Hr Advisor Jobs

£37,938 - £40,476 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time 

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 

Starting from February 2025 or negotiable

Location: Hybrid - remote working 2 days and office based 3 days at 1 Edcity Walk, Edcity, London W12 7TF

Do you want to make a real difference in education?

We are Lift Schools, a network of schools with a clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Regional HR Advisor to join our team and help us achieve this.

You’ll be someone who can:

• Provide proactive and customer-focused HR advisory support to our academies in the London and South region
• Lead on HR casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence management.
  Build strong relationships with school leaders and colleagues
• Offer expert advice and guidance on employment legislation, best practice, and Lift Schools’ policies
• Analyse HR data and contribute to reports for the regional team and school leaders
• Contribute to a busy team, supporting the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems

You’ll be someone who has:

• Significant, proven HR advisory experience
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A passion for education and a commitment to our vision and values

If you are a highly motivated HR professional who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Closing date : 12th January 2025

Interviews : week commencing 20th January 2025

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

HR ADVISOR

Location: London/Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 40 hours
Salary: £49,000 – £54,000 (full-time base)

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be STAFF ADMINISTRATION for all UK employments:

• Being responsible for the staff administration of UK employments throughout the entire employee’s life cycle, aligning with the global HR Business Partner for any international positions
• Administrating all HR aspects of compensation and benefits to employees (salaries, allowances, bonuses, etc.), and ensuring that all legal requirements on filing, data management and data protection are met
• Co-ordinating with Finance & Operation colleagues to ensure accurate completion of monthly payroll and pension submissions. This will include providing a monthly schedule of any staff changes for payroll and pension administration purposes
• Supporting the onboarding of international positions in the UK
• Working closely with the global HR centers of expertise to ensure that global policies and processes are successfully adjusted to UK requirements (legally and culturally), taking care of the local customization of templates, policies, tools or forms
• Maintaining all HR systems for the UK and being able to provide accurate data and reports at any time when requested
• Maintaining the UK staff handbook and ensuring UK HR policies are kept up to date and relevant with current legislation and best practice
• Co-ordinating office activities such as Team Away days and learning seminars
• Researching and staying up to date with local trends, benchmarks and any legal regulations related to employments in order to strengthen the role for FOUR PAWS as employer

ADVISING for local employments:

Serving as advisor and primary point of contact for local employees and line managers in the UK country organization: Topics will include;

• First point of contact and lead on UK employment law & best practice advice;
• Recruitment, selection & onboarding including salary consideration;
• Performance management and appraisal support;
• Employee relations topics including discipline, grievance management, flexible working arrangements and more
Ensuring continuity in the local HR function by optimizing day-day functionality.

HR BUSINESS Partnering

• Leading recruiting activities for local UK employments including partnering with international talent management teams
• Contribute to UK Senior Management teamwork and attend meetings as needed by the Head of Finance & Operation and Director UK
• Representing the UK HR function within the international HR community at FOUR PAWS. Ad-hoc project work with international stakeholders will be a key feature of the position
• Identifying an organizational training plan and supporting with its implementation in order to enhance the performance of FOUR PAWS UK employees
• Coaching and developing the local UK leadership team in HR related issues to ensure they have the appropriate skills and knowledge to drive the organization forward
• Complying with local organizational requirements for quality management, health & safety, legal, environmental policies and general duty of care.
• Representing the local HR approach when collaborating with other departments
• Attending regular team calls or meetings both locally and internationally.

Essential:

• CIPD level 5 qualified or relevant comparable experience
• Experience in HR responsibilities in a similarly senior role
• Understanding of working with international stakeholders within complex organisational structures
• Experience and knowledge of UK employment law and management
• Experience of leading on and delivering HR projects
• Ability to adopt an agile approach to project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, being supportive and collaborative within the team.
• Excellent organisational skills, flexible and ability to prioritise
• High degree of honesty and confidentiality
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

Desirable:

• Experience of working within the not-for-profit environment
• Experience/understanding of working in the animal welfare and international sectors
• Experience working with complex organisational structures

Our offer includes

• Flexible working times with the option of partial remote work
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your annual leave
• The yearly gross salary range for this position is £49,000 – £54,000 (full-time base) according to our internal compensation scheme.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals.

