Company Overview
St Cuthbert’s Hospice is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to people with life-limiting conditions and their families. We are seeking a Senior People and Resources Manager to play a key leadership role in shaping our workforce, culture, and environment.
Summary
This is a unique opportunity to lead a portfolio spanning People (HR and Volunteer Services), Estates, Facilities and Guest Services - ensuring we have the people, skills and infrastructure needed to deliver safe, sustainable and high-quality care.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of the Hospice People Plan, aligning workforce strategy with organisational and financial sustainability;
- Provide expert HR leadership and advice on complex workforce issues, organisational change and employee relations;
- Act as a trusted adviser to the Senior Management Team;
- Oversee Estates, Facilities and Guest Services, ensuring safe, compliant and effective operational delivery;
- Drive organisational development, fostering a positive, values-led culture and strong staff and volunteer engagement;
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, audit and assurance across People and Resources functions.
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
- Ability to analyse complex information and use data to inform decisions
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Understanding of governance, compliance and assurance processes
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of health and safety principles
About you
You will be a values-driven leader who leads with integrity, compassion and professionalism, and demonstrates behaviours aligned to the Hospice’s philosophy of care.
You will bring:
- A collaborative and supportive leadership style, building strong relationships and working effectively across teams
- A pragmatic, solution-focused approach Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with empathy, tact and professionalism
- Resilience, with the ability to work under pressure
- The ability to communicate, influence and motivate at all levels
- Strong initiative and personal accountability, with the confidence to act independently and make well-informed decisions
Why join us?
- Be part of a respected and compassionate organisation making a real difference to our local community
- Work closely with the Chief Executive and senior leaders to support the future development of the Hospice
- Lead meaningful change in a rewarding environment
- Join a culture grounded in our values.
Additional information
- Flexibility is required, including occasional evenings and weekends.
- This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Qualifications & experience CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience at a senior strategic HR level)
Significant experience providing specialist HR advice across an organisation
Experience of managing teams and working across multiple service areas
If you are ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of Hospice care, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Laura Barker, Chief Executive Officer at [email protected] .
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
Closing date 28th June 2026.
Interview date 6th July 2026.
Pay: £43,290.00-£55,420.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Knowledge of health and safety principles
- Do you have significant experience providing specialist HR advice across an organisation?
- Do you have experience of managing teams and working across multiple service areas?
Work Location: In person
