HR Policy Manager

Job description

HR Policy Manager (18‑Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Cambridge  (Hybrid – 2 days on-site per week)
Salary: Negotiable
Hours: 36.5 hours per week (flexible start/finish times considered)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Policy Manager to join a highly supportive HR team within a complex, governance-driven environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in organisations where decision-making involves multiple stakeholders, formal committees, and structured approval routes — such as local government, public sector, or higher education.
 
You will provide expert leadership on a number of existing policy projects and act as the organisational lead for the end‑to‑end development of HR policies, governance reviews, and formal consultation processes.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping, drafting, consultation, approval and implementation of HR policies.
• Map out likely governance routes and develop comprehensive project plans for each policy review.
• Prepare high‑quality papers, reports and policy drafts for HR Committees, Trade Union meetings, and senior governance bodies.
• Manage formal consultations with Trade Unions ahead of committee stages.
• Influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Contribute to ongoing governance reviews and support wider HR policy projects.

 
About You
We are looking for someone who can bring significant expertise in policy development within structured, governance-led organisations. You will be comfortable navigating decision-making processes, working with influential stakeholder groups, and managing multiple policy projects simultaneously.
 
You will have:

• Proven experience as an HR Policy Specialist
• Excellent policy writing and report writing skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong project management capability.
• Experience working in local government, public sector, or higher education, or similarly complex environments.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
• The ability to manage discussions with Trade Unions.
• A collaborative, steady, and methodical approach to policy development.

 
Why Join them?
You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced HR policy team who value collaboration, thoughtfulness, and high-quality work. This role offers an opportunity to shape key organisational policies and contribute to meaningful, long-term change within a respected and governance-rich environment.

Please call Caroline Batchelor today for further details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English