Posted: 9h ago
The role
A respected, pivotal role within Grasmere Gingerbread - the world-famous, historic and iconic 171-year-old company situated in the heart of the magnificent UNESCO Lake District National Park.
In embracing the businesss core values of passion, trust, integrity, authenticity, excellence and respect, the People & Culture Manager (HR Manager) must be personable and approachable in identifying, managing and delivering all human resource and personnel requirements. The role requires an effective awareness of all sectors of Grasmere Gingerbread for inducting and supporting new members of staff.
Main tasks of the job:
Initiate excellent recruitment campaigns, create passionate adverts (all formats, mediums), respectfully communicate with applicants (written, verbal), liaise with managers to arrange interviews, and close applications;
Implement strategic HR objectives for the business to gain employer accreditation;
Staff inductions following company procedures;
Programme and administer staff reviews;
Process and administer attendance, staff holidays, annual leave, sick leave;
Monitor staff welfare;
Facilitate legal health and safety regulations;
Process formal employment terms and conditions;
Staff uniforms;
Staff training; co-ordinate in-house training internally and with external providers;
Maintain personnel files;
Co-ordinate staff meeting and take minutes;
Administer staff development programmes;
Publish staff communications;
Staff events.
Job role details:
Days & Hours of Work: 4 days a week (30 hours) , with flexibility to enable personal contact with all staff members who work a standard weekly shift pattern. Admin hours are 9am 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch). Half days (flexible), or school hours.
Place of Work: This is an on-site position within the Administration Office in Grasmere.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience and level of CIPD.
Skills required:
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (HR) Level 5 and relevant experience;
Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written);
Fully competent in IT skills, administration procedures;
Highly organised, self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
Our provision:
The role offers the opportunity to work in the UNESCO Lake District National Park and as part of a friendly 3rd generation family business which prides itself on its social responsibility and commitment to the charitable sector. We also offer (points 2, 3, after 6 months probationary period. Point 5, 6 after a years service):
If not resident in Grasmere, free car parking;
Health policy with the option to add family members with a cash back scheme;
My Cumbria Card offering discounts for regional attractions and facilities;
Staff discount;
A days pay on your birthday;
£50 worth of goodies of your choice;
Payment for out of work courses that benefit the role;
Free refreshments and as much Grasmere Gingerbread as you can eat.
Vision and Mission:
Our mission is to make the best gingerbread in the world and deliver a truly unique sensory experience.
Our vision is threefold; to respect over 170 years of heritage, to protect the integrity of the brand, and to sympathetically grow the business to fulfil future customer expectation.
About us:
Grasmere Gingerbread is an iconic, third generation family business in the heart of the UNESCO Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Our core values are passion, trust, integrity, authenticity, excellence and respect.
Recruitment process:
1. Application forms (downloaded from the website under Contact Employment) and covering letter* are reviewed against essential skills and experience.
2. If selected, you will be contacted for an initial telephone discussion regarding your application.
3. If your application is taken forward, you will then meet with the Directors via Zoom.
4. At this stage, successful candidates will then be invited into the business to undertake relevant role assessments, meet the team, site tour and panel interview.
*please provide a cover letter with your application form stating why you would love to work for Grasmere Gingerbread and what you feel you would bring to the role.
Thank you for your interest.
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