People & Culture Manager – Sudbury, Suffolk
Industry-leading family-owned manufacturer | Autonomy, impact & variety | Permanent
Part time: 18-24 hours per week (flexible) min of 3 days but can be shorter days
Salary: £16.00ph – £18.00ph (£33,000- £ 37,000 per annum pro rata)
Casanovas Recruitment are thrilled to partner with a successful, family-owned manufacturing business who are on the lookout for a passionate and people-focused People & Culture Manager.
If you’re the kind of person who loves variety, thrives on autonomy, and wants to make a genuine difference to company culture, this could be your perfect next step.
Why you’ll love this role:
This isn’t your typical HR position. You’ll have real ownership and the freedom to shape the people strategy across every level of the business — from the factory floor to the boardroom.
Expect a role that’s varied, hands-on, and hugely rewarding, with the chance to build on a fantastic culture and directly influence how people feel about coming to work every day.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be at the heart of all things People & Culture, championing engagement, wellbeing, and performance. Day to day, you’ll:
* Lead all HR and culture initiatives across the business
* Drive employee engagement, recognition, and retention programmes
* Take the lead on recruitment, onboarding, and development
* Support managers and directors with performance, pay reviews, and team growth
* Keep policies and procedures fresh, relevant, visible and understood
* Handle employee relations with empathy and professionalism
* Plan creative and meaningful team-building events
* Support the Directors and assist with events.
* Maintain all employee records and take the lead with training records and booking relevant courses.
* Shape the company’s benefits package (yes, you get to help decide what’s next!)
* Promote wellbeing, positivity, and a truly supportive culture
What makes you a great fit:
You’re experienced in HR (although this does not necessarily need to be vast – personality is extremely important for this role and you will have access to an external HR provider if necessary) and brings warmth, energy, and a pragmatic approach to people challenges. You can balance professionalism with personality and are confident influencing at all levels.
You’ll also bring:
* Proven experience in a generalist HR role (stand-alone experience ideal)
* A good working knowledge of UK employment law
* High integrity and exceptional communication skills
* A genuine passion for people, culture, and continuous improvement
Location & Perks:
Based at the company’s Head Office and Factory in Sudbury, Suffolk, with occasional visits to the London office.
You’ll enjoy:
* Flexible hours
* Free parking
* Fun company events
* And the best benefit of all – you’ll shape the benefits of the future!
Ready to make your mark?
If you’re excited by the idea of having freedom, variety, and a genuine voice in shaping a thriving workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now through Casanovas Recruitment and help write the next chapter of this company’s success story