Apply with your CV in English and cover letter today (including your answer to the following points: why would you like to work at FOUR PAWS, what do you find the most important skills in managing an employee relations issue, and how do you imagine supporting managers who are not confident about their HR approach)

Application deadline: 16th January 2025 (in-person interviews planned for the 30th January 2025)

Please contact us if you require assistance applying to this position.

Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources, etc
REF-218 688

We are actively recruiting for a permanent HR Advisor, to join an education organisation based in South West London. In this role you will be part of the well established HR Advice team who provide advice, guidance and assistance on HR policies, procedures, and legislation across the HR lifecycle. The aim of the team is to develop strong employee engagement through good management practices.

Your role will be to provide robust HR advice to managers, articulating the risks and benefits. You will also be responsible for managing casework from informal stages and investigations through to hearing and co-ordinating employee relations issues. Existing experience across the HR lifecycle will be essential, with a particular strength and experience in advising on policies and procedures, and managing employee relations case work such as disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence and performance management.

You will need a sound working knowledge of employment law with the professional credibility to advise and coach managers with a strong customer service focus to provide a proactive and pragmatic professional advisory service to a variety of stakeholders.

If you are interested to join a friendly, professional team with lots of opportunity for career development and growth, please get in touch ASAP.

Hybrid working arrangements available.

Why FitzRoy?

At FitzRoy, we’re not just another charity. We are a pioneering national organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. With over 100 services across England, we support more than 800 people. Despite the challenges in the social care sector, FitzRoy has grown consistently, proving our resilience and commitment to the people we support.

About the role:

As the HR Business Partner for our West Midlands region, you’ll leverage your strong generalist experience to support all HR areas. You’ll be backed by a fantastic HR Advisor who will handle complex ER cases under your guidance. We’ve established an exceptional recruitment approach, and you’ll have the opportunity to further build on these successes in the region with the support of a Recruitment and Retention Officer and a Recruitment Co-ordinator.

A key part of this role involves close collaboration with our operational colleagues, providing plenty of opportunities for joint projects, attending regional meetings, and visiting our services to experience the fantastic work we’re doing firsthand.

Our HR team has ambitious strategic goals, offering a wide range of opportunities to get involved. From supporting the implementation of our new EDI and wellness strategy to enhancing rewards and benefits, boosting staff engagement, and staying compliant with upcoming legal changes, there’s no shortage of impactful activities to be part of.

We're a collaborative and supportive team, so we’re looking for someone who not only works well with others but also brings a flexible, "all hands-on deck" attitude to step in and support wherever needed.

What experience do you need?

• Sector experience is highly desirable but not essential 
• Level 5 CIPD Qualification, Level 7 is highly desirable.
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and statutory legislation.
• Business Partnering experience with senior colleagues.
• Employee relations experience to enable overall accountability of HR Advisor’s case work.
• Experience of recruitment in a challenging sector.
• Managing and delivering HR projects.
• Line management responsibilities

We’re looking for someone that will See the Person and grasp a good understanding of our organisation and our colleagues to make meaningful contributions to HR activities that are well adapted to those colleagues who work for us.

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Home based or based in our Central Support office in Petersfield.
• Generous Leave: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase additional leave.
• Health and Wellbeing: Free Health Care Cash Back Scheme for reimbursements on dental optical and other health related expenses, virtual doctors, free legal advice, free counselling support, and a Blue Light Card for shopping discounts.
• 10% employer pension contribution (with a 5% employee contribution) and life assurance.

Our Vision and Values:

Our vision is a society where people are treated as equals within inclusive communities and empowered to ensure their rights and aspirations are met.

Our purpose is to enable people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs to thrive, living more independently at home and at the heart of their communities.

