Our employees are fundamental to our success and we currently employ more than 2,800 people across the company. In our most recent engagement survey, 89% of colleagues said that Bellway is a great place to work. We recognise that people are the key to our success and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

Our mission is to build first-class homes that our customers are proud to live in, designed to complement the style of existing local housing in developments that meet demand and enhance the community.

We are delighted to have been awarded 5-star builder status by the Home Builders Federation for the seventh year running, with 9 out of 10 customers saying they would recommend us to a friend. Additionally at the Housebuilder Awards 2023, we were also awarded Large Housebuilder of the Year.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Head Office located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking to recruit an experienced HR Manager to join the Group HR team.

The Role

Our centralised Group HR Team of 16 employees (HR, Organisational Development, Recruitment and Rewards and Benefits) is based in Newcastle upon Tyne at the Group Head Office, in Woolsington near to Newcastle Airport. The Group HR Manager is a new role and will be responsible for a team of 4 HR Advisors and 2 Administrators. 

In this role, working closely with the Group HR Director, you will implement HR strategies, policies and initiatives that supports the growth and success of Bellway, as well as working towards our aspiration of becoming an inclusive employer of choice.  Being responsible for all aspects of HR management including, policy/guidance, terms and conditions, employee relations, performance engagement, employee experience and other HR related matters you will liaise with directors and senior leaders to understand their HR requirements and support/coach directors and senior leaders on all people management matters, including change management and improving engagement results. 

As Group HR Manager you will work collaboratively with Bellway’s Group Senior Organisational Development Manager and Group Resourcing and Talent Manager to take a collective team approach on matters, as well as on projects and to ensure that all elements of the employee experience are covered. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to join Bellway at a time of success, growth and ambition. In return there is a highly competitive salary and superb benefits package.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive car allowance
• Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received. Please note all direct applications will be forwarded to our Retained Recruitment Partner, Sullivan Brown.