Senior People Manager

**Senior People Manager** **£75k–£85k plus car allowance and package** Are you looking for a senior people leadership role where you can shape the strategic people agenda and have a meaningful impact on the business? This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior People Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is energised by driving cultural and organisational development. You’ll lead a capable team and take full responsibility for the people function at a site known for its positive, collaborative culture \-something consistently echoed by previous successful placements. In this senior role, you’ll work closely with the site leadership team, acting as a trusted partner to steer both operational people activity and long‑term initiatives that support growth, capability, and engagement. **What you’ll be doing:** * Acting as the senior people expert for managers across all functions. * Leading a broad generalist remit including talent acquisition, engagement, learning \& development, ER, and succession planning. * Driving the culture agenda, with a strong focus on engagement, capability, and leadership development. * Shaping, developing, and implementing people policies and supporting continual improvement across the site. * Playing a key leadership role in customer audits and ensuring compliance across all people\-related processes. * Influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic discussions at management meetings. * Able to manage the hands\-on aspects of the role in conjunction with the strategic agenda. **About the business:** * An ambitious FMCG business with successful growth YOY. * A diverse customer base and an ambitious growth trajectory. * A stable, loyal workforce and a culture where people initiatives can have real impact. * Fast‑moving and agile with People at the heart of enabling transformation and delivering business priorities. **What we’re looking for:** * Strong generalist experience within manufacturing (FMCG, food) or logistics environments. * Senior HR expertise and the ability to coach, influence, and upskill managers. * Proven experience in developing and implementing people policies and frameworks. * Resilient, detail‑driven, and able to balance operational demands with strategic priorities. * A collaborative, credible HR partner with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset. * Demonstrated success operating as a strategic people leader. If you're passionate about shaping a positive, engaging workplace and want the scope to drive meaningful change, this Senior People Manager role offers a genuine opportunity to make your mark. Please Contact Colette in the Novus Team for more information.