Permanent / Full Time We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to manage our People & Culture team within a dynamic and ambitious cultural organisation. As the UK's largest independent museum trust, we look after nine iconic sites and a passionate team of over 150 people. We're looking for a HR Manager to join our Transformation department and ensure our people are as inspired as the visitors who walk through our doors. Reporting to the Director of Transformation, you'll lead the People & Culture team with a blend of technical precision and genuine empathy. You'll be the heartbeat of a dispersed workforce, moving between sites to coach managers, lead diversity initiatives that reflect our vibrant city, and act as a trusted advisor on everything from complex employee relations to performance management. You'll oversee two direct reports, ensuring our recruitment and payroll functions run like clockwork while keeping our policies robust and compliant. This is an exciting time to join us, as we seek to move confidently forward with a clear strategy and the culture that supports it, which this role is key to the delivery of. We are an inclusive employer and recruit on the basis of ability, we are keen to hear from any applicants who feel suitably experienced. Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks being carried out. Close date for applications is 14th June 2026 at 12noon You'll be an established HR professional with a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent. You'll have a good technical background in HR information systems and payroll, and the ability to identify training needs and manage supplier contracts effectively. To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience: An understanding of the Trust's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Please apply by visiting our careers page (CV's are not accepted)Job Summary
Job Description
Hours: 37 per week (Monday - Friday with a willingness to work evenings & weekends to meet the needs of the business)
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Location: Hot Desks across Birmingham Museum Sites / HybridJob Requirements
Experience of working in a relevant People & Culture role
Experience of managing others, facilitating the delivery of work
The ability to prioritise and to plan appropriately
Managing relationships at all levels pro-actively and reactivelyUseful Links
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