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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? At Alzheimer’s Society, we are dedicated to being help and hope for everyone living with dementia. Every day, we’re working to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

We are looking for a strategic People Business Partner to join our passionate team and help shape an inclusive, high-performing culture. If you’re a strategic HR professional who thrives on collaboration, transformation, and making a real impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
 
As a People Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering directorate-specific people plans that align with the Society’s overarching strategy. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll drive key people initiatives, champion organisational change, and help build leadership capability. You will be the critical link between our People teams and the business, ensuring alignment between people priorities and organisational needs.
 
With accountability for all people delivery activities within your directorate, you will also work closely with the Employee Relations and Change team, and our People Delivery team, ensuring consistency and quality in people support.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and execute directorate people plans that align with strategic priorities, ensuring a seamless and impactful People function.
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing expert guidance on people strategies, talent development, and employee experience while proactively addressing people challenges.
- Leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making, drive organisational effectiveness, and embed a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and high performance.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and the wider People team to create a cohesive, value-adding approach that enhances the overall employee experience.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic and proactive people professional, passionate about creating a great employee experience and someone who:

- Has strong partnering skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Can confidently use people data and insights to inform strategies and decision-making.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working across teams to drive positive change.
- Is aligned with our values: Determined to make a difference, a Trusted Expert, Better Together, and Compassionate.

You’ll be an inspiring coach, a strategic thinker, and a natural collaborator. Above all, you’ll be passionate about helping people thrive and ensuring inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do.
 
Interview date: TBC held virtually.
Contract: This is a 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave.

Background

Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.

In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme. 

They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 570,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous. 

This is an exciting time to join the team where the role will be a part of a small, very busy and dedicated People, Capability and Culture (PCC) team focusing on the UK and Germany. The role will be the first point of contact with employees and third-party providers. They will provide advice and support on a number of people and culture systems, processes, IT and travel. They will undertake a variety of HR and Operations administration duties, in keeping with employment law, charity policies and procedures, to support the UK and Germany (DE) Team.   

This role with work closely with the Head of PCC & Operations to focus on: 

• The coordination of recruitment working with the UK and DE hiring managers. This includes job postings, advertisements, PCC prescreening, scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates. 

• Being responsible for managing the Diversity Monitoring process for all recruitment activities. 

• Onboarding and welcoming of new recruits; drafting contracts, setting up profiles on BambooHR, ensuring the process is completed in a timely and welcoming way.

• Liaise with hiring manager on the new persons induction, set up meetings and have an onboarding pack ready to send and be completed. Follow up on key documentation and policies have been read and signed. 

• HR operation projects and initiatives, induction, probation, sick leave, staff development, employee administration, policies and procedures, compliance monitoring and offboarding. 

• The maintenance of all HR operations electronic systems in the UK and Germany to ensure all information is updated and accurate, and staff understand how to use the system. 

• Take minutes of meetings as and when required, meeting the deadline in sending out the minutes.   

The role will also focus on office management of the UK Head Office, this includes office maintenance issues, Health & Safety Compliance matters and other relevant areas requiring support as required. Liaising with our IT support team on maintenance of laptops and setting them up for new staff. Be the point of contact for staff office resources, supplies and equipment requirements. 

Has excellent communication skills, including written and verbal to engage with employees and third-party providers. Is proficient in using HRIS software to manage employee data and produce reports. We are looking for someone to join the team who has the ability to identify issues and problem solve, be creative and can build and manage successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Previous charity sector experience and someone who can speak German (both verbal and written) is desirable. 

Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity.  Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.

All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.

To learn more about the power of women for women, please go to our website or social media pages.

To apply please complete an online application form on our website. Please can you let us know if you will need reasonable adjustments for the interview.

The closing date for applications is Monday 21st April 2025 18.00.

You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Head of People, Capability, Culture and Operations on Thursday 10th April 2025, 9.00 – 9.45am. 

If you are interested in attending, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address in our Women for Women International UK website.