Our values – See the Person, Be Brave, Be Creative – guide everything we do. If you share these values and are passionate about making a transformative difference, we want to hear

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

The role will require travel to our services and any other off site meeting location.  Therefore, a full licence that allows you to drive in the UK is essential, as is access to your own vehicle for business travel.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Human Resources professional to join the leading international horse charity World Horse Welfare.

This is a newly created role to support the Head of Human Resources with the day to day running of the department, overseeing administrative tasks and providing guidance to managers and employees on policies and procedures. As part of this role, you will actively engage in enhancing communication channels and building working relationships. Working closely with the Head of HR and Departmental Managers across the charity, you will play a vital role in enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive culture within the charity. You will also be responsible for administering payroll.

We are looking for someone who has active experience in HR administration, undertaking formal investigations and report writing, subject access requests and payroll administration. Volunteer co-ordination would be advantageous. You must be proactive, confident and capable of working with people at all levels in a variety of spheres. You must have a flexible approach to your work and be willing to work outside of normal office hours where necessary. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail is a must for this role.

CIPD Foundation Certificate is highly desirable but not essential.

The role is based in Norfolk and is a hybrid split of a minimum of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and a maximum of 3 days at home. You will be required to visit our satellite locations based in Somerset, Lancashire and Aberdeenshire as well as attend events around the UK.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year). Death in service, free parking and bike to work scheme.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.

Salary: circa £75,000 per annum + generous benefits 

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: Victoria, London (hybrid working with one to three days in the office each week) 

Closing date: at 12 noon, Thursday 16 January 2025

Interviews: week commencing 27 January 2025 

NHS Providers is the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS foundation trusts and trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate. 

NHS Providers has all trusts in England in voluntary membership, collectively accounting for £124bn of annual expenditure and employing 1.5 million people. 

Leading the people function, you will be the HR expert bringing good practice and leading on people related projects for the organisation. You will bring your generalist experience to bear in leading all strategic and operational management of the HR function’s contribution to an excellent organisation. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) you will be the key advisor and business partner to both the executive leadership team and the SMT.

You will bring excellent people management skills to manage the function in delivering core activities in a dynamic and changing environment and be adept at steering the organisation through a period of change. You will be a collaborator, used to leading with compassion and working collaboratively across the organisation whilst delivering transformational and sustainable change.

We actively support equality of opportunity for all our staff and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief. We particularly encourage applications from those from underrepresented communities.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification to HR Team. 

Visa sponsorship

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. NHS Providers is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

If you are experienced in HR roles and want to effect changes then this is a position for you.

This a fixed term contract to support the organisation, streamline and upgrade its HR processes and support the ongoing HR needs of the organisation. You will provide comprehensive day-to-day HR support in alignment with NWC’s policies and procedures and manage current processes as required. With a dotted line into the CEO, you will review current processes and then identify and implement upgraded effective HR processes, systems and reporting that meet the evolving needs of the organisation. This will include ensuring that any technology and cultural or procedural changes are implemented smoothly, enabling staff to adapt and engage throughout the transition and embed those new approaches.

Duties

• HR processes and systems development
• General HR
• Payroll
• Recruitment and Selection
• General requirements within the organisation
• Upholding the Values and Behaviours of the organisation

Skills

• CIPD or equivalent HR experience in a similar role with the ability to identify processes that can be improved and to work on own initiative
• A good working knowledge of how to work in a way that is compliant with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and other legislation,
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Experience of training others on HR or other regulated processes
• Strong time management skills including prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
• Accurately & efficiently report staff sickness, leave and any changes to employment contracts which might affect monthly payroll
• Ability to carry out recruitment and induction administration
• Ability to work both independently and with an NWC team or partner organisation as needed

This role requires a proactive individual who is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture while effectively managing human resources functions.

Please note: It is an occupational requirement that applications are open to women only, as permitted and defined under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and appropriate guidance

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th January 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 28th January 2025

Please Note: For this position you are required to complete an application form which you can download from our website or email jobs@nottingham womenscentre to request a form). We do not accept CV's.

