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BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.

Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 1.3 million children and families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

The role is in our Digital team, which reports to the Chief Operating Officer, but since the website encompasses all aspects of our work from service delivery and information provision to PR and fundraising, this role works collaboratively with all teams.

Initially the role will help the team to plan the content workstream, agreeing roles, responsibilities, timescales and success measures. This role would work then as part of a cross-team editorial effort with key stakeholders to create the new webpages, keeping colleagues informed and engaged throughout the project. Once the site goes live, you would help with aftercare and making sure the site gets off to a good start, making any additional edits or new content as needed based on performance and feedback. Towards the end of the contract, post-launch, this role would help to upskill and support selected colleagues in other teams to take more hands-on responsibilities with website content creation and governance as part of a new, decentralised approach.

The ideal candidate will have strong planning, organisational and workflow management skills. They will also have proven experience of creating and adapting user-centred, engaging and successful content for websites – primarily including text, images and graphics, but also video – ensuring output answers its brief, supports brand and strategic objectives, and is fit for purpose, channel and audience.

PLEASE NOTE: Applying as soon as possible is advised, as the vacancy may close early, due to the high volume of applicants.

Want to join us? Find out more about who we are via our website.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

Closing date: 11th December 2024 at 5pm.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further (contact details can be found on our website).

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

This role is based in the UK on a remote homeworking contract or based in our London office. If the role is based in the London office, you will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.

This role can be offered as an FTC or a secondment opportunity.

For internal applicants - If you are applying to this vacancy as a secondment, please ensure you have your line manager's support prior to applying. You must have at least 6 months service in their current role before being considered or applying for a secondment opportunity.

Please note that you may be required to complete your contractual notice period before moving into the secondment role, unless your line manager is able to release you early.

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.

Learn about our vision, mission and values

About the role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in how people thrive at work?

We are looking for an experienced People Business Partner to join our team and help us shape the future of our workplace culture.

As People Business Partner, your role will involve working closely with leaders across the organisation providing strategic advice and helping them think through how to manage their people ensuring that their strategic objectives are met. This role will also involve building trusted relationships and helping navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with managing teams and the wellbeing of people.

About you

You're an experienced and people-focused professional who thrives on building relationships and driving meaningful change. With a strong background in HR or people strategy, you understand how to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, ensuring both people and organisational goals are met.

You will bring a deep understanding of key people practices, confident working with data to inform decisions and comfortable navigating complex challenges with a calm, solutions-focused approach.

If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves, solving problems and influencing positive change, we would love to hear from you!

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths and none (with the exception of Director positions where there is a genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian - Exempted under the Equality Act 2010).

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

People & Culture Advisor

GENERAL FUNCTION: 

The People and Culture Advisor will be instrumental in delivering efficient, timely and effective HR support and advice to employees, managers and leadership throughout the company. The role will be crucial in ensuring consistent and effective application of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives, thus having a positive contribution to a productive workplace.

General People & Culture Support:

· Acting as the primary point of contact for all IEU staff enquiries regarding policies, procedures, staff benefit, leave balances, and other general queries. 

· Supporting implementation of key P&C projects and facilitating ongoing process improvements.

· Support employee engagement initiatives, including recurring surveys and engagement sessions.

· Recommending new approaches, processes and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the People & Culture department and services performed.

· Remaining abreast of changes to UK specific legislation and Employment Law and communicating relevant changes to UK based staff in a timely manner. 

· Partnering with People & Culture Manager to deliver relevant training, ‘AMA’ sessions, and other initiatives as required.

· Coordinating P&C responses on behalf of IEU to internal and external audit requests.

· Supporting process and workflow development and data management within the Human Resources’ Information System as needed.

· Ensuring timely update of relevant databases, including group life cover, SMS Home Office system, and others

· Supporting, developing, and conducting staff trainings on People & Culture topics, policies, and processes

· Working closely with other members of the global People & Culture team to ensure the completion of standardized, efficient, streamlined People & Culture processes that supports a cohesive staff experience.

· Other duties as assigned by the People & Culture Manager

· In all duties, upholding Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice. 

Employee Relations

· Providing first-level advice to employees, managers and leadership in line with UK employment law, best practice, internal policies and procedures and ACAS guidelines.

· Managing casework including, but not limited to: disciplinaries, grievances, absence reviews, flexible working requests, conflict resolution, redundancies, departmental changes, occupational health queries, performance improvement plans, etc.

