Human Resources Manager (Climate Change focused Charity)
Location: Central London (hybrid, 2 days in the office, 3 days from home) |Salary: £45-£50k per annum DOE plus benefits |Contract: 12 months fixed term (possible extension), full time (5 days/week) | Start: ASAP
The Opportunity
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with an investor-led, purpose-driven membership organisation working with the investment community to manage climate-related financial risks and seize opportunities in the transition to a net zero and climate resilient economy. This role will lead day-to-day operational HR service delivery, partnering with managers and the wider team to embed best practice, strengthen culture, and support organisational development and change.
Key Responsibilities
- Support organisational development initiatives including culture, engagement, inclusion, wellbeing, team activities and change projects.
- Act as first point of contact for HR queries, providing timely advice on policy, procedure and UK employment legislation.
- Manage cyclical policy reviews and support development of new policies, guidance and manager toolkits.
- Lead employee relations casework and coach managers to build confidence and capability; escalate sensitive cases as required.
- Coordinate performance management cycles and support aligned development planning.
- Oversee benefits administration, liaising with third parties and supporting periodic reviews of the offer.
- Coordinate learning and development activity, identifying skills gaps and supporting continuous improvement.
- Maintain HR systems and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and producing insights to inform decisions.
- Deliver end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and induction, ensuring efficiency, consistency and compliance.
The Candidate
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role, including delivery of operational people services and HR project implementation.
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent professional experience) with strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Confident advising and coaching managers across employee relations, performance, and people processes.
- Experience supporting organisational development, culture and change in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication (written and verbal) and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable working independently with sound judgement, high attention to detail and excellent time management.
- Proficient with HR systems and digital tools; able to interpret HR data to drive improvements.
- Desirable: experience in SME/not-for-profit settings, exposure to financial sector contexts, and a genuine interest in climate and sustainability.
How to Apply
Please apply immediately using the link. Alternatively, please contact syed at Civitas recruitment for a initial discussion and a full JD. Please apply asap. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available unfortunately).
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