People and Development Manager
Location University of Leicester Students' Union, LE1 7RH
Contract Type Full Time – Permanent
Salary £38,255
Hours 34.5 hours a week (excluding half an hour unpaid lunch break a day)
We're looking for an experienced People and Development Manager to lead our HR function and champion a culture of growth, inclusion, and wellbeing across the Students' Union. As an independent charity representing 22,000+ students, we provide a host of services and opportunities to inspire, represent, support and entertain the students of the University of Leicester. We exist to build a community that enables all students to thrive, belong and succeed and we need your help to achieve that vision.
In this pivotal role, you'll oversee all aspects of the employee journey – from recruitment and onboarding to learning and development – ensuring our people have the tools, support, and environment they need to thrive. You'll also play a key role in shaping HR policies, advising managers, and driving initiatives that make LSU a great place to work.
What we're looking for:
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
* Proven HR generalist experience, with strong knowledge of employment law and policy
* A collaborative leader with excellent communication and organisational skills
* Passion for supporting people and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace
If you're ready to make a real impact on our people and culture, we'd love to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to establishing a positive working environment for all of its staff members that is fair, equitable and free of discriminatory practice. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.
If you would like to apply for this role you will need to send in a CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification. This can be emailed to su- For a full job description and person specification for role, please see the Leicester Students' Union website.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Closing Date: Monday 8th September 2025 at 5.00pm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,255.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Licence/Certification:
* CIPD Level 5 qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/09/2025