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About us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations.
Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.
Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.
Read more about our mission and values at the Microbiology Society Website.
About you
We are looking for a Scientific Events Manager, on a part-time basis, who will be responsible for the development of the Society’s Annual Conference and other events, in line with the Society’s strategic objectives, bringing together members and delegates from across the breadth of microbiology. This role involves working with the Events Operations Manager and Head of Scientific Programmes to ensure an impactful and sustainable annual events programme that enables members and delegates to strengthen their existing relationships and gain access to new communities, maximising networking opportunities.
The Scientific Events Manager will work across multiple departments to plan and deliver the Society’s Annual Conference and other events by develop branding, promotions and other opportunities to raise event awareness and build engagement with key stakeholders, industry and other partners and fostering the Society’s relationships with them.
The postholder will have experience in organising and managing scientific conferences or large scale events, and setting and managing budgets, with excellent communication skills, written and oral, to build effective relationships with key individuals at all levels using effective negotiation techniques.
Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy.
For more information about the Society, please visit our website.
Our generous benefits package includes;
• Flexible working hours
• Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
• Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £50 contribution towards eye care
To Apply
Please attach your CV and Cover Letter.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be held in-person at the Microbiology Society Office.
Closing date: 25th September 2026
“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”
It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.
The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.
Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Operations will provide strategic leadership and oversight of HEY Smile Foundation’s governance arrangements, organisational systems and infrastructure, human resources and culture, and buildings and facilities. The role will ensure Smile has the people, processes, controls and resources to deliver its purpose reliably and respond confidently to future opportunities. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the postholder will translate organisational strategy into a clear operational plan, strengthen accountability and lead improvements across the charity. They will provide the CEO and trustees with timely information, assurance and practical recommendations on operational performance, capacity and risk.
This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight with the ability to secure delivery through colleagues, managers and specialist providers. The postholder will establish clear responsibilities, standards and reporting, intervening directly where necessary and building capacity so that routine delivery does not depend on the CEO.
Closing date : Saturday 30th October
Application sift : Monday 2nd November
In person Interviews: Tuesday 10th November
Please submit your up to date CV and a cover letter outlining why your suited for the role and how you meet the essential criteria.
Application without a CV & cover letter will automatically be rejected.
Smile Foundation is a Yorkshire-based infrastructure charity working to strengthen charities and communities.



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Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is seeking an organised and creative MAF in the Community (MiC) Resourcing Coordinator to support our vital resourcing and community fundraising work across the UK.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated administrator to use their skills to equip our staff, volunteers and church representatives, helping them inspire new donors and supporters to get behind our life-changing work.
Location: Folkestone or Glasgow (with hybrid working)
Contract: 12 month, fixed-term maternity contract
As an MAF in the Community (MiC) Resourcing Coordinator, you will support the day-to-day delivery of MiC UK’s resourcing and community fundraising activities.
Working under the direction of the MiC Resourcing Lead, you will help develop and maintain engaging resources for churches, volunteers and other stakeholders, ensuring they have the materials and information they need to promote MAF and attract new donors and supporters.
You will also support the development of community fundraising plans, campaigns and supporter engagement, providing groups and individuals with resources and advice to help maximise fundraising income and attract new supporters.
Additionally, you will:
- Gather content for quarterly MiC Church newsletters
- Update volunteer, website, e-news and social media content
- Help develop new church and audience engagement resources
- Assist with the planning and delivery of MiC UK events
- Manage queries and meeting and speaking engagement paperwork
About You
To be considered as an MAF in the Community (MiC) Resourcing Coordinator, you will need:
- Experience in an administrative role
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications
- The ability to communicate positively, assertively and sensitively within a cross-functional team environment
- An efficient and organised approach
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work on your own initiative
- Creativity and innovation
- At a minimum, A-levels or equivalent experience
About Us
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.
For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long-term support in over 24 low-income countries.
They believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life – that’s why MAF’s flights are a lifeline, not a luxury.
The Benefits
- Salary of £28,701.28 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Death in service payment
- Flexible working policy
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
This is a rewarding opportunity for an organised administrator with experience to join our purpose-driven Christian organisation.
