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HR Manager

Salary:      £41,697 - £47,465 Pro rata and subject to experience

Hours:      Part time - 26 hours, approx 3.5 days per week 

Location: London office 2 days per week/hybrid

Contract:  Permanent

Benefits:  25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 3 days Christmas leave / Employer-matched Royal London Pension Plan of up to 5% of basic salary / Private health plan

As HR Manager, your role will be to support Challenge Partners to recruit, develop and retain a happy and effective team and to improve the efficiency of internal systems and processes. The role is important for making sure employees get an excellent experience at Challenge Partners.

About you:

• Previous experience in a generalist and operational HR role, within a charity or education is an advantage but not essential

• Previous experience in a stand alone HR role or a role with considerable autonomy 

• Proven track record of successfully implementing new processes, policies and procedures in line with business growth 

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (Employment law, right to work, safeguarding, payroll)

• Strong leadership and coaching skills to motivate and develop leaders

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage competing demands, and work under pressure.

• Experience of setting up managing multiple tech platforms and managing multiple suppliers and agencies that support our employee value proposition (HRIS, benefit platforms, occupational health, recruitment portals).

Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 or 7 (preferred) or equivalent experience

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills essential

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Are you a proactive, organised and collaborative individual with a proven record in managing and coordinating tasks and programmes of work and managing a workload with competing demands? Looking for an exciting and career-enhancing new opportunity? 

If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Regional Support Coordinator to be an integral member of our London team, acting as a central internal point of contact to ensure the overall coordination of HR, Finance, GDPR, facilities and administrative activities as well as providing periodic support to project teams.

About St Giles Trust 

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

About this exciting opportunity

This multi-faceted role will see our successful candidate support the Management Team with recruitment campaigns and the central HR colleagues with our safer recruitment processes. You will also help to coordinate new starter training and provide administrative support to the Management Team in ensuring employee risk assessments are carried out annually and recorded appropriately. 

We will count on you to ensure invoices, expenses and all contracts are submitted to finance in a timely manner and act as the point of contact for all local finance-related queries, while you will also fulfil a broad range of GDPR duties, such as developing, administering and coordinating the local data protection database and monitoring and reviewing new project set ups. Being the point of contact for landlords, external building managers and internal Support Services colleagues to ensure the needs of the team are meet in terms of office-based requirements and coordinating our local compliance with health and safety requirements are also key duties.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector, with an understanding of the pressures and demands

• Experience of providing administrative support to a large team and of using financial software

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and of the principles of Data Protection

• Understanding of the adverse experiences of our clients who are experiencing issues such as

homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with gangs etc.

• Impressive interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written

• A flexible, proactive and professional approach to your work. 

As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.

Closing date: 1 October 2024.

Location: London (2-3 days a week, 2 days from home)
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time/Part-time, Flexible working available

We are Justice and Care, a dynamic, global force striving to end modern slavery. We are seeking an experienced, pragmatic, and holistic HR leader to drive our people strategy in the UK. As the UK HR Lead, you will play a pivotal role, offering HR expertise that supports and enhances the capabilities of our team, all while ensuring compliance, engagement, and well-being.

What you'll do:

• Be a strategic HR partner: Work with UK leadership and employees to deliver HR solutions that align with our mission and drive performance.
• Champion employee well-being: Create an inclusive, supportive, and engaged work environment where every team member can thrive.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding: Ensure smooth transitions for new hires, while upskilling managers in best hiring practices.
• Tackle challenges head-on: Handle employee relations with sensitivity and pragmatism, providing solutions that keep the team moving forward.
• Drive continuous improvement: Optimize HR processes through technology, develop policies, and contribute to the global HR strategy.

What you'll bring:

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing diverse HR cases.
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills, paired with empathy and the ability to influence at all levels.
• A passion for creating a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.
• A proven ability to work independently while contributing to a wider mission-focused team.

If you're an innovative, relationship-driven, and hands-on HR professional ready to take on a standalone role, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our organisation and make a real difference.

I am excited to be working with an amazing support charity in search of an HR Restructure Manager. This is an immediate start, part-time (3- 4 days per week), hybrid, temp role for around 3-months. This role will see you support the CEO and team leaders in providing end-to-end support in remodelling and restructuring their particular areas of the organisation.

Main duties:

Work with the CEO and team leaders in project managing the remodelling and restructuring to deliver an operational HR model to meet current and future organisational needs

Ensure all rationale for change is both legally and commercially robust to form the basis of any subsequent consultation proposal documentation.

Responsible for developing and writing detailed job descriptions and person specifications including competencies.

Work with the CEO in managing the consultation process with employees to ensure the detail is both understood and implemented

Plan and execute the programme of individual staff consultations for those impacted by the organisational restructure, including face-to-face and remote interviewing as appropriate

Drive, influence and support the cultural and people aspects of organisational change, structure and people processes and improvement initiatives in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness in people management.

Develop a communication strategy for any remodelling exercise as part of the project plan.

Experience:

Extensive hands-on experience in organisational restructuring and remodelling

Experience of working within not-for-profit organisations

Solid project management experience

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online, I would love to have a conversation with you!

About the role

As a People & Culture Partner, you'll play a key role in providing day-to-day support to our people managers and driving organisational initiatives. You’ll be both a trusted advisor and a champion of our culture, offering insights through meaningful conversations and data analysis. From managing employee relations to leading HR system improvements, your work will enable us to support even more children in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide knowledgeable, personable support to people managers, offering guidance on employee relations, absence management, and HR policies.
• Act as the in-house expert on our HR systems, ensuring accurate data management and reporting.
• Champion organisational initiatives, such as wellbeing and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategies.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with managers to support effective team leadership.
• Promote Compassion’s Christian ethos, fostering an environment where faith is nurtured and lived out in our work.

The successful candidate will be:

• A heart for Compassion’s mission to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.
• At least 3-5 years of HR/People & Culture experience, including a strong grasp of UK employment law.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly and coach managers effectively.
• Strong analytical abilities, using data to inform decisions and drive organisational improvement.
• The ablility to juggle multiple priorities with ease, be flexible and adaptable.
• A CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) qualification.
• There’s an occupational requirement for the holder of this role to be a practising Christian, in order to promote Compassion’s ethos and help others to experience, explore and express the faith-based motivation of our work. (You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.)

Why work for us?
At Compassion UK, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of a mission. Our work is built on faith, and we offer an environment where your Christian values can thrive alongside your professional skills. 

This is an opportunity to make a difference, both within our organisation and for the children whose lives we touch. If you are passionate about people and ready to bring your skills to a mission-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Location, hours and benefits:

Office-based 
*Hybrid working is offered as a benefit. You may work up to 60% of your hours from home and the office is closed on Fridays.  However, we reserve the right to vary those arrangements in future.

Hours
Full time | 35 hours per week

In return, you will get

• Flexible and sociable working environment
• Free parking
• Access to Compassion House gym with shower facilities
• Time in Lieu offered
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
• Income Protection & Group Life cover
• Private Medical & Dental cover
• Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc
• Tea and Treat Tuesday
• Fully equipped kitchen area, with lunch and break out areas
• Hot-desking, sit where you want, when you want
• Weekly team prayers and devotionals
• Compassion updates and worship events
• Casual dress code

How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, apply today and help us release even more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

Apply by 10am on Monday, 14 October 2024
Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday, 24 October 2024

*Please submit your application as early as possible as Compassion UK reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed on application prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant applies.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London/Chesterfield
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: Occasional travel to London, Chesterfield and Nations (Glasgow, Belfast, Cardiff) offices
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the People Operations team within the People and Culture Directorate at Versus Arthritis. This role will be critical in undertaking administration tasks and processing data in relation to the volunteer and employee life cycle, along with providing advice and guidance in relation to people policy and processes.

About the role

The People Information Assistant will play a key role supporting the people journey with involvement in all aspects of the employee and volunteer life cycle including recruitment, onboarding and induction, contract variations and leaver processes with a key focus on volunteering administration. The successful candidate will also play an active part in contributing to process development and improvement and enhancing the customer experience.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience of human resources administration processing with a good understanding of the people life cycle.
• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Outlook, Word and Excel.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early. In exceptional circumstances, where a high number of applications are received, we reserve the right to close vacancies ahead of the advertised date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Interview

Interviews expected: Thursday 17 October 2024 by Microsoft Teams.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

Can you help us deliver our vision for the future?

After growing the business over the past few years, we now wish to make a step-change in how we care for and interpret the Nantgarw China Works and Museum site and enhance its viability. Reporting to the Chairman and Trustees, the appointed candidate will play a leading role in turning that aspiration into reality at this volunteer-staffed site.

Nantgarw China Works is where the world’s finest porcelain was made 200 years ago. Today it is an independent museum telling the history of ceramic production at the site, a working pottery where the lost recipe for making the historic porcelain has been successfully recreated, and an educational institution offering some 500 workshop sessions every year. The remains of the historic works are the best preserved in Wales and of UK importance.

Although the initial appointment is for 18 months, we hope that the appointee can be considered for a permanent position. 

We would consider approaches from applicants who might wish to propose different working or remuneration arrangements.

Closing date: 31 October 2024

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Friends House, London NW1. London based staff may be able to work at home some of the time by agreement.

Quiet Company (QC) is a Quaker-owned hospitality and facilities management enterprise rooted in ethical values and eco-sustainability with locations in London and Cumbria. We believe in fostering a positive workplace culture that aligns with our values of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity.

We are currently seeking someone with HR Business Partnering experience to join our People Team. The role  entails working with the People Team and the CEO of QC to ensure our people practices reflect our values and help achieve QC’s business goals.

This role will include:

• collaborating with the Head of People Team and the CEO to align people strategies with QC’s ethical business goals
• advising the CEO and senior managers with the full range of employee relations advice
• collecting, analysing and interpreting people metrics to inform business decisions
• engendering organisational development and facilitating change across teams
• partnering with the Learning and Development Advisor to enable staff and managers to thrive in their roles
• co-working with our Workplace Equity Coordinator to promote diversity and belonging

To be shortlisted you will need:

• an understanding of strategic people management issues
• experience in advising senior leadership teams on people and culture strategies and issues
• strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform decision making.
• contemporary knowledge of values-based organisational development, change management, and upskilling managers

We would love to hear from you if you meet these criteria.

For details of how to apply, visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 14 October 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 23 October (online) and Friday 1 November (in person at Friends House)

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from people of all identities and backgrounds. As a result of our recruitment practices, individuals will be selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. A candidate’s sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, disability, marital status or class will not be a barrier to working for Quakers in Britain.

We aim to operate an equitable and user-friendly application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact our People Team.  You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of the organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment. Our recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding, and the suitability of all candidates will be assessed during recruitment in-line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines. Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with these guidelines.

Finance and Resources Manager (Full Time)

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.  

Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. AAFDA’s prime function is to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.

As a growing charity, AAFDA is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our supportive team and lead our finance and resource management functions. The role will provide and manage the HR, administration and finance activities of the charity and sit within the Senior Leadership Team.

This role is offered on a full-time basis (subject to funding). Although home based, occasional travel will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds. 

In return for joining us, we will offer you:  

A salary of £32,000 - £34,000 

Hours - 40 Hours per week

Additional salary enhancements after 1 year, 3 years and 6 years of service (in addition to any cost of living increases agreed by the Board of Trustees)

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays 

• Development and training opportunities 

• Pension scheme 

• Employee Assistance scheme. Death in Service benefit and Health care scheme.

Closing date: 6th October 2024

Interviews expected to be held: 21 and 22 October 2024 

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet this specification in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. Please note that we will not be able to progress applications where the supporting statement does not address the criteria for the role being applied for.

Location: Remote/home-based, with occasional travel for client work in England.

Closing date: 8.00 on Monday 30 September.​

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 2 October to Monday 7 October.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14 October.

About the role

We're looking for associates to join our pool of consultants and trainers on a freelance basis.

​From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country.

As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

​A key part of our offer is our direct support to voluntary organisations of all sizes through our consultancy and training service. We run this service as a social business, providing cost-effective and high-quality support focusing on the areas that matter most to charities. Our work generates income and valuable insights to support NCVO in achieving our mission.

​Our business is growing. We’re looking for a small number of passionate, skilled and innovative team players to work with us on a freelance basis to help us provide expert support to charities across England.

​We’re looking for support across all our consulting and training areas. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience.

​Consultants (with training skills is a plus)

• ​Governance
• ​Strategy and impact
• ​Leadership and organisational development
• ​Volunteering strategy and management

​Trainers

• ​Charity finance
• ​Project management
• ​HR and people management
• ​Safeguarding
• ​Funding, fundraising and income strategy

​Your experience might come from the charity sector or beyond. You don’t need to have worked as a consultant before, but we need you to be a team player who is curious, analytical, and motivated to create change for our clients.

​We want to hear from a diverse range of applicants. Whether you have experience in all the areas outlined here or experience in some with a drive to learn and grow, please consider making an application.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.

We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work with us. We welcome submissions from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.

If you tell us you’re disabled (according to the Equality Act 2010) and your application meets the minimum criteria for each specification listed in the job description, we’ll interview you for the role. We’ll make reasonable adjustments during each recruitment stage to ensure it’s inclusive and works for you.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please email us.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

​If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues applying, please email us.

About NCVO

We are the charity for charities. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of around 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued.  We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.

As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.

We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to support the pioneering work of The Royal Marsden, a world-leading and internationally renowned cancer centre. Our support enables the hospital to change the lives of cancer patients, and their families. around the world.
We raise funds to support life-saving cancer research, the construction of new world-class facilities, personalised treatment and care and investment in state-of-the-art equipment.
We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years and exceeded our fundraising targets. However, with one in two of us expected to develop some form of cancer, it is essential that we go even further in our fundraising efforts to support the essential work of The Royal Marsden. Therefore, we have recently launched our most ambitious strategy yet, that will see us raising at least £215m over the next 5 years.

To support us on our growth journey we now have an exciting opportunity to join us as our permanent Head of HR. Reporting into the Associate Director of Corporate Services and Grants, you will be the HR professional lead for the organisation.

Key deliverables:

• Act as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders, developing excellent working relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, providing sound senior level HR advice, using data and insights to inform decision-making and drive performance.
• Effective delivery of day-to-day HR management and oversight, including HR Policies, performance management, staff surveys, pay and benefits and employee engagement, whist inspiring any direct reports and external consultants to deliver exceptional performance.
• The continuous development and management of a Learning and Development programme which delivers on the needs of a high performing fundraising organisation.
• 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 which reflects the diversity of the cancer community we support.

This is a pivotal role for us, we need a visible, pragmatic and highly personable HR leader to help us achieve the ambitious targets that we set ourselves, both as a Charity and individually. Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.

Our aim is to create a workforce which is representative of the diversity of the cancer community that we exist to support, whilst contributing to the creation of a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive charitable sector

We operate hybrid working with significant office presence required.

Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, with big gardens and space for our residents to engage in music, art and even pottery workshops, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital. The RHN is a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.

Reporting to HR Business Partner – HR Operations

Department: Workforce (HR Operations)

Line management of : HR Assistant

Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum

Hours of work: Full time 36 hours per week (hybrid working, 3 days on site)

Location: Putney, South West London

Closing date: 03/10/2024

Interview date(s): TBC

What we can offer you:

• 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Continuous Professional Development
• Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working (3 days per week on-site)
• Yoga, Zumba running club and other Wellbeing Programmes

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services for people with complex neuro-disability and their families. We strive to empower our residents and patients to live their lives to the fullest thorough the delivery of outstanding care, clinical expertise and world leading research. Our care provision spans the entire pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care.  

We are proud of our accreditation as ‘Leaders in Safeguarding’ and of recently becoming the first independent hospital  to achieve the nursing accreditation ‘Pathway to Excellence’.

We pride ourselves on embedding our values throughout our organisational practices and celebrating our diverse culture with inclusive and sociable events such as London Pride and dedicated staff forums.

We have a passion for learning and development and supporting our staff through their career journey within the RHN.

About you

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team.  You will be responsible for providing specialist advice on the full spectrum of Employee Relations cases including absence, disciplinary investigations, grievance, performance management and organisational change, ensuring the delivery  of an exceptional and timely service to stakeholders.

The post-holder will be proactive in taking the initiative to identify and deliver solutions for improvements to service delivery and will engage and upskill stakeholders to improve management competences  to avoid litigation.

You will have direct line management responsibility for a HR Assistant and will support the HR Business Partner in identifying and delivering HR projects that add value to HR Operations processes and RHN stakeholders, improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our HR service, and help achieve the aims of our People Strategy.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a robust background in employee relations and a strong understanding of HR compliance and employment legislation.

To Apply

Please note  we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.

Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.

RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team.

Full-time, Permanent Contract

The Paul Mellon Centre (PMC) is looking for a qualified and highly experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing and enhancing the career and workplace experience of the people who work for our organisation through their leadership of the HR Team and provision at the PMC. Reporting to the Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, the HR Manager plays a crucial role in our organisation of around forty members of staff. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Centre’s Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to HR.

Applicants will be expected to work on-site at the Paul Mellon Centre, Bedford Square, London WC1. Hours of work are 35 per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements offered by the Centre.

Salary will be in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 p.a. depending on experience. The Centre also provides a generous range of employee benefits.

Who We Are

As a research centre and educational charity, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC) aims to generate original, inclusive and creative thinking and scholarship on British art, understood in its most diverse and expansive contexts. We host and support a thriving programme of research events. We publish innovative books and a wide range of digital outputs, including our prize-winning journal British Art Studies. We pursue individual and collaborative research projects. With our grants and fellowships programme, we sustain the most exciting and original work in British art and visual culture. We make our specialist archives and library accessible to a growing public, at Bedford Square and beyond. We deliver teaching and learning programmes and run networks that connect researchers and professionals.

The Centre was founded in 1970 by the American art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon and our activities are supported by the endowment he gifted to Yale University. We are a partner institution to the Yale Center for British Art. Paul Mellon believed in the centrality of the arts and humanities to democratic society and valued critical thinking, the role of the imagination and the expression of ideas. We are inspired by this vision to increase access to British art across all the activities that take place at the PMC and through those we fund elsewhere.

Person Specification

The postholder will:

• be an experienced HR Manager with CIPD membership and Advanced Level 7 qualification who has a proven track record of effectively leading HR provision and services
• have a proactive aptitude for solving problems and creating solutions
• have a forward-thinking and inspirational vision for the role of HR in a charitable organisation
• have a vision for how working practices and culture can develop for the better
• be a champion for collegial interactions between colleagues
• have the ability to work across a number of projects with a fastidious eye for detail whilst keeping the bigger picture of our mission, vision and values always in mind
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and external contacts
• demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and experience working with administrative processes
• have a high degree of computer literacy, with good experience of how technology and IT systems can improve HR services
• have good numerical and written communication skills
• demonstrate a collaborative approach to teamworking as well as a proven ability to work proactively and independently
• have a proven commitment to the principles of equality, inclusion and diversity (EDI)
• have excellent knowledge of current issues in equality, inclusion and diversity, and a track record of implementing EDI principles and policies
• have a sophisticated understanding of the principles and practice of access in the workplace, and how accessibility can be improved
• have an understanding of and commitment to the PMC’s work and to the arts and humanities more broadly
• have experience of line managing

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 10am GMT on Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Interviews

Interviews for the post are expected to be held week commencing Monday 28 October 2024.

The PMC is committed to promoting an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are keen to ensure that opportunities to work with us are open to everybody and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss any access needs with potential applicants.