1st Interview will be online on Monday 28th April 2025. 

2nd Interview will be on Tuesday 6th May 2025, 9.00 – 13.00 and will be in person at our Head Office, London.

Closing Date: 10th April 2025

Ref 6951

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an experienced OD Partner to join our People team on a 18-month fixed term contract to deliver OD transition support to teams and colleagues in areas which have been redesigned as part of the first phase of our Refocus/Restructure programme, in line with our Culture of Impact ambitions.

Please note, this role may require up to 6-8 days a month working in our London office in Farringdon. 

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the Team:

The Organisation of the Future (OoF) programme is about transforming how we are as an organisation to increase our impact with and for children.    Together, we want to create a great experience at work for everyone - an environment that is safe and where we feel we belong, where we work towards a clear shared purpose, with flatter structures and lighter systems.  An environment that inspires innovation and collaboration with greater autonomy and responsibility and that allows for flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to change whilst also delivering value where it matters most.

Four interconnected principles guide us: agile, adult, experience and iterative, providing us with clarity into what we want our organisation to be.

 The Organisation of the Future programme is now part of SCUK's new strategy, under our Culture of Impact goal.

To deliver to our new strategy, we are currently implementing a change programme, the Refocus programme, which started in 2024 and will run throughout 2025 and beyond in terms of implementing the changes. Different areas of the organisations are being re-designed and significant Organisation Development support will be needed as areas, teams and colleagues transition to new ways of working and organising.

About the role

At a time of fast change, as the OD Partner you will deliver OD transition support to teams and colleagues in areas of the organisation which have been redesigned as part of Phase 1 of our Refocus programme, and later on Phase 2, in line with our Culture of Impact ambitions.

This will be a varied and constantly evolving role, as this is the spirit of the OoF programme, which is iterative, so perfect if you love learning and adapting in an agile way.

In this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Designing and delivering impactful OD support, in particular team coaching for multiple teams across the organisation, as well as other OD interventions in departments, teams and individuals as relevant, and in line with our experience, agile, adult and iterative design principles, ensuring DEI is considered throughout. 

• Contributing specialist OD knowledge and experience to the design, implementation and monitoring of our OD transition support and wider change support across the organisation as part of the Refocus programme.

• Co- designing products and co-facilitating multiple spaces with other colleagues, bringing OD specialism, knowledge and experience to compliment theirs.

• Being an active member of the Organisation of the Future OD group and of the Refocus OD transition support team. 

About you 

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

• Demonstrable and significant OD knowledge, skills and experience at all levels of an organisation, from individual to team, group and wider systems interventions.

• Significant knowledge, skills and experience of group and team development, with multiple teams and organisations, including through change. 

• Deep understanding and awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion, and demonstrable experience of integrating DEI in OD interventions. 

• Knowledge and experience of working with teams and organisations moving towards less hierarchical structures and adopting self-management and an agile mindset an advantage.

• A high level of self and interpersonal awareness.

• Excellent relationship building and collaboration skills and demonstrable experience, across multiple teams, groups, and the wider organisation, and with diverse colleagues, people managers and Directors and senior leaders.

• Experience in supporting others' development, such as through coaching and/or mentoring .

• An agile mindset and approach, with the ability to constantly adapt plans and review approaches, the willingness to constantly learn, including from positive and constructive feedback, and to work in ambiguity and emergence. 

• Organisation, coordination and prioritisation skills, with high levels of flexibility. 

• Comfortable with taking responsibility and operating autonomously and high levels of accountability, while being open to support and refocusing of what will add most value when needed.

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

The overall responsibility of the People and Culture Administrator role is to support the smooth running of the Foundation’s People & Culture function. The role is responsible for the administration support to the People & Culture business area, specifically the business partnering team.  

The People & Culture Administrator will play a key role in handling people processes, employee records and provide general HR support, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. The role will work collaboratively with the Talent Co-ordinator and People Operations Analyst to ensure the full spectrum of the People & Culture directorate is functioning effectively and efficiently. 