You’ll enjoy a varied role spanning resourcing, community fundraising, events and communications, giving you the chance to broaden your experience, put your creativity to great use and develop a diverse range of skills.
Perhaps most rewarding of all, your work will help equip the people who champion MAF across the UK, supporting them to reach new audiences and inspire more people to get behind our life-changing work around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At the SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
· Committed - focused on making a difference to people’s lives.
The role
A senior People & Culture leadership opportunity with the autonomy to shape people strategy.
Reporting to the Director of People, Finance and Corporate Resources, you’ll work closely with the SLT and Board, providing leadership across organisational development, workforce planning, talent, EDI, engagement, wellbeing, reward, change and employee relations.
You’ll also line manage the People & Culture Assistant, while influencing people practice across the organisation.
We’re looking for a credible, experienced leader who brings strategic thinking, sound judgement and the confidence to navigate complexity, challenge constructively and turn insight into practical action.
If you’re looking for a role you can genuinely make your own, we’d love to hear from you.
What we offer in return:
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.
We collaborate and innovate in social care to improve the lives of adults and children, working with a wide range of partners and people



We have an exciting opportunity to join our Family Support Team. This role will suit someone with experience supporting parents and carers of ADHD and autistic children and young people, who is highly organised and shares our passion for making a difference.
About the Role
In this role, you will join the CAAS Family Support Team as we work to educate, empower and improve quality of life for neurodivergent individuals, their families, and the communities they live in.
We work in a variety of settings, so a flexible approach is essential.
Some evening or weekend work may be required depending on scheduled sessions
Who We Are Looking For
About Us:
The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) is a registered charity (Charity Registration Number: 1193799) and we provide information, training, support groups and practical help to residents of North-West London. Our support services encompass education, benefits, parenting and care advice with signposting to other agencies if appropriate.
Remuneration Package & Contract Details
Annual FTE salary: up to £33,000 (pro-rata for part time), depending on experience
Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract (potential to extend)
Working Weeks Per Annum: 52 weeks
Working Hours Per Week: 35
Working Days: Mon-Fri, some weekend and evening work will be required.
Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days, including UK bank holidays, plus your birthday off each year
If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive workplace with an excellent reputation for family‑centred practice, we’d be delighted to receive your application, along with a short covering note.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check.
Please note
If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to everyone individually.
Thank you for considering a role with us – we genuinely value your interest and hope you will consider applying for future opportunities.
Our mission is to support, educate and empower individuals diagnosed with ADHD or who are autistic, their families and the community around them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit a Flourish Co-ordinator who will oversee the next phase of this exciting project.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with children and young people, together with an appreciation of the missional task facing the church, particularly in regard to engaging missionally with a more diverse demographic.
This is a part-time position for 2 days (14 hours) per week. The role offers hybrid working that includes working from Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, and travel around the Diocese.
For informal conversation, contact Rev Peter Froggatt, Director of Outreach - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: please see website address in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Completed application forms should be returned by email - contact details in the attached documents or via the apply/redirect to recruiter button.
Closing date: 13th September 2026
Interviews: 23rd September 2026
The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.
An Occupational Requirement exists for the postholder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.
Applications from all under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fire Safety Officer
Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
£44,000
We are working with a well-established housing provider to recruit an experienced Fire Safety Advisor to join their Fire Safety function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a fire safety professional to play a key role in maintaining and improving fire safety standards across a large residential property portfolio. You will provide practical advice, undertake inspections, monitor compliance activity and work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure actions are identified, understood and resolved.
The Role
You will support the wider fire safety function by:
About You
We are looking for a proactive fire safety professional who can demonstrate:
Apply
If you're an ambitious fire safety professional looking to make a lasting impact within a values-driven housing association, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact [email protected]
We are recruiting for a Children and Young People’s Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ChISVA) to support and empower young survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
The ChISVA will provide information, support, advice and advocacy to children and young people who have experienced sexual assault or sexual abuse in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The post holder will deliver child-centred support to young survivors and non-abusing care givers around criminal justice processes, wellbeing, education and safety, while ensuring child protection procedures are followed at all times.
The post holder will work closely with other agencies such as Social Care, the Police, Education, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and voluntary sector organisations to ensure that children and young people are kept safe and are well supported. They will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of support to an agreed and expected high standard.
This post is part of a countywide ISVA team providing a pro-active service to children, young people and adult survivors of sexual violence and abuse, within and outside of the criminal justice system.
For more information and to apply for the role, please click on the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button to visit our website where you will find all the documents and details required.
Providing specialist emotional, therapeutic and advocacy support to women and girls across Cambridgeshire impacted by sexual violence and abuse.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent | Full-time
Salary: £58,560 – £71,480 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Home-based with regular national travel
Job reference number: 1766
Help shape the future of Cranstoun’s services
Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity supporting and empowering people to live healthier and safer lives. Each year, we support more than 45,000 people through services including substance use, criminal justice, domestic abuse, housing and services for children and young people.
Following a successful five-year strategy and significant growth, we remain ambitious about the difference we can make. As we enter our next phase, we are investing in the leadership and operational capability needed to support our continued development. We are now recruiting an Assistant Directors of Service to join our senior management team.
This is a significant senior leadership role offering the opportunity to lead substantial service portfolios while helping shape how Cranstoun’s services are led and delivered across the organisation.
The role
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead a substantial portfolio of complex commissioned services and senior operational managers.
You will lead eight services with nine direct reports, spanning substance use and services for children and young people. You will have clear accountability for ensuring services are safe, effective and well-led, with strong contractual performance, financial sustainability and positive outcomes for the people and communities we support.
You will provide operational grip and evidence-based assurance, strengthen safeguarding and management accountability, build effective relationships with commissioners and partners, and ensure risks and underperformance are identified, escalated and addressed early.
You will also work collectively with fellow senior operational leaders to embed a One Cranstoun approach, strengthening common standards, sharing learning, developing leadership capability and improving quality and resilience across our services.
What you will be accountable for
As an Assistant Director, you will take senior operational accountability for:
You will lead and develop senior operational managers, set clear expectations and create a culture in which support and accountability operate together.
You will also lead and contribute to service mobilisation, transformation, workforce planning and continuous improvement.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for established senior operational leaders with substantial experience leading complex commissioned services and geographically dispersed teams.
You will bring a strong track record of:
You will need to combine strategic leadership with operational pragmatism, understanding the detail when necessary while maintaining oversight of performance, risk, quality and sustainability across a complex portfolio.
Above all, we are looking for collaborative, credible and values-led leaders who can support and challenge in equal measure, build leadership capability and bring people together around common standards and organisational priorities.
Specialist experience
For this role, significant senior leadership experience within substance use services is essential, including experience of leading CQC-regulated provision and maintaining high standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
You will also need a strong understanding of safeguarding and the governance required to deliver safe and effective services for children and young people. Direct operational experience of Children & Young People services would be valuable, but we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong safeguarding and CYP governance experience alongside substantial substance use leadership.
This permanent appointment offers the opportunity to provide long-term leadership to a significant portfolio and help shape the future development of Cranstoun’s services.
Be part of Cranstoun’s next chapter
Our successful five-year strategy has seen Cranstoun grow considerably, extending our reach and the range of services we provide. We remain ambitious and innovative, committed to developing services that respond to the changing needs of people and communities.
As we look to the future, we are investing in the leadership, operational capability and organisational infrastructure needed to support our continued development, strengthening operational governance, consistency and assurance across our services.
This role offers the opportunity to do more than manage established portfolios. You will help shape the future of our services and build an Operations Directorate characterised by high standards, clear accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Find out more
Please refer to the accompanying recruitment pack for the full Job Description, Person Specification and details of the application process.
Please note: All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply:
For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. Please quote the appropriate Job Ref in all correspondence.
Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
Closing date: Sunday 20 September 2026.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
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This role is based at the National Greyhound Centre, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9SX, with a minimum of three days in the office and the option to work two days from home.
