Job Description

Published on:

Friday 19 December 2025

Application closes:

Monday 12 January 2026

Position:

Personnel Manager

Reports to:

Director

Salary:

30,000 pro-rata

Hours:

Part-time up to 25 hours per week to include occasional evenings and weekends

Location:

Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury. You may be required to work at our other locations of 101, The Base and The Old Library as part of your normal working week

Holiday entitlement:

20 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)

Job description

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We are looking for an excellent Personnel Manager who has exceptional people skills, a supportive and diplomatic approach, understanding of key HR elements and excellent administration.


This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all HR and personnel matters and all administration relating to people working and volunteering for the organisation.


Delivering a high standard, you will be responsible for driving best practice in recruitment, wellbeing, training, development, and employee relations, supporting a considerate and inclusive workplace culture.

Main Responsibilities

Be the main point of contact for all personnel and recruitment matters and organisational practice in relation to how we work with people Ensure the smooth running of all aspects of HR administration and process Work with the Executive team to provide guidance and support to managers on all personnel matters Work with the Executive Team to ensure the Trust is compliant in all HR matters Implement new strategies around training, traineeship programmes and inclusive practice

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

Be naturally positive, enjoy working with a range of people and with exemplary communication skills Enjoy working in a busy environment and working independently Have good working knowledge of current HR best practice and able to keep up to date with new legislation Be computer literature with good working knowledge of Microsoft application and excellent attention to detail Have excellent time management and organisational skills Be proactive in finding solutions to challenges and a supportive approach

How to apply

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See the full job description below. Please email recruitment@cornexchangenew.co.uk with your CV, Cover Letter and Equal Opportunities Form.