HR & Office Administrator

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours a week

Salary: £35,418 - £39,146 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Location: London (with hybrid working options)

 Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional passionate about HR? Join CPAG as an HR & Office Administrator and become a vital part of our mission to end child poverty in the UK.

We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.

For more information about this post and to apply download the HR & Office Administrator job pack and application form.

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 17th January 2025

Interview will be held on: Week beginning 27th January 2025

The HR Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of all people services at TASO, helping to make our organisation an outstanding place to work. This role supports projects, activities, and administration across the full employee life cycle at TASO—from attraction and recruitment to development and retention.

This newly created role reflects the ongoing growth of our organisation and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on our processes, systems, and culture. You will report to our Chief Operating Officer, who will work closely with you to identify needs, set strategic direction, shape policy, and serve as a first point of escalation for any complex issues.

The HR Officer role is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to achieve real impact in a growing organisation. Besides coordinating our HR projects and programmes, you will have a chance to work in a small and friendly team of people who are genuinely committed to the charity’s mission. Other benefits include: 

Why work for TASO?

• Annual Holiday – 27 days per year, plus public/bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. 
• Pension Scheme – TASO will contribute 8% to your pension.
• Flexible working – We are committed to flexible working where possible, with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00. 
• Hybrid working – Currently, a two-day requirement to work from our London office. 
• Team days – Regular team days in the office and team building days.
• Training and Development – Systematic performance reviews, personalised learning and development objectives and access to a training and development fund plus team training days. 
• Volunteering – One day a year off to volunteer for an organisation of your choice. 
• Wellbeing – Free Employee assistance programme which offers webinars, courses and counselling sessions. A yearly personal wellbeing budget.
• Sick Pay Scheme – 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay after probation has been passed. 
• Staff Discounts – Discounts are available via Perks At Work from a wide range of retailers for shopping, dining, experiences, car maintenance, study, etc.

Initial terms and conditions of appointment

• £21,830 per annum (£36,383 FT equivalent) 
• Location: Central London. This post will be hybrid with the expectation that the post holder will be in the office one day a week in addition to attending the monthly all staff day. 
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Permanent. Part-time (3 days a week / 21 hours per week). Can be worked flexibly (eg, in half days).

Are you an experience Employee Relation Advisor with a passion for the education sector?

Do you have experience of change management?

Job title: Employee Relation Advisor

Duration: 3 months

Contract time: Interim

Location: A short walk from Canary Wharf station

Hours: 35 hours, 3 days home, 2 days in the office

Pay - £25 - £28 an hour + holiday pay

In this exciting role, you will play a pivotal role to see academic institution through a period of change. Working as part of wider HR team, you will lead on a variety of ER cases and change management.

Your day to day duties as Employee Relations Advisor will include;

• Overseeing a variety of Employee Relations cases such as grievances, sickness and performance issues
• Leading on change management including restructures and redundancies
• Building effective relationships with managers and external stakeholders to properly understand their needs
• Lead on conduct meetings and effectively managing the relevant paper work
• Effectively advise and communicate managers with policies and procedures, coaching and mentoring where necessary to resolve and settle disputes

The skills you will bring to the role of Employee Relations Advisor will include;

• Prior experience in managing a variety of Employee Relation cases including, disciplinaries, grievances, sickness, performance issues etc
• Experience of working in large organisations and managing a high volumes of stakeholders
• Experience of working with unions

This is a busy and dynamic role and ideally we are looking for someone to start before the Christmas breaks.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Employee Relations Advisor through TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to

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.

