HR Manager

The Marine Biological Association

Hours: 20 hours per week

The role

Calling all HR professionals.  If you like to be both hands-on and influencing strategically, then this is the position for you! Our people are at the heart of achieving our vision for Pioneering Science for the Health of our Ocean. Join us in an exciting period of growth and as we move into the implementation phases of a new strategy. We are looking for a highly organised and forward-thinking HR Manager to help shape, support, recruit and retain the talented individuals driving our mission.  

This is a newly created role which will be hands-on and varied, leading on key processes and working closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will line manage the HR Officer, enhance and modernise systems and processes, and ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice. Reporting to the Director of Finance & HR, you will be a key part of building the MBA’s capacity in this crucial area.

If you are a proactive, people-focused HR Manager with strong knowledge of employment law who thrives in a busy, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and benefits

• Salary based on experience
• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• 3 Privilege Days given by the MBA (used during festive closure week)
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme – the MBA will contribute 10% of basic salary into a defined contribution scheme with staff making a 3% minimum contribution. The MBA will match additional employee contributions up to an additional 5%
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information on the role please see the Job Description

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and seek talented people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives in order to enhance all that we do.

How to apply

Please email recruitment@mba.ac.uk quoting reference 0526HRMSW. You will need to provide three things to apply:

1. Covering letter that outlines your previous and most relevant experience and explains how and why this makes you right for the role.
2. CV of education and employment history along with details of two referees (one must be your current employer). References will not be sought in advance.
3. Confirmation of your right to live and work in the UK*. If providing a share code, please also include your date of birth. Your application will not be considered without this information.

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants without the right to live and work in the UK are not eligible to apply.

For further information, please contact Sarah Wills by email hr@mba.ac.uk.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 15 June 2026. Only those invited to interview will be notified.

Please note that we may close this advert early if a high number of applications is received.