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Join the Diocese of Leicester as our HR Manager
About The Role
* Deliver a comprehensive and professional HR service across the Diocese.
* Advise senior leaders, clergy, and managers on HR matters.
* Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and exit processes.
* Support organisational development, change management, and workforce planning.
* Ensure compliance with employment law and Church of England requirements.
* Provide HR guidance for clergy appointments, discipline, grievance, and wellbeing.
* Coordinate onboarding programmes and ongoing learning.
* Champion staff wellbeing and inclusive practices.
* Support parishes with HR advice and resources.
What We’re Looking For
* CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, and CIPD membership.
* Significant HR experience, ideally in a complex or multi-stakeholder environment.
* Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and clergy.
* Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous professional development.
* Alignment with the Christian ethos and values of the Diocese of Leicester.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven diocesan team in a diverse Diocese.
* Flexible and hybrid working options (minimum 50% office presence).
* Generous pension (10% employer contribution) and annual leave (25 days pro rata plus bank holidays).
* Opportunity to shape HR practice and make a lasting impact.
This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE) with a salary of £39-42k pro rata.
For an informal conversation about the role, contact Andy Brockbank, Director of Operations and Governance: andy.brockbank@leicestercofe.org, 0116 261 5312.
Closing Date: 25th November 2025
Interview Date: 17th December 2025
We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England's Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
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