· Producing and maintaining casework documentation, including Terms of Reference, minutes, notices, and follow-up correspondence.

· Escalating complex and/or unusual casework to People & Culture Manager.

· Providing coaching for managers on employee relations issues as requested.

· Ensuring all company policies remain up to date, periodically reviewing policies in order to implement relevant changes.

· Advising managers and leadership on the most appropriate casework steps, providing sound reasoning behind suggested options and clearly outlining potential risks.

· Maintain good working relations with all stakeholders, ensuring a discreet, diplomatic approach to Employee Relations issues as they arise.

· Maintaining excellent level of knowledge of current, recent and upcoming developments in UK employment law at a HR practitioner level.

· Managing all employee leave processes, including annual leave, sickness absence, maternity, paternity, adoption, TOIL, compassionate leave, etc.

· Escalating complex and/or unusual cases to People & Culture Manager

· Conducting exit interviews, identifying patterns and communicating to management in an aggregate form

· Producing periodic reports surrounding volume and nature of casework.

Payroll

· Processing timely updates of the payroll system records, including new joiners, leavers, student loan and salary sacrifice information and all variable changes.

· Ensuring all associated processes have been carried out in line with the supplier agreement and in good time.

· Serving as a liaison between the third-party payroll provider, P&C and Finance functions

· Producing all payroll related documentation including LoE changes, pay increases, maternity leave letters, deduction letters and other change letters as required.

· Generating a monthly pension report and timely uploading to the pension provider portal.

· Addressing all employee payroll and pay related enquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

· Degree, preferably in Human Resources or a closely related field or minimum 5 years’ prior relevant experience.

· In possession of or working towards a CIPD Level 5 or higher

· Experience with Human Resources information systems

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal.

· Ability to independently manage casework in line with ACAS guidelines.

· Proven knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.

· Proven ability to handle confidential / sensitive information.

· Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff.

· Ability to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

· Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments.

Preferred:

· Fluency in a second language other than English, such as French or Arabic

· Experience of working in an International organization or NGO

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm.

Vacancy Timeframe:

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

About The Role
Closing date: 4th December
Interviews: 10th & 11th December
Do you have a passion for recruitment? Are you motivated by the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference? Join us as a Talent Partner and help us attract the talent that will power our mission to create lasting, positive change.
This role will initially focus on an ambitious programme to transform our Technology directorate. From enhancing our technology platforms to building tools that serve our communities, technology is at the heart of our work. As a Talent Partner, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring we attract and hire exceptional technology professionals who share our vision and values.
What You’ll Do:

- Lead Technology Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment process for tech roles, ensuring we hire the right people to support our digital and technology transformation goals.
- Collaborate & Advise: Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand team needs and provide expert advice on attracting top tech talent.
- Innovate Recruitment Strategies: Use creative sourcing techniques and engagement strategies to find talent in a competitive market.
- Build Employer Brand Campaigns: Develop and execute engaging, innovative employer branding and marketing campaigns that showcase our mission, culture, and the impact of working with us.
- Champion Diversity & Inclusion: Ensure all recruitment practices promote equity and diversity, helping us build a tech team that reflects the communities we serve.
- Build Talent Pipelines: Proactively develop pipelines for key technology roles to meet current and future needs.
- Enhance Candidate Experience: Ensure candidates receive a seamless and engaging experience, from initial contact to onboarding.

Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is a fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society.
What We’re Looking For:

- Experience in Tech Recruitment: Proven track record of recruiting for technology roles, with general recruitment experience from an in-house/internal recruitment environment.
- Strong Communicator: Ability to build trust and collaborate with hiring managers, candidates, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Employer Branding Skills: Experience in creating compelling employer branding or recruitment marketing campaigns that resonate with tech professionals.
- Knowledgeable & Resourceful: Familiarity with recruitment tools, platforms, and industry trends.
- Champion for Inclusion: A strong advocate for equity and diversity in hiring, with a commitment to challenging bias.

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.

The Role

The Law Society is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead to drive our internal EDI strategy, ensuring it is embedded in our culture and ways of working.

As the EDI Lead, you will join an established function that has been expertly built up over the past 3 years, with significant scope to develop the role further.

This high-profile position offers lots of visibility and strong support from the executive and leadership team. You will be at the forefront of developing, implementing, and embedding EDI initiatives across the Law Society and helping us become a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

Please refer to the JD for information around specific responsibilities.

What we're looking for

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with authentic authority on EDI matters to make their mark.

