Human Resources Manager

Salary: £48,123 to £58,607 depending on experience

Permanent full-time position (35 hours per week)

About us

The CRUK Scotland Institute provides a diverse and collaborative environment for cancer scientists to deliver cutting-edge discovery research. We employ around 330 staff, comprising of research scientists, research technicians, administration and support staff and we host a of number PhD students. The Institute has an ambitious strategy that will see the scope, scale and achievements of our research continue to grow.

The Role

The HR Manager is responsible for the delivery of core HR functions to support the organisations strategic objectives and operational effectiveness. They will have substantial HR generalist experience within a complex organisation. Responsibilities include recruitment, employee relations, performance management, talent development, policy implementation, and HR compliance. They will work closely with the Head of People and Culture to identify HR and organisational development priorities and implement effective solutions.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience across the full employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, recruitment, policy development and learning and organisational development
• Thorough understanding of current employment law and HR best practice
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills with the ability to build credibility at all levels
• Ability to act with tact, diplomacy and discretion and to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to prioritise service delivery in a fast-paced HR environment

Qualifications

• Must be educated to degree level
• Must hold at least CIPD level 7 or other equivalent Human Resources Management qualification

For a full Job Description and Person Specification for the role please    document click here(21 KB)

For informal enquiries, please email e.marshall@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our vision is to build and maintain a diverse and inclusive research culture based on our shared values of Innovate, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence. These values, which underpin our behaviours and everything we do, allow all our people to realise their full potential. The diversity of our staff and students is also what makes the Institute such a vibrant place to work and advance discoveries in cancer research. Family friendly policies, our collaborative ethos, a focus on good mental health and well-being and opportunities for all help to create an enjoyable and inclusive workplace where your voice matters.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 40.5 days annual leave including bank holidays (FTE)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Free life assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Additional maternity pay for 6 months at full salary
• Shared parental leave including up to 6 weeks paid at full salary
• Cycle to work scheme saving tax and NI on cycle purchase and spreading repayments over up to 12 months
• Access to employee benefit schemes with discounts on supermarkets, cinema, travel and much more.
• On-site secure parking

Closing Date for applications: 14^th June 2026 with interviews taking place in late June