Key Responsibilities

People/HR Administration 

• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. 
• Liaise with the People Business Partners to prepare HR documents, such as contracts, carry out suitable checks (such as OH and DBS) and take up references. 
• Assist with People Operations Analyst with reporting, including tracking key metrics such as absence, turnover, and compliance. 
• Support the administration of People policies, procedures, and processes. 
• Handle general People/HR queries from employees, utilising suitable technology to track, escalate and close off queries. 
• Produce and send HR related letters and correspondence as required. 
• Develop and oversee an adequate, effective, and efficient electronic filing system for storing employee information 
• Support the People Business Partners in managing individual review cycles, sending reminders to managers when reviews are due and signposting staff and Line Managers to further support and guidance.  
• Working with the People Business Partners, collectively manage the 360 feedback surveys for end of year reviews.  
• Ensure reviews are completed on time and closed off on the relevant HR Information systems.  
• Work with the CPO, Head of People & Culture and Internal Communications Manager to develop People related content, for dissemination via Staff Gatherings, Foundation Hub, staff emails and system alerts. 
• Publish and maintain content on the Foundation intranet. 

Payroll & Benefits Administration 

• Assist the People Operations Analyst with payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate submission of employee data. 
• Maintain records for employee benefits such as pensions, health insurance, and other schemes. 
• Support the administration of annual leave and absence tracking. 

Employee Relations & Compliance 

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and GDPR regulations. 
• Assist in handling employee relations matters by supporting documentation and meetings. 
• Maintain and update People policies and procedures as required. 
• Support HR projects, including assisting the People Operations Analyst in delivering employee engagement initiatives etc. 

These responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the Foundation reserves the right to assign other duties commensurate with the role as required.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills & Abilities 

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong IT skills, including experience with HR systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint). 
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. 
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to challenges. 
• Commitment to and alignment with the Foundation’s values: Enterprising, Collaborative, Delivery-Minded, Inclusive 

Knowledge & Experience 

• Previous experience in an HR administration role is essential. 
• Understanding of HR processes, employment law, and best practices. 
• Experience using HR software/HRIS. 
• Experience in payroll or benefits administration is desirable but not essential. 
• Desirable - CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards), business administration qualification or qualified by experience. 

 (Please note interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th April)

Benefits

• Up to 12% employer pension contributions
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

Purpose of the post

This role will work as part of small but highly effective People Team and provide a wide range of HR support across the institute playing a key role in supporting delivery of the People strategy ensuring that HDR UK is able to achieve its ambitious vision and mission.

The HR Officer will be responsible for providing generalist HR support to recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, HR policies and process, wellbeing and engagement and learning and development and will be the first point of contact for general HR queries through management of both the recruitment and general people inboxes.

This role will also provide some operational support around facilities and health and safety and be the first point of contact for these areas.

The postholder will need to be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities and able to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for end-to-end recruitment of new staff, including drafting of job descriptions, managing the applicant tracking system, job advertising and setting up interviews.
• Inputting new starter information on the HR system (PeopleHR), ensuring a high level of accuracy
• Preparing all new starter employment contracts and managing the onboarding process
• Processing contract amendments on the HR system
• Preparing secondee contracts and being the first point of contact for secondee enquiries
• Being the first point of contact for managers and staff on a range of operational HR issues
• Handling employee relations casework at a level appropriate to the role
• Dealing with training enquiries and course applications, managing delegate lists, issuing joining instructions, preparing training materials and venues
• Supporting with preparing HR reports as and when required
• Managing staff induction programmes and delivering HR induction sessions
• Supporting with employee engagement and wellbeing activity
• Providing payroll support to the Finance team
• Supporting with operational facilities issues including health and safety, onsite inductions, managing our offsite storage unit, attending tenant’s meetings.
• Supporting with organising organisational away days
• Managing offboarding for staff, including exit interviews and return of equipment

