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Play a key part in our wider charities strategy to grow in stature and income. Your role will be driving new business to ensure that income goal target is achieved as part of a wider Corporate Partnership strategy.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is one of the world’s largest physical societies. It is both a membership body and a registered charity, representing Physicists and the learned society for Physics in the UK and Ireland, as well as providing a trusted voice for the global physics community.

The IOP promotes the health and wellbeing of the discipline and its many practical applications, reinforcing the links between education, research, industry, and economic and social value. It is investing in its new strategy to tackle the challenges facing skills, science and society. The new strategy also seeks to unlock the potential that the physics community has in tackling our greatest societal and economic challenges, and to engage the public more widely in this.

This post is a key appointment for the IOP, which consists of 140 staff, with offices in London, Dublin and Cardiff and staff spread across the UK and Ireland. With a £17 million turnover the IOP is a core part of the wider IOP Group, which along with IOP publishing has a total of 680 staff and income of £80 million. The IOP is overseen by an elected Council of 18 trustees. The Council delegates executive leadership to the CEO – who this post reports to and the Executive Team, which this post is a key member of, all work closely together in the delivery of the strategy. The IOP’s governance structures have recently been reviewed to ensure that they are fit for purpose for a modern, progressive organisation that encourages strong member engagement.

Following the launch of a new strategy and extensive restructure we are looking for an inspirational Director of People and Operations to lead this work for the IOP.

For the postholder to be successful, they must consult and work closely with IOP staff, the elected officers and Council, engage volunteers and members, and help the organisation to form strong links with key stakeholder and key delivery partners, particularly in key areas of people, workplace, IT and digital. This involves setting clear direction and priorities for the IOP team, delivering measurable impact, developing the assets and infrastructure IOP staff and members rely on.

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a 1 page cover letter stating how you meet the person specification.

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

*We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Job Title: People Development Business Partner (Foster Carer L&D)

Salary: £39,489 per annum (£38,739 per annum salary + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance)

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role

Location: Homebased anywhere in UK with some travel required

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Learning and Development team as they develop and embed an effective programme of learning for foster carers in all regions across TACT. The People Development Business Partner will working closely with regional teams to source and procure training and have a lead role in the development and implementation of the Growth and Development Strategy for foster carers, recognising continuous personal and professional development as a key driver supporting foster carer retention.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.

Overall Duties of the People Development Business Partner will include:

• Supporting the creation of annual and on-going evidence based learning and development opportunities for foster carers across TACT.
• Quality assure training and learning opportunities to ensure they are reflective of current practices
• Work in partnership with local area teams to understand and respond to trends within their areas, and translate this into TACT-wide strategies
• Support local area teams to source and procure learning interventions, acting as a key partner in supplier relationship management
• Create long-term plans to support the recognition of foster carers as specialists in their fields
• Support the creation, development and implementation of the TACT Growth and Development Strategy for foster carers
• Take a continuous improvement approach to the offering of the People Development function
• Actively support the People Development function, aiming to ensure an effective continuity of services

The main requirements for this role include:

• CIPD Level 5 or above or equivalent, or a minimum of the CIPD Level 3 qualification and a commitment to achieve a CIPD Level 5 qualification within 18 months of starting in post.
• Experience of working collaboratively to develop learning solutions to build capacity and support organisational objectives across complex multi-jurisdiction audiences and teams.
• Experience of carrying out training needs analysis, interpreting the results and implementing solutions across multiple teams.
• Experience of designing, developing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes and interventions across a range of delivery methods, including virtual.
• Knowledge of key principles of adult learning, including learning cycles and multi-level evaluation processes.
• Able to use interactive and online tools to create engaging learning resources.
• High level of credibility with good relationship building at all levels and able to adapt style as appropriate.

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The People Development Business Partner may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.

A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

• Closing Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025
• Interview Date: Monday 24th February 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

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.

£28,624 - £29,572 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Permanent, Full Time 

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - plus generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days, plus Bank Holidays 

February/March 2025 start 

Location : Hybrid - Remote working 2 days and office based 3 days at Greenwood Academy, Farnborough Rd, Birmingham B35 7NL (plans are in place to relocate the office to Tamworth Enterprise College, Tamworth B77 2NE)

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 a skilled HR Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive Midlands regional HR team. This is an exciting and varied HR role where you will be vital in supporting our schools across the Midlands in their day to day HR operations. 

