A rare opportunity has arisen to join the HR team at Chatham House. We are looking for a people-centred, curious and values-driven HR Manager to join our ambitious, high-performing team.
We are a small but mighty team: collaborative, forward-thinking and focused on delivering real value. The role would suit someone looking to broaden their strategic HR experience and, over time, develop towards a future Head of HR position.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those returning to work following a career break. Support towards CIPD development may be available.
Please see the full job description here: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/pages/hr-manager
Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.
Salary: £45,000 per year.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 2 days per week.
Application closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026, 23:59 BST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date could be brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged.
The mission of Chatham House is to be a world-leading source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all. Chatham House was founded in 1920 and is based in St James's Square, London.
The Chatham House Rule, famous for facilitating free speech and confidentiality at meetings, originated here.
Research is core to all Chatham House activities. We undertake independent and rigorous analysis with the aim of setting the agenda and shaping policy by encouraging new ideas and forward thinking in international affairs.
Chatham House is also home to the internationally renowned journal International Affairs and the magazine The World Today, each published six times a year.
Chatham House regularly hosts high-profile speakers from around the world in a packed programme of events and conferences as well as organizing and participating in a number of events and conferences elsewhere in the UK and overseas.
Our members encompass a diverse range of backgrounds and professions including academics, diplomats, the media, NGOs, politicians, policy-makers, researchers and business people.
In addition to our publications and events our researchers regularly provide commentary in the media and evidence to Parliamentary Committees.