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

• Experience of working in a generalist HR role with a broad understanding and interest in all key areas ideally at CIPD level 5 or working towards level 5 or with equivalent experience
• Experience of using HR systems - applicant tracking system, HR system and learner management system (training will be provided on specific systems)
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of UK employment law and regulations
• Excellent work planning and organisation skills, able to prioritise workload
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Confidence and accuracy when processing and inputting data
• The ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality
• A flexible and responsive approach to stakeholders
• A deadline driven approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• An interest in all key areas of HR – recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, reward and benefits, wellbeing and engagement, learning and development
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal and the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders at different levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Are you passionate about supporting a growing team within a vibrant, creative environment? Harris Hill are seeking an HR & Office Manager to join a dynamic arts and community-focused charity, dedicated to fostering creativity, inclusivity, and accessibility across multiple venues in London. This is a full-time position for 32 hours a week, spread over 4 days.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the day-to-day HR and office systems, supporting a diverse and expanding team of 50+ staff. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the smooth running of HR processes, from onboarding and offboarding to maintaining accurate staff records and managing workplace issues. You will be the go-to person for HR queries and provide key support to line managers, ensuring consistent and fair implementation of policies.

Additionally, you will manage internal office systems, streamline workflows, and enhance communication tools to support the growing organisation. Your role will ensure that the organisation’s internal operations remain transparent, efficient, and scalable, keeping the infrastructure aligned with their values of care and respect. You will also be involved in staff wellbeing initiatives, team-building activities, and fostering a positive organisational culture.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HR coordination and office management, a solid understanding of UK employment law, and excellent organisational and communication skills. You should be comfortable managing multiple tasks and improving internal processes, with a strong commitment to fairness, accessibility, and care in the workplace. Experience in the arts, charity, or not-for-profit sectors is a plus, along with familiarity with HR software and project management tools.

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a growing arts and community organisation, we want to hear from you. To apply, pease submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

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

Are you an experienced HR Advisor wanting to work in within Higher Education?
 
My client is looking to recruit a HR Advisor to working within the HR operations team. This is permanent role working 35 hours per week
 
They offer a flexible working approach with 2 days per week based on site in Egham with the remainder of the week working remotely. 
 
To be considered for this role you will need transactional HR experience with a broad knowledge of HR operations. You will also have completed your CIPD Level 5 or have relevant worked related experience.
 
£38,249 - £42,188 per annum
 
Role
 
You will be responsible for providing HR advice and managing an effective HR support and administrative service. The post holder will manage processing transactional matters on a full range of generalist HR issues
 
Duties

• To provide team members, managers, employees and human resources colleagues with advice on the implementation of policies and procedures in accordance with policies & employment legislation.
• Advise on workers on right to work and vetting and barring requirements relating to employment and oversee appropriate actions are taken including submission of certification of sponsorship applications and vetting and barring application
• Oversee the production of human resources contractual information and data onto the HR and Payroll system
• Oversee the recruitment and new starter process for non-advertised posts ensuring accurate and timely pre-employment checks are completed
• Working with the other HR Advisor to manage the workload and performance of the Human Resources Operations team on a day-to-day basis
• To undertake performance development reviews and training and development for the team
• Work with colleagues to develop human resources policies and procedures
• To advise managers on employee relations matters escalating to the Human Resources Business Partner as applicable

 
If you are interested in applying for this through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

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

Head of Human Resources and Operations
Location: London, N1

Hybrid: 1-2 days in the office, ideally Mondays & Thursdays
Salary: £49,620 - £52,766 per annum FTE
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Benefits

• Annual leave: 36 days including bank holidays (increasing 1 per year, up to 41 days after 5 years).
• Flexible working: Core hours 10am - 4pm (37.5-hour workweek)
• Pension: 6% employer contribution.
• Duvet days: 2 per year for short-notice well-being leave.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a mental health charity based in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest to recruit a Head of Human Resources and Operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a values-driven mental health charity that supports around 5,000 people each year through a range of specialist services.

