People & Culture Manager

• Grasmere, Lake District National Park (on-site role)
• £40,000 - £50,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience and level of CIPD

• 4 days a week (30 hours)

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 business's 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 (30 hours), with flexibility to enable personal contact with all staff members who work a standard weekly shift pattern. Admin hours are 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: £40,000 - £50,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience and level of CIPD.

• 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 to gain employer accreditation.
• Conduct 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.
• Manage staff uniforms.
• Coordinate staff training, internally and with external providers.
• Maintain personnel files.
• Coordinate staff meetings and take minutes.
• Administer staff development programmes.
• Publish staff communications.
• Organise staff events.

• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (HR) Level 5 and relevant experience.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written).
• Fully competent in IT skills and administration procedures.
• Highly organised, self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

To note: A special confidentiality agreement must be signed as part of the appointment process. This on-site position is located with the administration office in Grasmere and is not offered hybrid or remote. Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK; this role does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Health policy with the option to add family members, including a cashback scheme for healthcare, everyday essentials and leisure spending.
• A day's pay on your birthday.
• Free parking in Grasmere for non-residents.
• My Cumbria Card, offering discounts on regional attractions and facilities.
• Staff discount.
• Paid external courses that support the role.
• £50 worth of goodies of your choice.
• Free refreshments and unlimited Grasmere Gingerbread while at work.

Enjoy the most beautiful part of the UNESCO Lake District National Park while working in a friendly family business that prides itself on its social responsibility and commitment to the charitable sector. The role includes a six-month probationary period. Benefits after 6-month probation (and after 12 months for one benefit) include the items listed above.