Head Of Hr Jobs in City Of London

About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising organisations working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger.

At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with organisations that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.

We provide them with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.

We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.

Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.

About the team

This is an important role based in a busy Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources. The team play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its mission of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed.

The Operations team comprises the Director of Finance and Operations, HR and Learning Manager, Head of Finance, the Finance and Operations Assistant and a part time Administrator. Payroll and IT support are outsourced.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR Officer with an interest in the charity sector to develop their career and play a key role in supporting and developing Impetus’ HR function. 

The HR Officer is a new role which will work closely with the HR and Learning Manager to provide a high quality, compliant and responsive HR service. A key focus will be to support colleagues, promote a positive organisational culture and make Impetus a great place to work.

As well as being responsible for the smooth running and management of day-to-day HR operations and administration, you will collaborate with employees across the organisation and support them with planning and managing HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle (recruitment and selection, performance management, learning and development etc.). Additionally, you will have the opportunity to support the HR and Learning Manager with the development and implementation of HR initiatives and projects aligned with organisational needs and priorities. This will include maximising the effectiveness of our HR system and contributing to key organisational projects on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and competency frameworks.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR professional with experience of working in an HR Administrator/Assistant/Officer role and a good understanding of HR best practice, employment law and compliance. You will be able to demonstrate an interest in Impetus’ work and commitment to EDI, alongside excellent communication and people skills, strong organisational and IT skills and a high level of attention to detail. 

This is an exciting time to join our growing organisation and help us to achieve our mission of improving the lives of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Key responsibilities

Recruitment and Selection

• Support recruitment campaigns, including working with hiring managers to draft job descriptions, create and post advertisements, managing candidate communications and liaise with recruitment agencies where required.
• Oversee the planning and administration of recruitment processes, including devising timelines, coordinating and arranging interviews, facilitating selection assessments, managing candidate records.
• Participate in selection processes where required including shortlisting and interviews, providing appropriate advice and guidance to recruiting managers.
• Conduct pre-employment checks, including right-to-work verifications and references.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and equal opportunities monitoring data.

HR Administration and Support

• Maintain and update the HR system (PeopleHR) and other HR records, ensuring employee records are accurate and compliant with GDPR.
• Support with the onboarding of new employees; preparing and issuing employment offers and contracts ensuring compliance with employment law and organisational policies, gathering new starter documentation, setting up on the HR system (PeopleHR) and overseeing induction planning and activities.
• Support with the offboarding of leavers including calculating final annual leave entitlements, updating HR and payroll records and issuing leaving letters.
• Support with the processing of contractual and other changes, ensuring that systems and records are accurately updated, and relevant letters are issued (change in working hours, contract extensions, salary updates, absence management etc.) Support the monthly payroll process by preparing and checking accurate HR data for submission.
• Support the administration of the organisation’s pension scheme, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with Pension Regulations liaising with the HR and Learning Manager, pension and payroll providers as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory reports, and other national reporting requirements.
• Support with the administration of Impetus benefits, liaising with providers, updating information, communicating with staff
• Ensure all HR documentation, including contracts and policies, is up-to-date and accessible.

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Be the first point of contact for HR queries, escalating more complex queries to the HR and Learning Manager. 
• Respond to employee queries in line with Impetus policies and procedures and employment legislation.
• Support the HR and Learning Manager with effective internal HR communications through updating and maintaining content on our PeopleHR system and providing regular updates through internal staff forums such as newsletters, staff meetings.
• Coordinate the quarterly and annual staff survey, ensuring timely distribution and response tracking.
• Analyse survey results and prepare reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Work with the HR and Learning Manager to develop and implement action plans based on survey findings.
• Promote, support and input to the planning on staff engagement initiatives that align with Impetus’ values and priorities (town hall, away days and events).

Performance Management and Learning and Development Support

• Support the HR and Learning management with the administration of Impetus’ performance management processes, including monitoring employee probation periods, facilitating the annual appraisal processes, collating reviews, maintaining records and communicating with managers regarding upcoming reviews.
• Assist in coordinating learning and development activities, including booking training sessions, maintaining training records, providing logistical support for in-house training sessions and workshops.
• Support the HR and Learning Manager in implementing the organisational learning plan.
• Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness through feedback and reporting.

