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We are looking for a fixed term HR Administrator for 6 months.  This role is to support the HR Manager with business-as-usual HR processes while a project is ongoing. The successful candidate act as a first point of contact, responding to or referring on queries as appropriate; and be responsible for HR and Training administration.

What we need:

You should have experience of working in HR Administration, with knowledge of the processes and procedures completed during the employee lifecycle, effective communications skills, a high standard of IT literacy and excellent attention to detail.  Experience of accurately processing information, maintaining records, databases and filing systems is a must. 

Previous experience of working in a professional membership organisation is desirable.

What we offer:

This is a full-time fixed term contract for 6 months. Salary is £28,000 per annum (paid pro-rata for period of employment), a generous non-contributory pension benefit, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open, a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed and 12.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

How to Apply:

Please follow the link to our website for details on how to apply - closing date is 3rd February 2025.

The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form – link is on our website.

Please note that applicants need to demonstrate they have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual with a strong background in operations and office management, financial management, human resources, and some experience of communications to play a central role within our small but dynamic team. The role focuses on developing and overseeing the smooth running of our internal systems and processes, ensuring financial, legal and regulatory compliance, developing and managing a database to monitor the implementation of our strategic plan, and managing risk. 

ILP is a network of talented and passionate pro bono lawyers drawn from diverse countries and cultures across the globe. We mobilise teams of legal experts to support the policy and legal needs of marginalised communities, their governments, and their social movement organisations. Our partners are civil society organisations, governments, community groups and investigative journalists. 

The Operations Manager role combines governance, human resources, financial management and operational delivery, with some involvement in communications. Working closely with the Executive Director and external bookkeepers, you will be critical in ensuring that all legal, regulatory and statutory requirements of the charity are met, in addition to delivering accurate financial management, and carrying out key HR functions. You will lead on general office management, including IT systems, events and logistics, and be responsible for some communications functions, including managing ILP’s website and social media.  

This is a broad and varied role of critical importance to the smooth and effective running of the charity.

Please download our application pack for more details including the full role description and candidate profile.

ILP is an equal opportunities employer. The current Operations Manager is available to answer any questions about the role.

The standalone HR Manager will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with employment law, and aligning HR initiatives with business goals. This role requires an initiative-taking, detail-oriented, and people-focused individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.

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.  
 

Do you like to work in an environment where no two days are the same, and you play a key part in helping Connect be a place where our colleagues can thrive and be the best that they can be?

Connect Housing employs circa 200 staff members working across West Yorkshire. We have a strong social purpose and our values are at the heart of everything we do, for both our customers and our colleagues.

We’re seeking an experienced HR Adviser to join our team and contribute to the success of our organisation by delivering friendly, values-based HR services.

We strive to be an employer of choice and our HR Team plays a key part in delivering this outcome. As an HR Adviser, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth and compliant HR operations across Connect Housing.

This role involves a blend of operational and advisory responsibilities, providing hands-on, trusted support to managers and employees while working as a team to deliver key HR initiatives.

Our small and supportive HR Team consists of an Employee Engagement Adviser and this (vacant) HR Adviser post, both managed by the HR Service Manager who reports to the Head of Corporate Services.

As a team, we are passionate about making Connect a great place to work, that delivers positive outcomes for our customers. Our new HR Adviser will share our commitment to this and be a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities include:

Recruitment & Selection: Full-cycle recruitment activity, from candidate attraction to pre-employment checks and onboarding.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture strong working relationships with all and act as a trusted adviser, contributing to the delivery of HR plans and projects.

Employee Relations: working on a variety of employee relations casework, including absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability investigations and meetings, and knowing when to seek support on cases if needed.

Compliance & Legal Requirements: Oversee compliance with internal policies, employment contracts, payroll processes, and external legal requirements.

HR Data & Systems: Maintain up-to-date HR records and systems, ensuring accuracy.

Proactive Monitoring: Track and monitor key HR metrics, such as probationary periods and absence triggers. Support managers in timely and effective interventions to enhance employee performance and wellbeing.

What we are looking for in a successful candidate:

- Proven experience in an HR advisory role or similar position.

- Good knowledge and interest of employment law and HR best practices.

- Experience of managing employee relations and recruitment processes.

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

- Attention to detail and organisational skills

- A commitment to personal and professional development

- CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable, but experience is more what we are looking for.

