Job advert

Role title:                    Human Resources Manager

Location:                     The Curial Office, Middlesbrough

Reports to:                  Chief Operating Officer

Hours:                         21 hours per week (negotiable and flexible)

Salary:?                       IRO £36,000 (pro-rata) – depending on experience and qualifications.

About the role

This vacancy would suit an experienced HR professional who wants to move to part-time working, while still have a stimulating and rewarding role in with a high level of autonomy. We are happy to discuss and support flexibility of hours and working pattern, alongside hybrid working.

The role of HR Manager in the Diocese of Middlesbrough is a new one, and you will be given autonomy to apply your expertise in employment law, with a key element of the role being the development of policies and procedures for employees and line managers within the diocese. The HR Manager will have a varied role dealing with all HR issues in the diocese.

Who are we looking for

A person who has the confidence and experience to establish new HR processes and policies.

To be successful in this exciting new role, you will have significant experience of advising on a range of employment areas. You will be able to demonstrate how you are able to work with high degrees of autonomy. You will be confident in your knowledge and interpretation of employment law and best practice, and comfortable building relationships with colleagues, volunteers and clergy to provide appropriate challenge. You will be interested in shaping HR policy and implementing modern practices.

We are actively seeking a person who is a good “fit” in terms of values, workplace culture and ethos. While the successful applicant does not need to be Roman Catholic, we expect the person to have an understanding of working in a faith environment and sympathy with the Christian ethos.

For an application pack contact Dawn Cummings, Bishop’s Secretary, by emailing bishopsecretary@rcdmidd.org.uk. For an informal discussion about the role, contact Peter Warren, Chief Operating Officer, by emailing peterwarren@rcdmidd.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday December 15 2023.