Overview
This is a rare chance to step into a newly created Senior People Manager role within a fast-growing, brand-led hospitality group. With strong investment, a refreshed leadership team, and an ambitious expansion strategy, the business is entering its most exciting chapter yet.
You will be the driving force behind building a best-in-class people function, shaping culture, leading HR operations, and influencing the future of the organisation. For the right person, this is a direct path to Head of People as the company scales.
Base pay range
Direct message the job poster from CORElevate
Why This Role
- Impact – you will have autonomy to design, lead, and implement people initiatives from the ground up.
- Progression – this role is built to grow into Head of People in the short to medium term.
- Culture – join a passionate, ambitious leadership team that truly values people development.
- Variety – from strategic projects with the board to hands-on recruitment and culture building, no two days will look the same.
What You Will Do
- Own recruitment and onboarding for both stores and head office
- Develop scalable HR processes, systems, and compliance frameworks
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on organisational design and workforce planning
- Champion engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and recognition initiatives
- Shape a culture that supports performance, growth, and innovation
About You
- 4+ years’ experience in HR/People Operations (hospitality, retail, or multi-site is a plus)
- Proven track record in recruitment and HR generalist responsibilities
- Confident working independently and building processes from scratch
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it) preferred
- Above all: you are ambitious, people-focused, and excited by growth
The Next Step
- If you are ready to take ownership of a people function, shape culture across a national business, and step into a genuine career-defining role, we would love to hear from you.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Human Resources
Industries
- Hospitality and Restaurants
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This is a rare chance to step into a newly created Senior People Manager role within a fast-growing, brand-led hospitality group. With strong investment, a refreshed leadership team, and an ambitious expansion strategy, the business is entering its most exciting chapter yet.
You will be the driving force behind building a best-in-class people function, shaping culture, leading HR operations, and influencing the future of the organisation. For the right person, this is a direct path to Head of People as the company scales.
Base pay range
Direct message the job poster from CORElevate
Why This Role
- Impact – you will have autonomy to design, lead, and implement people initiatives from the ground up.
- Progression – this role is built to grow into Head of People in the short to medium term.
- Culture – join a passionate, ambitious leadership team that truly values people development.
- Variety – from strategic projects with the board to hands-on recruitment and culture building, no two days will look the same.
What You Will Do
- Own recruitment and onboarding for both stores and head office
- Develop scalable HR processes, systems, and compliance frameworks
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on organisational design and workforce planning
- Champion engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and recognition initiatives
- Shape a culture that supports performance, growth, and innovation
About You
- 4+ years’ experience in HR/People Operations (hospitality, retail, or multi-site is a plus)
- Proven track record in recruitment and HR generalist responsibilities
- Confident working independently and building processes from scratch
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it) preferred
- Above all: you are ambitious, people-focused, and excited by growth
The Next Step
- If you are ready to take ownership of a people function, shape culture across a national business, and step into a genuine career-defining role, we would love to hear from you.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Human Resources
Industries
- Hospitality and Restaurants
Get notified about new Senior Human Resources Manager jobs in Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom.
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