People & Culture Manager - London

Origin Coffee is a leading speciality coffee roaster in Europe, known for its direct relationships with progressive coffee producers and precision roasting. As a certified B Corp and a values-led business, we focus on sustainability, sourcing, design, people, and partnerships. Our community is built on substance and collaboration, and we are committed to quality and purpose.

The role: Origin is seeking a People and Culture Manager to enhance sustainable people leadership across the company. This role involves ownership of employee relations and the delivery of learning and development to help managers lead with confidence and consistency. The successful candidate will manage two members of the People and Culture team, ensuring high-quality delivery and consistent standards. This role is crucial as Origin prepares for the updated B Corp accreditation, requiring experience or a strong understanding of B Corp expectations and JEDI-related elements.

Job requirements: Candidates should have significant experience in a People Manager or senior HR generalist role, with strong ER experience and the ability to handle complex cases. Experience in designing and delivering learning and development for managers is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of UK employment law. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and facilitator, able to influence at all levels, and have line management experience focused on clarity, coaching, and quality delivery. Experience in a B Corp or purpose-led organization is preferred, along with an understanding of JEDI principles.

Benefits: Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package including 34 days' holiday, enhanced sick pay, period leave, personal days, and enhanced family leave. Employees have access to SCA training, mental health and physical first aid training, and qualifications. Additional perks include two paid volunteering days, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free therapy sessions, an Electric Car Scheme, and a pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution. Employees also enjoy weekly free coffee, unlimited free coffee while on shift, and access to industry-leading equipment at discounted rates.

Everyone is welcome at Origin, and we encourage applications from those passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity, even if they do not meet every requirement.