We are looking for a post holder to provide one-to-one immigration advice and casework (up to OISC level 2)  to Hackney based migrants. The advisor would also provide support around housing and homelessness, benefits, and family and community care law.  The advisor will take referrals from Hackney Migrant Centre, the local authority and others in the Borough.

Led by the Project Coordinator, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of immigration advice and casework to migrants referred by the Local Authority and Hackney Migrant Centre and other organisations. You will need to explore sensitively the options available to migrants to regularise their immigration status and access services and support. Evidence arising from your work will be used to advocate for migrants’ rights.

Due to Covid-19 all our services are currently delivered remotely with a view to a staged return adjusted to evolving circumstances and clients’ needs.

The ideal candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of the issues faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants at risk (including EU migrants). They will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by these groups, including destitution and inability to access services due to ‘no recourse to public funds’ status. They will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of stakeholders.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

To apply, please complete the application form on our website. Please note - we do not accept CVs.

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.
 
This is an exciting time to join the charity as we transition to our new ambitious strategy for 2021 – 2023 and increase our profile, impact and reach so more people can live a happy, connected and purposeful later life.  
 
In this role you will provide telephone advice to older people, their families and carers on a variety of issues including care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility in England with a focus on welfare benefit advice. Our advisors work on the phone to assess callers needs and advise them on their benefit entitlements, translating the complex benefits system into user friendly language, providing them with the information they need to apply for the benefits themselves. It is important as part of our organisations strategic objectives to enable people to maintain their independence and this role is fundamental in achieving that.
 
The ideal candidate will have

• Knowledge of the law and practice relating to welfare benefits for older people.
• Experience of applying technical knowledge to calculate welfare benefits entitlement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to translate complex issues into clear, focused and understandable advice for older people to use when making a claim.
• Good generalist knowledge of a range of issues affecting older people including Social Care, Health Services, Housing, End of Life, Bereavement, and Loneliness.
• Excellent record keeping and the ability to manage your own admin related to the role.
• A demonstrable passion for, and affinity with our cause.

As well as a competitive salary we offer 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, learning and development opportunities, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
 
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating an environment where we can ALL be ourselves

We are currently home-based due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, so this role is currently home-based.

To apply, please visit our website to submit a cover letter and up to date CV detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Junior HR Advisor

Job Description

Department/Team Theatre Management

Responsible to Head of HR

Contract Full-Time – One Year Fixed Term

Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB

Hours: 40 hours per week from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, although additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post

Salary: £30-33k per annum depending on skills and experience

Purpose of job

The HR team consists of a Head of HR and this newly created role. You will work closely with the Head of HR, Business Director, Head of Inclusion, payroll team and line managers to provide support on a wide range of HR matters, including all aspects of the employee lifecycle, pay and benefits and provide basic first line advice for any employee relations issues such as absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance.

As the team is small, there is a number of administrative tasks that both the Junior HR Advisor and the Head of HR will share. There will be lots of exciting projects to get stuck into, including a new HRIS and payroll system roll out, which will reduce the volume of admin over time and you will work closely with key stakeholders to deliver key Equality, Diversity & Inclusion actions, improve the wellbeing of our teams and drive our engagement and culture initiatives.

Areas of responsibility

1. Recruitment and staffing

• To ensure a smooth process for approving vacancies, advertising roles, shortlisting of candidates and coordinating interviews
• Advising on inclusive recruitment best practice
• Working with line managers to deliver a fantastic welcome and onboard of all new starters
• Maintaining full ownership of the Jobs inbox and answering any recruitment related queries.
• Support the Head of HR and hiring managers as required on interviews and templates to uphold best practice.
• Track success and cost effectiveness of recruitment advertising campaigns and how to improve them going forward.
• Working with external agencies and partners on roles as needed from time to time.
• Producing recruitment and ED&I metrics and analysis as requested.
• Work with the Head of HR to ensure we offer the best possible candidate experience to all applicants.

1. On-boarding and off-boarding:

• Drafting and issuing all necessary new joiner paperwork (including a variety of contracts) and carrying out right to work checks, reference checks, arranging DBS checks (where relevant) and arranging IT access.
• Facilitating induction process for all new hires (including buddying-up, induction breakfast, induction planning with hiring manager and first month check in, welcome emails).
• Tracking probationary periods and review forms and providing advice to line managers in the event of poor performance.
• Manage leavers process for all leavers (documentation, removal from systems, IT forms and exit interviews).

