People & Development Manager

London | Office Based | £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits Our client, a well-established and growing commercial cleaning business, is seeking an experienced People & Development Manager to join their Senior Management Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's people strategy while leading the day-to-day HR function across a workforce of more than 200 employees. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver the company's People Strategy to support continued business growth. • Design and implement leadership, management and employee development programmes. • Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and retention. • Manage employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management and TUPE. • Provide coaching and guidance to managers across the business. • Oversee HR systems, workforce planning and time and attendance reporting. • Ensure HR policies and processes remain compliant, efficient and fit for a growing organisation. About You • Proven experience in a senior HR or People Management role. • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations, including TUPE. • Experience developing people strategies and leadership development programmes. • A hands-on approach with the ability to operate strategically and operationally. • Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills. • CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification is desirable. • Experience within commercial cleaning, facilities management or another multi-site service business would be advantageous. The OpportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and ambitious business where you'll have the chance to influence company culture, develop leadership capability and support continued organisational growth. The successful candidate will become a key member of the Senior Management Team, with genuine scope to make a lasting impact. Salary: £65,000-£75,000 (depending on experience) Location: London (Office Based) If you're looking for your next challenge and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.