Join The Petersham Nurseries Team!

Annual salary:- £55,000-65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

This role is operationally led, and the successful candidate will be someone that thrives being hands on and supporting the wider management teams within the business.

The Head of People will report into our Director of Operations and will support leading the wider People team which includes Recruitment, L&D and our existing HR advisors. 

We are confident that our natural working environment is unrivalled, but we know it’s our people that really bring Petersham Nurseries to life. A family run business with family values, you’ll be part of The Petersham story where we strive to elevate simple, wholesome food reflecting the seasons and our commitment to the environment. .

Responsibilities: 

• First point of contact for any employee relations issues, full support, advice and guidance on all employee relations matters including general enquiries; law; procedures; disciplinary & grievances or absence issues
• Account management of outsourced, employment law advisory team 
• Champion effective, proactive people management and help foster a culture of support and togetherness.
• Manage and support on recruitment campaign
• Oversee and drive our ‘Learn – Grow – Sustain’ appraisal process, ensuring managers have the skills to have meaningful conversations
• Support the management teams to create talent maps, and succession plans.
• Drive employee engagement across the business through innovative schemes.
• Coach managers to help develop their people management skills as required. 
• Undertake projects which will support the company’s aims and strategies and/or improve the effectiveness of People Development. 

Ideal candidate:

• This person with come from the hospitality industry, ideally restaurants.
• A strong generalist HR role.
• Has typically worked in fast paced muti site portfolio.
• A self-starter who has a hunger and energy to demonstrate the value HR brings to a business.
• Someone who can work at all levels and willing to roll their sleeves up to get the job done.
• Collaborative in nature and able to work with a wide range of people and build strong trusted relationships.

Requirements:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a multisite generalist HR leadership role, with previous exposure of managing an array of complex employee relations issues, leading from the front with our values and culture
• CIPD Level 5 qualified – essential
• A comprehensive understanding of UK employment law
• A proven track record of coaching and role-modelling – integrity is key
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously without close supervision, possessing great interpersonal working skills.
• Willingness to learn and travel throughout London to visit teams based within our restaurants, garden centre and e-commerce locations. 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary 
• Training and Development
• A good work/life balance with 28 days holiday allowance increasing with length of service of up to 5 days
• Opportunity to grow and progress within the brand
• Supplier and Farm trips in the UK and Italy
• Massages at Work
• Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous discounts at Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden & Richmond

Who we are

Capturing the unique spirit and rare beauty of its original home in Richmond, Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden brings nature and elegance to the heart of central London. This unparalleled lifestyle destination comprises of a delicatessen and wine cellar, two restaurants, event space and a central courtyard, Floral Court. True to the horticultural origins of the family business and the heritage of Covent Garden’s past, there could not be a more fitting location for Petersham Nurseries’ new venture into central London.

This is a very special opportunity to join an extremely friendly company, if you think this position is for you please apply, we look forward to hearing from you!

Join The Petersham Nurseries Team!

Annual salary:- £55,000-65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

This role is operationally led, and the successful candidate will be someone that thrives being hands on and supporting the wider management teams within the business.

The Head of People will report into our Director of Operations and will support leading the wider People team which includes Recruitment, L&D and our existing HR advisors. 

We are confident that our natural working environment is unrivalled, but we know it’s our people that really bring Petersham Nurseries to life. A family run business with family values, you’ll be part of The Petersham story where we strive to elevate simple, wholesome food reflecting the seasons and our commitment to the environment. .

Responsibilities: 

• First point of contact for any employee relations issues, full support, advice and guidance on all employee relations matters including general enquiries; law; procedures; disciplinary & grievances or absence issues
• Account management of outsourced, employment law advisory team 
• Champion effective, proactive people management and help foster a culture of support and togetherness.
• Manage and support on recruitment campaign
• Oversee and drive our ‘Learn – Grow – Sustain’ appraisal process, ensuring managers have the skills to have meaningful conversations
• Support the management teams to create talent maps, and succession plans.
• Drive employee engagement across the business through innovative schemes.
• Coach managers to help develop their people management skills as required. 
• Undertake projects which will support the company’s aims and strategies and/or improve the effectiveness of People Development. 

Ideal candidate:

• This person with come from the hospitality industry, ideally restaurants.
• A strong generalist HR role.
• Has typically worked in fast paced muti site portfolio.
• A self-starter who has a hunger and energy to demonstrate the value HR brings to a business.
• Someone who can work at all levels and willing to roll their sleeves up to get the job done.
• Collaborative in nature and able to work with a wide range of people and build strong trusted relationships.

Requirements:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a multisite generalist HR leadership role, with previous exposure of managing an array of complex employee relations issues, leading from the front with our values and culture
• CIPD Level 5 qualified – essential
• A comprehensive understanding of UK employment law
• A proven track record of coaching and role-modelling – integrity is key
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously without close supervision, possessing great interpersonal working skills.
• Willingness to learn and travel throughout London to visit teams based within our restaurants, garden centre and e-commerce locations. 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary 
• Training and Development
• A good work/life balance with 28 days holiday allowance increasing with length of service of up to 5 days
• Opportunity to grow and progress within the brand
• Supplier and Farm trips in the UK and Italy
• Massages at Work
• Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous discounts at Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden & Richmond

Who we are

Capturing the unique spirit and rare beauty of its original home in Richmond, Petersham Nurseries Covent Garden brings nature and elegance to the heart of central London. This unparalleled lifestyle destination comprises of a delicatessen and wine cellar, two restaurants, event space and a central courtyard, Floral Court. True to the horticultural origins of the family business and the heritage of Covent Garden’s past, there could not be a more fitting location for Petersham Nurseries’ new venture into central London.

This is a very special opportunity to join an extremely friendly company, if you think this position is for you please apply, we look forward to hearing from you!