Chatham House
HR Manager

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A rare opportunity has arisen to join the HR team at Chatham House. We are looking for a people-centred, curious and values-driven HR Manager to join our ambitious, high-performing team.
We are a small but mighty team: collaborative, forward-thinking and focused on delivering real value. The role would suit someone looking to broaden their strategic HR experience and, over time, develop towards a future Head of HR position.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those returning to work following a career break. Support towards CIPD development may be available.
What you’ll do
- Manage complex employee relations cases, including redundancies.
- Build trusted stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
- Provide practical HR advice and guidance.
- Contribute to HR projects and policy development.
- Promote an inclusive and positive employee experience.
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- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
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- Collaborative and relationship-focused.
- Commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.
Please see the full job description here: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/pages/hr-manager
Benefits
Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.


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Salary: £45,000 per year.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week.
Application closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026, 23:59 BST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date could be brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged.
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