About this role
Role Purpose
Origin is looking for a People and Culture Manager to strengthen sustainable people leadership across the business. This is a specialist role with ownership of employee relations and the delivery of learning and development that helps managers lead fairly, confidently and consistently.
You’ll bring strong judgement, a steady approach, and the ability to build capability rather than dependency. You’ll also have line management responsibility for two members of the People and Culture team, ensuring high quality delivery and consistent standards.
This year, Origin will be applying against the updated B Corp accreditation standards. It’s important this role brings experience or a strong working understanding of B Corp expectations and the new JEDI-related (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) elements that sit within them.
What you’ll be responsible for
Employee relations (ownership and standards)
End-to-end ownership of ER casework, including complex and sensitive situations
Coaching managers to take clear ownership of people decisions
Spotting themes and improving systems to reduce repeat issues over time
Learning and development (delivery and impact)
Delivering practical learning that strengthens manager capability and leadership confidence
Building programmes that support performance, wellbeing and accountability together
Improving learning based on feedback, outcomes and observed behaviour change
People partnering
Acting as a trusted partner to managers and teams across the business
Providing clear challenge where practice risks being inconsistent or unsustainable
Helping embed fair, consistent people standards across teams and locations
B Corp and JEDI readiness
Supporting our preparation for the updated B Corp standards and evidence requirements
Helping embed JEDI principles into manager capability, learning and people practices
Partnering with the sustainability team to support B Corp goals and recertification planning
What we’re looking for
Significant experience in a People Manager or senior HR generalist role
Strong, hands-on ER experience and confident handling complex cases
Experience designing and delivering learning and development for managers
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
Confident communicator and facilitator, able to influence at all levels
Line management experience, with a focus on clarity, coaching and quality delivery
Experience working in a B Corp or purpose-led organisation, or a strong understanding of responsible business practice
Understanding of JEDI principles and how to embed them into leadership and people systems
What you can expect at Origin
A role with real ownership and influence across the business
The chance to build long-term capability and shape how people leadership is done at Origin
A values-led environment where clarity, dignity and consistency matter
Compensation & Benefits
Work–Life Balance
We offer 34 days’ holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays and your birthday, alongside enhanced sick pay, period leave and personal days. We also provide enhanced family leave to support every kind of parent.
Training
Learning and development are central to life at Origin. All employees have access to SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities, supported by a dedicated education and a programme designed by a 2017, 2018 and 2020 UK Cup Tasters Champion. As well as access to mental health and physical first aid training and qualifications.
Perks
We offer two paid volunteering days each year, access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service, free therapy sessions, an Electric Car Scheme (salary dependent), and a pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
Discounts
You’ll enjoy weekly free coffee, unlimited free coffee while on shift, and access to industry-leading equipment at discounted rates.
Culture
As a B Corp certified and proudly independent business, we offer meaningful, creative work within an industry-leading brand that is rooted in strong values and a truly people-first culture.
Everyone is welcome at Origin
We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity – even if you don’t tick every box – we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.
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Other facts
About Origin Coffee
Origin Coffee is an independent and innovative coffee company from Cornwall with a purpose beyond profit. We are a group of highly experienced and passionate coffee people that continue to strive to raise coffee standards throughout the UK.
Crafting distinctive espresso coffee is at the forefront of what we do at Origin, but behind the scenes we have worked hard to make sure every bean roasted for us promotes social, environmental and economic responsibility.
What you'll do
- The People and Culture Manager will oversee employee relations and learning and development initiatives to enhance managerial capabilities. They will also support the organization in preparing for B Corp accreditation and embedding JEDI principles into practices.
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