To be successful you will need a proven track record of engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders to drive behavioural change, expertise in developing and implementing strategies and action plans, and the ability to analyse and present complex issues with discretion and confidentiality.

We're looking for someone who is politically astute with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships. Knowledge of the legal profession in relation to EDI, or previous experience working in a regulatory, institute or membership organisation, may be advantageous.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working (2 days per week working in our London office), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decisionmakers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

INS has 30 years experience supporting adults with neurological conditions and their carers. A dynamic and ambitious Operations Lead will join our multi-disciplinary team to provide and effective service and deliver our strategic aims.

The Operations Lead will work closely with the Chief Executive and have particular responsibility for; administration, finance, property, IT and data managment, human resources.

You will be responsible for line managing the non-clinical members of our team.

You will work with CEO to develop our volunteering and property strategies.

The job offers a suitably experience candidate an opportunity to build and develop skills within managment in a small, innovative and well-established charity.

P&C Administrative Assistant

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local media worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, introduces innovative media solutions, increases coverage of vital issues and helps establish policies needed for open access to information.

Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress. Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments.

Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, and London, as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 100 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

About the role

The P&C Administrative Assistant will be based in our London office (two days a week), sharing time between general HR administrative and general office support duties. The role will support the People & Culture function on general HR and administrative tasks. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Monitoring shared P&C inbox, addressing enquires in a timely manner.
• Collecting and maintaining various HR trackers and databases.
• Providing administrative support for the recruitment process, posting job adverts, contacting candidates, scheduling job interviews and collecting recruitment related documentation.
• Assisting in the new joiner induction and on-boarding processes.
• Updating and maintaining staff records.
• Ensuring data is stored in line with principles of GDPR.
• Completing pre-employment checks, including reference, right to work, and vetting checks.
• Supporting the probationary process for new joiners (including scheduling meeting, distributing relevant documentation and collecting completed forms and feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

General Administration:

• As part of onboarding, facilitate the induction process for new joiners in the London office, including:
• Issuing access passes
• Coordinating with the TSS team on new joiner equipment
• Facilitate the DSE assessment process
• Act as a Health & Safety Officer and Fire Safety Officer for the London Office.
• Any other duties of an administrative nature

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic principles of GDPR
• Methodical, accurate and organized with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff
• Good understanding of Microsoft Windows including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Experience of using Microsoft Applications
• Experience of using Human Resources Information Systems
• Experience of working in an International NGO
• Proficiency in additional language would be advantageous
• Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Candidates must submit a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

Salary & Band: £47,000 dependent on experience
Department: Finance
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, but job sharing applications will be considered
Line Manager: Director of Finance
Reporting from: No direct reports, but may be responsible for managing suppliers
Location: Belgrade Theatre, but a hybrid working proposal would be considered

You will drive and manage the provision of people management guidance, and support the ongoing development of our people strategy.

The role holder will provide advice and guidance on HR policy direction and governance on people related matters; you will also provide HR support and guidance to staff and managers. The role holder will work with the Chief Executive Officer and Heads of Department to synchronise people related activities across the Belgrade Theatre organisation, including the annual appraisal/performance reviews.

The role holder will be accountable for people related organisational processes and infrastructure, as well as being required to demonstrate exemplary leadership standards and skills, act with integrity and actively contribute to team decision-making in a constructive manner. This role will lead cultural change in the Belgrade Theatre’s vision to embrace diversity and inclusivity.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification at level 5 (Associate), or similar level of experience

Experience

• Strong knowledge and experience of core HR processes including; recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management as well as contracts, compensation and benefits,
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all relevant employment legislation and statutory requirements, preferably including BECTU and Equity agreements,
• Strong competence in Microsoft office, including Excel,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Leading HR responsibilities for a 50-100 UK organisation with People and Human Resources related activities,
• Use of a HR Administrative system, preferably Breathe,
• Disability Confident Employer Scheme experience.

Deadline for applications: 9am, Thu 5 Dec
Interviews: w/c 16 Dec

Salary – £28,800p.a (based on £46,800 pa pro rata) plus benefits 
Location – Leatherhead 
Part time 24 hrs per week 
1 year fixed term Maternity cover 

Are you passionate about creating a workplace where people thrive? 

In this role, you’ll manage their People Service across the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment to development, and performance management to wellbeing. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll drive their People strategy, that support their values of respect, empowerment, responsibility, and excellence. You'll also manage a talented People team, empowering them to provide outstanding support and guidance.

