I am looking for an People Operations Manager to join my client, a Bristol-based biotech developing next-gen IVDs for bloodstream infections.

What you'll be doing?

As the People Operations Manager you’ll lead and evolve People Operations, ensuring processes are efficient, compliant, and people-focused. Working closely with leadership and managers, you’ll manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding, while driving engagement, communications, and performance processes. You’ll act as a cultural ambassador, embedding values across the organisation and mentoring others in best practice.

Alongside this, you’ll oversee recruitment and hiring, ensuring a smooth process and excellent candidate experience. You’ll refine policies and processes, identify areas for improvement, and look for opportunities to leverage automation and AI. You’ll also support cross-functional projects, tool rollouts, and operational initiatives that strengthen how the organisation runs.

What they are looking for?

They are looking for a proactive and people-focused operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With confidence to own your remit and the judgement to advise on sensitive issues, you balance detail and efficiency with empathy and cultural awareness. You’ll have at least four years of People Operations experience, ideally in a startup, backed by CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) and a strong knowledge of UK employment law.

You’ll bring proven project management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to engage at all levels. Highly organised and process-minded, you’re motivated to build an environment where people can do their best work. Experience with HR tools like CharlieHR or ClickUp, exposure to Life Sciences or Biotech, and an interest in integrating automation or AI into workflows are all a bonus.

What you'll get in return for your experience?

The salary for this role is £45,000 - 53,000 plus benefits. It is a permanent, full-time position based full time on-site in Bristol. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

What's next?

If this sounds like a role for you then please do apply through the link.