Why Join Us? At Connect Housing we offer a supportive, inclusive, and flexible working environment. We are committed to investing in our staff, providing opportunities for career development and continuous learning. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a values-driven organisation that positively impacts the community.

Closing date: 31 January 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the role early depending on number/quality of applications.

We have made the application process as easy as possible so please don’t delay your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

The benefits on offer here at Connect Housing:

26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays

Group pension scheme with up to 9% matched by Connect. Salary sacrifice also available.

Free online GP service: 24/7 access to GP appointments. Children and partners are also covered.

BUPA Health Cash Plan. Get money back for your dental, optical, podiatry treatment and much more, including cash back on your prescriptions.

Employee Assistance Programme: get free confidential advice and support 24/7, with free counselling sessions available too.

Wellbeing activities e.g. art classes, pottery workshops and much more.

MyPlace benefits: retail discounts and offers

The opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Training and development opportunities and support with costs for role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications.

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteering leave

The role is based at our central Dewsbury office, within easy access to Dewsbury bus and rail stations.

This is a hybrid role with minimum two days in the office, so you will get the best of both worlds in terms of interaction and collaboration with colleagues and time to do focused work from home,

As an equal opportunities employer we recruit based on experience, attitude and values. Connect are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve and actively works to promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proudly a Disability Confident employer and we are members of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter.

The Team and HR Coordinator will help ensure that Purposeful Ventures runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the COO and Head of People, taking a proactive and varied role in the running of Purposeful Ventures, our office and facilities, and leading on the coordination of our HR administration. You will be anticipating and responding to team requirements so no two days will be the same – for example, signposting staff, supporting set up of project workshops, arranging team away days, minute taking, issuing contracts and welcoming and orientating new employees. Working with Purposeful Ventures colleagues, you will help make sure staff are supported in HR and administrative matters and that they have an exceptional employee experience at Purposeful Ventures.

This role would suit someone keen to gain exposure to the breadth of operational functions and further develop their expertise in HR. The Team and HR Coordinator will be organised and will have fantastic attention to detail, a strong can-do attitude and a willingness to proactively contribute to the team in multiple different ways. You will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively and forming strong relationships within Purposeful Ventures and beyond.

At Purposeful Ventures you will find a great team of colleagues and a supportive and flexible working environment where your skills will be valued and developed. We can offer training opportunities to help you grow professionally, including CIPD qualifications.

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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The Role  

Due to the expansion of the charity, this new role presents an exciting opportunity to join a growing and fast-moving organisation and make an important contribution to the operational success of the charity. The successful candidate will be expected and supported to work autonomously, working approximately 3 days on finance and 2 days supporting the HR function of the Charity.  Depending on the workload within each department this may need to be flexed on some occasions.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Finance

Processing all charity payments (except for payroll)

Electronic filing of supplier invoices

Uploading supplier payments to the bank

Some transactional processing within the accounting software (Quickbooks)

Managing the finance inbox, responding to suppliers in a timely manner and forwarding non-finance emails to relevant teams as necessary

Assisting accountant in month end procedure – processing credit card statements & bank transactions

Daily reporting of donations received into the bank to the fundraising team

Assisting with collation of documentation required to support annual charity audit

Ad hoc reporting and financial admin duties

HR  

Managing HR inbox, responding to job applicants in a timely manner and collating and reviewing CV’s and cover letters in readiness for shortlisting

Preparation of letters, contracts, job offers and policies on advice from HR Lead.

Maintaining our HR and online training portal to ensure correctness of details for all employees.

Assisting departments in recruitment and onboarding, job descriptions, DBS’s, induction plans.

Filing employee documentation in SharePoint in an organised manner.

Reporting Line

The successful candidate will report to the accountant but will also engage with various members of other teams such as HR & fundraising.

Candidate Requirements

 Essential

· Hands on experience of Finance and HR administration

· Ability to work alone effectively (support will always be available via Teams)

· Be able to deliver in a timely, confidential and professional manner

· Competency in using Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint)

· A passion for wanting to improve admin processes and be part of the charity’s success and growth

Desirable

· Familiarity of Quickbooks (or experience of cloud-based accounting software)

· Charity Sector or SME experience

Please note we may close the advert earlier than the closing date if we receive sufficient suitable applicants 

HR and Employee Engagement Manager
Birmingham, West Midlands

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time HR and Employee Engagement Manager to join our team, on a permanent basis.