HR project and initiatives

• Support the HR and Learning Manager with the administration and delivery of specific HR projects and initiatives when required:

  • o HR System improvements

    o Equality, diversity and inclusion 

    o Pay/Reward/Competencies 

    o Policy and procedure reviews

This is a new role with the opportunity to work closely with the HR and Learning Manager to develop and contribute to projects/work aligned with organisational needs and priorities.

Person specification

Essential skills and experience

• Previous experience in an HR administration or officer role, with knowledge of core HR practices and processes such as recruitment and employee records management.
• Knowledge and understanding of HR best practice, employment law and compliance requirements, including GDPR.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to confidently
• communicate policies and procedures to staff and managers and to produce formal letters, reports etc. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams building strong working relationships.
• Ability to and deal with sensitive matters with empathy, tact, diplomacy and discretion
• Proficiency in using HR systems (e.g., PeopleHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
• A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification Level 3 or above or working towards one.
• Knowledge of the charity or non-profit sector.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

You will need to:

• Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
• Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 24 February 2025

Interviews

First round interviews will take place: Wednesday 5 March 2025

Second round interviews will take place: Wednesday 12 March 2025

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. 

Personal Data

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Business in the Community (BITC) to find their next Head of HR. This is a very exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to drive and embed BITC’s people strategy, creating and delivering plans that align with the organisation's vision, values, and overarching goals.

“Business in the Community (BITC) is the King’s Responsible Business Network, the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together.

We inspire, engage, and challenge leaders to take practical action to mobilise their collective strength as a force for good in society.”

Location: North London (5 min walk from Old Street) / Hybrid working available

Salary: Up to £67,000 (dependent on experience) with extremely generous benefits.

Working hours: 35 or 28 hours (salary pro rata)

As Head of HR, you will be a trusted counsel and critical friend to the CEO and Executive Director team, fostering a highly engaged and diverse workforce while ensuring compliance with UK employment laws and regulations. You will also play a pivotal role in embedding a positive organisational culture, promoting employee growth and development, and ensuring the HR function operates at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embed the annual people strategy, identifying key risks and implementing mitigation plans.
• Lead a high-performing HR team to deliver an efficient HR service.
• Promote and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organisation.
• Shape and Lead our colleague engagement approach.
• Lead on organisational design and change.

About You:

We’re looking for an exceptional HR leader with the following experience and skills: 

• At least 5 years in a Head of HR role or senior HR Business Partner
• Corporate HR Leader experience of a minimum of 2 years
• We value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates with experience across different sectors
• Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor
• Strong decision maker and confidence to deal with and make difficult decisions 
• Expertise in leading on organisational change and embedding an inclusive culture
• Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Significant experience implementing HR solutions that drive high-performance cultures
• CIPD minimum level 5

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 11th February 2025

Business in the Community embraces, respects and values the difference in its employees and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment that consists of fairness, dignity, and caring for everyone, and one that enables every employee to flourish and realise their potential.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Your new company A multi-academy trust in north-east Surrey is looking for a skilled and dedicated Chief People Officer to join its central team. The trust oversees academies that educate children across two campuses, supported by over 200 staff members. It provides essential corporate services, including HR and Finance, to ensure smooth operations. In this role, you will lead the HR department, managing a team of four, and provide strategic HR support to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Devise and implement a comprehensive 'people strategy' to recruit and retain a highly skilled and diverse workforce, and ensure an L&D programme is in place. Lead a culture of inclusion, celebrating employee contributions and demonstrating the Trust's values in action.
• HR Administration: Ensure timely reporting on HR matters, keep senior leaders informed of legislative changes, and maintain accurate staffing records, including the Trust's Single Central Record.
• Recruitment and Retention: Enhance recruitment processes, manage vacancies, and support effective induction programs for new staff.
• Attendance Management: Monitor staff attendance, advise on matters of ill-health, and manage staff through the Absence Management Policy.
• Employment Relations: Implement capability and disciplinary processes, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Performance Management: Support line managers in identifying training needs and promoting continuous professional development.
  What you'll need to succeed
• Significant experience in HR with a proven understanding of HR principles and practice, most likely gained within a school or education setting. CIPD level 5 or above is highly desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of HR policies and employee relations, with a proven ability to work with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, to effectively manage and develop constructive relationships with key stakeholders, colleagues and leaders at all levels.
• Organised and flexible in approach, with excellent attention to detail, able to work under pressure to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experienced in setting up systems and procedures, including a proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems. Experience in Every HR (IRIS) and/or SIMS would be highly desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What you'll get in return
This is an ideal position for an experienced HR professional who is ready to step into a role as the most senior HR professional in an organisation, or a more experienced HR leader who is passionate about the education sector and is seeking a new challenge where they can make a difference.

