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Personnel Manager
THE CORN EXCHANGE (NEWBURY) TRUST
Corn Exchange, Market Place, Newbury
Part-time
12th 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

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

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

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