We can also offer you CPD via a Level 5 CIPD Apprenticeship route, working in a regional team supporting 10 schools, with a number that are “outstanding”. These schools are in Birmingham, Tamworth, Burton Upon Trent and Loughborough.  We also offer a flexible approach to working arrangements (see above).

You’ll be someone who can:

• Maintain a compliant and up to date Single Central Record (SCR)
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including scheduling interviews
• Process new colleague appointment documentation, including offer letters and contracts
• Ensuring timely and accurate payroll and benefits processing
• Maintain an accurate HR tracker for each school and/or region
• Manage the onboarding of all new colleagues to the trust

You’ll be someone who has:

• L2 qualifications - GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4) or equivalent
• Experience of working in HR administration
• Experience with HR Management Systems
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• A commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people

Closing date : 16th February 2025

Interviews : 20th February 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.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our dedicated Business Partnering team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven charity while supporting HR Business Partners in delivering high-quality HR services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting your designated region across a wide spectrum of HR topics. You will provide professional guidance on a variety of Employee Relations matters including assisting managers in navigating complex ER cases.

This role offers a collaborative environment with strong support from your Business Partnering Colleagues, while also providing significant flexibility and autonomy in managing your daily responsibilities.

Main responsibilities:
- Provide expert ER advice to managers and staff across your dedicated region, with a particular focus on managing attendance, and performance.
- Support the development of action plans based on management reports and insights for your place.
- Act as a key representative in disciplinary and performance meetings, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
- Assist the HR Business Partner in consultations related to proposed organizational changes.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Payroll and other HR functions to resolve queries promptly and support overall HR objectives.
- Work autonomously, managing your own diary and workload, with the flexibility to plan your time efficiently.

Key Criteria:
- Solid experience in a generalist HR role, particularly in a fast-paced multi-site organization.
- A proven track record in advising on complex Employee Relations issues, including misconduct, performance, and change management.
- A high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and tact.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building positive working relationships in a remote environment
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage your time and work autonomously, while being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Please see the full job description .

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Wednesday, 12 February 2025.

Salary: £30,000-35,000 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Home-based within London or South East England with occasional travel in the region to support your stakeholders (travel requirements are minimal). The role offers a balance between homeworking and travel, allowing you to manage your work in a way that suits you.

Benefits you'll LOVE:

- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 33 days annual leave including flexible bank holidays
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

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.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

We are looking for an HR Advisor to join our dedicated Business Partnering team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven charity while supporting HR Business Partners in delivering high-quality HR services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting your designated region across a wide spectrum of HR topics. You will provide professional guidance on a variety of Employee Relations matters including assisting managers in navigating complex ER cases.

This role offers a collaborative environment with strong support from your Business Partnering Colleagues, while also providing significant flexibility and autonomy in managing your daily responsibilities.

Main responsibilities:
- Provide expert ER advice to managers and staff across your dedicated region, with a particular focus on managing attendance, and performance.
- Support the development of action plans based on management reports and insights for your place.
- Act as a key representative in disciplinary and performance meetings, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
- Assist the HR Business Partner in consultations related to proposed organizational changes.
- Collaborate with colleagues in Payroll and other HR functions to resolve queries promptly and support overall HR objectives.
- Work autonomously, managing your own diary and workload, with the flexibility to plan your time efficiently.

Key Criteria:
- Solid experience in a generalist HR role, particularly in a fast-paced multi-site organization.
- A proven track record in advising on complex Employee Relations issues, including misconduct, performance, and change management.
- A high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and tact.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building positive working relationships in a remote environment
- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage your time and work autonomously, while being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Please see the full job description .

Salary: £30,000-35,000 depending on experience.
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
Based: Home-based with occasional travel to our Liverpool Hospice. The role offers a balance between homeworking and travel, allowing you to manage your work in a way that suits you.

Application & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and Cover Letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Wednesday 12 February 2025.

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 33 days annual leave including flexible bank holidays
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

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.

Do you want to help millions of women in some of the world’s poorest countries succeed as entrepreneurs and work their own way out of poverty?

We are seeking an outstanding HR Manager/Consultant on a fixed-term contract basis to review and update our organisational policies, employee handbook and HR templates. This can be offered as a fixed-term employment contract or consultancy (day-rate) basis depending on candidate preference. There is the possibility for this to lead to a longer-term part-time employment contract.

