HR Policy Manager (18‑Month Fixed Term Contract)Location: Cambridge (Hybrid – 2 days on-site per week) Salary: Negotiable Hours: 36.5 hours per week (flexible start/finish times considered)
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced HR Policy Manager to join a highly supportive HR team within a complex, governance-driven environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in organisations where decision-making involves multiple stakeholders, formal committees, and structured approval routes — such as local government, public sector, or higher education. You will provide expert leadership on a number of existing policy projects and act as the organisational lead for the end‑to‑end development of HR policies, governance reviews, and formal consultation processes. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the scoping, drafting, consultation, approval and implementation of HR policies.
- Map out likely governance routes and develop comprehensive project plans for each policy review.
- Prepare high‑quality papers, reports and policy drafts for HR Committees, Trade Union meetings, and senior governance bodies.
- Manage formal consultations with Trade Unions ahead of committee stages.
- Influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Contribute to ongoing governance reviews and support wider HR policy projects.
About YouWe are looking for someone who can bring significant expertise in policy development within structured, governance-led organisations. You will be comfortable navigating decision-making processes, working with influential stakeholder groups, and managing multiple policy projects simultaneously. You will have:
- Proven experience as an HR Policy Specialist
- Excellent policy writing and report writing skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Strong project management capability.
- Experience working in local government, public sector, or higher education, or similarly complex environments.
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
- The ability to manage discussions with Trade Unions.
- A collaborative, steady, and methodical approach to policy development.
Why Join them? You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced HR policy team who value collaboration, thoughtfulness, and high-quality work. This role offers an opportunity to shape key organisational policies and contribute to meaningful, long-term change within a respected and governance-rich environment.
Please call Caroline Batchelor today for further details….