About the Role

As their People Manager, you’ll partner with managers and leaders to shape and deliver Business plans that align with their organisational goals. With a focus on improving their recruitment processes, you’ll manage key areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, policy development, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and learning and development.

Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. Whether you’re implementing new policies, developing and implementing tools or coaching and supporting managers, your work will be essential in creating a positive employee experience that supports their purpose.

This role is 24 hrs per week preferably worked across 4 days a week.

They\'d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience in a similar HR management role, ideally CIPD Level 7 qualified or with equivalent experience.
• Are a collaborative team player who can inspire, influence, and engage others.
• Are organized, results-oriented, with ability to deliver under pressure, forward plan and effectively manage conflicting priorities. 
• Have exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Possess strong IT skills, with proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Tick most of the boxes but not all? The best candidate rarely does. So, if you are excited by the role and can do most of what we are looking for, go ahead and apply; you could be exactly who we need.

Why work for them? 

They believe in work life balance and offer flexibility to help you succeed. As part of their team, you’ll work with supportive colleagues in an organization that values your well-being, professional growth, and contributions. 

Their benefits are great too: 

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days.
• An additional 1 day pro rata per annum wellbeing day 
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Access to discounts on everyday spends through our benefits platform.
• Life assurance cover, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff loan, eyecare vouchers, and more.
 
About their organisation

They believe that everyone should be able to live independent and fulfilling lives. They provide housing and support for many socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, in parts of Berkshire, West Sussex and the London Borough of Sutton.  

They're a place where people make a difference to clients’ lives, feel valued and are supported. They have a strong sense of social responsibility and their values – respect, empowerment, responsibility and excellence – guide everything they do.

Diversity and Inclusion

They embrace diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share their values and are passionate about making a positive impact. If you need adjustments during the application process, just let them know.

They review applications as they come in, so don’t wait—apply today to join a team that values you and the impact you’ll make!

You may have experience of 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, etc

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Goodman Masson are delighted to have partnered with Ambition Institute, who are currently recruiting for a new People Director.

At Ambition, their vision is an education system where every child can thrive, no matter what their background. They do this by supporting teachers at every stage of their careers through evidence-based professional development.

You will have 3 direct reports, Head of HR, Associate Director of Professional Development, and an internal communications manager. Reporting to the COO, your primary responsibility of will setting the strategic vision for the organisation. With much of the operational responsibilities being handled by the Head of HR, you will be tasked with developing and implementing a professional development strategy that delivers for Ambition. Here, you will be working closely with the CEO, the Executive Committee (ExCo) and the Board of Trustees and so experience of working at this level is key.

Your responsibilities and objectives will be:

• Strategic Leadership
  Lead HR and professional development strategy, fostering DEI and operational excellence, while ensuring high-quality professional services aligned with organisational values and priorities.

• Leadership and Governance
  Provide values-based leadership, supporting organisational effectiveness, accountability, and inclusion, with regular reporting to trustees and executive teams to drive mission-aligned outcomes.

• Organisational Capability
  Advise on people challenges, manage organisational change sensitively, and support complex areas like succession planning to ensure sustainability and growth.

• Employee Engagement
  Enhance employee engagement, culture, and retention, positioning Ambition as an employer of choice, while leading and developing a high-performing HR team.

• Communication and Collaboration
  Promote teamwork and partnership through effective communication and relationship-building, ensuring organisation-wide alignment with people-focused initiatives.

• Data-Driven Insights
  Utilise performance metrics and people data to inform strategic decisions, driving measurable improvements and impactful organisational practices.

Essential Experience:

• Proven success in strategic people and culture leadership roles, working with board level on issues like pay, recruitment, development, DEI, and employment law.

• Strong ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels, leveraging listening, influencing, and coaching skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Experienced in leading specialist teams and managing third-party suppliers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.

• Skilled in managing operational priorities, navigating complexity, overseeing budgets, and analysing data to support strategic decisions.

• Excellent communication skills, a collegiate approach to solutions, commitment to evidence-based practices, and effective representation of the organisation.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the English education system.

Salary is £80,000 + Excellent Benefits including generous employer pension contribution of 11%.