The person we’re looking for will be an experienced HR professional who can ensure that policies and processes are in line with best practice, while also considering our values as an organisation and going beyond the status quo where we can. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

• Reports to: Director of Finance
• Location: Hybrid. We work in our central London (Baker Street) office Tuesday-Thursday, with Mondays and Fridays working form home
• Contract: fixed-term contract, part-time. We anticipate this contract requiring 35-40 days' work over 3-4 months. We are open to discussing different flexible working options including compressed hours and school hours
• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 FTE per annum or day rate £210 - £250 per day, depending on candidate experience
• Start date: early March 2025

We treat all applications equally, however we actively encourage applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBT+, who have a disability, as well as those from a working-class background, as these groups are currently under-represented in the charity sector. Our aim is to become a truly inclusive organisation, with a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.

Background

At Hand in Hand, we help women beat the odds and succeed as entrepreneurs. The money they earn and the confidence they gain changes everything. Whole families and communities rise with them.

Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, we’ve helped more than 5 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change. Some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities, starting to dream – and plan – for the future.

Our members’ achievements (so far) include:

• 10 million new and improved jobs
• +93% average increase in monthly income
• 84% of women with the power to make decisions about their lives.

Our team works with partners throughout the global Hand in Hand network, specialising in fundraising, strategic and programmes advice, and donor relations.

Our culture 

We offer home working as standard on Mondays and Fridays. Flexible working requests (including compressed hours) will be considered for all roles.

Being an employer of choice is one of Hand in Hand's six strategic goals. We aim to have an 80% recommender score (measured via our yearly staff survey). We believe diversity drives innovation and excellence and aim to attract 33% of applicants for all new roles from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the charity sector. 

We believe collaboration is the key to creating change, and, as part of a global organisation, work with colleagues in Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Sweden, Germany and the US to create and deliver world class programmes. Our open organisational structure encourages cross-team working – from programmes and fundraising to communications and events.

Responsibilities and key deliverables

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the primary objective of the role is to:

• Review and update Hand in Hand International’s Employee Handbook, working with the Director of Finance
• Review all organisational policies and recommend relevant updates, ranking these in order of priority
• Implement updates to organisational policies in order of priority
• Review performance management templates and update for the new financial year starting 01 April 2025 where needed, including building out the employee career development plan
• Review employment contracts and code of conduct, suggest any necessary amendments
• Provide HR guidance to employees and line managers in the event of any queries (ad hoc)
• Provide strategic HR advice to help shape the future HR function of the organisation

Skills and knowledge

• Experience supporting small organisations (<50 employees) with establishing high quality policies and procedures
• A broad understanding of all major HR disciplines & dealing with complex HR issues
• Excellent partnership, problem solving, team working & interpersonal skills
• Ability to challenge, influence and persuade others
• Strong communication skills oral & written
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exceptional cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity

Desirable:

• CIPD qualification
• An understanding of the charity sector

How to apply and enquiries

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role.

The deadline for applications is end of day Monday 10th February.

Interviews will take place on 12rd and 13th February.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments at interview stage. 

Unfortunately, we can only accept your application if you have full rights to work in the UK for at least three years from the date of your application.

Successful applicants will be subject to references and an up-to-date DBS check.

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.

We want to hire a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to play a key role in our small but dynamic team. This role supports our CEO, manages key operational functions, and oversees financial and administrative processes, ensuring the smooth running of our organisation. You’ll be at the heart of our work, helping to strengthen youth services across the West Midlands.

This is a part-time (2 days/14 hours per week) permanent role. The role is remote, with equipment provided. We’re looking for someone with excellent digital literacy, strong relationship management skills, and experience in project coordination, governance, or financial oversight—ideally within the non-profit sector.

The successful candidate will maintain internal systems, support external relationships with funders and partners, and supervise the Training & Finance Administrator to ensure high-quality service delivery. Your role will involve financial oversight, including budgeting and reporting, as well as managing contracts, governance compliance, and organisational planning to support YFWM’s long-term stability and impact.

About us: Youth Focus West Midlands (YFWM) supports the development and delivery of high-quality youth work across the West Midlands. We work with youth workers, professionals, agencies, and policymakers to strengthen the sector, providing resources, training, and strategic support. As a registered charity, we help organisations and individuals develop youth work opportunities, advocate for best practices, and facilitate partnerships to ensure young people in the region benefit from impactful and inclusive services.