1. Employee Relations:

• Provide basic first line advice to line managers with initial concerns/queries
• Escalate any complex queries or cases to the Head of HR.
• Work with the Head of HR and line managers to sense check all outcome letters and formal paperwork.
• Attend investigation or disciplinary hearings as needed and write up minutes in an accurate and timely manner.

1. Policies and procedures

• Work with the Head of HR to review current policies and procedures, including the staff handbook to keep these up to date

1. HR Data & Systems:

• Support the Head of HR with the roll out of the new HRIS, ATS and Payroll systems
• Maintain accuracy of HR data on Breathe HR, and filing of information on the People Drive, Public Drive and Intranet (along with updating Org Charts, Press Night and Preview Lists, Website and Programmes).
• Preparing workforce data reports as required
• Manage retention of all HR data in line with GDPR regulations and Internal Data policies

1. Remuneration, Payroll and Benefits:

• Tracking and collating all pay-related changes on a monthly basis and liaising with Payroll team ahead of cut off
• Support the Head of HR on administration and maintaining up-to-date benchmarking throughout the year for Salary Review Cycle.
• Administrating salary review and salary increase processes for unionised and non unionised staff (with guidance from the Head of HR).
• Raising purchase orders, coding all HR invoices as required

1. Talent Development

• Support the Head of HR on the roll out of the Annual Performance Review and Feedback process.
• Coordinate data capture of feedback and ensuring process completed on time.
• Carry out Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and support Head of HR to track all learning and development activity.
• Support on coordination of company wide training

1. Wellbeing & Engagement:

• Collate Staff Survey feedback, analyse data and provide initial report findings to the Head of HR
• Support on administration and follow up for absence, compassionate and family leave requirements in line with good practice, regulations and company policy.
• Support on the initiation, planning and roll out of wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Work with the Head of HR on the administration and tracking of the Guardians Scheme.
• Participate as an active member of the Culture Club and engage in activities and Theatre life.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.

Person Specification

This role would suit an HR Coordinator or a Junior Advisor who has some experience of advising on policy and best practice and is looking to progress in their career. Ideally coming from a previous HR Advisory or Administrative role, the successful candidate will possess a good understanding of the objectives of HR and will have familiarity with key employment legislation, with an eye on upcoming changes and developments. They may also be studying towards their CIPD qualification or have an interest in pursuing this. You will receive support and mentoring on all employee relations matters as you become more comfortable and build your ER experience.

The Junior HR Advisor will be an exceptional communicator, highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment with changing priorities. They will have excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills, be numerate and confident with all Microsoft packages (Excel in particular), be able to deal with sensitive issues and confidential information with tact and diplomacy and be comfortable adapting to changing priorities. Along with the Head of HR, they will also act as a champion for equality & diversity and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection at all times.

Essential

• Previous experience giving some basic HR advice on cases such as disciplinary, performance management, grievance, sickness absence, maternity and flexible working
• An awareness of HR best practice
• Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills with internal stakeholders and good written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, ability to analyse data
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to self-prioritise and deliver to deadlines
• Creative approach to engagement initiatives; willing to suggest ideas
• Possess integrity and confidentiality when handling personal/sensitive data
• Confidence and credibility to engage positively with employees and managers at all levels of the organisation
• A strong team player with a flexible, pragmatic, proactive and collaborative approach to work

Desirable:

• Level 3 or 5 CIPD Qualified / working towards
• Experience working in HR at an Arts or Charity organisation
• Experience of working with SOLT/BECTU/MU/Equity

The opportunity

Are you an experienced health and safety practitioner looking to put their mark on the work of one of the UK's largest charities?

About the role

The British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) organisational strategy theme of ‘Striving for Excellence’ combined with our People Experience aim of ‘Let’s make a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace’ underpins the aims and objectives of the Wellbeing, Safety and Resilience (WSR) team. 

As our Senior Health and Safety Advisor you’ll play a vital part in embedding our cultural change programme by developing and monitoring systems and processes which underpin the BHF’s safety management arrangements. You’ll provide support to all Directorates in the successful implementation of our safety management systems across the BHF. 

Our aim is to make sure work activities and environments are safe, promoting individual wellbeing so that our people feel safe included and enabled to support the fight against cardiovascular disease.

You’ll work closely with our Resilience, Facilities, Projects, Procurement and Operational delivery teams, playing a key role to ensure contractors and suppliers appointed by the BHF are competent and compliant with Health &Safety (H&S) legislation.

Please note this position will cover the South region & could be based in one of our offices or from home. However regular travel will be required in this role, including to our London office as well as overnight stays across the South.

About you

With detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation in relation to premises and contractor management you’ll have a qualification in general H&S law and practice to at least NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.

You’ll be a CMIOSH or a Graduate Member of IOSH and actively working towards Chartered Member Status. You'll also have relevant experience and training in relation to Asbestos Legislation and Management of Asbestos in premises.

With excellent knowledge of Facilities Management and legal requirements relating to premises management you’ll hold a Construction Certificate or Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate.

You’ll have experience within the Retail and/or Charity Sector and will have knowledge and a successful track record of delivery of health and safety management systems within a large organisation.

With previous experience in the management of Fire Risk Assessment programmes you'll have experience developing systems or work involving due diligence evaluation of contractor supplier H&S documentation and approved supplier lists. You will also have previous experience supporting or advising on construction project management prior to or during the construction phase.

 

About us

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. And with our campaigning we help build a healthier world for everyone.

Interview process 

The interview process will be held over MS Teams. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff Women's Aid, this fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls. The IPA will need to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse and wider VAWDASV issues. Delivering a range of crisis intervention, early intervention and prevention work, intensive support, and accommodation-based support. Please note the service is 24/7 so we need people who can and will work outside normal office hours.
Key responsibilities
Identify and assess the risks and needs of service users using the CWA specialist intervention toolkit.
Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information in relation to legal options, housing, health, finance and recovery.
Help maintain accurate and confidential case management records and databases and contribute to monitoring information for the service.
Comply with GDPR/data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
Remain up-to-date and compliant with all organisational procedures policies and professional codes of conduct and uphold standards of best practice.
Out of hours responsibilities not limited to:
Answering calls coming into the service
Responding to police call outs within the hour.
Contacting all referrals in a timely manner.
Attending the Intake and Assessment facility when a new resident access accommodation.
Completing an assessment of risk and need with all referrals.

Person responsibilities
Have a good understanding of domestic violence/ abuse including the impact of domestic violence/ abuse on victims and their children.
Have theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse and their children.
Understand child protection issues, how to respond to effectively safeguard, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic violence/ abuse and their children.
Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.

The Limehouse Project (LHP) is a thriving grassroots organisation with a history of servicing the Limehouse area of Tower Hamlets and East London since 1984. We work independently and in partnership with key Third Sector, business, and statutory organisations to ensure each client is given timely and active support they need to positively move forward in life. We provide free welfare and debt advice, accredited learning, capacity-building, employment support programmes, health and wellbeing activities and childcare provision. 

We are now in the process of adopting a two-tier advice service delivery model:

Tier 1: Gateway Service

The Gateway Advice Services Manager will be responsible for managing the telephone ‘gateway service’ with a team of trained, DBS-checked volunteers and trainee advisors. Recently we have appointed a full-time manager who will manage this delivery function.

Tier 2: Advice Casework

Our trained and experienced advisors will remotely undertake one-to-one casework advice sessions with clients booked in advance while also managing existing case files with clients who can communicate with them directly and at their mutual convenience.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Casework Supervisor to lead and build our welfare benefits, advice team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of the local people who use our services and empower them towards financial independence, and you have the ability to contribute to the strategy and vision which will transform the service to a model that can meet those objectives, then we would love to hear from you.

Thank you again for your interest in this role. The full job description and specifications are available in the recruitment pack attached and on our website. We look forward to receiving your completed application documents found on our website.

Employment Advisor

Our client works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.
The Centre prides itself on its welcome and person centred approach. It recognises each individual is different, often with complex needs and so their response must be multi-layered. They therefore have six principal services: residential services for homeless young people; family support; housing and welfare rights advice; employment support; learning; and immigration advice and advocacy.

They are based within five minutes’ walk from Parliament but it is also in the borough with the highest level of rough sleeping in the Country and the highest proportion of households living in temporary homes. With an annual income in the region of £2.9 million, the Centre currently employs around 60 members of staff. We also benefit from a loyal supporter base and the generous contribution of around 100 volunteers.

Employment Advisor Responsibilities:

To work effectively as a member of the Centre staff team and within the Employment & Learning Services, to progress a caseload of clients on their journey into meaningful and sustainable employment.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the impact of unemployment and recommend ways in which clients might obtain and retain work. Build rapport with a range of clients, including those who are hard to engage due to motivational issues or that have complex barriers to employment (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, disabilities, health conditions, or long-term unemployment).

Preserve strong working relationships with local Jobcentre Plus teams. Manage relationships with employers and create effective relationships with the local business community, public, community and voluntary sector organisations in order to secure work placements and employment opportunities or to signpost clients to other services. You’ll keep accurate partnership contact records and where appropriate implement service level agreements with support from line manager.

Ensure timely capture of client activity and achievement on the Centre database in line with organisational performance management processes as well as providing monthly performance information for management reporting.

Provide line-management supervision and support to the service’s volunteer team in line with agreed staff : volunteer ratios – acting as ‘lead practitioner’ to role model best practice and working in liaison with the assigned Volunteer Coordinator. Maximise engagement and participation of volunteer team through individual/group volunteer supervision meetings and quarterly forums for sharing good practice, problem solving

Assess ongoing risk in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients and staff, sharing risk information where appropriate in line with both Centre policies and legal framework; to record risk data accurately on Centre database. You’ll also promote a safe working environment for fellow workers, clients and visitors in line with the HASAW Act, and our Health & Safety policy, reporting hazards, concerns or ideas for improvement

Employment Advisor Requirements:

ESSENTIAL:
• Experience of providing careers/employment support, advice and guidance to clients who are either unemployed or in low paid, part time employment, vulnerable or possessing complex barriers to work.
• Experience of identifying potential partnerships and working with external agencies/employers; mixing comfortably with corporate and business contacts.
• Knowledge of the UK welfare benefits system and employee rights in the workplace with the ability to champion employment equality and diversity.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work flexibly, solve problems and manage a varied and changing workload.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail with the ability to keep accurate and high quality notes, reports and records.
• High level of computer literacy including applied knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and using electronic databases and diaries.
• Ability to motivate, coach and work creatively with others to develop their skills through 1:1 interventions and group sessions.
• Ability to review, reflect and change own practice through effective use of operational meetings, supervision and performance review processes.
• Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, safeguarding, equal opportunities and professional boundaries.

DESIRABLE:
• Level 3 NVQ Certification in Advice & Guidance.
• Knowledge of the IPS model.
• Knowledge of local and national worklessness landscape, issues and social policies and of welfare-to-work strategies.
• Understanding of and commitment to the importance of client inclusion.

They are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join them and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children. They particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with them.

Position: Employment Advisor

Location: Westminster, London

Salary: £33,259.39 per annum.

Type: 1 year fixed term contract.

Benefits include: Pension: the Centre provides a stakeholder pension scheme and will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%. Season Ticket Loan is available. Many of their staff work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. They welcome job share or flexible working proposals.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th March
First interviews: Wednesday 10th March

You may have experience of the following: Employment Officer, Careers Officer, Advocacy, Advocate, Professional Development Adviser, Career Development Advisor, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

Ref: 97087

Are you a HR professional who is keen to develop your career and contribute your gained experience, to an organisation that transforms lives?  If the answer is yes, please read on

We are looking for an HR Advisor to join us and be a key member of our HR Department, providing advice on a wide range of people management issues; including absence management, performance management and employee relations. 

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

 As the HR Advisor, you will also work with line-managers to provide solution focused advice, which supports SHP to deliver high quality services to our clients. This role offers diversity and variety across the employee life cycle while focusing on advice and employee relation case work.  It will also include policy writing, leading on specific projects and some HR administration.

To be successful, you will be CIPD qualified or have relevant equivalent experience.  You will also have a sound working knowledge of employment law and demonstrable experience of resolving sensitive employee relations issues.Strong interpersonal, analytical and written and verbal communication skills, along with the resilience to work within a busy team are also needed.

In return, you will be part of a team of committed, supportive HR professionals and in an organisation that works to live up to its values.  There will also be opportunities to develop and build on your professional HR expertise and some scope to get involved in a variety of interesting HR Projects.

Closing date: 5th March 2021 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held: 15th March 2021

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

· A salary increase after successfully completing six months.

· A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),

· A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary

· Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme

· Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are IIP Silver accredited.

I am working in partnership with a world-famous dramatic arts organisation on a one-year FTC HR Advisor job paying circa £30,000. The organisation provides training for students to allow them to pursue a career in theatre, television, film, and radio.

