People & Culture Manager – Sudbury, Suffolk

Industry-leading family-owned manufacturer | Autonomy, impact & variety | Permanent

Part time: 18-24 hours per week (flexible) min of 3 days but can be shorter days

Salary: £16.00ph – £18.00ph (£33,000- £ 37,000 per annum pro rata)

Casanovas Recruitment are thrilled to partner with a successful, family-owned manufacturing business who are on the lookout for a passionate and people-focused People & Culture Manager.

If you’re the kind of person who loves variety, thrives on autonomy, and wants to make a genuine difference to company culture, this could be your perfect next step.

Why you’ll love this role:

This isn’t your typical HR position. You’ll have real ownership and the freedom to shape the people strategy across every level of the business — from the factory floor to the boardroom.

Expect a role that’s varied, hands-on, and hugely rewarding, with the chance to build on a fantastic culture and directly influence how people feel about coming to work every day.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be at the heart of all things People & Culture, championing engagement, wellbeing, and performance. Day to day, you’ll:

• Lead all HR and culture initiatives across the business
• Drive employee engagement, recognition, and retention programmes
• Take the lead on recruitment, onboarding, and development
• Support managers and directors with performance, pay reviews, and team growth
• Keep policies and procedures fresh, relevant, visible and understood
• Handle employee relations with empathy and professionalism
• Plan creative and meaningful team-building events
• Support the Directors and assist with events.
• Maintain all employee records and take the lead with health and safety training records and booking relevant courses.
• Shape the company’s benefits package (yes, you get to help decide what’s next!)
• Promote wellbeing, positivity, and a truly supportive culture

What makes you a great fit:

You’re experienced in HR (although this does not necessarily need to be vast – personality is extremely important for this role and you will have access to an external HR provider if necessary) and brings warmth, energy, and a pragmatic approach to people challenges. You can balance professionalism with personality and are confident influencing at all levels.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role (stand-alone experience ideal)
• A good working knowledge of UK employment law
• High integrity and exceptional communication skills
• A genuine passion for people, culture, and continuous improvement

Location & Perks:

Based at the company’s Head Office and Factory in Sudbury, Suffolk, with occasional visits to the London office.

You’ll enjoy:

• Flexible hours
• Free parking
• Fun company events
• And the best benefit of all – you’ll shape the benefits of the future!

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re excited by the idea of having freedom, variety, and a genuine voice in shaping a thriving workplace culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Casanovas Recruitment and help write the next chapter of this company’s success story!