About the Charity

The charity we are partnering with is a leading provider of specialist mental health services and part of a larger federation. Their work focuses on recovery, early intervention, and wellbeing, particularly for minoritised communities. Their impact is recognised nationally through multiple awards.

About The Role

The Head of HR and Operations will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Chief Executive. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the charity's HR and operational functions run smoothly and effectively, supporting the organisation's long-term sustainability and commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing workplace.

The role will oversee HR strategy, employee development and retention, and facilities management. A coaching approach will be essential, supporting managers with HR metrics, staff development, and embedding best practices across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Develop strategic direction and implement business plans.
• Lead a high-performing team with clear vision and objectives.
• Provide effective line management and support staff development.
• Ensure policies align with the charity's values and Race Equity Plan.

Human Resources

• Oversee HR function, policies, and efficient working practices.
• Support managers with HR responsibilities and staff development.
• Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent management.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse, and well-being-focused culture.
• Manage HR systems, technology, and budgets.

Facilities & Office Management

• Oversee office, facilities, and repairs to ensure a safe environment.
• Manage supplier contracts, IT, and communication systems.
• Supervise facilities and operations staff.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement and budget management.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience needed for the role:

• Experience of building inclusive and diverse workplaces.
• Ability to develop HR strategies that support business objectives and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, with a people-first approach.
• Knowledge/experience of managing and delivering across multiple workstreams such as HR and Facilities (experience in all an advantage but not a requirement)
• Experience of contributing to senior decision making
• Ability to analyse, critique and evaluate business data and insights
• MCIPD qualified or a qualification or experience in human resources management
• Influential with the gravitas to effectively help shape the organisation
• Significant management or supervisory level HR experience

You will have a solutions-focused and adaptable approach, with strong discretion and integrity. Your visible commitment to the charity's values will be evident, and you will be personable and professional, building strong relationships with stakeholders and motivating them towards a common goal. Highly organised, you will prioritise a varied, fast-paced workload and meet deadlines, while being a self-starter who can decisively get things done. As a team player, you will collaborate to achieve results, showing reliability and commitment.

How to Apply

Tatiana Ostara at Charity People is managing this recruitment on behalf of the charity. If you are an experienced HR professional looking to make an impact within a progressive mental health charity, please send your CV.

Closing date: Friday 4th April
Interviews: Week commencing 7th April

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Our client, a specialist University are seeking a temporary HR Operations Administrator on a full-time basis (35 hours per week), running for 1-month in the first instance. The post will be looking to start as soon as possible and will be based 3 days on-site in Central London.

Key responsibilities for this post will include:

• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to staff and managers on HR issues.
• Ensure a professional and efficient administrative service across all HR operations and the employee lifecycle.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, delivering excellent customer service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR policies, advising on routine matters (e.g., probation, appraisals, leave, pay, benefits, parental leave).
• Accurately process payroll information, liaising with the Payroll and Pensions Manager.
• Use systems to generate management reports for HR and leadership teams.
• Process casual worker appointments, verifying right to work, advising on pay rates, and ensuring payroll deadlines are met.
• Manage employee record updates, contract changes, and leaver processes (e.g., confirming resignations, retirements, and contract terminations).
• Oversee probation reviews, sickness records, and annual leave calculations.

To be considered for this post, you will have:

• Experience within a similar position, particularly within a Higher Education setting.
• Strong customer-centred approach with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven administrative experience in an HR environment.
• Experience using HR/Payroll systems and financial management systems.
• Ability to manage complex diary commitments for senior staff using electronic calendars.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in written communication.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Do you want to contribute to driving HR service excellence and enhance employee experience with stakeholders in mind? Come and join the HR Team at Ambition Institute and contribute to our organisational success. 
 
We're looking for a talented individual with understanding of HR policies and employment law, to join the team on a permanent basis as HR Co-ordinator.   

