills required: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (HR) Level 5 and/or relevant experience; Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written); Fully competent in IT skills, administration procedures; Highly organised, self-motivated with excellent time management skills. To note: Special confidentiality agreement. Our provision: The role offers the opportunity to work in the UNESCO Lake District National Park and as part of a friendly 3rd generation family business which prides itself on its social responsibility and commitment to the charitable sector. We also offer (points 2, 3, after 3 months probationary period. Point 5, 6 after a years service):1. If not a resident in Grasmere, free car parking;2. Health policy with the option to add family members with a cash back scheme;3. My Cumbria Card offering discounts for regional attractions and facilities;4. Staff discount;5. A days pay on your birthday;6. 50 worth of goodies of your choice;7. Payment for out of work courses that benefit the role;8. Free refreshments and as much Grasmere Gingerbread as you can eat. Please NOTE: Applications will ONLY be accepted on a company application form and hard copies may be submitted by hand, through the shop, by post, or emailed to the address below; You may support your application with a covering letter. However, applications will NOT be considered with a CV/part CV attached; Application forms can be downloaded from our website under employment. www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/employment/; If you have any questions, please contact Zoe Evans, People & Culture Manager at [email protected] Meet our present team at www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/staff/. Mission Statement Our mission is to make the _ best gingerbread in the world _ and deliver a truly unique sensory experience. Our vision is threefold: to respect over 170 years of heritage, to protect the integrity of the brand, and to sympathetically grow the business to fulfil future customer expectation. Job Types: Part-time, PermanentPay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per yearExpected hours: 35 40 per weekBenefits: Company pension Employee discount On-site parkingAbility to commute/relocate: Grasmere LA22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Location: Grasmere LA22 (required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-11-18