Salary & Benefits
Salary: A GBP 50,000 to A GBP 55,000 plus pension and benefits.
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday and Christmas closure.
- Excellent pension scheme with 14.5 employer contribution.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cash plans, cycle:to:work scheme and a range of additional staff benefits.
Location
York (Hybrid working available) : must live within a commutable distance
Employment Details
Full time.
Closing date 19 th June 2026.
Why Join Us?
Join STEM Learning and help shape a high:performing culture.
At STEM Learning, we believe great people create great impact. As the UKs largest provider of STEM education and careers support, we work with schools, colleges, employers, government and partners to inspire young people, support educators and build the skilled workforce of the future.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team, this is a key leadership role with the opportunity to influence culture, raise standards, develop leadership capability and help shape the future direction of the organisation.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands:on delivery. You’ll lead our HR function, manage a small HR team and act as a trusted advisor across the business, ensuring our people practices reflect best practice while supporting organisational growth and change.
Strategy and People Leadership
- Develop and deliver a People and Culture strategy aligned to STEM Learnings vision and values.
- Partner with the Senior Management Team on workforce planning, talent development and organisational effectiveness.
- Drive improvements to systems, processes, policies and people practices.
- Strengthen our employee value proposition, helping to attract, retain and develop talented colleagues.
Performance, Learning and Development
- Lead the development of a learning and development framework that supports continuous growth.
- Improve performance management processes, including objectives, feedback and appraisal cycles.
- Design and deliver leadership and management development initiatives.
- Embed a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
Culture, Engagement and Wellbeing
- Promote a positive, inclusive and high:performing culture.
- Lead employee engagement, wellbeing and feedback initiatives.
- Support managers through coaching, guidance and best:practice people management.
- Champion inclusion, collaboration and effective communication across the organisation.
Governance, Compliance and Operations
- Lead the HR function and manage a small team of experienced HR Assistants.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding requirements and HR best practice.
- Oversee employee relations matters, policies, procedures and HR systems.
- Use people data and insight to inform decision:making and continuous improvement.
- Support payroll, pensions and benefits administration in partnership with the finance team.
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Lead and continuously improve recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Support succession planning and future workforce capability.
- Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience.
Our Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone with the energy, credibility and leadership skills to influence change and drive improvements across the organisation.
Skills Required
- Significant experience in HR, People or Organisational Development leadership roles.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or above), or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience developing people strategies, leadership capability and organisationa