This is a permanent position offering a salary of £64,000 to 70,000 (depending on experience) and a benefits package including 26 days leave (rising to 30) in addition to bank holidays, and enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please note this role is predominantly office based with free onsite parking. Flexible working patterns could be considered. Flexible working options would be considered.

What you need to do now
If you are a proactive, strategic and operational HR leader with a passion for education, we would love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact at Hays Exec HR to discuss.

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Job Title: HR Adviser - maternity cover
Hours: 35 hours (full time)
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £42,000
Contract: Fixed term contract up to one year, or until the substantive post holder returns

This role is based at our Head Office but there is some flexibility to work in a hybrid way if preferred.

Please note: We can only able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK.

Requirements

We’re looking for an experienced, highly motivated, people-focused generalist Adviser with great interpersonal skills for this busy HR role to cover maternity leave absence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join our small, but supportive, People and Culture Team working on all aspects of generalist HR advice and support. It is an interesting and varied role for an engaging, solution-focused person, with a passion for providing excellent people-focused services, and someone who wants to add value within an organisation.

You will bring your knowledge and experience of providing generalist HR advice and support to line managers. You should be a resilient, professionally curious person, who is enthusiastic about developing a career in HR.

You will work closely with the People and Culture Manager in a generalist capacity, to support with continuous improvement across all areas of P&C work, while helping to support and achieve our organisational objectives.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Coaching and advising line managers on all People matters.
• Managing and progressing HR casework.
• Working collaboratively with recruiting managers to help design JD&PS, job adverts, and assessments for candidates (to ensure we get the very best people for the job).
• Providing support across all HR projects and proactively contributing creative ideas.

You

We are seeking a proactive and committed individual with strong interpersonal skills who can provide an efficient and customer-focused service to employees, managers and senior leaders. This is busy and varied role, so we’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who can adapt to a fast-paced working environment while ensuring consistency, alongside considering and minimising risks. You should have experience of working independently with limited supervision and highly skilled at prioritising your workload.

You don’t need to have worked in Housing before, but you should have experience of working in a HR team with knowledge of HR good practice. You need to be flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic, and have excellent communication and influencing skills. A great sense of humour will serve you in good stead working in our busy, fast paced office, and your sound judgement skills will be second to none.

Don’t feel you meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At ISHA, we are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited by this role but your experience doesn’t quite align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You just might be the right candidate for this, or other roles, because of your transferable skills.

About ISHA

We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for own our people.

Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring, and be, their best self to work.

We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them and be trusted to make the difference?

If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do apply.

Deadline: 09:00 on 03 March 2025.

Interview: week commencing 10 March 2025 in person at 102 Blackstock Road.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to where you can complete your application for this position.

Staff Benefits

We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits (see attached). We have an evolving wellbeing offer, that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with on-going training and career development opportunities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.

Asking for adjustments

ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us.

No agencies please.

Position: HR Officer - Recruitment and Administration
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £25,791 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £25,791 per annum, increasing to £27,403 * after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,015* after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. 

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

As the HR Officer you’ll be responsible for providing an efficient, friendly and high-quality HR and recruitment service to our amazing internal customers across the organisation.

