HR Manager – Remote working with regular travel to client sites across UK
Salary: £43,000–£46,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday–Friday
Contract: Permanent
Travel: Multi-site role across UK (EV company car provided)
Are you an experienced, hands-on HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, operational blue‑collar environments? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to play a key role supporting over 1,400 colleagues working across 62 prisons within our MOJ contract (HMPPS). No two days are the same in this dynamic, purpose-driven setting, where your work truly matters.
As our new People Operations Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operational People function—delivering high-quality HR support, working on transformational change projects, leading complex ER cases, and shaping culture across a diverse, multi-site workforce.
Your New Role
Reporting to the People Partner for the MOJ client, you’ll provide expert HR guidance across a large, dispersed blue‑collar workforce. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who loves being out on site, solving real operational challenges, and influencing people managers daily.
You’ll support upcoming change programmes, including mobilisation, demobilisation & restructures, and drive a wide range of people initiatives including cultural change, wellbeing, and workforce planning.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Taking ownership of complex and high‑volume employee relations cases in partnership with our external provider.
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Coaching and supporting line managers to apply People policies consistently and effectively.
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Delivering people management training and facilitating focus groups.
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Supporting the development and delivery of people plans across the MOJ estate.
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Providing data-led insights, spotting trends, and driving improvements.
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Collaborating with Recruitment, L&D, Reward and HR Shared Services to enhance the employee experience and improve service delivery.
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Contributing to proactive workforce planning, talent pipelines, and resource strategies.
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Leading and supporting TUPE mobilisations, demobilisations, and restructures.
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Support the business and People Partner in the delivery of change programmes required to meet and exceed customer expectations
We want to hear from you if you are:
Must-Haves
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An experienced HR generalist operating at HR Manager/People Operations Manager level.
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Confident working in fast-paced, blue‑collar, operational environments (e.g., FM, logistics, manufacturing, custodial services).
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Experienced in supporting delivery of mobilisation and demobilisation
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Skilled in managing complex ER cases with a strong track record of resolving issues effectively.
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Able to apply employment law confidently to real-world scenarios.
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A strong collaborator who enjoys problem-solving, coaching managers, and building relationships across multiple sites.
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Hold a full clean driving licence and able to travel regularly with overnight stays across the region, as business needs dictate
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A relationship builder, thrives on building strong relationships with stakeholders
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Experienced in developing and implementing people plans/strategies/initiatives which have influenced business performance
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CIPD Level 5 or above.
Nice-to-Haves
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Comfortable working with trade unions and with proven experience in unionised environments.
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Familiarity with secure or government-related environments.
We know that no two people have the same background or experience, so if you meet most of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Why Join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term, stable contracts that enable you to build a meaningful, secure HR career with us. We’re proud to hold Investors in People Platinum, which reflects our commitment to helping our people shine.
Our Benefits
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Competitive salary with annual reviews.
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Electric company car provided.
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Career progression opportunities, including pathways toward Senior People Partnering and HRBP roles.
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Fully funded training and leadership development programmes.
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At least 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
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Generous pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
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Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements.
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Flexible benefits, including insurance, Cycle2Work and discounted gyms.
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Retail and wellbeing discounts via our online platform.
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Two paid Social Impact Days each year.
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Family-friendly policies supporting parents and carers.
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Affinity Networks to connect and support our diverse communities.
About Amey
We’re a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable solutions that enhance lives and protect our shared future.
Every day, our teams across the UK and internationally help shape essential environments that support communities for generations.
Learn more: amey.co.uk/careers
Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
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