Award-Winning AJ100 Architecture Practice
A leading, AJ100-listed architecture practice is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key strategic role within a large, creative, and fast-paced professional services environment.
The practice is internationally recognised for design excellence and employs a diverse workforce across multiple studios and disciplines. The Senior HR Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping people strategy, supporting senior leadership, and driving best‑in‑class HR operations.
The Role
Reporting into senior management, the Senior HR Manager will oversee the full HR function, providing both strategic direction and hands‑on leadership across the practice.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading and developing the HR team and HR operations
- Partnering with Directors and Studio Leaders on people strategy
- Overseeing employee relations, performance management, and policy development
- Managing recruitment strategy in collaboration with internal and external partners
- Supporting organisational growth, restructuring, and change initiatives
- Driving learning, development, and succession planning
- Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice
- Championing culture, well‑being, DE&I, and employee engagement initiatives
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in a Senior HR Manager or HR Business Partner role
- Background within architecture, design, construction, or professional services preferred
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience supporting senior stakeholders and leadership teams
- Confident managing complex employee relations matters
- Experience leading HR teams and managing HR processes at scale
- Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- CIPD qualified (Level 5 or 7)
- Experience working within a large creative or design-led organisation
- Experience supporting multi‑office or international teams
What’s On Offer
- A senior leadership role within an AJ100, award‑winning practice
- Opportunity to influence and shape people strategy at practice level
- Collaborative, creative, and inclusive working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Long‑term career development and progression
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