About The Role
Contract: 2 x Fixed-Term for 12 Months

We are looking for 2 People Advisors to join our Society!
As a key member of our People Partnering team, reporting to the ER & Change Lead, you will play an important role in the delivery of the Society’s People experience. Your expertise will help enable an inclusive and high performance culture by supporting the resolution of all employee relation matters.
You’ll bring your knowledge of employment law and HR expertise to provide the necessary support and guidance to our managers to navigate challenges and achieve success. With your analytical skills you’ll use data and insights to identify trends and root cause issues, as well as opportunities to mitigate risks and make improvements.
Building trusted partnerships with your aligned directorate across the Society, you’ll offer advice to your stakeholders on a wide range of people-related matters, including organisational change programmes and TUPE transfers. You’ll also play an essential role in supporting change leads and People Business Partners in ensuring that the Directorate objectives are met.
In this role, you will:

- Deliver a highly effective and people centred service to managers.
- Use data and insight to identify trends and root causes.
- Coach and develop people managers, building their knowledge and capability to mitigate employee relations risks and manage performance.
- Build trust-based relationships with managers across the Society, offering guidance as a critical friend when needed.
- Provide support and advice to employees in relation to terms and conditions, change programmes, Society policies and procedures and general employee relation related queries.
- Ensure roll out of people policy changes are understood and adopted by people managers across the Society.

About you
We’re looking for someone with strong experience of providing generalist advice to managers on all aspects of HR. You’ll use your coaching and influencing skills to foster excellent people practices. Your demonstrable knowledge of employment law and HR best practice will be a key element to your success in this role.
You’ll also have a good experience in supporting with change management and organisational design, including handling TUPE transfers. Your ability to analyse and interpret data will be essential as you draw out insights and deliver concise reports and presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
At the Society we value proactive problem solvers who take initiative and thrive in a collaborative environment, so you’ll be a great team player, while also knowing when to ask for help and seek feedback.
Your agility and flexibility will be essential as you collaborate across different teams within the wider People Partnering function.
Additionally, you’ll also have:

- A CIPD qualification or relevant HR experience
- A proactive approach to work and problem solving
- Great listening skills 

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Head of People and Operations

Location: Woods Mill with hybrid working options
Salary: £38,850
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours

Closing Date: 17th January 2025
Interview Date: 27th January 2025

Our client are passionate about championing nature and wild places in Sussex and inspiring people across their whole community to take action. They believe that a thriving organisation starts with diverse, motivated and engaged people. They want to create an environment where collaboration, and inclusion thrive, enabling them to deliver innovative solutions that make a difference.

They are in a critical decade for change to protect and restore nature with the help of more people taking action for wildlife. Now is the time for actions which match the scale and urgency of the challenges we are facing. Their new Strategic Plan was launched in April and sets out their vision and commitment to turning the tide for wildlife so that by 2030, nature in Sussex will be in recovery.

To encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, they particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas. They welcome applications from people who do not yet meet all the criteria set out in the job description, but who have potential and are able to grow and develop into the role.

They work with their people to work flexibly and achieve a good work/life balance. They support hybrid working and have several office locations across Sussex, with a planned office move on the horizon in 2025, to a location close to public transport, with access to greenspace and which is accessible. Due to the nature of this role, being present in the office for some of the working week is important, and they are open to discussing at the interview stage what this looks like in practice.

The Role

This is a unique opportunity to help them shape their culture, processes and systems to ensure their values and aims are brought to life across the organisation. The role of Head of People & Operations, reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, will enable them to deliver effective action for wildlife in Sussex by leading and overseeing the operational management of the People & Culture and Operations teams. Taking an approach which ensures a healthy, positive and high performing culture for the organisation, which is inclusive and sustainable, you will lead the strategy for People& Culture, as well as H&S and their supporting business functions. Your work will be at the heart of the organisation to foster an environment where people can grow and thrive.

The Person

They are seeking a qualified, dynamic and highly organised individual who will be responsible for the day to day running of a proactive and supportive People & Culture and Operations team, with an integral role in shaping and implementing improvements in line with their strategic goals.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about people, visible and highly organised, with inclusive communication skills that can build great relationships, both internal and external.

The successful candidate will be committed to fostering an empowered workforce through employee engagement initiatives and creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment that attracts, develops and retains diverse talent.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus 7 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3%
• Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
• 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Flexible working policy
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• EAP
• Employee discounts

For more detailed information see what they offer page in the Recruitment Pack.

They would just like to make you aware that Organisation is in the process of relocating to new offices nearer to public transport. The proposed locations are Falmer, Shoreham and Burgess Hill, although a final decision has yet to be made. The move will take place around the financial year end in March 2025.