Job role:
Each year, thousands of greyhounds across the UK rely on the generosity of supporters of the Greyhound Trust to find safe, loving homes. With an annual income of around £4.5 million, individual giving and gifts in Wills is central to our income generation strategy and this role lead its growth and development.
This role is perfect for an experienced fundraiser ready to own the individual giving and gift in Wills strategy end to end. You will set the direction for donor communications, appeals and the legacy pipeline, taking responsibility for income from individual donors and KPIs while working closely with the Head of Income Generation and Engagement to contribute to the overall income generation and engagement strategy.
You will take the lead in developing, testing, learning and growing the direct marketing programme and developing supporter journeys both online and offline. You’ll develop our email marketing and online supporter journeys for now and the future.
This is a broad, varied role, for a senior fundraiser. Whether your background is strongest in individual giving, community fundraising, legacies, digital or data, if you are a confident communicator with proven experience of owning fundraising strategy, income and supplier relationships ready to take your next step in animal welfare, this is the role for you.
Key responsibilities:
Essential skills and experience:
Desirable experience and qualifications:
You will be required to work or provide support outside of standard working hours for events and operational needs, so flexibility is key. This post and its role requirement will develop with the needs of the charity.
Greyhound Trust was founded in 1975. Since then we are proud to have found over 100,000 loving homes for greyhounds.



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Job Summary
Working as part of a team of four (each aligned to a Faculty of Durham University), the Student Voice Coordinator supports the work of Durham SU toinfluencestudents’ academic-led formal education, and create opportunities to advance their social education,through effective lobbying, campaigning and support for student leaders and volunteers.
The Student Voice Coordinators have strong constructive relationships with key partners across Durham University to progress this work, as well as direct links to the elected Full & Part Time Officers at the SU.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Student Voice Coordinators are responsible for the effective support of student leaders and volunteers, with a particular focus on their dedicated Faculty link.
Student Voice Coordinators:
Maintain excellent relationships with student leaders and volunteers in defined student communities across Durham University, in academic and representative roles, and in societies and student groups.
Have strong constructive relationships with partners across Durham University, who are part of ensuring student leaders and volunteers get excellent support.
Create and share insight, resources, and opportunities between student communities, Durham SU, Durham University, and other organisations, as appropriate.
Provide advice and make recommendations on policy development within their area of responsibility, to student leaders and volunteers, the Chief Executive, and the Board of Trustees.
Are excellent ambassadors for students and Durham SU.
Student Voice Coordinators are accountable for:
Recruiting, inducting, training, supporting, coaching, mentoring, and managing student leaders and volunteers, as appropriate, to help them achieve their ambitions.
Supporting a member of student staff to enhance project, PTO and Faculty-based work.
Supporting student leaders and volunteers to undertake student activity consistent with strategy and plans.
Maintaining Durham SU’s research, policy, and campaigns expertise, in specific areas of higher education policy.
Anticipating and responding to student leader and volunteer need.
Promoting the good reputation of students and Durham SU.
To apply for this role please visit our website to complete the application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
You’ll lead and coordinate our local campaigning work across London. Your work will help the charity improve the lives of people in local communities affected by Parkinson’s. You'll listen to the needs of our local communities and work with colleagues in our wider directorate to do focussed political campaigning work and advocacy.
Your work will help raise awareness and increase knowledge about Parkinson’s. Through your campaigns you’ll ensure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers are heard.
What you'll do
Be a first point of contact for supporters and campaigners in the local area,who want to improve services in their local area.
Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaigners on how best to challenge and influence decision makers.
Build close working relationships with our field staff and our local networks.
Recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers.
Lead campaigns to ensure everyone with Parkinson’s has access to the multidisciplinary team so they can live well with Parkinson’s.
What you'll bring
Experience of campaigning and an understanding of the basic tools and techniques used in campaigning.
Experience of working with volunteers and services users including how best to support them to achieve their campaigning goals.
Experience in organising events.
Experience of delivering training to volunteers and staff.
Ability to network and build supportive relationships with volunteers, MPs and health bodies.
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed cover letter which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description on our website.
Interviews for this role will be held on Friday 25 September, online.
Successful candidates will be invited to a second stage interview, held in person at our London Office.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic external affairs team, supporting the coordination of engagement with some of the UK's largest law firms, leading in‑house legal teams, and key industry stakeholders.
Working closely with colleagues across public affairs, international, and member communications teams, you will play a key role in delivering a compelling and effective large‑firm member offer.
The role offers varied and meaningful engagement with members and stakeholders from across the legal and professional services sector. You will help ensure members' voices are represented within the organisation, while also promoting the valuable resources and support available to them. In doing so, you will contribute to maximising the organisation's influence, visibility, and impact.
This is an exciting and wide‑ranging position where your skills, knowledge, and expertise will be used to make a real difference.
What we're looking for
You will be a people‑focused team player, with proven experience building and maintaining strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
Highly organised and proactive, you will be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, often managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
You will have experience supporting or managing projects and initiatives, ideally within a membership engagement or communications environment. This will include coordinating meetings, tracking actions to completion, and ensuring initiatives progress effectively.
Essential criteria:
Please see the job description for more details.
What's in it for you
About Us:
Since 1854, Embrace has been serving some of the most marginalised and excluded communities (of all faiths and none) in the Middle East. We support, enable and partner with Christians in the Middle East as they work to transform lives and restore dignity through education, healthcare and community development programmes. Without our staff, this important work simply would not be possible.
We are looking for an Advocacy & Campaigns Officer and Just Peace Coalition Coordinator to help deliver effective advocacy and campaigning, amplify the voices of Christian partners in the Middle East, and mobilise churches, supporters and decision-makers to create positive change.
Role Overview:
Working within the Programmes, Partnerships & Advocacy team and reporting to the Advocacy & Campaigns Manager, you will support research, campaign delivery, communications, church engagement and stakeholder relationships. Around three days per week will support Embrace advocacy and church engagement, with two days coordinating the Just Peace Coalition and it’s Time to Act campaign. You will be organised, collaborative and able to communicate complex issues clearly and sensitively.
For a fuller understanding of the role, including the key responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Location: High Wycombe/Hybrid (minimum one day a month in the office, plus extra as required).
Contract: Fixed term for 2 years.
Staff benefits at Embrace the Middle East:
For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.
Closing date: midday on Friday, 18th September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and conduct interviews in advance of the closing date should suitable applications be received.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of National Parks Partnerships (NPP) to recruit a People Manager. NPP is a small and entrepreneurial organisation that identifies, secures and manages commercial and strategic partnerships for the UK’s 15 National Parks, helping to grow their impact, resources and influence while supporting action on the climate and biodiversity crises. As NPP continues to grow, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of its people function and play a key role in supporting the organisation’s development.
The role is offered on a salary of £40,135 FTE (non-negotiable) and is available on a full-time basis, with the possibility of working four days per week. This is a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension, and is fully remote, with occasional UK travel required.
Sitting within the Operations team and reporting to the Head of Operations, the People Manager will lead NPP’s day-to-day HR function as a largely standalone HR professional. You will develop and implement HR strategies, policies and processes across the employee lifecycle, providing trusted advice to the CEO, Head of Operations, SLT and line managers. You will lead recruitment activity, support managers with performance, probation and employee relations processes, oversee annual leave and absence, payroll administration and pay awards, and ensure NPP continues to meet its employment, health and safety and data protection obligations. You will also play an important role in developing organisational culture, embedding NPP’s Manifesto, competency framework and behaviours, and ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion remain central to its people practices. Alongside the core HR remit, you will support the wider Operations team with external agencies, suppliers and procurement activity, including maintaining supplier relationships, supporting purchasing processes and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement requirements.
We are looking for an experienced People & Culture professional with a strong track record of developing and implementing HR policies and strategies, managing HR projects, and supporting organisational change, as well as experience leading recruitment processes from job design through to shortlisting and interviewing. You will be a clear thinker, confident decision-maker and excellent communicator who can build strong relationships across an organisation and with external partners. Experience of payroll, EDI, health and safety, procurement or working within a purpose-led organisation or public authority would be advantageous.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 27 September at 23:59. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a tailored cover letter after reviewing the full job description.
Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.