Assistant HR Manager Job in the UK

🤝 Assistant Employee Relations Manager – Join Mencap and Make a Real Difference!

📍 Peterborough (Royal Mencap Society, 6 Cyrus Way, PE7 8HP) | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Permanent | 🧑‍💼 Inclusive Workplace

Are you passionate about creating a positive and supportive workplace culture? 🌈
Do you believe in fairness, respect, and the power of collaboration? 💬
Are you ready to be part of a mission that truly matters?

At Mencap, we’re on a journey to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives—and that includes our amazing colleagues and volunteers. We’re currently seeking a proactive and compassionate Assistant Employee Relations Manager to join our friendly and innovative team.

This isn’t just another HR role—it’s an opportunity to drive real change, nurture a culture of inclusion, and help shape the future of employee relations in an organisation built on care, courage, and community. 💡

Why Join Mencap?

Mencap is a national charity that works in partnership with people with learning disabilities to support them in living life on their own terms. Our work includes providing flexible, high-quality care services, empowering people with advice, and creating opportunities that help individuals thrive.

And it’s not just the people we support who matter—it’s our colleagues too. We believe in developing everyone who joins us, helping each team member feel valued, heard, and empowered to grow. 🌱

📝 The Role: Assistant Employee Relations Manager

As our new Assistant Employee Relations Manager, you’ll be a key part of the Employee Relations (ER) team, helping build a workplace where people feel respected, understood, and supported.

You’ll play a leading role in managing day-to-day employee relations matters, supporting colleagues and volunteers, and ensuring that Mencap remains a great place to work.

If you love solving problems, encouraging open communication, and championing fairness and inclusivity, this role was made for you. 🙌

🔍 Key Responsibilities

As part of your daily role, you’ll:

✅ Provide Expert Support

• Assist in handling and resolving employee relations issues, offering practical, compassionate guidance that helps colleagues feel supported and understood
• Support line managers with advice and coaching to ensure effective ER case management

✅ Champion Inclusivity & Respect

• Promote a workplace where diversity, dignity, and inclusivity are central to everything we do
• Proactively address inappropriate behaviour and work to ensure a respectful, welcoming atmosphere across all teams

✅ Spark Positive Conversations

• Encourage open dialogue and build trust by creating safe spaces for honest conversations between colleagues, leaders, and teams
• Help facilitate meaningful feedback and implement solutions based on real experiences

✅ Collaborate Across the Organisation

• Work alongside leaders, managers, and volunteers to share best practices and develop effective strategies for managing employee relations
• Be a trusted voice on HR policy interpretation, employee engagement, and staff wellbeing initiatives

✅ Drive Positive Change

• Continually explore innovative ways to improve ER processes and create smoother, more supportive experiences for everyone at Mencap
• Be a voice of progress in team discussions, offering fresh ideas, sharing insights, and helping deliver creative solutions to complex challenges

💡 About You

We’re looking for someone who’s excited about people, passionate about fairness, and motivated by a sense of purpose. Here’s what will help you shine in this role:

🌟 You’re Driven by Purpose
You want to work somewhere where what you do really matters. You take pride in helping others and making the workplace more inclusive and supportive for everyone.

🌟 You’re Courageous and Creative
You don’t shy away from tough conversations or complex problems. You’re a creative thinker who sees challenges as opportunities and constantly seeks better ways to do things.

🌟 You’re Compassionate and Collaborative
You bring empathy to every interaction. You listen well, support others, and believe that great teamwork leads to even greater impact.

🌟 You Lead with Integrity
You understand the importance of fairness, respect, and confidentiality in employee relations, and you’re committed to upholding those values at all times.

🌟 You’re Organised and Proactive
You stay on top of your work, manage priorities well, and always bring a proactive attitude to your tasks.

🎁 What You’ll Get in Return

Working at Mencap isn’t just rewarding—it’s full of practical benefits too. Here’s what you can look forward to:

🌴 Generous Leave

• Enjoy 32 days of paid holiday per year (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge

🛍️ Exclusive Discounts

• Access to a range of high-street and online discounts to save on your favourite brands

🩺 Wellbeing Support

• Health cash plans and wellbeing resources to support your physical and mental health

💳 Financial Perks

• Interest-free loans available for travel and other essentials
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes

🚀 Career Growth

• Mencap is committed to your development, offering training, mentoring, and opportunities to grow into leadership and specialist roles.

🤗 A Supportive Culture

• Join a team that values openness, celebrates diversity, and truly cares about your wellbeing

🏢 About Mencap

Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to, and included.

From frontline services to corporate teams, everyone at Mencap works together to:

• Provide high-quality, flexible support that enables people to live independently
• Offer advice and information through helplines and websites
• Influence policy and public opinion to improve lives nationwide

Joining Mencap means being part of a movement for change—a team that’s passionate, bold, and dedicated to creating a better future for people with learning disabilities.

📍 Job Details

• Job Title: Assistant Employee Relations Manager
• Location: Royal Mencap Society, 6 Cyrus Way, Peterborough PE7 8HP
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
• Vacancy ID: 33458

📥 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to be a part of something meaningful and play a key role in shaping a better workplace for all, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Click Apply Now and join Mencap in delivering equality, respect, and kindness at every level.

💬 Questions?

Want to know more before applying? Please refer to the full job description for detailed information about the role and responsibilities.

Join Mencap—and help us build a world where everyone can live their best life. 🌍

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