HR Manager
Salary/Rate:£40000 per annum
Sector:Human Resources
Location:East Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:VW1300
Post Date:January 7, 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter
Victoria Woodin
Senior Consultant - Part-Qualified and Transactional Finance
About the Role
The Company
I’m working with a well-established, family-run group with a proud heritage across construction, engineering, and building services. The organisation places people and culture at the heart of everything it does. As the business continues to grow, they’re looking to strengthen their HR & Group Services function with the appointment of an experienced HR & Office Manager to support the next stage of development.
The Role
This is a key position for a confident, experienced HR professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will act as the primary HR lead within the business, providing guidance to managers and employees while developing HR processes, culture, and engagement. In addition, you will oversee the HR & Admin team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across HR, office management, and wider group services.
Key Responsibilities
If this role isn’t right for you, please don’t hesitate to register with us, so that we can arrange a consultation and help you find you your next career move.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
I’m working with a well-established, family-run group with a proud heritage across construction, engineering, and building services. The organisation places people and culture at the heart of everything it does. As the business continues to grow, they’re looking to strengthen their HR & Group Services function with the appointment of an experienced HR & Office Manager to support the next stage of development.
The Role
This is a key position for a confident, experienced HR professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will act as the primary HR lead within the business, providing guidance to managers and employees while developing HR processes, culture, and engagement. In addition, you will oversee the HR & Admin team and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across HR, office management, and wider group services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the HR & Admin team to deliver an efficient and professional service
- Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
- Support the shaping and embedding of company culture and values
- Oversee key HR processes across the employee lifecycle
- Ensure compliance and best practice across HR systems, documentation, and procedures
- Manage day-to-day office administration and coordination across sites
- Strong generalist HR experience (CIPD Level 5+ desirable)
- Confident advising on employee relations and HR matters
- Able to build trusted relationships at all levels of the business
- Calm, approachable, and professional with sound judgement
- Comfortable working autonomously or within a small team
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- Competitive salary up to £40,000 DOE
- Healthcare cover
- Life assurance
- Onsite parking
- Supportive, people-first culture
- Opportunity to shape HR strategy and culture
- Commitment to professional development and growth
If this role isn’t right for you, please don’t hesitate to register with us, so that we can arrange a consultation and help you find you your next career move.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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