HR Manager
HR Manager
Closing date: 7th July 2025
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Manager to join our team and contribute to the continued care and support of the Chelsea Pensioners.
In this vital role, you will lead the implementation of HR policies and strategies, with a strong focus on day-to-day operations, learning and development initiatives, and performance management.
Key Responsibilities:
As our HR Manager, you will be at the heart of translating strategic HR leadership into actionable frameworks and procedures.
A key focus of this role is supporting a culture of continuous development and high performance. You will work closely with directors and senior managers to identify training needs across the organisation and arranging or delivering solutions that enhance capability at all levels. You will manage the development and implementation of training programmes, support performance improvement plans, and provide coaching and mentoring to staff and managers alike.
As a key advisor to managers and staff, you will provide expert guidance on HR policy and best practice. You will play a critical role in shaping a positive and inclusive workplace culture promoting engagement initiatives and coaching and mentoring activities. You will also manage and develop the HR team across all HR functions.
By fostering a culture of engagement and inclusion, you will ensure employees feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Skills and Experience:
The successful candidate will have substantial HR management experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You will be adept at managing change, resolving conflict, and building relationships at all levels. A sound knowledge of employment law, performance management, and employee relations is essential. You should be qualified to degree level (or have equivalent experience) and hold a CIPD qualification at Level 5–7. Experience in HR Business Partnering and a commitment to continuous professional development are also key to success in this role.
Join us to make a significant impact on our HR strategy and operations.
About Us
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.