HR Operations Team Leader

  • Devon Wildlife Trust
  • Jan 20, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Are you a HR professional passionate about people, culture, and inclusion?

Would you like to use your HR expertise in a values driven organisation supporting conservation aims?

DWT is seeking an HR Operations Team Leader to oversee day to day HR advice and delivery at Devon Wildlife Trust. They will use their HR expertise to guide managers, support staff and to develop HR processes that support DWT. They must be confident and knowledgeable in up-to-date HR law and good practice.

Key priorities

Oversee day to day HR administration relating to employee lifecycle

Coach managers to resolve employee relations issues proactively

Refresh HR processes optimising digital solutions

Provide HR management information

Lead on staff wellbeing initiatives

What we re looking for

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience

Proven experience in employee relation issues

Understanding and commitment to values led HR practice

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months based at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.

Interviews are being held on 3 & 4 March.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. To achieve our vision, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

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