London based (near King's Cross) with hybrid and extremely flexible working on offer with presence in the office being once a week.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Vacancy Reference: BfN2025/62

Job Title: Employee Relations Manager

Salary: £17.44 per hour (FTE Salary £34,008 – for 37.5 hours)

Number of Posts: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Start Date: January 2025

Hours of Work: 24 per week

Working Pattern: Hours to be worked over 4/5 days per week Monday to Friday during business hours. Days must include a Monday and Friday

Work Location: This role can work remotely Very occasional planned travel within the UK

Responsible to: HR Manager

Closing Date: 10/12/2024

Proposed Interview Date: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December by Teams

Job Information: We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join The Breastfeeding Network’s busy HR team. The ER Manager will play a vital part in our organisation and in the management and support of our people processes. This is a new and exciting opportunity in a fast paced environment. The role of Employee Relations Manager is a generalist HR management role and will be responsible for ensuring effectiveness of HR process and driving improvement across all areas of the employment lifecycle, as well as providing expert HR knowledge and advice to our management and leadership teams. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please note for this role applications will not be anonymised

We are currently looking for a dedicated and dynamic People Officer to join our People and Culture Department on a full time, permanent basis. 

The successful candidate will will support the Head of People Operations, by providing operational excellence and best practice across all day-to-day touchpoints of the employee lifecycle. The People Officer will have a key part to play in resourcing and onboarding responsibilities across teams, which will include uploading new job adverts to external sites, liaising with candidates throughout the recruitment process from booking interviews to notifying candidates of decisions. In addition the role will support the People Partnering and Culture teams, where required, as well as monitoring and responding to emails from the HRTeam inbox.

The successful candidates will display experience in the following areas:

• 360° employee lifecycle
• Coordinating Recruitment process from start to end
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.
• HR and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Payroll and benefits administration

Being an integral member of the People and Culture Team, this dynamic role requires an innovative individual committed to managing and enhancing the entire employee lifecycle. This position is perfect for those who are passionate about people practice, offering a unique chance to leave a lasting impact on our employee experience. 

This role sits within the People Operations team, which sits within the wider People and Culture Department, which also includes the People Partnering and Culture teams. 

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities. 

We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre.

By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. 

If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.

Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.

Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.

The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.

Our Artistic Mission

The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective. We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions. We have provided a home for art and for artists. A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience.

At the Southbank Centre we believe in:

Creating welcoming spaces

• Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities. 
• This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.

Making wonderful experiences together

• Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
• This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.

Sparking new thinking

• Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
• This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.

Benefits & Perks:

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting  sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:

• A min 5%  employer’s pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga 
• Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

My client, a leading not-for-profit organisation that provides critical support to some of the most vulnerable in our society, now has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their brilliant HR team on a permanent basis.

Please note; this role offers hybrid working with at least 3 days per week working from the office in South-East London.

As People Business Partner, working as part of a supportive HR team, you will provide support and guidance to managers on a wide range of People practices, with a key focus on managing and resolving an ongoing caseload of employee relations matters. You’ll provide HR expertise for teams that are implementing new people approaches and changes, build trusted relationships with managers to help drive business efficiency, work on organisational-wide HR projects and initiatives and much more!

This role will ideally suit a commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment and who can balance a process-driven and best practice approach with a need for pragmatic solutions and effective outcomes.

To be considered you will also require:

• Significant experience in an HR generalist role, ideally qualified to CIPD Level 7, or working towards this
• A track record of managing a varied and busy employee relations caseload and providing advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of ER matters, including TUPE and restructures
• An up to date knowledge of UK HR legislation
• Experience of using data and insights to drive the strategic HR plan
• Experience of managing and delivering HR projects

We are excited to be recruiting our first Executive Manager who will take responsibility for business and funding processes across the organisation, working closely with our existing Clinical Manager, staff and volunteer team and the board of trustees to capitalise on the organisation’s recent successes and support our growth and development. 

About Share

Share Psychotherapy is one of the city’s major mental health charities. Established over fifty years ago, we offer medium- to long-term therapy at nominal fees to people on low incomes. We deliver high quality services offering a range of psychodynamic and creative therapies and modalities. Around 80% of our clients have annual incomes of less than £12k, and we are therefore working at the vital intersection of psychological distress and poverty in the city.

Having moved to our new city centre location in 2023 we are now well established in our new premises and ready to capitalise on the benefits the new premises and location offer to the organisation. This requires a dedicated business leader who can take care of the day to day running of the organisation as well as contribute significantly to the development of future strategy.

We work closely with other charities and the NHS to deliver for the Sheffield population, and we seek to expand the relationships we hold across the sector, to meet increasing demand on mental health services through collaboration.