The HR and Employee Engagement Manager will deliver comprehensive HR services, offering clear and consistent guidance, professional support, and advice across all HR activities. This includes managing the employee lifecycle, HR operations, and creating and implementing strategies to improve employee satisfaction, morale and productivity.

What we offer:

· A starting salary of £34,314 - £41,511 depending on experience.

· 28 days’ leave + 8 public bank holidays (25 days annual leave and 3 closure days)

· Ethical pension scheme (5-7% employer contribution)

· Flexible working hours

· Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme

· A fun and supportive team

· A solution-focused atmosphere and hard-working environment

· Cycle to work scheme

· Animal companion compassionate leave

· Death in service benefit

If you are a CIPD qualified HR professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that champions a healthy working culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

In this highly rewarding role, you will have the chance to make an enormous impact on the culture of our progressive organisation. We will provide you with ample professional support and opportunities for career growth as you join us on our mission.

Key responsibilities of the role:

As a HR and Employee Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for providing The Vegan Society with clear HR advice and guidance as we carry out our operations and support the society in creating and maintaining a positive work environment.

Providing expert advice to our senior leadership, you will manage a range of HR functions, ensuring all company procedures and policies are compliant with all relevant legislation. You will support a range of complex employee relation cases including change management.

Playing a crucial role in our organisational development, you will also produce an annual HR plan and will lead on HR activities such as the development and delivery of staff training programmes. Alongside these activities, you will lead on the employee lifecycle and support the delivery of our EDI strategy and build the strategies and processes required.

What are we looking for?

· Extensive experience in HR

· Experience of supporting senior management and/or trustees

· Experience of supporting the management of organisational change processes

· The ability to answer complex queries

· Experience of implementing and planning organisation-wide training

· A high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law, HR policy and legislation

· Experience of recruitment and EDI

· CIPD qualified

For a full list of duties, responsibilities, and personal criteria, please refer to the full job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications: 10th February 2025

The Vegan Society are actively recruiting for this position and may contact shortlisted candidates prior to the published closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

About us:

The Vegan Society makes veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The Vegan Society values equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle.

If you are interested in applying for the role of HR & Employee Engagement Manager, please click on the apply button.

Are you an experienced HR Assistant / Administrator who is looking for a part time position?

We are currently recruiting for an International HR Operations Administrator on a 11 month fixed term maternity cover contract.

This is a part time position working 17.5hours per week over 2/3 days. The role is a fully remote position with some occasional travel to London.

To be considered for this role you will need to have previous experience of working within HR and had exposure to the whole employee lifecycle.

£29,500 pro rata

Role

- Provide pro-active, generalist HR operations support to all staff.
- Processing HR activity invoices, ensuring accurate reporting in line with agreed budget criteria.
- Supporting staff to understand and comply with HR policies and procedures as needed and raising any concerns to line managers.
- Completing recruitment activity, including finalising job descriptions, planning recruitment activity, placing adverts, support with selection and appointment processes, and scheduling interviews
- Assisting with the monthly payroll for all staff globally, including providing relevant information to outsourced employment and payroll only providers.
- Processing invoices and maintaining relevant records
- Tracking payroll changes for all staff.
- Completing on-boarding of new starters managing the orientation process
- Responsible for termination / end of employment processes
- Assisting with staff communication activities
- Assisting with performance management process to ensure reviews are documented effectively.
- Help with L&D activities by identifying and monitoring training opportunities for staff.
- Draft offer letters, contracts, employee correspondence and paperwork covering the whole employee life cycle. .
- Provide administrative support in various tasks including meeting notes.
- Effectively monitor the HR team’s shared email inbox
- Keeping the HR system up to date, supporting staff to use it effectively.
- Maintaining HR records, in line with data protection regulations.

If you are interested in applying for this through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

HR Coordinator

Full Time (37.5 hours Monday to Friday) Permanent | £34,726 per annum plus benefits | Location: Hybrid

We’re a dedicated, inspiring, and forward-thinking healthcare charity and our mission is to improve the bone health of the nation and prevent osteoporosis by influencing healthcare providers and professionals; supporting services to help our beneficiaries; and drive research.

We’re also proud to have a committed, highly engaged workforce, as shown by our employee engagement rating, which puts us comfortably above the charity benchmark and we want to attract the brightest and the best to help us beat this condition and change society for the better.