You’ll also be undertaking general HR support and provide cover for colleagues within the HR Operations team as and when required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with our managers regarding recruitment and advertising agencies
• Compiling and issuing application recruitment packs, arranging interviews
• Maintaining our database to monitor vacancies and applications (to be replaced by the new ATS)
• Updating recruitment pages on the MS Society website
• Processing new appointments (including completing all required pre-employment checks) and changes to existing employment contracts using established templates
• Responsible for keeping the HRIS updated and ensure that all employee information is added / updated accurately on a timely basis
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate paper and electronic records including ensuring that records are compliant with relevant legislation and records management policies
• Processing probation and other documentation
• Supporting with pay and benefits administration
• General admin support as required

You’ll have:

• Experience working in an administrative capacity within HR
• Experience of working within recruitment
• Experience using an HRIS
• Excellent customer service skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A demonstrable commitment to collaborative team work
• A demonstrable commitment to inclusive working, ensuring equality and valuing diversity

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Friday 14th February 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 130 countries and territories. For over 65 years, FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and consultative status with the United Nations (UN).

FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. We pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies.

The Head of Business Development and Programmes is a new role providing strategic direction to the programmes teams, securing income to fund the programmes portfolio and ensuring that all our work aligns with our values and contributes to our organisational goals.  They hold lead responsibility for developing, managing and securing a pipeline of restricted funding and partnerships to ensure that the programme portfolio grows year-on-year in line with FIGO strategy and plans. They are also responsible for leading our approach to local partner organisations (primarily our member associations) and ensuring that they are equipped to comply with our policies and procedures. The role also has responsibility over a variety of restricted funding of various sizes, sources and durations, which make up a key part of organisational income. As a member of the Senior Leadership team, they will play a key role in the design and implementation of organisational strategies and policies.

We are recruiting for an HR Manager on a permanent basis to work with our education client based in South London. This varied role will provide guidance and leadership on a range of operational and transactional HR issues, ensuring consistency with HR policies, utilising your understanding of current employment law and good HR practice.

As our HR Manager you will also develop, implement, monitor and continuously improve operational and transactional HR processes and procedures whilst ensuring that HR services are customer-focussed, consistent, comprehensive, efficient and professional. You will also provide informal advice, coaching and mentoring to HR representatives as required on HR operational or transactional activities, whilst also line managing our Central HR Administrators, ensuring they provide a quality, efficient transactional HR service to all line managers and staff. You will also design and deliver in-house workshops and update sessions to HR representatives within the organisation on operational HR activities and transactional systems whilst supporting the Head of HR Business Management, and the HR Business Partnering team with our HR compliance

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate strong operational HR knowledge and experience with and the ability to develop and apply effective HR processes and solutions. You will have an eagerness to learn continuously and seek out creative solutions to complex problems, employing attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for providing an excellent HR service to our employees and leadership teams. You will be joining an experienced, friendly and collaborative team who will foster your professional development.

Hybrid working of 3 days in the office available - some travel to sites across London required.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please get in touch ASAP.

HFEH Mind are looking for maternity cover for the HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract starting between Mid March to Early April 2025.

Purpose of the job

To support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, providing guidance to staff and line managers on employee relations matters and supporting them through their employment journey with HFEH Mind.

The HR Officer will maintain excellent knowledge of charity policies and procedures, terms and conditions, UK employment law and HR best practice and will deputise for the Head of People Services & Company Secretary in their absence.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind

We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind (HFEH Mind), part of Mind the mental health charity. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding of mental health.

We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.

Key Responsibilities​

· Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems

· Provide counselling on policies and procedures using Rradar support as required.

· Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process when required.

· Support the creation and implementation of effective onboarding.

· Develop training and development programs.

· Assist in performance management processes.

· Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.

· Maintain employee records on the HRIS (BreatheHR) ensuring all staff documentation is accurate and up to date.

