People and Culture Manager
Ready to drive real change in a workplace where people come first?
We’re searching for a passionate and proactive People & Culture Manager to help shape our “Great Place to Be” culture across the retail network in the South West Region. Working closely with regional leaders and store teams, you’ll be the trusted go-to partner for all things people-driving strategic initiatives, strengthening leadership capability, and championing a consistently high-impact colleague experience.
This is your chance to make a real difference every day by blending hands-on support with high-level impact.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible working with regional travel and occasional overnight stays
- Huge discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
- Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
- Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
- Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
- A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing
As a key member of our People & Culture team, you’ll:
- Partner with Store Managers and Regional Leaders, providing practical, people-first support across performance, absence, wellbeing, engagement, and more
- Lead strategic P&C initiatives that strengthen colleague experience and drive business performance
- Manage employee relations with care and confidence-ensuring timely case resolution and documentation
- Build trusted relationships by attending regional meetings and being a visible, accessible support
- Use data and insights to spot trends, escalate risks, and drive informed decision-making
- Help deliver and embed change initiatives that keep colleagues informed, inspired, and supported
- Champion our employee voice through engagement surveys and action planning
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to enhance onboarding, career development, and succession planning
- Be an everyday ambassador for our culture—promoting inclusion, wellbeing, recognition, and our Great Place to Be values in everything you do
- Stay current with employment law and bring fresh thinking to strengthen our people offer
Who we’re looking for
You’re collaborative, confident, and commercially minded. You thrive on empowering others and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. You’ll hit the ground running with:
- Previous experience in a People & Culture Manager or HR Business Partner role
- Proven track record in complex ER casework and strategic HR delivery
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and influence across all levels
- Planning and prioritisation skills to navigate a fast-moving, change-focused environment
- A mindset of continuous improvement and practical problem solving
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel
Living our values: Care, Deliver, Inspire
- Care – Build trusted relationships, collaborate with empathy, and support others’ growth
- Deliver – Stay focused on outcomes and use insight to make sound, people-first decisions
- Inspire – Communicate with impact and help bring our culture to life for colleagues everywhere
Why Magnet?
We’re part of the Nobia Group, Europe’s leading kitchen specialist, with a proud 100-year heritage. But we’re all about what’s next. Our people drive our transformation, and we’re always ready for fresh ideas and new ways of working.
Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re ready to build a better workplace—one where everyone belongs—we’re ready for you.
- Department
- People & Culture (HR)
- Locations
- Magnet, Bristol Cribbs Causeway
- Brand
- Magnet

Magnet, Bristol Cribbs Causeway
About Nobia
Nobia is a leading European kitchen specialist. We design, manufacture and sell kitchens through thirteen strong brands, such as Marbodal and HTH in the Nordics and Magnet in the UK. Every year, we realise around 300,000 kitchen dreams and are part of millions of people’s everyday lives. We are driven by a shared ambition to lead the way in design and sustainability in our industry. With operations encompassing the entire value chain and our multinational presence, we are uniquely positioned to drive significant change.