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Beechwood Park School is searching for its first Head of People to oversee a small but busy HR department and to develop strategies to evolve the delivery of people services and support to our friendly team of staff, line managers and the senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to make real impact in establishing Beechwood Park School as an exceptional place to work in the independent school sector.
We’re looking for someone who has excellent operational HR experience across the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle – from safer recruitment and selection through to training and development, employee relations case management including sickness absence and wellbeing, policy development, compliance, internal communications, as well as payroll and HR systems knowledge. The ideal candidate will have the gravitas to establish credibility, influence thinking and build relationships across the school as the go-to person for all people-related matters and advice.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking their first HR leadership position but who has a solid grounding in excellent customer-centric HR practice within a medium-sized education or not-for profit setting, along with an ambition to bring new ideas and perspectives as we evolve our longer-term strategic plan. You will enjoy a wonderful work environment in a rural setting with close links to St. Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Luton and Dunstable. Car driver essential and free parking is available on school grounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Philanthropy Writing team creates high-impact written materials to help secure substantial philanthropic funding for the University of Oxford. As Philanthropy Writer, you will join a small team of communications professionals dedicated to crafting compelling proposals in support of the University’s vital work in teaching and research.
About the role
- You will write and edit compelling bespoke proposals, cases for support and other materials to help raise significant philanthropic funds for University priorities
- You will work with fundraising colleagues, senior leaders and academics to convey philanthropic priorities in an accessible and persuasive manner
- You will provide advice and support for the various fundraising teams in relevant areas such as writing, University brand and style, and appropriate sourcing and use of images
To be successful you’ll need:
- A flair for, and experience of writing in a persuasive, clear and succinct style
- A talent for juggling multiple projects and working to a variety of deadlines while taking a meticulous approach to checking and proofreading copy
- An appreciation of the vital role that the University of Oxford plays in improving lives across the world and an ability to convey this by making academic material accessible to a lay-audience
What we offer:
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:
· Flexible hybrid working
· An excellent contributory pension scheme
· 38 days annual leave
· Membership to CASE
· Training and development opportunities
· A comprehensive range of childcare services
· Family leave schemes
· Cycle loan scheme
· Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
· Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Non Charity Employer
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We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.