Benefits & Support

We want all our team to thrive at HFEH Mind and we offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, and excellent learning and development opportunities.  We are proud of our organisational culture, and we offer a supportive, flexible, and enjoyable place to work.

Employee benefits include:

• Opportunities for flexible working
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with years of service up to 30 days.
• Workplace pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular supervision
• A variety of learning and development opportunities
• Access to “Perkbox” employee benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme

HFEH Mind are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing, and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

HR Generalist 
12-month fixed term contract from start date
Job Ref: V534
Hours/Days per week: 28 hours per week – (Flexible days/hours)
Salary: £30,000 (£37,500 FTE) plus attractive employee benefits package
Start date: ASAP 
Location: Homebased 
Closing date: 12th February 2025
Interview date and Location: 
1st Interview: 27/28th February- Microsoft Teams
2nd Interview - date to be confirmed- In-person (London)

About Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering. This builds stronger communities and enables everyone to thrive.

We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunities and making sure young people can lead change. As a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact.

We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to carry out project work; specifically to carry out a policy review and to develop our newly implemented HR system, as well as provide support across the HR team as required.

Working with key stakeholders and HR colleagues we would like the right person to shape, develop and deliver these HR plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of Volunteering Matters.

CIPD qualified to a minimum of level 5, with a proven ability to support an organisation through change, you must have excellent up to date knowledge of UK employment law and extensive experience of developing and managing policies and procedures related to an HR function.

Working in a friendly team of 4, reporting to the Head of HR and working with the HR Coordinator and HR Administrator, you will be a vital part of the HR function with a focus on the specific projects but must have a flexible approach and be able to change priorities as required, supporting the team with other activities, including but not limited to: recruitment, induction, employee relations matters, learning & development and manager upskilling.

Employee Benefits

Our ambition is to be the best place to work in the charity sector. We offer lots of employee benefits including:

Fully flexible working

Unlimited annual leave, to achieve a positive work-life balance

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest free season ticket loan (public transport)

Competitive and supportive maternity/adoption/family leave provision

Competitive and supportive sick leave provision

Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle discount scheme

Location
This role is flexible and will be homebased and/or office based or a mixture of both, depending on your location. The role may require very occasional travel where a case needs to be supported in person. Your working pattern will be agreed with your line manager upon commencement of the role. You will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office/workspace. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.

Diversity & Inclusion 
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application.   
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

GDPR Statement 
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.  
 

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation.

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join us as a HR Advisor (Diversity & Inclusion) to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice. 

This role will provide expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff on people matters, empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required. They will also promote and improve D&I within the organisation by developing, implementing, and monitoring and embedding D&I projects, initiatives and programmes as part of our wider organisational D&I plan.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 14th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 24th February 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Human Resources Assistant

Up to £26,000pa

Leatherhead, Surrey

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 25 Charity is looking to appoint a Human Resources Assistant to support the small Human Resources team by offering high-quality administrative support and providing first-line HR advice to all employees.

This is an exciting time for an enthusiastic HR professional to join our ambitious charity. We have a clear vision for growth and a strong sense of values - our key asset is our people.

Reporting to the Director of HR & Volunteering, this varied, generalist HR role will provide support and guidance to employees on all HR related matters. They will play a vital role in ensuring a high quality employee experience, with responsibility for efficient HR administration including managing HR & recruitment enquiries, onboarding and offboarding of staff, recruitment processes, producing contractual documentation, managing the HR database and supporting the delivery of internal training.

What we’re looking for:

· Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused individual with a persuasive, teaching style of communication and the ability to build successful working relationships.

· An effective communicator – you have strong interpersonal skills and are able to motivate others, while also being aware of and responsive to, their needs and concerns

· A helpful and supportive team member - you work at a faster-than-average pace with a sense of urgency, using your initiative to get things done correctly, and work collaboratively to achieve results

· A conscientious and disciplined approach to work – you are a self-starter who is well organised, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and the able to work independently, following established guidelines efficiently.

· Someone with a working knowledge of HR, you may be CIPD qualified or working towards a qualification in HR.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this include:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Access to the Blue Light Discount Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Time off in lieu

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping

· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.

