# HR Assistant Manager at Victoria College of Arts and…

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# HR Assistant Manager

Victoria College of Arts and Design 

** London, United Kingdom ** Full Time ** Human Resources Jobs ** United Kingdom ** New

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## Job Description

**The opportunity**

VCAD is looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR Assistant Manager to lead our people function across a growing, multi-campus higher education provider.

This is a broad and influential role combining strategic HR leadership with hands-on delivery. You will lead a small HR team, advise senior leaders and managers, shape VCAD’s people strategy and support the continued development of a professional, responsive and people-focused HR service.

You will also serve as a member of, and principal HR adviser to, VCAD’s Remuneration and Nominations Committee, chaired by an independent Governor.

**Work Setting:**Fully Onsite

**Wokring Schedule:**Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

**Salary Range:** 42,000-45,000

**Key responsibilities**

- Develop and deliver VCAD’s HR strategy and people priorities.
- Advise senior leaders and Governors on workforce planning, organisation design, succession, culture and people risk.
- Support the Remuneration and Nominations Committee on remuneration, senior appointments and succession matters.
- Lead employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and investigations.
- Coach and advise managers across the full range of people matters.
- Lead and continuously improve recruitment, onboarding and HR operations.
- Work and liaise with PEN’s HR team to coordinate and support any Associated Company within the PEN Group
- Lead job evaluation, grading, performance management, learning and development, talent and succession planning.
- Develop and maintain compliant and effective HR policies and procedures.
- Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Lead and develop the HR team, including overseas-based support colleagues.
- Provide meaningful people data and reporting to senior management and VCAD governance bodies.
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of personnel management, including payroll, pensions, rewards, communications, and related activities.
- Lead and manage employee payroll and pension schemes, working closely with the Accounts Department to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Be flexible and show initiative, you may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.

**About you**

You will be an experienced HR generalist who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

You will bring:

- Substantial HR management experience.
- Experience leading and developing an HR team.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidance.
- Experience managing complex employee relations matters.
- Experience advising senior leaders on workforce and organisational issues.
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
- Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive matters.
- The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- CIPD Level 5, or equivalent professional qualification or experience.

**Benefits**

- Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Company Sick Pay.
- Statutory maternity and paternity pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme (HA Wisdom Wellbeing)
- Virtual GP access (Livi)
- 'Speak Up Service' - confidential support service to report any workplace concerns
- Specialist physical and mental wellbeing support services with 24/7 confidential counselling support (Wisdom)
- Specialist menopause support, including online CBT (Wisdom)
- Financial, legal and medical advice services provided (Wisdom)
- Life & Leadership coaching (Wisdom)
- Financial coaching (MUNNY)
- Discounts and perks, offering savings on shopping, activities and more (Bright Exchange)
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Training and self-development opportunities.

Posted August 18, 2026