Human Resources Manager

LBWP is a specialist by and for organisation providing refuge, dispersed accommodation and wraparound support services for Black and minoritised, i.e Global Majority, women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Our services are delivered in locations across London and include refuge accommodation, advocacy, counselling, and specialist legal advice, with a strong commitment to empowerment, equality, and social justice.

We have a team of 18 staff, part time and full time, who are based in our central office in east London and across refuge accommodation in Newham and Haringey. We also contract freelance counsellors, clinical supervisors, programme trainer, IT and other support functions.

ROLE PURPOSE

The HR Manager will provide expert, high-quality HR support to the organisation, ensuring effective people management practices aligned with employment law and LBWP’s values. The role will focus heavily on employee relations, supporting managers with complex and sensitive issues, and ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant processes.

This role is particularly important in supporting a women-centred organisation, requiring a strong understanding of equality, inclusion, trauma-informed approaches, and the specific needs of women in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS

CIPD Level 5 minimum, Level 7 or Chartered Membership desirable

Candidates without CIPD qualifications will be considered where they can demonstrate significant equivalent experience managing complex HR casework and applying UK employment law in practice.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

Due to the nature of work and focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.

This post is open only to Black and minoritised, i.e. Global Majority, women.

We are not able to sponsor any work permit or visa.

While the closing date is 20th November, we reserve the right to close the application process before the closing date, if we receive significant number of applications