People & Culture Manager

at  Birmingham Museums Trust

LOCATION: HOT DESKS ACROSS BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM SITES / HYBRID

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to manage our People & Culture (HR) team and function within a dynamic and ambitious cultural organisation.
This role will oversee the delivery of the core functions of the team, which include two administrators who focus on recruitment and payroll administration, providing operational HR support. The post-holder will report directly into the Director of Transformation, and support and lead the delivery of People initiatives; they will oversee employee relations, and provide advice and support to managers across our organisation, and co-ordinate workforce development.

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
• Experience of working in a relevant People & Culture (HR) role with appropriate qualification or experience
• Experience of managing others, facilitating the delivery of work, which includes payroll, recruitment, and other operational HR matters
• The ability to prioritise and to plan appropriately
• Managing relationships at all levels pro-actively and reactively, used to support and lead employee relations

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.
Further information can be found on the job description, which we recommend you read fully before applying. To apply you must ensure all parts of the application form are completed in full (including all your previous employment history). You will need to explain in your supporting statement why you believe you are a suitable candidate, what particular qualities and experience you have relevant to this role, and what you can bring if appointed. (CV’s are not accepted). However, if you have any additional access needs, please do get in touch with the recruitment team (recruitment@birminghammuseums.org.uk ) and we will endeavour to support you with alternative application processes.
Interviews will be taking place on 24th February 2025 with a panel that will include Rob Lewis (Transformation Director). In advance of the interview, you will receive a copy of the interview questions to prepare, and you will have an opportunity to express any reasonable adjustments you might need.

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 2nd February 202

• An understanding of the Trust’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience of working in a relevant People & Culture (HR) role with appropriate qualification or experience
• Experience of managing others, facilitating the delivery of work, which includes payroll, recruitment, and other operational HR matters
• The ability to prioritise and to plan appropriately
• Managing relationships at all levels pro-actively and reactively, used to support and lead employee relation