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Human Resources Officer

C.A.B. CORNWALL
26,000 - 30,500 per year
Cornwall
Full-time
30th March 2026
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We have a vacancy for a Human Resources Manager (Maternity cover)

 

Citizens Advice Cornwall are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join us for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position.

 

The Human Resources Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping, leading and delivering an effective, evidence-led People & Culture strategy that supports organisational objectives and excellent client services.

 

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the postholder will provide strategic and operational HR leadership across the organisation, ensuring a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. The role combines long-term strategic workforce planning with the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant HR services. The postholder will support managers and leaders to build strong people management capability, promote wellbeing and engagement, and ensure organisational sustainability.

 

As a senior representative of the organisation, the Human Resources Manager will use people insight and data to identify risks and opportunities, set clear priorities, and provide robust reporting and recommendations to the Senior Management Team and Trustee Board.

 

What we offer:

 

  • 37 hours per week (full-time), part-time working may be considered
  • Salary: £39,500 – £49,500 FTE per annum (Band F), pro-rata for part-time working.
  • 12-month Fixed-term contract (June 2026 – June 2027)
  • This role offers the opportunity to work from one of our hub offices across Cornwall, alongside some home-working and work at other locations/offices as required to perform the role
  • An opportunity to work for a well-respected local charity
  • Being part of a team focused on client needs
  • 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time working)
  • Additional time-off over the organisation’s Christmas Closure period (determined each year by the Trustee Board).
  • Continuous Professional Development
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support physical and mental health
  • Access to contributory pension scheme
  • Opportunity to accumulate additional holiday for length of service

 

Our aim is to recruit the people who are most suited to the role and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you are motivated to help others and have the skills above then, we would love to hear from you.

 

To apply for this role, please complete our application process through Breathe; you can view the full job pack via the link below and access the CA Cornwall application form which needs to be downloaded, completed and then attached to the Breathe application system.

 

Please read the guidance carefully. Please note we do not accept CV’s for this position:

 

https://hr.breathehr.com/v/human-resources-manager-maternity-45720

 

The closing date for applications is Friday 03 April 2026.

 

This position will be subject to a satisfactory DBS.

 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.