Bridge Support

We are currently recruiting internally and externally for the following new role:

Job Vacancy:                                       HR Manager

Location:                                             Deepdene House, First Floor, 30b Bellegrove Road, Welling, Kent DA16 3PY

Contract Type:                                   Permanent, Full-Time (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, On-site)

Salary:                                                 Available on request

Closing Date for Applications:           Sunday, 26th October 2025

Shortlisting Period:                            Monday, 27th – Friday, 31st October 2025

Interview Date:                                  Wednesday, 12th November 2025

Human Resources Manager – Bridge Support – September 2025

About Bridge Support

Bridge Support is a leading provider of mental health services across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, most of Essex, and Kingston. We currently employ over 250 staff, partnering strategically to support individuals with long-term mental health challenges. Our commitment is to empower clients toward greater independence, underpinned by our values and therapeutic optimism.

We believe our people are central to achieving this mission, and we strive to foster an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic workplace.

 

Role Overview

 

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Manager to join our HR team. Reporting to the People & Engagement Director, you will deliver a hands on, strategic HR service across the organisation. You will act as a trusted advisor to leaders, lead HR operations, and support the HR team in delivering consistent, high-quality support aligned with our values and growth ambitions.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Lead employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management), ensuring fair, timely, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Advise on employment law, HR best practices, TUPE, and policy interpretation.
• Provide operational guidance and support in TUPE and transfer processes.
• Draft, review, and maintain contracts, HR policies, and employment documentation.
• Oversee recruitment and resourcing, ensuring compliance (including safer recruitment and right-to-work).
• Support implementation and oversight of performance management frameworks.
• Mentor and develop HR team members to build capability and consistency.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and well-being across HR activities.
• Manage HR systems, data, and ensure GDPR compliance (including SARs).
• Work with L&D and leadership to prioritise learning & development needs.
• Be an active contributor to culture, engagement, and organisational change.
• Monitor emerging HR, legal, and regulatory developments to inform strategy.

 

Person Specification

Essential:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards).
• Proven HR generalist experience at manager level.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, TUPE, and GDPR.
• Experience advising on employee relations and contractual matters.
• Ability to draft policies and employment documents.
• Capability to mentor and lead HR or people teams.
• Excellent communication, influence, and leadership skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and good judgment.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Desirable:

• Experience in health, social care, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience in organisational compliance or quality systems.
• Experience leading cross-organisational HR projects.
• Experience facilitating training or coaching sessions.
• Skills in process improvement or project management.

 

Benefits

 

• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension (automatic enrolment after 3 months).
• Company Sick Pay after 12 months of service.
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Participation in the Electric Vehicle Scheme (salary sacrifice) for leasing electric/hybrid vehicles tax-efficiently.
• Work in a recognised organisation: awarded Healthy Workplace Charter (Excellence), Inclusive Excellence Award 2024-2025, and maintaining Mindful Employer status 2024-2026.
• Become part of our HR team and actively contribute to shaping our people strategy, culture, and organisational growth.

 

Application Process

 

Submit both your CV and a covering letter or personal statement by Sunday, 26th October 2025, to vacancies@bridgesupport.org

Please note that only complete applications (CV + covering letter/statement) will be considered for shortlisting.

Shortlisting: 27th–31st October 2025.

Interviews: 12th November 2025 at Deepdene House, Welling.

As part of the interview, you will deliver a 10–15 minute presentation on:

“As we continue to grow as an organisation, how should HR support this change while preserving and strengthening our culture?”

• What role HR should play in managing organisational growth and change.
• How HR can help preserve and strengthen organisational culture during this time.
• Practical approaches you would take to support staff, volunteers, and managers through the transition.
• Any challenges you anticipate and how you would address them.

You may use slides if you wish, but the focus will be on your ideas and approach rather than the format.

Equal Opportunities

 

Bridge Support is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process as needed.

 

If you’re a dynamic HR professional ready to join our HR team and help shape our people strategy in a growing, purpose-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today.