About The Role

An exciting new role has come up within thew People Team at St Michael’s Hospice! We are looking to recruit full time for this role, however 30 hours per week would also be considered. Working under the support of the People Director, you will be leading a diverse team to success and development!

Your team will consist of a People Officer, People Coordinator and a passionate team of volunteers. All bringing to the table different areas of expertise and knowledge.

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference? At St Michael’s Hospice, we’re seeking a People Team Manager to lead our operational HR functions and support strategic initiatives that shape our culture and workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has worked across a variety of HR settings and can bring a breadth of knowledge and adaptability to our team. You’ll manage recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and development practices, while driving projects that enhance organisational performance and people experience.

At St Michael’s Hospice, our values guide everything we do:

‘What matters to you is what’s important to us’

To ensure we deliver upon this every day, we empower people to work collaboratively to reach the best possible decisions, realise them in the best possible way and at the best possible time.

We value:

• Knowledge, judgment, and kindness in reaching the best possible decisions,

• courage, integrity, and passion in realising those decisions in the best possible way, and

• honesty, empathy, and determination in doing so at the best possible time.

Living our values influences the way we behave. The way we behave informs the way we do things. The way we do things is the St Michael’s way.

*This role will close on the 21st of December, and those who are successful in being invited to interview will be interviewed on or around the 8th/9th of January 2026″

What you can expect from us

As well as joining an enthusiastic friendly and committed team, our location is hard to beat – nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility with free on-site parking, discounted delicious meals snacks and drinks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, a Hospice pension, discounts with local suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Transferable NHS pension
• Hospice pension
• Superb working environment and facilities
• Generous study leave allowance
• Discounts with local suppliers
• Individualised training needs analysis
• Advanced communication skills training
• Employee counselling service
• Free on-site parking
• Competitively priced meals and beverages
• Free tea, coffee and chilled water
• Friendly, welcoming work environment
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Next steps

• Application Guidance Notes
• Download the Job Description
• Download the Equal Opportunities Form
• Your Information and How We keep It Safe
• Download the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

Need some help?

To find out more, of if you need help with your application, contact our recruitment team