People and Culture Manager

We’re Be.EV – one of the fastest growing public electric vehicle charging networks in the UK.

Our mission is simple; to make public EV charging simple, reliable and available to everyone.

With a growing national network of over 800 electric vehicle charge points across a number of locations, we offer drivers the right charging speeds in the right places - along busy routes, at popular destinations, and right in the heart of your communities.

Majority owned by Octopus Energy Generation and backed by NatWest and KfW. we’re committed to building a network fit for today and tomorrow.

About the role: We are looking for a People & Culture Manager who will lead all Be.EV HR activities for our team of just over 40 Colleagues. As the sole HR person onsite, you will take full responsibility and be the primary contact for HR queries in addition to owning the full Employee Experience Lifecycle and associated tasks through Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance, Engagement, Learning and Reward.

Key relationships: Reporting into the Co-Founder and COO. The Management Team and People Managers are key stakeholders that you will engage and influence to effectively drive the Be.EV Employee Experience.

What you'll be doing as People & Culture Manager

• First point of contact for day-to-day HR support offering an efficient and positive service to the Team
• Own and lead on all HRIS activities ensuring that our HRIS is central to how we operate and drives both Employee and People Manager Self-Serve.
• Use People Analytics to provide valuable insights into engagement and actions to be taken to maintain a positive and high performing environment
• Provide Talent Acquisition support from initial requirement identification, through Hiring Manager support in process to offer/onboarding. Track all ongoing recruitment and update agreed metrics accordingly
• Own and develop the Onboarding process and materials ensuring all new hires have the best possible start
• Own and lead on Performance Management activities supporting the team with process for Objectives Setting and Reviews via our HRIS and ultimately driving individual and business performance.
• Oversee the company LMS and audit in terms of usage etc. Manage and coordinate other L&D discussions and act as SME for identifying suitable additional development and training partners as and when required
• Be the primary contact for Benefits providers and regularly review Benefits being offered and look to enhance/improve the current offer, in line with budget constraints
• Proactively identify operational and cultural areas that could be improved in line with equality, diversity and inclusion ambitions of Be.EV and implement changes in conjunction with Management team support
• Oversee existing HR Policies and will amend/update where and when appropriate

What we are looking for

• An advocate for pragmatic People and Culture delivery – doing what’s right for individuals and the organisation
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral therefore you’re able to quickly build personal credibility
• Your style is to take ownership and accountability and you “get the job done”
• Strong planning and organisational skills and can self-direct using your own initiative
• You can advise and influence at all levels and feel confident to challenge
• Positive, creative and solutions focussed
• Calm under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
• Agile and flexible when required given the changing demands of startup
• Someone who will live a breathe our Shared Values of Caring, Sharing and Daring and incorporate themselves within the very fibre of the business beyond the role they do and wants to make a difference through our drive for sustainability and green transport • A team player who has involved themselves in previous roles beyond the confines of their HR role People & Culture Manager

Essential

• Strong HR experience in a start-up/SME environment
• Effective management of all end-to-end people related policies and processes within the Employee Lifecycle
• Comprehensive knowledge of current key employment legislation and best practice guidelines
• Strong knowledge of management and functional application of HRIS (ideally HiBob or similar) and other HR-related Tech (OfficeVibe)
• Knowledge and experience of managing different contractual relationships (casual workers, contractors, employees etc)
• A proven track record in modernisation and HR process improvements
• Ability to explain and advise on complex HR matters to an audience unfamiliar with certain terminology, processes and policies
• Comfortable analysing both qualitative and quantitative data
• Prior experience in a lead and/or stand-alone HR role
• HR Project Management delivery
• CIPD Qualified (Minimum Level 5) or equivalent experience/degree

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Additional pay

• Bonus scheme

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Application question(s)

• Are you CIPD Qualified to at least Level 5?

Experience

• Human resources: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025

Reference ID: Be.EVHRM