HR Manager - 12 month fixed term contract

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications.

These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications.

For more information about the work we do please visit our website and our Careers Pages https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual and

https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/ofqual-hub/

About the team

Our HR team looks after over 320 staff across a varied range of expert services. We play an important part in ensuring that Ofqual delivers on its corporate plan and in particular supporting the organisation in developing Ofqual as an expert regulator and inclusive employer. The role of HR Manager is key to this as well as playing a an important part in supporting the development of Ofquals next People Strategy.

This fantastic opportunity will allow the postholder to play a key role in managing the delivery of our HR operational services providing expert HR advice on matters such as payroll and pensions, employee relations and HR administrative tasks whilst ensuring key stakeholders are consulted and sighted on changes relating to HR policy and procedures. A key focus of this role over the course of the next twelve months will be supporting the review, of Ofquals suit of HR Policies in line with the Employment Rights Act 2025, and delivery of a trusted employee relations casework service to our managers.

This role would suit someone with a background in HR operations, pay and pensions, who is looking to broaden their HR experience to cover the full range of HR services.