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People & Culture Manager

University of Cambridge - Girton College

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £42,254 to £48,822 USSS Points 45-50 (Depending on skills and experience).
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 30th March 2026
Closes: 12th April 2026

35 hours per week

Girton College is seeking a People & Culture Manager to join our People & Culture team at an exciting time of development and change. 

This is a key role within the College, working closely with Heads of Department and senior colleagues to support the delivery of a high-quality, modern People & Culture service. 

You will act as a trusted partner to managers across a diverse and complex organisation, leading on complex employee relations matters, supporting workforce planning, and contributing to the delivery of the College’s People & Culture Strategy. The role combines strong operational expertise with a proactive, solutions-focused approach, using data and insight to support effective decision-making. 

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

About you

We are looking for a confident and capable People & Culture professional who:

  • Has experience operating in a generalist HR or People & Culture role within a medium-sized organisation
  • Is confident managing complex employee relations cases and advising managers at all levels
  • Takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
  • Has experience of coaching and supporting managers to build capability
  • Is comfortable using HR systems and data to inform decisions
  • Can build effective working relationships and influence a range of stakeholders
  • Is well organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities 

A CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience is essential.

What we offer

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 34 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free use of gym and swimming pool
  • Free lunch
  • Access to a range of additional benefits associated with working in a Cambridge College environment

How to apply

To apply, please submit:

  • A CV
  • A covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role 

Please send applications to: recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk via the above 'Apply' button.

If you require any additional information or support with your application, please contact the same address.

Further information

  • A full Job Description is available here.
  • Closing date: 12th April at 11:59pm
  • Interviews: Week commencing 20th April
  • We are not accepting applications from agencies

Additional information

  • The College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds
  • All offers of employment are subject to the right to work in the UK in line with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006

All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.

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