As HR Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for providing an efficient and customer focussed HR operations administration service.

You'll manage the HR processes associated with the full employee life cycle including probation, parental leave, flexible working requests, termination, and any contractual changes, including issuing accurate letters to employees and ensuring all relevant changes are reflected on payroll and appropriate HR systems are updated.
 

Who are Ambition Institute?
A great teacher changes the future every day. Especially for children who have had a tough start in life, a teacher can be the critical factor in their success.

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time.

That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.

We would like you to:

• Support payroll submissions by collating accurate monthly payroll.
• Manage all aspects of HR operations administration and ensure all documentation and processes are fit for purpose. Act as a first point of contact for employee queries and respond to customers in a timely manner in line with organisational HR policies and employment legislations. Escalating any complex employee queries to a more senior member of the HR team.
• Contribute to HR service and process improvements and engage in suitable projects as assigned by the HR Business Partner (Operations). 
• Develop a broad understanding of the duties and contribute to business continuity by providing cross-team working support as necessary. 
   

Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the HR Business Partner (Operations).  In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days and this may be reviewed by Ambition. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

To succeed in this role you'll have a CIPD level 3 or working towards a relevant HR qualification, or equivalent experience. You'll also demonstrate:

• Successful experience in a similar level administrative role
• Experience in working in a fast-paced organisation with changing business and operating priorities. 
• Experience of working autonomously, using initiative, and an ability to problem-solve
• Empathy and collaboration with excellent people skills including good written and spoken communication skills, capable of building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

What’s in it for you….?

• Competitive annual salary
• Professional development for all staff
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
• Employer pension contribution of 11%
• Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
• Shared parental leave package
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
• Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
• Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:

You should apply for this role if:

• You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
• You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
• You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
• You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
• You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
• You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
• You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact

You'll love working at Ambition if…

• You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
• You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
• You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
• You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
• Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.

How to apply…

Applications will be accepted for all office locations 

All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 6 April 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on 11th and 15th April. 

Please note when you click apply, you'll be taken to the Birmingham posting of the role. You can still apply via this posting as it won't determine your location if successful.

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.

Human Resources Officer

Location: Hybrid/Remote
Salary: £19,548 actual salary (£32,580 pro-rata)
Hours: 21
Department: Finance & People
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client are looking for an ambitious and skilled HR Officer to support on areas such as recruitment, onboarding, L&D, and policies and procedures. You will be responsible for administrative tasks, and you’ll play a key role in contributing to making it a better place to work.  Growing their staff team is an essential element of their strategy which is why they need additional HR capacity.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As an organisation serving children in care and care leavers, they are keen to receive applications from people with experience of care and recognise the importance of having care experienced staff within their team. They are also actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities.

They are committed to tackling systemic racism and providing an inclusive, equitable workplace. They recognise that embedding equity, diversity and inclusion principles is an ongoing journey and one which they are determined to invest in.  They ask all applicants to fill in an Equity and Diversity Monitoring from to better understand the diversity of applicants. This is anonymous and cannot be connected with your application.

How to apply

They ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions.

Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send them your CV but it will only be considered if you score well as part of the anonymous review.

To apply for this role, you will need to:

• Provide them with a copy of your CV;
• Answer the competency questions in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required.

If you have any reasonable adjustments, you would like them to consider for this recruitment process please advise them on the application form.

They recommend that you read their Guide for Job Applicants to assist you with your application.

Interview details:

Interviews will have two parts:

• A session with young people;
• A panel interview with their staff.
• Interviews may be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom) or in person at their location in Central London. If access to technology/WiFi is difficult for you, please contact them so they can assist in making suitable arrangements.

They also wants to ensure fairness in all of their interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.

Interviews will take place:

Young people’s panel: w/c 21st April
Staff panel: w/c 21st April

Please Note

All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. Although the role is hybrid, they are unable to offer work visas or sponsorship for any candidates based outside of the UK.

