- Align your personal values with your professional work
- A varied and interesting HR role
- HR leader role working for a Christian charity
HR ManagerDiocese of Southwell and Nottingham£47,495 - £50,436 depending on experienceFull-time | 35 hours per week | Southwell, NottinghamshireA Calling to Serve Through Professional ExcellenceThe Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham recognises that our world is in desperate need of hope. In a post-Covid age and cost of living crisis, with our country's structures and systems under pressure and the increasing mental health challenges facing young people, the cry for hope is clear. We believe that hope is found in Jesus Christ, which the church is uniquely placed to share in every community.Could you bring your HR expertise to support our mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage?About Your New Ministry ContextThe Diocese covers the city of Nottingham, the county of Nottinghamshire, with a few parishes in South Yorkshire. As part of the Church of England, we serve over a million people through a network of around 300 churches and 73 church schools.Based at Jubilee House in the beautiful market town of Southwell, the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) is the registered charity and company limited by guarantee through which the Diocese operates. You'll be joining an organisation with a clear vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond.Your Role as HR LeaderReporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the HR function as a trusted partner to both the Jubilee House Leadership Team and the Bishop's Core Team. This is a strategic role where you'll shape the people agenda across the Diocese while providing hands-on support to parishes navigating employment challenges.Strategic Partnership (45%)
- Partnering with senior leadership on strategic objectives, workforce planning, and HR operations
- Developing policies and procedures that support our mission
- Leading organisational development and cultural change initiatives
Expert Advisory Role (30%)
- Serving as the primary point of contact on employment law and practice matters
- Advising on employee relations, clergy terms of service, and complex HR cases
- Keeping leadership teams updated on legislative changes and best practice
Specialist Clergy Support (15%)
- Working with the Diocesan Registrar to advise on clergy HR procedures
- Supporting formal processes including absence, grievance, disciplinary, and capability procedures
- Interpreting the Ecclesiastical Offices (Terms of Service) Measure 2009
Parish Enablement (10%)
- Equipping and enabling parishes with employment law guidance
- Supporting parishes through complex HR cases
- Developing templates and resources for parish use
You'll also serve as the Diocese's Data Protection Officer, ensuring full compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.Leading a Small but Mighty TeamYou'll provide leadership and mentoring to the HR Officer (who also serves as Executive PA to the Chief Executive and Archdeacons), sharing management responsibility with the Chief Executive. This collaborative approach reflects our values of mutual support and shared ministry.Who We're Looking ForEssential Faith Requirement There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian in the Anglican tradition or another member denomination of Churches Together in England. You'll need a strong understanding and empathy with the aims, ethos and beliefs of the Christian faith and its expression through the Church of England.Professional Excellence
- CIPD qualified with relevant professional experience
- Broad-based HR generalist background in complex environments, operating at both strategic and operational levels
- Solid understanding of employment law with ability to interpret and apply it practically
- Proven credibility with senior leaders and experience advising on complex employment issues
- Organisational development and cultural change management experience
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communicator who can make complex issues accessible to all audiences
- Collaborative team player with an open working style
- Effective influencer who can manage multiple stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial mindset and agent for change
- Flexible approach, comfortable with ambiguity while seeing projects through to completion
- Committed to delivering high-quality professional service
- Reflective and committed to ongoing personal development
Desirable Knowledge of and preferably experience with church organisations (e.g., PCCs) would be advantageous but is not essential.What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £47,495 - £50,436 depending on experience
- Generous pension: 10% of salary contributed by the Diocese
- Excellent work-life balance: 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous leave: 25 days annual leave + 5 concessionary days (predetermined dates) + 8 bank holidays
- Additional benefits:
- Free onsite parking in our scenic location
- Maternity, paternity and shared parental occupational pay
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, legal and health advice
- Excellent sick benefits from first day of employment
Ready to Answer the Call?If you're a talented HR professional who wants to work for an organisation with a fantastic culture that makes a real difference, enables change, and has a clear purpose rooted in Christian faith, we'd love to hear from you.Join us in our mission to bring hope and transformation to communities across Nottinghamshire and beyond - please apply before the closing date of the 13th July 2025.The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.
