TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
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People Services Manager
Location: Doncaster, with flexible working
Salary: £45,122.22 - £47,430 per annum
Hours: 35 per week (full time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Apply by 19th January 2026
About the role
This role leads the HR service provision throughout TCV. The role holder is responsible for the delivery of the annual People Plan, working in partnership with TCV Leaders, external stakeholders and colleagues across the organisation
The post holder will effectively organise and manage the team and their resources to achieve TCV's goals, creating an environment where people can do their best every day.
The People Services Manager is also responsible for driving initiatives such as Equality Diversity & Inclusion, Reward & Recognition, Learning & Development, and employee engagement as well as business as usual HR service provision. The payroll function also reports to the People Services Manager.
As People Services Manager, you will be responsible for implementing the people and organisational aspects of our Transformation Programme, covering organisational design and HR / IT / Finance systems replacement whilst developing a culture of business partnering the wider organisation.
Developing our Learning & Development offer, ensuring policies and procedures are up-to-date and compliant, extending our current induction and onboarding process for new starters and new line managers, establishing a suite of management information for reporting to the Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and various committees, are some of the varied projects this role would cover, well suited to a generalist HR professional who is qualified to CIPD Level 7.
Previous experience of line managing a small, high performing HR team (and Payroll, where possible) is essential.
Prior use of the Cezanne HR system is desirable, but not essential.
A full driving licence is not required, however travel to TCV offices across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland may be required on occasion.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
A bit more about us
We are The Conservation Volunteers.
Our vision is Better Nature For All.
Our mission is to connect people together to protect and restore nature, delivering lasting benefits for both
Since 1959, The Conservation Volunteers has been a charity creating opportunities for people to create, improve and care for nature in the green spaces around them across the UK.
Our variety of projects cover a bit of everything involving nature. Volunteers muddy their boots in parks, community gardens, woodland, sites of special scientific interest, nature reserves, schools and hospital grounds, helping create a glorious network of protected green space across the UK.
This work connects people with nature, and that connection delivers powerful results.
Join in, feel good.
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How to apply
Please submit your completed application form to Nicola Woodward no later than 9am on 19th January 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applicants. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience.
You can download a TCV application form in PDF or Word format.
Interviews will be held on w/c 26 January 2026 at our Doncaster office or via Teams.
Occasionally, we receive a large number of responses to our advertisements. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date (19th January 2026), please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in TCV.
To better understand who is applying for and obtaining roles at TCV, please complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. You can download this in either PDF or Word format. This information is crucial for identifying and eliminating barriers that may prevent people from joining us. Rest assured, this data will not be part of your application evaluation.
Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone's individuality is recognised and valued. We believe that embracing diversity helps us achieve our goals more effectively. We welcome applications from all individuals who wish to be part of our future, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer interviews to all applicants who have a disability, impairment or mental or physical health condition who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to having an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please tell us in the appropriate part of the application form.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If you would like to discuss your requirements further please contact the People Team via email or by telephone on 01302 388883. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Pre-employment checks
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