Human Resources Manager

September 16, 2026

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. Location: DartfordSalary: Competitive, based on experienceContract Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role Valley Provincial is looking for an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to take ownership of the HR function across Valley Provincial and it's sister company Playcubed. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an opportunity to play an important role in the continued development of an established, ambitious and growing business. We are looking for someone who can combine professional HR management with practical delivery - equally comfortable advising Directors and managers, handling sensitive employee matters and developing our people and culture, while being prepared to roll up their sleeves and ensure the everyday HR administration is accurate, compliant and under control. This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and based at our main offices in Dartford. We are offering a competitive salary package depending on experience, fantastic workplace benefits, including a profit-sharing scheme and the opportunity for personal and professional progression. Key Responsibilities: The HR Manager will take responsibility for the full employee lifecycle, including: <ul><li>Providing practical HR advice and support to Directors, managers and employees.</li><li>Managing employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and other sensitive matters.</li><li>Leading recruitment, onboarding, probation and retention across the business.</li><li>Managing staff reviews, performance management and employee development processes.</li><li>Coordinating operational employee payroll information and changes, working closely with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration.</li><li>Owning and maintaining HR policies, processes, records and legal compliance.</li><li>Championing our culture and values and managing employee engagement, including eNPS and ‘Happy Valley’.</li><li>Coordinating reward, recognition and employee benefit schemes.</li><li>Maintaining effective HR systems, administration, reporting and employee records.</li></ul> Experience: We are looking for someone who is professional, approachable and commercially minded, with the confidence to advise management and deal effectively with challenging people matters. You will need to be highly organised and accurate, with good working knowledge of UK employment law and practical HR management. Most importantly, you should be comfortable operating in a hands-on HR Manager role where strategic thinking and everyday delivery go together. CIPD qualification, or working towards it, would be preferable but is not essential for the right candidate. It goes without saying that you will be a team player with a flexible attitude, will be self-motivated and are someone who thrives on collaborative working. About Valley Provincial: Our vision: is to be leaders in urban landscaping.Our purpose: is to create environments for life.Our values: are team, respect, trust, innovation, expertise. Valley Provincial is an established landscaping business with a 50-year history, operating from our headquarters in Dartford. Our culture is founded on the principle of ‘Fair Both Ways’ - creating a positive relationship between the company and our people where commitment, performance and contribution are recognised and rewarded. We value Team, Respect, Trust, Innovation and Expertise, and want our HR Manager to become an ambassador for those values and help us continue developing the employee experience as the business grows. We offer a strong range of employee benefits, including our Growth By Sharing profit-sharing scheme, together with wellbeing, recognition and salary-sacrifice benefits, regular company events and opportunities for continued development. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from qualified persons from all backgrounds. Help create the exceptional at Valley Provincial.

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