They will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.

You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, People Manager, Recruitment, HR Officer, HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, Human Resources Officer, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Executive, HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, Head of HR, People Operations, HR Manager, HR Director etc

REF-218 551

About The Role

 We are looking an organised and methodical generalist to join our People and Culture team. You’ll be the first point of contact for all people related queries so you’ll love supporting people helping them help themselves through effective signposting and coaching. This role is the bedrock of the team ensuring compliance and data integrity is upheld at all times to enable informed decision making by other members of the team. 

You will need to be CIPD level 5 qualified as a minimum and come with experience of providing  support on a range of Employee Relations casework. Your advice, guidance and support will facilitate managers and employees to be able to get on with their roles making sure no child faces mental health issues alone. For a career with purpose, this is your place!

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 03 January 2025

1st Interview date: 10 January 2025

2nd Interview date: 15 January 2025

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.

Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.

Are you an experienced People leader passionate about driving an organisation forward as an employer of choice? UK Youth is looking for an seasoned Assistant Director of People to co-lead our progressive People strategy and deliver operational excellence that enables our whole team at UK Youth to thrive.

Purpose of the Role

The Interim Assistant Director of People will lead the transformation of the People function and support the COO in overseeing HR operations across the People life cycle. Ensuring compliance with employment laws, strengthening performance and ensuring the delivery of efficient and impactful HR practices. This role will drive strategic and operational improvements, coordinate daily operations, collaborate with departments across the organisation to enhance the People experience, implement a clear action plan to address priorities, and optimise HR systems to enhance data-driven decision-making. Acting as a key advisor to senior leaders and the Board, the postholder will develop the People team while aligning the People function with our strategic goals.

About You

• Demonstrated success in a Head of People/People Experience, Assistant People Director or a Senior HR leadership role, balancing strategic oversight with operational delivery.

• Strong people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, developing and inspiring teams.

• Experience creating high-performing and leading teams through transformation and rebuilding trust.

• Proven expertise in HR systems optimisation, data management, and delivery of key people metrics and reports to support decision-making.

• A track record of advising SLTs and Boards on HR strategy, organisational development, and people priorities.

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the current streamlined People plan and create objectives that align with organisational priorities and goals.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board, providing high-level HR insights and solutions.

• Co-lead the development of the 2025/26 People Plan in partnership with the COO and Senior leadership.

• Lead, coach, and develop the People team (3 members), fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance.

• Ensure clarity of roles, professional growth opportunities, and effective team dynamics.

• Overhaul the Moorepay Natural HR (NHR) system to create workflows, streamline people processes, improve data accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

• Establish key People metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and enhance organisational effectiveness.

• Redesign core HR processes and policies to ensure compliance, user-friendliness, and consistency.

• Address capability gaps in the People team and embed a proactive, service-oriented approach.

• Support managers in resolving complex employee relations issues, building their capabilities in handling HR matters effectively.

• Collaborate with SLT to enhance organisational culture and embed UK Youth’s values into day-to-day operations.

• Lead change management and transformation initiatives to improve employee engagement, retention and job satisfaction.

• Develop and deliver learning and development programmes across the organisation that focus on enhancing soft, technical and leadership skills.

• Develop internal communication frameworks and staff recognition programmes to foster alignment and motivation.

• Champion the organisation’s EDI agenda, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and meaningful progress.

• Use data and evidence to implement impactful EDI initiatives, fostering inclusivity at all levels.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth? 

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that theyouth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to massinequality of access to youth services for young people.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

Ready to Make a Difference? 

If you’re a forward-thinking HR leader committed to social impact, we’d love to hear from you! 

UK Youth are offering an initial 6-month fixed term contract for this position, with the potential of extension/permanent contract.

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please check out our website for more information and the job description. Please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied)

• Closing date for applications will be 11:59pm, Friday 3rd January 2025

• Interviews are due to take place Thursday 9th January 2025

• Successful candidates must be available to start w/c 13th January 2025

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.