They’re proud to be a Living Wage Employer. They are committed to #ShowingTheSalary. Their roles are #OpenToAll

They are looking for an ambitious and skilled HR Officer to support on areas such as recruitment, onboarding, L&D, and policies and procedures. You will be responsible for administrative tasks, and you’ll play a key role in contributing to making it a better place to work.

Benefits: Real London Living Wage Employer; Generous Annual Leave Scheme; Flexible working; Pension Scheme; Life Insurance Scheme; Health Cash Plan; Access to a Rewards and Benefit Platform; Signatory of Halo Code; Disability Confident Employer; Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7; Fostering Friendly Employer; Support for Team Members with lived experience; Access to Virtual GP

REF-220458

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a major International Development Charity. An exciting opportunity exists for a HR Manager to join the charity on a temporary basis. As Temp HR Manager, you will be responsible for updating the charity’s organisational change policy, establishing clear processes for implementing organisational change and lead their 2025 performance development review, including pay moderation. You will also be leading on complex employee relationship cases. This is a full-time, temporary (3-month FTC) role, hybrid working in London, paying £195 a day.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified or have a relevant People Management qualification. You will have substantial experience of delivering a strategic HR service to support and deliver commercial and other business objectives. You will also have experience of leading organisations, senior managers and teams through organisational change. Having experience in an HR role within a charity setting would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role. The charity is looking for candidates that can start fairly promptly

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Are you looking to broaden your HR skills and take on a charity leadership role? Can you build excellent working relationships which get results? Can you manage and lead processes effectively and compassionately?

Then we might have the perfect job for you!

Head of HR and Compliance
Based: County Gates, Bristol, BS3 2JH.
Hours: 28-35 hours per week (over 4-5 days)
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 FTE

At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re looking for a new Head of HR and Compliance to join our Charity Leadership Team. This role will lead our people practice and ensure our team work collaboratively and compassionately in serving our communities. You will support change management, compliance with all types of regulation, including safeguarding and data protection, and lead on monitoring key risks.

You’ll need to be an excellent communicator, flexible, highly collaborative, and have broad knowledge of HR and related systems. Detailed knowledge of compliance is desirable but not essential, however a desire to learn and broaden your skillset is necessary, as is a passion for our cause. Whilst having experience of working with a charity would be beneficial, it is not essential.

You will manage a part-time HR and Business Assistant who carries out a variety of administrative tasks.

We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to doing their best, a person who can both lead and collaborate, who has compassion for our team, supporters and stakeholders and who is curious about exploring new approaches and keen to learn and develop. Whilst having experience of working with a charity would be beneficial, it is not essential.

GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.

You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.

GWAAC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 11th April.

Interested?

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

No agencies please.

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice are seeking an exceptional Head of People to lead the development and implementation of a People plan which aligns with our ambitions, fosters a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging and which seamlessly integrates our HR and Volunteering efforts.

As we prepare to launch our new organisational strategy in April 2025, we've collaboratively developed new values that reflect our vision. It’s an exciting time to join Bluebell Wood and especially in such a key role.

You will engage with colleagues at all levels to understand their needs and goals, ensuring our People plan drives positive organisational change and enhances the experience for our 120 colleagues and 280 volunteers.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with leaders and managers, you will focus on attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented workforce. You will champion a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring Bluebell Wood adheres to all relevant employment legislation and best practices.

Leading a small, dedicated team, you will oversee and enhance the HR and volunteer lifecycle, learning and development activities, policies, and processes. Given our team's size, this role is hands-on and dynamic.

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF POST: Head of People

ACCOUNTABLE TO: CEO

DIRECT REPORTS: Volunteer Services Manager, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, Payroll Officer

HOURS:Full time - 37.5hrs per week. Hybrid working is supported but due to the nature of this role,                                                     you will be required onsite at least three days/60% of your working week.

