SET is seeking a thoughtful, values-driven HR and Office Manager to oversee and develop our people and office systems as the organisation continues to grow.
We are committed to being an ethical, fair and forward-thinking employer, grounded in social justice within the arts and beyond. This role is central to fostering an internal culture based on transparency, care and respect, and to ensuring our systems support a thriving, inclusive organisation.
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Job Title: HR and Office Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32 hours per week (4 days per week, full-time equivalent)
Salary: £40,000
Pension: 3% employer contribution
Probation: 3 months, terminable on one month’s notice by either party
Reports to: Roland Fischer-Vousden, SET Co-Director
Location: On-site across SET Centres, with flexibility to work from home for specific tasks and adaptable arrangements to meet organisational needs
Additional: Six-monthly reviews to discuss progress, address issues, and re-evaluate objectives
With an inclusive ethos always, SET actively encourages applications from all sections of the community, particularly from people whose backgrounds are underrepresented across the arts and charity sectors. This includes people from low-income backgrounds, people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, and disabled people.
As an employer participating in the government-backed Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Role overview
The HR and Office Manager will oversee SET’s day-to-day HR and office systems, supporting a growing team while ensuring our internal infrastructure is transparent, scalable and people-centred. Working closely with Directors, managers and the Board of Trustees, the role will help embed best practice in employment, governance and internal organisation, upholding SET’s values, duty of care and commitment to being a fair and ethical employer.
For full responsibilities, person specification and staff benefits, please download the job pack below.
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Please submit:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you’d like to work at SET (no more than one page of A4)
- Your CV with two referees (no more than two pages of A4).
- The anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form.
- Please email all documents to work@setspace.uk
The closing date for applications is Monday, 12 January 2026, 23:59pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to a first interview within one month of submitting their application. First-round interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 19 January 2026.
Candidates who are further short-listed will then be invited to a second interview, providing an opportunity to meet more of the team. Second-round interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 26 January 2026.
The anticipated start date for the role is February / March 2026.
Please note: References from previous employers will only be contacted after a job offer. If there are valid reasons for this not to be possible, please mention this on your application.
If you need to submit your application in a different format or require any other reasonable adjustments, please contact the same email above.
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