The role

The Executive Manager is a new senior leadership role, leading on the organisations’ fundraising, partnership and service development and supporting the board in all aspects of organisational governance.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a varied role, bringing professionalism, collaborative style and leadership to the organisation. The role involves leadership in core areas, such as HR processes, charity governance, fundraising and oversight of client finance and building maintenance

Working closely with the Clinical Manager the postholder will ensure that the core functions of the organisation support and enhance the delivery of our clinical service.  The role will manage a small office management / administrative team comprising both paid and voluntary staff.

This is currently a fixed term, part time role, which we seek to extent it into a full time and permanent role subject to secure additional and sustainable funding.

Job description

Service Development

• Develops links and partnerships with other organisations, representing Share and attending external meetings
• Identifies and pursues additional avenues of funding
• Completes funding bids for routine funding opportunities and manages relationships with funders from proposal submission to reporting
• Plays an active part in strategic and business planning with the board of trustees, setting stretching but achievable goals for the organisation.
• Manages and improves as and when required data collection processes, collating and analysing data to informing governance, fundraising and business planning

Governance and Compliance

• Provides support to the Chair of Trustees to ensure sound the governance of the organisation
• Delivers timely and reliable administrative support to the board of trustees, specifically around quarterly board meetings, AGMs and other governance matters
• Manages the organisational risk register, reporting regularly to trustees
• Leads on policy development, compliance and annual reporting cycles
• Maintains and updates HR processes and employment practices
• Working with the clinical manager to assess client experience and ensure a high level of customer/client satisfaction

Operations

• Leads on building management, health and safety and identifying and scheduling building maintenance work
• Oversees management of all elements of the operation of the building including, but not limited to, utilities usage and contracts, building access arrangements, security, first aid provision, fire alarm systems, lone working procedures, and relevant organisational insurances.
• Oversee maintenance and development of the website and IT systems
• Responsible for managing and developing all operational policies

HR

• Oversee and develop all HR policies and processes in consultation with the board of trustees
• Hold monthly performance and development check-ins with staff and volunteers as appropriate
• Provider leadership to the office management/administration team of both paid and voluntary roles
• Oversee the provision of compulsory trainings to all staff and volunteers at Share
• Hold responsibility for organisational compliance with recruitment and DBS legislation and practices
• Deliver strong safeguarding processes working closely with the Clinical Manager
• Lead recruitment processes

Finance

• Overview of payment processes including invoices, wages, and tax payments
• Manage monthly accounts working closely with the Treasurer, reporting regularly to the Board
• Developing budgets for funding bids and monitoring of expenditure
• Hold the organisation’s relationship with the independent examiner, undertaking the annual accounts process and Charity Commission reporting
• Be responsible for banking and bank signatory changes

Person Specification

We are committed at Share to providing a quality service to all our clients and volunteers. However, we know no one person ever meets all criteria fully. Therefore, please help us understand – through your CV and cover letter – which aspects you fully meet and have expertise in, which you meet partially, and which you think may need require support and on-the-job learning.

We are open to supporting an incoming Executive Manager to grow into the role.
Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level, or holds professional qualification relevant to the role (essential)
• Management, HR or Fundraising qualification (desirable)

Experience and knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of management roles at a senior level (essential), preferably in the mental health sector or charities
• Proven experience of fundraising from trusts and other grant making bodies leading to income growth (essential)
• Proven experience of partnership working with external organisations (essential)
• Experience of working in small organisations (essential)
• Experience of working with volunteers (essential)
• Experience of managing budgets, funding and finances (essential)
• Proven record in line management (essential)
• A strong interest in mental health issues and commitment to offering psychotherapy and wellbeing services (essential)
• Experience of building management, health and safety or operational compliance (desirable)
• Understanding of current HR requirements and national policy (desirable)
• Experience of working with, and reporting to, a Board of Trustees (desirable)
• Knowledge of the mental health and wider social service sector (desirable)

Skills

• A collaborative leader who values others and builds strong relationships (essential)
• Team leadership skills including managing other staff and/or volunteers on a day-to-day basis (essential)
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to drive forward development of the organisation (essential)
• Excellent communicator at all levels; able to represent Share and communicate its values and standards across networks (essential)
• Ability to manage and organise own time, caseload and professional development (essential)
• Commitment to developing self, others, and Share as a whole (essential)
• Competence in using IT to perform the role effectively (essential)