People and Culture Lead

  • Lay
  • Oxford

Church Mission Society

Are you an experienced and proactive HR professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a passion for supporting people? We are seeking a confident and capable People and Culture Lead, who will provide high-quality advice and guidance to CMS employees across a wide range of HR matters. You will play a key role in shaping our HR function and contribute to a positive and inclusive working culture.

  • Fixed term (one year) 21 hours per week
  • Hybrid working available with up to 60 per cent homeworking.
  • Starting salary: £34,880 FTE (pro rata £20,928) per annum depending on experience, with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
  • CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
    • access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
    • regular wellbeing coffee mornings
    • support on menopause for women
    • up to three volunteer days a year
    • up to three family emergency leave days a year
    • retreats and resources for prayer life

Closing date

We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 18 January 2026

To apply for this job please visit churchmissionsociety.org.