Job Description:

HR Manager

Permanent

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

Start Date: Flexible

Close Date: 29th May 2026

Location: Bristol / Hybrid

About Us

At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed.

Our Purpose

To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance of HR policies and procedures in line with legislation.
• Manage all HR, payroll and benefits administration and systems.
• Own all aspects of recruitment across the group.
• Manage the annual performance appraisal process.
• Act as a trusted Adviser to the Senior Management and Executive Team.
• Manage a small HR Team.
• Collaborating across teams to ensure a seamless employee experience.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in how we work.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications are desirable but not essential. We are looking for individuals with some of the following experience:

• Experience as a HR Manager or similar senior HR role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• In depth knowledge of employment law, case law and best practise.
• CIPD Level 7 (or working towards).

The type of person you’ll be:

• A strong communicator – clear, empathetic, and confident.
• A proactive, solutions-focused individual.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience in probate, legal services, or estate administration (role dependent).
• A passion for making a difference in people’s lives.

What We Can Offer You

We believe in rewarding great work. For this role we offer the following benefits from day one:

• (up to) £60,000 per annum
• 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing annually to 30
• Health Cash Plan – Cash back for Dental, optical, and other treatments
• Employee discounts across a range of products and services
• Variety of salary sacrifice benefits such as tech vouchers, dental and holiday buy
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension scheme – matching up to 5%
• Income protection insurance
• Life assurance policy
• Enhanced family leave (upon completion of probation)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why Join Us:

• A supportive, people-first culture.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A chance to make a real impact during life’s most challenging times.
• Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your needs.

Where You’ll Be Working

Our office based at Spectrum House, Bond Street, Bristol BS1 3LG / Hybrid

Hiring Process – What to Expect

We like to keep things clear and straightforward. Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review – We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact you when shortlisted.
• Initial chat – A short call to get to know you better. There will be some element of competency here, but we aim for it to be more conversational (30mins).
• Interview – This is your competency-based interview with Elle Fowell, Head of HR, and Gareth Lindop, CFO (up to 90mins with your task).
• Task – A chance to show us how you think – this may be part of the interview or done before/after depending on the role.
• Final Stage – Meet more of the Senior Management team and ask any final questions.
• Feedback – We will contact you following your interview, typically within one week.
• Support – We want everyone to feel comfortable and confident throughout our hiring process. If you have a medical condition or need any adjustments, whether that’s for an interview or any part of the process, please let us know. We’re happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you.

Ready to Apply

If Kings Court Trust sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of estate administration.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Kings Court Trust, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that every hiring decision is based on merit, skills, and experience – nothing else.

We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where individuality is celebrated and diverse perspectives are valued across everything we do.

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