NOTICE PERIOD: 12 weeks

SALARY: £56,374

 

Job purpose:

Bluebell Wood aims to enhance and create 'An Incredible Culture' that fosters inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive and where all efforts clearly contribute to our aims and mission.

The Head of People will provide a balance of strategic and operational responsibilities to develop and implement an integrated People (HR and Volunteering) strategy and workplans which align with our overall aspirations.

Working closely with the Strategic Leadership (SLT) and Operational Management Team (OMT) members, the Head of People will ensure the People Team provides an expert and responsive service across a range of strategic and operational workforce issues.

The Head of People will ensure Bluebell Wood operates effective people practices, manages risk, complies with appropriate legislation and standards, and treats all staff and volunteers fairly.

What does success look like in this role:

· The successful embedding of our values through all our people related activities.

· A workforce that effectively delivers the organisational strategy.

· A high-quality, responsive, and reputable integrated HR and volunteering service that empowers effective management, built on trust, confidence, transparency, and integrity.

Main duties & responsibilities:

· Develop and implement an integrated People plan to support the hospice strategy and culture, facilitate a great colleague experience and positive organisational change.

· Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the integrated People plan.

· Report on progress, people related KPIs and workforce related risks to the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and Board sub-committee.

· Support the CEO and SLT with advice and proactive suggestions for organisational improvement in areas such as organisational design, change management, talent management, succession planning, and colleague engagement.

· Identify opportunities for, and take a leading role in, cultural development, organisational development and change, and L&D initiatives which reflect our values and foster a sense of belonging, engagement, and wellbeing among colleagues. 

· Lead and manage the People team, providing guidance and coaching to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient HR and Volunteering services and systems. 

· Maintain our People policies and processes, ensuring changes to employment law and emerging good practice are promptly adopted.

· Work with colleagues in the Income Generation team in creating effective internal communications methods.

· Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging special interest or working groups, to make Bluebell Wood an employer of choice and a great place to work. 

· Support people managers with managing change in their teams including employee relations and consultations, and guidance on legal processes.

· Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management, and L&D, ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce.

· Oversee effective management, delivery and improvement of: 

o Employee engagement including pulse survey, staff events, internal communications.  Programmes including wellbeing, safeguarding, ED&I. Annual appraisals, personal development planning and job description reviews. 

o L&D planning, administration of learning (requests, events, evaluation etc.), budget, and apprenticeships.

o HR Management including starters, changes, leavers, job evaluation, recruitment, onboarding, retention, diversity, payroll, absence, systems and data.

· Role model Bluebell Wood’s values and behaviours.

 

General

All Bluebell Wood employees are required to:

· Abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act

· Adhere to policy and procedures around safeguarding children and young adults

· Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas

· Work within Hospice policies and procedures

· Comply with the Hospice no smoking policy

· Participate in and contribute to team meetings

· Co-operate and liaise with colleagues

· Behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of Bluebell Wood

· Driving license with access to own vehicle

All Bluebell Wood employees are expected to:

· Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence

· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships

· Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice

At Bluebell Wood Managers:

· Listen

· Seek to understand

· Seek resolution

· Invite input

· Share timely and appropriate information

· Answer questions

· Agree realistic standards

· Be good role models: discreet, professional, genuine

· Be open to new ideas

· Treat everyone fairly

· Ensure 121s and appraisals are happening as they should

· Are approachable

· Are supportive

· Are present

· Encourage personal development

· Value experience and knowledge

· Practice good professional boundaries

· Promote an inclusive environment

· Acknowledge and celebrate wins

· Champion their team

· Empower and enable

· Challenge undesirable behaviours quickly and appropriately

· Address and seek to resolve conflicts impartially

· Promote a positive culture

· Encourage self-awareness and reflection within their team

· Encourage collaboration

· Support colleagues to manage personal issues which affect work

· Promote a healthy work-life balance

· Support a balanced mix of hybrid working, appropriate to each role but always seeking to build a one team culture

· Be clear about when and why it’s not appropriate to share information

This job description is not exhaustive.  It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer.