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Are you an immediately available HR professional with experience in a HR generalist role? If so then this People Coordinator role working for one UK's most prestigious arts and heritage organisations could be the right role for you.

Job title: People Coordinator

Contract type: Interim

Start: ASAP

Location: A short walk from Cutty Sark station

Pay: £18 - £19 an hour + holiday pay

Hours: Full time

Hybrid: 2/3 days in the office - business demand may require to be in more days during some weeks

In your role as People Coordinator you will report to a Senior People Partner and will support the wider HR team in the onboarding and inducting of new starters across organisations.

Your day to day duties will include but will not be limited to;

• Drafting and issuing contracts of employment
• Completing all onboarding checks in references, DBS, and Security vetting
• Ensuring on induction policy, and forms are completed and filled in an accurate and timely manner
• Update employee records on iTrent
• File information - adhering to GDPR and Data Protection guidelines
• Updating payroll changes
• Greeting new starters and completing first day induction
• Issue contracts change letters

This is a business facing role and you will have the opportunity to work with stakeholders from across the business. The skills you will bring to your as People Coordinator will include;

• Knowledge and experience of working in a similar role
• Excellent communication written and verbal communication skills to complete all induction process
• Stakeholder management and ability to work effectively with the wider business
• Working knowledge of HR system such iTrent

If are interested in working as part of busy and growing team and want to apply for the position of People Coordinator through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to

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

Rural Action Derbyshire 

Chief Executive Officer 

Salary: £50,000-£54,000 depending on experience 

Working hours: 37 hours per week 

Location: Matlock, with travel around Derbyshire. Opportunity for some remote working but regular presence in the office is essential 

Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6 month probationary review) 

Due to the retirement of the current CEO, Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) are looking for a compassionate and value-driven leader to steer RAD into the next chapter. 

About Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) 

RAD is a well-established charity based in Matlock and is seeking an experienced and visionary leader with a good understanding of rural issues. 

Set up in 1924, RAD aims to improve the lives of those living and working in Derbyshire to have access to services and jobs so that no-one should be unfairly disadvantaged because they live in a rural area. 

Our ambition is to address rural disadvantages, ensuring our rural communities are sustainable, vibrant and accessible to everyone regardless of age, background or income. We make our beneficiaries' lives better by offering advice, support and training to individuals and communities, as well as initiatives such as providing transport options to help people get to work, and running an oil buying scheme to help keep energy costs down for more isolated properties.

We have a highly motivated and knowledgeable staff team who use their unique talents and skills to provide a wide range of services. We are committed to making a difference to the lives of people in our rural communities.

About the role 

The next CEO will provide strategic leadership and vision for RAD, working closely with the Board of Trustees and staff team to drive RAD’s mission and objectives. The CEO will be responsible for leading the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring sustainability, and representing RAD externally to strengthen partnerships and raise the charity’s profile.

It is essential that the new CEO can demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique challenges rural communities face, ensuring RAD’s work is impactful and community-centered. 

The new CEO must have experience of successfully managing a team of staff, securing new income streams, and the development and delivery of services. 

RAD is seeking someone who is both compassionate and supportive, with an inspirational ability to lead by empowering those around them.

If you are resilient, values driven leader with a passion to make a difference, then you may be the person we are looking for. 

We offer a great benefits package with enhanced annual leave. As an employer, we are committed to flexible working, the next CEO will have the autonomy to plan and manage their own diary and time, taking into account the needs of their role and the staff team. At RAD we respect everyone's individual identity, celebrate difference and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background.

How to Apply    

Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and Job Description and find details of how to apply.    

For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact Anh at Atkinson HR Consulting.

A call may be arranged with the outgoing CEO or Chairman if you have any questions about the role.

Key Dates 

Closing Date: 12noon, Monday 2nd December 2024 

First Stage Interviews (Remote): Monday 9th December 2024 

Final Interviews (In-person in Matlock): Tuesday 17th December 2024 

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

Under the direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO) and overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with relevant team leads in the Country Office, the incumbent will perform HR and procurement duties in the IOM UK office.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Human Resources:

1. Perform a variety of administrative duties, e.g. contract extensions and requests for temporary staff, leave and attendance recording, budget preparation and follow-up; liaise with other units to maintain smooth running and expedition of work within the unit;

2. Process and follow-up administrative actions (human resources, contracts, procurement, accounting, finance, logistics) in IOM's computerized systems;

3. Organize, follow-up and process administrative actions (human resources, contracts, procurement, accounting, finance, logistics) in IOM's computerized systems;

4. Update and maintain electronic and physical archiving systems in the unit including personnel files with all supporting documentation, recruitment files, Human Resources policies, regulations, guidelines and manuals, internal controls, etc.

5. Draft certificates of employment, notices, letters, reports, presentations, graphs, update the organisational chart and support timely submission of documents.

6. Support the organization of Human Resources events including staff development and training activities in coordination with the Staff Development and Learning Unit and maintain updated records.

Procurement:

7. Assist to evaluate ongoing support requirements of the office, adapt service provision to meet changing needs and resolve as required.

8. Support and follow-up on the maintenance and repair of office facilities, including preventive maintenance. Contribute to the establishment of maintenance agreements with competent service providers when it is feasible and determined to be cost effective.

9. In coordination with relevant parties, contribute to the timely submission of asset, procurement and other reports within IOM UK office to Regional Office and relevant HQ departments, as appropriate.

10. Contribute to the review of the procurement requests, identify service providers, and evaluate information regarding vendor's performance in terms of quality, prices, and timely delivery of goods and services. Maintain a pool of qualified vendors.

11. Assist in maintaining up-to-date inventories and tracking systems for fast-moving goods and for fixed assets.

12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website to apply:

https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers

Director of People and Resources

Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Join Focus Birmingham.

Are you an experienced and passionate leader in human resources and resource management looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?

Focus Birmingham, are a leading local disability charity specialising in providing care and support for people with sight loss and complex needs. We believe that everyone deserves to live life to the full, and we are committed to empowering our community to unlock their potential.

About the Role:

Focus Birmingham are looking for a dynamic Director of People and Resources to join our executive team. In this role, you will be at the heart of that mission, leading our HR, finance, and resources teams to drive excellence, innovation, and impact.

As the Director of People and Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity by leading our strategic initiatives around people and quality. You will work closely with our CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure we deliver on our mission while creating a workplace where our staff and volunteers thrive.

Key areas of responsibility include:

- People and Culture: Lead all aspects of HR, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Foster a supportive and dynamic work environment, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting staff development.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure the charity operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, including Charity Commission and CQC standards. Oversee risk management, and governance practices, and provide key updates to the Board of Trustees.
- Finance and Resources: Work collaboratively to develop and implement a financial strategy that ensures the charity’s long-term sustainability. Oversee resource management, from IT systems to premises and transport, ensuring efficient, safe operations across the organisation.

About You:

We’re looking for a strategic and inspiring leader who thrives in both operational and hands-on environments. The ideal candidate will have:

- Proven experience in senior HR and resource management roles, ideally within the charity or care sector.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law, charity governance, and care regulations (CQC).
- A track record of accomplishment of leading change, fostering a positive organizational culture, and delivering impactful learning and development programs.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for making a difference and helping people reach their full potential.

Why Join Us?

At Focus Birmingham, you will be part of a team that’s dedicated to changing lives. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. As part of our executive team, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, shape our future direction, and help us grow and support more people across Birmingham.

Benefits:

- Flexible hybrid working options
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus additional concessionary dates
- A great work-life balance with a normal working week of 35 hours
- Contributory pension scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to employee discounts via Blue Light Card

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help us make lives better, we want to hear from you. To apply, please complete the application form.

Closing Date: 02/12/24

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Director of People

Are you innovative and people focused? Are you experienced in driving change, employee engagement and people development? Are you authentically values-driven? Do you share our belief in the power of good relationships, and the potential that is in all people to live good lives and put their past behind them?

Pact , the Prison Advice and Care Trust, the national charity for people affected by imprisonment, is seeking a new Director of People to join its Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective and efficient delivery of our people and learning and development goals and our strategic business plan, and to help shape our workplace culture, as we continue to grow and develop.

Reporting to the CEO, this role is critical in ensuring that our c400 colleagues and 500+ volunteers have the values, skills, and workplace culture, that will enable them to thrive, and deliver excellent services. In addition to acting as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, you will have the professional business administration and leadership skills to help us build the right business processes, systems and structures, for maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness, so that our managers and frontline workers can focus fully on delivery. You will help us modernise, to keep our core costs as low as possible, so that even more of our resources can be spent to support people to cope with the impact of prison, and live good lives after release. But you will be more than your technical and business skills. You will be a people person too, and a role model and ambassador for
Pact’s ethos and values.

You will take a strategic leadership role in developing the capabilities of our managers, developing and implementing our business plan and people strategy, in alignment with the overall goals and values of the charity that have been developed over 125 years. You will lead initiatives that foster a sense of engagement and community and a ‘one team’ approach, for our dispersed workforce of small teams that deliver services in c70 prisons and a range of other locations across England and Wales. You will help build a culture of trust, collaboration and inclusion.

Key responsibilities include shaping our approach to talent management, and developing our recruitment and retention strategies, including embedding EDI into all aspects of the management and development of people to ensure we are able to attract, engage and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. You will also share our passion and commitment to facilitating opportunities for people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to shape our thinking and be part of our workforce.

It is essential you are MCIPD qualified (or have evidence of working at this level) with senior HR and workforce development experience, including implementing your strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice and delivery of learning and development. You will also have experience of managing change, systems and business process improvement. As an experienced manager, you will have the skills to lead and inspire our People Team which includes the Training Manager, and Heads of HR and Volunteering as direct reports.

If this sounds like you, and you are committed to Pact’s mission, vision and values, then we would love to hear from you.

We offer:

• Hybrid working with expectation that up to 50% of time may be home-based with the rest based in a Pact London site or visiting other Pact sites in England and Wales.
• Permanent role
• This role is offered as full-time (37.5 hours per week) or may be offered part time (minimum of 30 hours)
• £80,000 per annum plus pension

Why Join Pact?

This role is more than a job; it’s a calling. You’ll be part of a growing organisation with ambitious goals and a compassionate mission. Pact offers a supportive environment where you can make a tangible difference, helping us achieve five strategic goals that include strengthening our impact, financial sustainability, workforce stability, and inclusivity.

If you’re ready to be a part of something greater and help us continue our important work, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in writing the next chapter of Pact’s story and make a difference that lasts.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the 'apply now' button

* 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.

Closing date: 9th December 2024 at 5pm
First Interviews will take place on 8th and 9th January 2025 in person in London

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment). You might also be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check, and a Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC). Please note the successful applicant will need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Security Check for this post. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. The post holder will be expected to comply with any requirements of their registration/professional body to maintain their registration and good standing including continuing professional development, appraisal and revalidation where appropriate.

You may have experience of the following: Chief People Officer (CPO), Director of Human Resources and Development, Head of People and Culture, Director of Employee Experience, People and Operations Director, Senior Director of People Strategy, Director of Talent, Management and Workforce Development, Director of Workforce and Learning, Chief Talent Officer, People and Leadership Development Director, etc.

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Safety Net is a charity supporting the recovery of those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria. 

We offer free advice, support, counselling, therapy and group work to adults, children and young people who have been affected by abuse and trauma and provide trauma-informed care through a range of services designed to foster recovery and empowerment. 

We have a brilliant opportunity for a highly organised and effective Administration and Operations Lead to play a pivotal role in the smooth running of our organisation. You will be instrumental in ensuring day-to-day operations run effectively, allowing us to focus on providing crucial support to survivors of abuse. 

This role combines leading operations and administrative support with trustee liaison responsibilities.  It also encompasses management of a small team. 

