HR Manager – Fixed Term Contract

Lovell • Temporary • Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Full Time – 37.5 Hours

Fixed-Term Contract until the end of August 2027

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Manager to join our growing business in East Anglia from June 2026. This is a fixed-term position, expected to run until the end of August 2027, providing maternity cover.

Based at our Norwich office, this role will lead the HR function and play a key part in delivering the organisation’s people strategy and supporting day-to-day operations. As a full HR generalist, you will be involved in every stage of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and HR administration.

This is a broad, hands-on position within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, requiring the ability to manage a varied workload. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, ensuring best practice is followed and that all HR activities align with current employment legislation.

As the regional lead for HR, you will help ensure continuity, stability, and high-quality HR delivery across the East Anglia region.

About you

Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level

Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities

Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office; experience with MHR iTrent would be advantageous, particularly in light of a forthcoming system implementation

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) is desirable

Experience within the construction industry is desirable but not essential

Our culture ‘The Lovell Way’ is at the heart of our organisation and this is an excellent opportunity for you to engage with the region and nurture the positive working environment.

Benefits commensuratewith a company of our stature:

Discretionary bonus, based on business performance.

26 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme, 5% matched, defined contribution scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice opportunities exist with our Cycle to Work and Additional Holiday Purchase

Group Discount Scheme

24 Hour Digital GP

As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.

We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people. Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.

The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.

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