We are recruiting for an experienced HR professional who is passionate about talent, culture, and inclusive engagement practises to join BCUSU as our People & Culture Manager.

You’ll be leading a small but effective team and will be responsible for leading the development of people initiatives and creating a positive culture for all staff members at BCUSU.  With a focus on inspiring high performance yet in an environment that has wellbeing, diversity, inclusivity, and positive staff engagement at its core.  We are looking for an individual who works well with others, is results driven and strives for excellence.  Experience in supporting managers handling employee relations matters is essential, along with a focus on HR policy development and delivery of the People Strategy priorities.

All BCUSU staff play a role in student engagement and participating in delivering the wider mission and vision of the Students’ Union is essential.  BCUSU is a positive employer, with strong staff engagement, supportive working environment and enhanced employee benefits.

Principle purpose of job:

• Lead the development of people using a holistic approach, creating a positive culture for all staff and volunteers
• Establish a high performance culture and the embodiment of BCUSU Values and Behaviours across the organisation
• Provide high quality HR expertise in all people related matters

Additional Information to download

Job Description and Shortlisting Criteria

What’s it like to work at BCUSU and Application Advice

Hours

Full Time Contract - 35 hours a week

Applications for reduced hours (minimum of 30 hours) or a flexible working pattern will be considered.  Please state on your covering letter the details of your preferred working pattern.

We are currently trialling a hybrid working pilot supporting a pattern of 60% of hours to be worked in the office and 40% from home each week.  There is the requirement to be able to respond to business need so, at times, there may be additional requirements to work from the office so a flexible approach is essential.

Annual Leave - 32 days plus bank holidays, potential to increase to 37 days with long service increments

Salary

Starting at £32,656 with potential to increase to £37,262

Salary listed is the Full Time Equivalent Salary and will be paid pro-rata in accordance with contracted hours.

To Apply

Send your CV along with a covering letter to studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk Please state, in the subject line of the email, which position you are applying for. 

We usually receive a high volume of applications for each job role we advertise.  We clearly state on the job description the shortlisting criteria that we use to assess the applications.  We base any decisions solely on the information you provide so we encourage you to submit a covering letter to accompany your CV.  Your cover letter should address the points in turn providing evidence of how you meet the shortlisting criteria.  Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet the shortlisting criteria most closely will be most successful.

We expect applications to be detailed yet concise and succinct. There is no formal word limit however encourage applicants to aim for 2-3 pages as a maximum.

If you would like to make an informal enquiry before submitting an application, please contact the People & Culture team on studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk with your enquiry and they will come back to you, or will direct your enquiry to the hiring manager to get in touch.

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on Race, Age, Disability, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Reassignment, Religion or belief, Marriage and Civil Partnership or Pregnancy and Maternity or any other protected characteristic.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs. Any request will be dealt with in confidence.