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Latest HR Jobs WE 24th October

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Latest HR Jobs WE 24th October

October 24, 2025

The South West HR job market this week (ending October 23rd) shows a significant pivot back toward HR Technology and the emergence of high-value Contract Partnering roles, following the rapid closure of senior Operations positions last week.

New Opportunities and Trends

This week is marked by a clear focus on the systems and expertise required for strategic people initiatives.

  • HR Technology Resurgence: There is a strong, renewed demand for HRIS expertise, particularly around implementation and analysis:
    • HR System Manager (Workday) at St Monica Trust (Greater Bristol Area).
    • Senior HR Systems Analyst at CMS UK (Bristol).
    • HR System Advisor at Hays (Bristol).
  • High-Value Strategic Partnering: The market for elite contract roles is active again with a Human Resources Business Partner at Artis Recruitment offering a high salary range of £85,000 – £90,000 per year.
  • HR Transformation Consulting: The UK&I People Consulting, HR Transformation – HR Reimagined – Manager role at EY (Bristol) has appeared and already shows 94 applicants, making it the new most highly contested strategic role this week.
  • Talent Focus: A new Emerging Talent Manager role at CMS UK indicates strategic investment in the talent pipeline.
  • Mid-Level Management/ER: New full-time managerial roles include HR Manager at Sanderson (£40k-£50k) and an ER Manager at Hays (£40k-£43.5k).

Roles No Longer Available (Quick Fills)

The senior Operations and Performance-focused roles that dominated last week’s listings have largely been filled.

  • Senior Operations Roles Gone: The HR Operations Manager (West of England MCA) and the Senior Manager, People Performance & Enablement (Lloyds Banking Group) have been removed from the listings, confirming the quick turnaround for executive operational talent.
  • Transformation Project Complete: The HR Transformation Project Manager (Amcor) has been closed.

Continuing Positions and Competitive Trends

Competition is intensifying for key generalist and administrative roles, shifting from an ER-only focus to broader advisory roles.

  • Advisory Competition: The People Advisor (HR) role at Burges Salmon LLP (Bristol) is now one of the most competitive generalist roles, with 63 applicants.
  • Coordinator Competition: The Human Resources Coordinator role at Arval BNP Paribas Group (Swindon) has seen its applicant count rise to 45.
  • Business Partnering Activity: Several HR Business Partner roles (e.g., Cygnet, Cornish Bakery) and the HR Continuous Improvement Manager at CMS UK remain active, continuing the mid-level generalist search.

Here is the link to the complete spreadsheet – 24th October Jobs List

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