We are looking for an experienced, productive and organised manager with an excellent track record of managing central support in a similar charitable or non-profit setting. The postholder will need the energy and skills to introduce and maintain new systems that will enhance the excellent charitable services we offer to our local community. He or she will also have the ability to nurture and develop a growing central services team.

Job Purpose:   –To manage and develop YMCA Central Services to meet regulatory responsibilities and offer effective organisational systems, policies and support for staff and managers to achieve strategic aims.  To take on the strategic lead for HR, property management and development, IT, compliance and health and safety

Hours of work:  Monday to Friday 9am-5pm some flexibility required

Location:  YMCA East Surrey, YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6JJ

Annual leave:Five weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers) Holidays increase after two years’ service to a maximum of six weeks after six years’ service.  (pro-rata for part time workers)

The holiday year runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.

Benefits:

Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.

Free Parking: There is free parking available at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.

Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Closing date & interviews: 

Closing date:  17th February 2025

Interviews:  24th February 2025

Main Responsibilities:

 Strategic Leadership and Management

– To share responsibility for leading the strategic direction and success of YMCA East Surrey as part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) together with the Head of Finance, Head of Housing, Head of Children and Young People Services and Deputy CEO.

– To be the accountable and strategic lead for Central Services, working closely with other members of the SLT to deliver integrated support across areas such as HR, property management, IT systems, and compliance.

– Take ownership of all aspects of operations policy and practice, and lead our approach to information management, data protection and risk management

– To be responsible for line management and development of senior staff within Central Services including the HR Manager, Facilities Manager, Facilities Manager at The Old Pheasantry, Systems Analyst, Reception Manager and Volunteer Coordinator.,

– To take on various project management tasks and to drive through transformation of systems and ways of working to improve the quality of services and help the YMCA achieve its charitable aims.

– To play a supportive and collaborative role working alongside the wider YMCA staff team to meet our mission of helping people in East Surrey to ‘belong contribute and thrive’

Governance and Compliance

– Fulfilling the role of Company Secretary and leading the delivery of all governance processes in line with policy, procedures and the memorandum and articles, including all charity and corporate law requirements.

– To take the lead role on compliance, maintaining and developing a policy framework and working with Heads of Service to ensure that appropriate policies are drafted, reviewed and implemented and that the YMCA meets all its obligations under the relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks in which we work (Ofsted, RSH and possibly CQC in the future).

– To provide or facilitate training and development activity to ensure that managers and staff are aware of, and are meeting, requirements laid down by relevant policies, legislation and regulatory bodies. 

– To take on the role of Data Protection Officer and ensure that the YMCA complies with its statutory responsibilities under Data Protection Regulations

– To be responsible for leading on quality management and maintaining our accreditation under Trusted Charity.

– To work with Heads of Service, managers and trustees to ensure that effective risk management practice is embedded into decision making at all levels of the organisation.

– To attend trustee meetings and to produce reports and help prepare agendas for the Governance and Risk Committee, a subcommittee of the main board.

IT

– To be responsible for all IT hardware and software needs, to manage support contracts and develop new IT systems and use of technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Association (including mobile phones, laptops and other devices).

– To work with other Heads of Service to develop and maintain new integrated IT systems that can manage data, and record, monitor and evaluate outputs and outcomes delivered by the YMCA’s diverse projects and services.

– To work with the Systems Analyst and outsourced IT Support Company deliver ongoing digital transformation and promote the necessary training and policies to ensure that staff fully utilise the new technology.

– To work with the Fundraising Manager and CEO to support the delivery of new projects especially the acquisition and development of new properties such as additional Move On accommodation for young people.

 HR

– In conjunction with the HR Manager ensure the overall HR strategy of YMCA East Surrey is in line with the law, good practice and our values.

– With the HR Manager, oversee the development of internal practices, policies and working culture in line with the overall HR strategy.

 Facilities

– To line manage the Facilities Manager and to oversee the introduction and implementation of cyclical maintenance plans for all YMCA buildings.

– To have oversight of the Facilities Manager’s responsibility of all insurances required by the YMCAES.

– Oversight of the management and financial viability of The Old Pheasantry.

Budget and Finance

– To work with the CEO and Head of Finance to prepare the annual budget for central services (including buildings) and to manage this budget throughout the year.

 In addition

– Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.

– We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults).  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training

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.