HR Manager

Job Title:       HR Manager

Salary:           £40,000 per annum

Contract:      Fixed Term for 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Hours:           37 hours per week

Location:      Hybrid working. Regular home working and travel to Strood and other Carers First locations may be required

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As HR Manager your responsibilities would include: -

·             Leading and overseeing the day-to-day HR activities.

·             Develop and implement the HR agenda in line with the Carers First Strategy and Operational Plan.

·             Help the charity develop a vibrant, supported, inclusive and high performing staff team.

·             Lead on the internal Health and Safety requirements of the charity.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need: -

·             CIPD Qualified – CIPD Level 7 is desirable or have a minimum of five years HR Generalist experience as a HR      Adviser or Manager.

·             Experience negotiating and handling all aspects of TUPE.

·             Experience of managing a learning and development programme and supporting the development of a motivated, high performing staff team.

·             Proven ability to motivate and lead a small high performing team.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  

Carers First can offer you

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, read our Candidate Pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.

Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how the candidate meets each of the requirements in the Person Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Interview Process

·                  Candidates will be shortlisted within one week of submitting their completed application form.

·                  Formal interview and presentation will be arranged with each successfully shortlisted candidate.