Closing date: 05 March 2025

Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.  Registered Charity No: 1070532

Music Masters is seeking an exceptional, dynamic Head of Development to grow fundraised income and help to supercharge our national impact. This position offers an experienced and outgoing fundraising leader the unique opportunity to play a pivotal strategic role for one of the UK’s most enterprising and innovative music education organisations, including the chance to develop a brand-new fundraising strategy from 2026. The ambitious fundraising targets of the charity (£1.327 million in 2024/25) are matched by the ambitions of the programme delivery teams and our desire to make music education and the music sector accessible and equitable.

Reporting to and working closely with the CEO, you will enjoy high-level collaboration with Music Masters’ Development Committee Chair and our newly appointed Chair of Trustees, Stuart Mason. You will be responsible for leading and developing a talented team of fundraisers, and for the right candidate this role brings with it the opportunity to progress to Development Director as we seek to grow our fundraising capacity and capability, enabling us to reach thousands more children through our groundbreaking national programmes.

We offer:

· 25 days annual leave, public holidays + office closure between Christmas and New Year

· Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental wellbeing

· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

· Contributory Pension including 5% employer contribution

· In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

· A flexible approach to working to support work-life balance

Director of People and Culture, L'Arche in the UK

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: National Leader / CEO
Direct reports: HR Advisor, Head of Learning and Development, Soulful Internship Programme Leader
Salary: £72,800 (plus London weighting where appropriate)
Location: Hybrid, with 2-3 days a week in our London office. Please contact us if you would like to explore being based in another another L’Arche location (with 3-4 days a month in the London office). Regular travel to L’Arche Communities UK-wide, and to national meetings.
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, full time
Contract: Temporary. This is a maternity cover post available until May 2026 (or until the current postholder returns, or resigns and is replaced, if earlier).

If you are a relational leader with HR and change experience, could you give us a year of your energy and expertise, to deliver and develop our vision?

Main purpose of the role:

Lead people vision, strategy, systems, and services that make L’Arche a great place to work, belong, and grow in Community - so that we live out our mission and values.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead L'Arche to be a life-giving place for people to work, belong and grow.
- Recruitment, retention, remuneration, wellbeing and belonging.
- Learning and development.
- HR Structures, strategy, and services.

Key criteria for success:

During the year of maternity cover as Director, you will work with people across L'Arche to:

- Get to know the people, mission, ethos, and daily realities of L'Arche.
- Oversee ongoing performance and flourishing of the national HR and L&D teams, lead HR leads in the Communities, and provide HR advice to leadership.
- Lead our ongoing programme to refresh terms and conditions, consulting and communicating proactively and transparently.
- Lead a campaign to achieve consistent, confident, and values-led line management across L'Arche.
- Develop stronger national HR and L&D structures and resources, and people functions in the Communities.
- Lead national recruitment initiatives, especially expanding the "soulful intern" programme.
- Contribute to wider initiatives, including on financial management, EDI, volunteering and attendance management. 

Essential criteria:

- Significant management experience of HR systems and decision-making, and employee learning and development.
- Either: CIPD Level 7 / equivalent qualification, OR substantial experience of people and systems leadership.
- Understanding of employment law and of current best practice in people and culture, HR, and learning and development.
- Experience of leading change.
- Experience of planning and managing budgets and analysing financial risks and opportunities.

ABOUT L'ARCHE 

L'Arche is a worldwide movement of people with and without learning disabilities building community together. We aim to be a beacon for our society - of what social care can be, what life with learning disabilities can be, and what a human society can be.

L'Arche in the UK is a registered charity and a regulated provider of care and support. Our 11 Communities in England, Scotland and Wales offer a varied mix of adult supported living, registered care, and day services. 

Our UK annual turnover is about £20m. Well over a thousand people across the UK belong to a L'Arche Community, including about 300 people with learning disabilities and more than 700 employees and volunteers. 

