Garvald Edinburgh
Garvald Edinburgh

Charity registered in Scotland SC014228

Day services supporting people with learning disabilities in a creative environment.


Current vacancies

Top job! Human Resources Manager

  • Full time
  • Circa £40,000
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 16th October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join Garvald Edinburgh's experienced Senior Management Team within a caring, creative and sector-leading organisation supporting adults with learning disabilities.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated HR Manager to lead our people and organisational development functions. Working closely with senior managers, you will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, supporting workforce development, organisational change, employee relations, and the delivery of high-quality services across an organisation employing approximately 170 staff.

You will have a strong understanding of employment law, HR best practice and the practical application of people management strategies within a values-led organisation. We are seeking an individual who can lead and influence a positive organisational culture across multiple services and locations, equip managers to address people challenges confidently and effectively, and develop practical, people-centred approaches that strengthen workforce capability, wellbeing and service quality.

Essential

  • CIPD Level 3 qualification or above (or equivalent experience)
  • Significant experience in a senior HR management, business partnering or organisational development role.
  • Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience supporting managers with complex employee relations issues.
  • Experience leading workforce development, organisational change and policy development.
  • Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

  • Experience in the voluntary, charity, health, social care or other regulated sectors.
  • Experience supporting a diverse values driven workforce.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
  • Experience of developing and promoting positive workplace culture, employee engagement and wellbeing programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation with a strong commitment to inclusion, creativity, community and person-centred support.

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