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Main purpose of the job: Whilst embracing the unique ethos of Grasmere Gingerbread®, to implement and process all human resources procedures of this historic, 169-year-old 4th generation family business. Work towards national workplace accreditation.

Days & Hours of Work: 1 – 2 days a week, can be half day(s) but variable days to enable personal contact with all staff members who work a standard weekly shift pattern. Must be flexible to work extra hours when required at busy times, i.e. recruitment drives.

Full Day: 9am – 5.30pm (1 hour for lunch). Half days (flexible).

Place of Work: This is an on-site position within the Administration Office in Grasmere.

Salary: £15- £17 an hour.

Ultimately responsible to: The Directors.

Reporting directly to: Operations Manager.

Liaison with: The Finance Manager (currently responsible for HR), and all members of staff.

External Liaison: The company employment solicitor and relevant suppliers and providers.

Status of Position: Due to the expansion of Grasmere Gingerbread®, and subsequent additional roles, the business now requires a dedicated Human Resources Manager. Going forward our current finance & HR manager will focus solely on the pecuniary requirements of Grasmere Gingerbread®.

Main Tasks of the job:

· Initiate recruitment campaigns, create adverts (all formats, mediums),
communicate with applicants (written, verbal), liaise with managers to arrange
interviews, and close applications;

· Implement strategic HR objectives for the business to gain employer accreditation;

· Staff inductions following company procedures;

· Programme and administer staff reviews;

· Process and administer attendance, staff holidays, annual leave, sick leave;

· Monitor staff welfare;

· Facilitate legal health and safety regulations;

· Process formal employment terms and conditions;

· Staff uniforms;

· Staff training; co-ordinate in-house training internally and with external providers;

· Maintain personnel files;

· Co-ordinate staff meetings and take minutes;

· Administer staff development programmes;

· Publish staff communications;

· Staff events.

Person Specification: Respecting and working wholly within the culture of Grasmere Gingerbread®, the successful candidate must be personable, approachable and be able to listen effectively within the family orientated culture of the business. Each member of staff is valued personally: no one is a number at Grasmere Gingerbread®. The role requires an awareness of all sectors of the business for inducting and supporting new members of staff.

Skills required:

· Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (HR) Level 5 and/or
relevant experience;

· Outstanding communication skills (verbal, written);

· Fully competent in IT skills, administration procedures;

· Highly organised, self-motivated with excellent time management skills.

To Note: Special confidentiality agreement.

Our provision: The role offers the opportunity to work in the UNESCO Lake District National Park and as part of a friendly 4thgeneration family business which prides itself on its social responsibility and commitment to the charitable sector. We also offer (points 2, 3, after 3 months probationary period. Point 5, 6 after a year’s service):

1. If not resident in Grasmere, free car parking;

2. Health policy with the option to add family members with a cash back scheme;

3. ‘My Cumbria Card’ offering discounts for regional attractions and facilities;

4. Staff Discount;

5. A day’s pay on your birthday;

6. £50 worth of goodies of your choice;

7. Payment of out of work courses that benefit the role;

8. Free refreshments and as much Grasmere Gingerbread® as you can eat.

Please NOTE:

· Applications will ONLY be accepted on a company application form and hard copies may be submitted by hand, through the shop, by post, or emailed;

· You may support your application with a covering letter. However, applications will
NOT be considered with a CV/part CV attached;

· Application forms can be downloaded from our website under ‘employment’.
www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/employment/;

· Meet our present team at www.grasmeregingerbread.co.uk/staff/.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £15.00-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location