If you join our friendly and supportive organisation, you will be well supported and gain access to a variety of additional benefits that come with working with us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about.
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
- Interest free loans and salary advances available
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work.
- Free DBS / PVG checks
- Free SSSC registration
- Free Blue Light Card
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

A full role description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 16 February 2025. 
The first round of interviews will be online, between 25 February and 4 March.

To apply, please answer the questions on our online application form.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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At KICK, we are motivated to respond to a sense of hopelessness in many young people today as 1/3 of young people aged 15 identify with a mental health condition, 2million grow up without a father at home, many are disconnected from local communities with 95% now not attending church. We aspire to see a generation of young people who will reach their God given potential; where communities have been socially impacted; and where spiritual change has transformed a nation. Our mission is to transform young people’s lives, with God's love, through sport and support. We do this through values-driven physical education, street dance, mentoring, chaplaincy in schools and community KICK Academies to impact a sense of hopelessness and give them a hope for the future and a joy in the present.

KICK work in Infant, Junior, Primary, Secondary, Pupil Referral Units, Private and Special Schools to deliver the following services with Christian values embedded throughout every session:

- PE National Curriculum - Transformational Street Dance

- Solutions Focused Mentoring - Schools based Chaplaincy

In all that we do we seek to live out our values to encourage young people to be aspirational, to be compassionate in all circumstances, to deliver excellent quality sessions, and to be intentional in building relationships and sharing the Gospel with young people every day and to show integrity in our decision making at all times.  KICK is a growing charity currently working with over 100 schools and have established 30 KICK Academies across the UK. Our staff team has more than doubled over the last 3 years with KICK now employing over 90 staff. As an organisation we are engaging with over 28,000 young people every week and come closer to achieving our vision to reach a generation of young people, within a generation of time. 

Title:                      Head of Finance

Based in: London/Outside negotiable

Hours of work: Part Time (2-3 days per week split over 2-5 days)

Line Manager: Chief Operations Officer

Role Purpose:

The Head of Finance will strengthen KICK through the strategic management of finances including day-today tasks, budgeting and reporting. The successful candidate will provide both strategic and financial guidance to ensure that KICK’s financial commitments are met excellently and accurately. The role will also involve working closely with both the senior management team as well as the board of Trustees in order to maintain and grow a solid foundation for KICK to grow. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

· The Head of finance will have the ability to collate and present the monthly accounts to the Exec team and Board based on KICK performance, as well as problem solving potential issues that arise.

· Responsible for processing and running payroll, along with sessional payments and expenses on a monthly basis.

· Conduct Finance Committee meetings and project work as directed by the board or initiated by finance results.

·       The Head of Finance will be responsible for the annual budget and holding budget holders account on their spend.

· Ability to complete and present the annual accounts.

· Responsible for the management of our Book Keeper to ensure invoices are issued and bank accounts reconciled in a timely manner. 

 

Person Specification:

Proven Experience

- A degree in finance, accounting or a related field.

- Proven experience in a senior executive role. 

- Experience of strategic planning and business development.

- Experience of complex and multi-dimensional problem solving whilst having a clear knowledge of the options, impacts, risks when suggesting a resolution.  

- Experience of communicating with senior executive leadership in matters of strategic importance. The applicant should have the ability to influence internal and external partners to understand and accept concepts, practices and approaches of the job area.

- Experience of collating monthly accounts and annual accounts as well as managing various budgets across an organisation.

Skills and Abilities

- Outstanding written and communication skills.

- A forward thinker with the ability to be proactive in improving current activities and processes.

- Ability to empower, motivate and lead others through supporting teams to succeed, investing in the capabilities of staff and providing clear feedback.

-        The Head of Fiance will have the ability to show responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes whilst keeping a firm focus on priority management.

 

Personal Qualities

• The Desire to own, guards and deepen KICK’s Christian ethos, vision, mission and values.

• Able to take the initiative and be a self-starter.

• Passionate to see young people and staff progress and achieve their full potential.

• Clear Enhanced DBS.

Staff Benefits

• Company pension scheme

•      Full access to Health Assured programme

• Reasonable travel expenses paid

• Access to Taste Card