Job Description

About the Role:

As an HR Manager, you will

change leaders who change the world by

coaching, supporting, and empowering the team behind executive education, creating the environment, capability, and culture they need to develop exceptional leaders who make a global impact.


We are seeking an exceptional HR Manager to lead the full HR function across JBSEEL. This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-performing, commercially minded people culture within a dynamic business unit at one of the world's most respected Universities.


Reporting to the Director of Executive Education (with a dotted line to the Head of People, CJBS), you will be the trusted professional advisor on all HR matters, combining strategic insight with hands-on operational delivery. You will ensure that HR services reflect both JBSEEL's commercial pace and the rigour of University compliance standards.

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Main Responsibilities:

Leading all HR activity across JBSEEL, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, reward, and HR policy; Advising senior leadership on people strategy, workforce planning and organisational design, using data-driven insights to support decision-making; Shaping and reinforcing a high-performance, accountable and commercially focused culture; Managing complex employee relations issues with professionalism, sound judgement and discretion; Streamlining HR processes and embedding efficient, modern systems to improve service quality and impact; Collaborating closely with University HR, CJBS HR colleagues and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent, compliant and effective HR practice; Overseeing learning and development, coaching interventions, onboarding, and staff engagement initiatives. Contribute effectively to JBSEEL values and team activities. Participate in and contribute to special projects where relevant.

About you:

Our ideal candidate should have the following qualities, skills and attributes:

CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience); Substantial generalist HR management experience, ideally within a complex, multi-stakeholder or commercial-academic environment; Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding, with the ability to balance empathy and business needs; Proven ability to influence senior leaders, coach managers and lead organisational change; Confident handling sensitive and complex casework, with deep knowledge of HR policy and UK employment law; A proactive, resilient and solutions-driven professional who works at pace and with integrity; Familiarity with University of Cambridge HR frameworks or experience in an executive education context would be advantageous.

Other Information:

This is a full-time, permanent position. There will be a nine-month probationary period. Salary will be in the range of 45,000 - 50,000 per annum Working hours are 40 hours per week. This is hybrid role, with a current company-wide requirement of a

minimum

of two working days from our office in Cambridge, however the successful candidate will be expected to attend the office more regularly than this should business demand require. Flexible working patterns and schedules are supported.


The deadline for applications is

23:59 on 1 February 2026.