You will have a demonstrable strong background in compliance, leading administration, delivery of services and process driven requirements in a robust and highly effective way.  To do this successfully you will also have developed communication, ICT and interpersonal skills, and have experience of leading operational processes, HR admin and data protection. Essentially, you will have a strong commitment to supporting our values and mission.

Key outcomes of the role are:

• Successful management of referrals for individuals affected by sexual and domestic abuse, ensuring processes are trauma-informed, and overseeing data collection and reporting.

• Effective development and implementation of systems to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness

• Accurate oversight and reporting on project progress, challenges, and proactive problem-solving.

• Total compliance with policy, procedure, and health and safety and legal requirements.

• HR administration, compliance and onboarding of new team members.

Closing date for applications: 9am Tuesday 10th December 2024

Interview to be held on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024 in person at our Carlisle Headquarters.

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)

Executive Assistant

Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.

As part of this work, our People and Operations Team engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Executive Assistant is integral to this.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to deliver high level professional administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The Executive Assistant will take responsibility and ownership of office organisation and project delivery, and to provide Trust-wide support for human resources processes and governance processes for the Board of Trustees.

We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:

· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.

· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges. 

Contract terms:

· This role is permanent, and we welcome applications from people looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week).

· We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday. 

· Salary £38,066 p/a FTE 

· 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays 

· This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.

 

Summary of key duties:

Executive Assistance:

· Schedule, organise and minute meetings as required for Leadership Team members, ensuring all necessary arrangements are considered.

· Manage diaries and incoming communication for the CEO and COO as required.

· Manage and undertake projects, assignments and other administrative duties as required.

· Provide line management to the Operations Administrator, enacting the Trust’s management processes to ensure that all employees are motivated, supported and enabled to give of their best.

Governance Assistance:

· Support with the preparation of meeting papers ensuring they are issued in a timely manner and loaded on the Governance Portal.

· Accurate minute-taking and record-keeping for all governance meetings. To include maintaining the following registers: (i) Trustees; (ii) attendance at meetings, (iii) decisions taken out of meetings (iv) signed minutes.

· Support Trustee recruitment processes through the creation of application packs, scheduling recruitment process, managing applications and interviews, scheduling induction activities and creating digital and hard copy induction packs.

Human Resources Administration:

· Support the development and delivery of effective HR processes for the Trust, in conjunction with the COO.

· Support recruitment of both employees and Trustees through placement of adverts and issuing of relevant communications during the recruitment process in a timely manner, and liaising with the recruiting manager to ensure the process is planned and delivered in a supportive and accessible manner.

· Oversee and manage the administration of the IRIS HR system.

· Ensure reports relating to people management are available and issued to People Managers on a regular basis.

Use of Overton House:

· Establish, and keep under review, the policy and process for the booking of spaces at Overton House to external users.

· Oversee bookings by partner organisations, ensuring all appropriate agreements and guidance are in place for external users and that bookings and visitors are well managed.

· Liaise with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure that appropriate communications about available space and booking processes are in place.

· Oversee the receiving of external visitors to Overton House, ensuring a welcoming and accessible environment for all.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

· Proven experience of working as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant at a senior level

· Experience of providing administrative support and project coordination for a range of parallel projects

· Experience of accurate minute-taking for both formal and informal meetings

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

· Line management experience to foster a productive and supportive team environment

· Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures

· Knowledge of governance processes

· Knowledge of meeting management, facilities hire or similar

· Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit sector organisation

For full details please see our application pack.

 

Summary of skills

· Exceptional planning, prioritisation and time management skills, plus ability to respond effectively to changing workloads and priorities

· Exceptional written and verbal communications skills that engage a wide range of audiences and which champion accessible communication

· Proactive problem-solver, demonstrating high levels of initiative, organisation and flexibility

· Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WhatsApp, Teams and Zoom)

Benefits:

· 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)

· Life Assurance (3 x Salary)

· Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.

· Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.

· Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.

· Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.

· We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.

· Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.

· Assistance dogs are welcome.

Guidance On Applications:

Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.

You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.

Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org. 

We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.