In this diverse and key central role, reporting to the Head of People, Culture and Performance, you will be responsible for administering and coordinating a proactive Recruitment and HR service across all employee life cycle events.

You will be hands on and get involved with the coordination of recruitment activity demonstrating a proactive, first line administration support to recruiting managers, administer relevant employee life cycle correspondence to our dedicated employee base of 70 colleagues, maintain our HR system (SafeHR) and support the HR Assistant with day-to-day supervision, ensuring key work priorities are effectively managed.

- Do you have a minimum of 2-years’ experience of HR and recruitment administration?
- Are you a self-starter who enjoys working autonomously and as part of a team?
- Do you have experience of mentoring and supervising team members?
- Do you always aim to exceed customer service delivery standards whilst demonstrating professional standards and ensuring key compliance and audit measures are adhered to?

If this is you, and you’re looking to join a fantastic organisation and team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Location hybrid (attending our central Bath office at least a couple of times each week (40% of your time each month).

How to apply

To apply, applicants should provide a comprehensive CV, including details of relevant experience and achievements. This should be supplemented by a supporting statement, demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the person specification.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

Want to know more? For more details on this exciting role, please download the job description. The closing date is Friday 7 February 2025 (9am). First round interviews expected to be Wednesday 12 February 2025.

We particularly welcome qualified applicants from ethnic minorities as they are under-represented in the team.

REF-219279

Head of HR and Operations

Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers? 

If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!

If you meet the requirements for some areas and functions of the role but not all of the criteria, we would encourage you to apply and explain in your cover letter or request a call to discuss further in your cover letter

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR and Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!

As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Head of HR and Operations

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days over time, an extra day off on your birthday; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 12th February

First stage interviews (in person in Barnsley): Daytime Thursday 20th  February (and possibly Friday 21st February)

Second stage interviews (in person in Barnsley): Daytime Thursday 27th February

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community.  We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.

The Head of HR and Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone; you’ll wear lots of different hats, from leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees.  It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.

This is a newly created and exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Barnsley Youth Zone and make a real impact!

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment.

You will have experience of:

• General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies
• Basic accounts work and/or payroll
• Working in a senior administrative role within a busy office environment
• Operational management and line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team and volunteer offer
• Managing budgets
• Providing support at Board and/or Chief Executive level
• Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and supporting statement via the company website.

About the Organisation

This is a brand new locally run youth charity, and will be the first Youth Zone in Yorkshire.  It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Barnsley, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager, People Services Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Human Resources and Operations Manager, HR Business Partner,  Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Personnel and Operations Manager, HR and Finance Manager, Operations, Finance.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Job Title: Administrator

Location: London, Hybrid

Reporting to: Global HR and Facilities Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £32,753 - £37,666 Gross per annum, depending on the experience

Deadline: 31 January 2025

Conciliation Resources

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Job Purpose 

To provide high quality, comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Management Team and various functions as required (Executive Management Team, Governance, HR, Operations).

Scope and Accountability 

The post carries a high degree of responsibility and autonomy for maintaining confidentiality and discretion. The position reports to the Global HR and Facilities Manager and will be task managed by others as required. This role sits within the Core and Operations Department led by the Chief Operating Officer.

Person Specification

Knowledge  

• Good computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, and database software.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

• Knowledge of information management systems including databases.

Experience  

• Experience supporting senior executive staff, preferably including support to a team or number of staff.

• Experience of working in an organisation with an international outlook, preferably with experience of working with individuals in different time zones.

• Proven experience of effective administration of meetings 

• Experience of communicating with external bodies or individuals on behalf of a senior executive team.

• Experience of event organisation including logistics, travel (domestic and international including visas and travel booking) and budgeting. 

• Experience of working effectively as a link between executive management and other key stakeholders.

• Proven experience of prioritising own workload and working autonomously.

• Experience of taking fast and accurate minutes.

• Prior experience using content management systems (desirable – training will be provided)

Skills/Attributes 

• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, including an ability to be diplomatic and persuasive in working with other staff, managers and trustees.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft documents and correspondence and accurately transcribe. 

• Good friendly verbal communication skills, including cultural sensitivity.

• Discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive information.

• Excellent organisational skills (i.e. time management, work planning and an ability to work on own initiative).

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and calmly manage several competing priorities.

• Commitment to peacebuilding and Conciliation Resources’ values.