Further information including full job description can be found on the Paul Mellon Centre website. 

We are seeking a Head of People and Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a multifaceted role, leading the people and culture agenda along with responsibility for the smooth running of our operations, including overall office management and managing our IT provider.

Reporting directly to our Chief Operating Officer (COO), the successful candidate will be both forward thinking and focussed on long term sustainable improvements as well as hands on, developing initiatives that will improve efficiencies and ways of working throughout FNF and will have proven experience in working in an operational role within a similar sized environment.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility

People and Engagement

• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team on the development and delivery of a people plan that drives engagement and performance. This includes proactively listening, learning and acting on feedback from our people engagement survey
• Lead on all aspects of HR, including recruitment, onboarding and performance management, staff benefits, leave allowances and mandatory learning.
• Responsible for managing our employee relations provider, ensuring that their service is fit for purpose and supporting all managers within the charity
• Work with our Occupational Health outsourced service to ensure that we are providing our people with an effective occupational health solution
• Create an approach to reward and recognition that celebrates success and encourages people to go above and beyond and making a difference for FNF, fully utilising our recognition platform
• Lead on the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda, ensuring that inclusion is considered throughout the employee lifecycle
• Work with our Marketing and Communications team to drive internal communications including our newsletter and team meetings
• Champion and embed the new values and behaviours across FNF, ensuring they are reflected in HR policies, practices and employee engagement initiatives to drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture

Policy and Governance

• Ensure that the people KPIs are monitored each month, looking at any themes and trends and associated actions
• Develop and maintain people policies and processes which are fair, transparent and comply with relevant legislation promoting FNF as an employer of choice.
• Maintain all employee records in line with regulation and organisational policy ensuring that all information is up to date and relevant
• Provide transparent and clear people and workforce information to the Board along with the relevant FNF committees
• Work collaboratively with our Finance team and Pension administrator to effectively manage the FNF salary exchange pension

Health and Safety

• Ensure that health and safety standards are met across FNF, this includes the communication of health and safety policies to ensure they are understood and adhered to
• Conduct regular risk assessments across all areas of FNF including office spaces, remote working environments and any other areas where the charity operates
• Establish and maintain an effective system for reporting, managing and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses
• Work with external partners to keep up to date with changes in legislation and to conduct the annual health and safety audit and ensure that any recommendations are implemented promptly

IT

• Act as the primary point of contact between FNF and the IT provider, ensuring clear and effective communication to ensure they deliver high quality services that meet our needs
• Review and manage the IT service contract ensuring that all terms and SLAs are monitored as well as considering value for money and service experience
• Manage the budget for the IT function at FNF
• Maintain an inventory of IT assets (hardware, software licenses etc) and ensure they are properly managed and documented. This includes the procurement and disposal of IT equipment as needed.

Office Management / Administration

• Partner with managed office provider to ensure that all services are delivered as per the contract, building a strong working relationship with the building and facilities team
• Ensure that the office environment is well maintained, welcoming and conducive to productive work
• Oversee the management of office supplies, ensuring that stock levels are maintained and ordered are placed
• Implement best practices in office management, including document management, filing systems and communication protocol
• To identify areas across the charity where processes, systems and collaborative working can be made more efficient, and support the team in implementing improvements

Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Relevant professional qualifications in business administration or a related field would be desirable
• Previous experience working in a similar varied role ideally within the non-profit sector
• Demonstrable experience in reviewing and improving processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Previously managed HR activities such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management and engagement
• Experience in development and implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice
• Knowledge of managing relationships with vendors, including SLA’s and contract terms
• Highly organised with strong multitasking abilities, juggling different pieces of work and meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, interacting with people internally and externally
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate information in a way that is easy to understand

Competencies

• Proactive and committed to continuous improvement
• Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and handling unexpected challenges with resilience and flexibility
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and professionalism
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership inspiring teams through collaboration and communication
• Develops and establishes strong relationships both internally and externally to enhance organisational partnerships and drive success

First interviews will be held: w/c 14th October 2024

Strictly no agencies please.