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An established, values-led organisation is seeking an experienced People Policy & Projects Lead to join their People & Organisational Development function on a short-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR professional who thrives on delivering high-impact policy and project work, helping shape a progressive and people-centred employee experience.
The Role
You will play a key role in leading the development, review and implementation of people policies and practices, ensuring alignment with current legislation and best practice. Alongside this, you'll drive forward a range of people-focused projects that enhance organisational effectiveness and the employee journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the review, design and implementation of employment policies and processes, ensuring legal compliance and best practice
- Act as a subject matter expert on HR policy, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters
- Deliver end-to-end people projects, from planning through to evaluation
- Research and benchmark policies to ensure innovative and forward-thinking approaches
- Analyse organisational trends and data to identify opportunities for improvement across the employee lifecycle
- Develop tools, guidance and communications to support managers in applying policies effectively
- Collaborate across functions to streamline processes and improve service delivery
- Contribute to and support the organisation's equity, diversity and inclusion agenda
About You
- Strong experience as an HR generalist at advisory level or above, with a focus on policy and projects
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
- Proven track record of delivering HR policy development and project work
- Comfortable advising senior stakeholders on complex employee relations issues
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate policy into clear, practical guidance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Passionate about creating inclusive, people-centred workplaces
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This is a pivotal role at National Numeracy, helping to ensure our people, systems and processes enable the
successful delivery of our mission to improve numeracy across the UK.
As a key member of the operations function, you will work closely with the Operations & Impact Director to
strengthen organisational effectiveness, support colleagues across the organisation and help drive
continuous improvement in the way we work.
During this maternity cover period, a particular focus will be supporting the ongoing development and
adoption of our CRM and operational systems, ensuring they provide robust information, efficient processes
and an excellent user experience. You will also play a central role in maintaining effective governance,
supporting our people practices and helping to foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational
culture.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems, enabling others to do their best work and
helping mission-driven organisations operate effectively and sustainably.
The postholder will also provide line management and support to one team member, helping to ensure their
development, wellbeing and contribution to organisational objectives.
The role is a maternity leave cover with an ideal start date in August 2026 and an anticipated end date of
31st July 2027. It would be suitable for either 4 or 5 days per week.
Please contact Rachel Bignell if you would like to discuss any part of the role before applying.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Empowering people to thrive by using numeracy to open up opportunities and access brighter futures.
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