Deadline for applications:  12.00 noon on Monday 2nd December 2024

First interviews: Thursday 12th December 2024

Second stage interviews: Tuesday 17th December 2024

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

We are recruiting an Interim People Partner for a 6 month period for a fast growing, global social enterprise based in London, whose purpose is focused on growth, development and having a clear social impact. This is a unique and inspirational place to work, with a positive culture and strong values. Hybrid working available requiring office presence a minimum of 2 days per week.

As our Interim People Partner, you will work with key stakeholders to develop and implement people plans and strategies in line with our People Strategy. You will need to develop an excellent understanding of our organisation, strategy and customers and also get to grips with our people challenges and opportunities. Your role will be to provide a comprehensive, first class service to support the business at all levels, using a coaching approach to guide leaders to get the best out of their teams, helping to de-escalate issues through mediation where required. Your aim will be to focus on the development of management capability through effective coaching to all tiers of management whilst also bringing broader HR expertise in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, policies, learning and development, reward and data and analytics.

This role will require someone with a level of strategic understanding, who can really hit the ground running and embed themselves into the business quickly. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity and the organisation please get in touch ASAP for more details.

People Business Partner
Reference: NOV20249928
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £43,095.00 - £46,264.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

We have a vacancy for a People Business Partner working within the People Business Partnering function and wider People Directorate.

Reporting to the Head of People Business Partnering, this role will be a vital link between the People Business Partners, Human Resources Operations and Learning and Organisation Development teams. We are looking for somebody with knowledge of the Business Partner role whose skills will meet the flexible needs of the business, who is able to oversee the end-to-end delivery of work and someone who can work on multiple activities at a time. The People Business Partner role aligns and works in partnership with the respective Directorate/business area to add value through the provisions of a range of people initiatives and interventions linked to Directorate and organisational objectives and priorities. 

Working as part of the People Business Partnering team, the role will support ongoing transformational change by providing business insight, manage business and people risks and develop people solutions.

What's the role about?

This role will support the development and implementation of the Delivering our Strategy Sustainably work that underpins the RSPB wider business strategy and priorities.

The core part of the role of a People Business Partner is the ability to develop effective working relationships that influence across a range of stakeholders up to Leadership and Executive level.  In addition, People Business Partners are expected to work collaboratively across functional areas and Directorates in the successful delivery of people services, initiatives, and outcomes.

Through providing support to senior managers and leadership teams, People Business Partners play a key role in planning, developing, and identifying solutions that create value and ensure organisational and Directorate level strategies are realised.

Some key areas of the role of a People Business Partner include:

• The use of Insight & Data to support decision making.
• Understand Directorate/business complexities and specific requirements and be able to act on these for purposes of People and business planning.
• Identify resourcing plans in collaboration with senior management to ensure the effective supply of high-quality talent.
• Support Talent and Succession planning to ensure the organisation can retain and develop talent in line with business capability requirements in the immediate and future term.
• Provide transformational advice on a wide range of organisational development and change management initiatives and interventions.
• Actively support the delivery of HR People services across the organisation, reducing risks and enhancing people services and activities.
• Support the development of capability and knowledge in managers and leaders so that they can effectively manage their people.

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience: 

• CIPD graduate member or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of employment legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of people-based change processes.
• Experience working in the capacity of a HR Business Partner.
• Ability to manage resistance to change and manage expectations of senior managers.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders and functional specialists.
• Ability to influence others.
• Able to establish, build and maintain relationships.
• Sound coaching, mentoring, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Able to support managers in designing career paths to support the future needs of the organisation.
• Problem solving and creativity in generating practical solution to business challenges.
• Substantial HR experience both operationally and strategically.
• Proven experience of leading and managing complex employee relations issues.
• Proven ability to understand business issues and identify HR interventions to improve the business performance.
• Leading and managing change successfully.
• Use of key metrics to measure organisational performance and to inform and develop learning experiences for managers.

Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experience:

• MCIPD/FCIPD.
• Experience managing projects.

Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 10th Dec 2024

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from January 2024. 

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.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

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.

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.

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.