The organisation has around 150 employees that work at their London office located in central London, close to several transport links.

The main purpose of this interesting HR Advisor job is to support the managers and employees in all HR matters. You will be part of a small but supportive HR team which will allow you to play a key role throughout the duration of the contract, deputising for the Head of HR when they are off.

The key responsibilities of this HR Advisor role will be to manage the employee relation cases along with being the first point of contact for any HR questions. You will have the opportunity to look at the day-to-day HR policies and coordinate recruitment when needed. The HR Advisor will also work with the Head of HR to help create a new EDI action plan for the whole of the organisation along with working on other HR projects. Finally, you will oversee the monthly payroll, ensuring any changes are carried out correctly.

To be a success in this FTC HR Advisor position you ideally must have previous experience of working for an education or arts organisation at a HR Advisor or senior HR Officer level. General non-profit experience is also desirable for this role. All candidates must be CIPD level 5 accredited or have equivalent experience. The organisation has a number of excellent benefits including 30 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.

For more information on this role, please get in touch at [email protected]

Senior Audit Advisor - Enforcement

• Are you a qualified accountant with substantial experience at director level or above in the audit of listed and other public interest entities?
• Do you have strong technical audit and accounting skills?

• Do you have a good understanding of the requirements of a regulatory or disciplinary process including a thorough understanding of the difference between the requirements of audit and investigation?

If so, our client may be interested in speaking with you. A regulatory body who set and enforce accounting and audit standards and codes in the UK, are entering an exciting time in their mission as they involve to become a new body.

This is a new important advisory role, which will help to support delivery of the Enforcement Division's objectives. The Senior Audit Advisor will help to ensure that investigations and enforcement action are conducted efficiently, effectively and to the highest standard.

The Senior Audit Advisor will provide audit expertise to support the Enforcement Division's casework and case strategy in complex and often high-profile investigations under the Audit Enforcement Procedure. The role will involve advising across a portfolio of investigations and enforcement proceedings handled by multi-disciplinary teams of forensic accountants, lawyers, and legal assistants.

Many of the investigations are large, complex, and high-profile and our cases regularly require liaison with other investigators including the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Insolvency Service, and the Pensions Regulator.

The role includes:

• Assisting in identifying issues of potential non-compliance with the regulatory framework, including Auditing, Ethical and Quality Control Standards and Audit Regulations
• Assisting investigation case teams to determine key focus areas at the commencement of an investigation
• Liaising with forensic accountants and lawyers during the investigation and advising on any change in focus or additional lines of enquiry
• Reviewing sections of complex audit files and aspects of firm-wide policies and procedures as necessary
• Drafting reports/advisory memoranda for case teams or external advisors as required to explain complex accounting or auditing issues
• Advising case teams on the seriousness/significance of breaches identified
• Assessing the reasonableness of judgements made by fellow audit professionals on cases under investigation
• Advising case teams of issues requiring external expertise
• Considering the external expert's initial conclusions and providing insight on possible areas for clarification or expansion
• Helping investigations to progress in a fair and professional manner

The Person:

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with substantial experience at director level or above in the audit of listed and other public interest entities.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the competencies set out below:

• Strong technical auditing and accounting skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including drafting reports/memoranda on individual investigations to be used by internal case teams and external advisors
• Ability to explain complex accounting and auditing concepts in an easily comprehensible manner to a non-accounting audience
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and taking sole responsibility for the accuracy and quality of the work product
• Ability to challenge the judgements and quality of work performed by engagement partners and other members of the audit teams whose files are subject to investigation, including the largest and most complex audits
• Effective project and time management skills to complete assignments within the timetable set and meet a complex series of deadlines for the different stages of an investigation
• Ability to provide valuable and timely input into drafting precise and challenging questions for audit team members, for either written or oral questioning
• Good understanding of the requirements of a regulatory or disciplinary process including a thorough understanding of the difference between the requirements of audit and investigation

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcoming more than five million visitors annually.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history, having launched a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to its 150^th anniversary in 2031 making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

This is an exciting moment to join the HR team at the Museum. We have recently reviewed the structure of the HR team and increased our business partnering model to ensure that we fully support the Museum's operations, strategy and priorities.

We are looking for an HR Advisor to work closely with our Science and Development teams to deliver a proactive, high quality, flexible Human Resources service for the whole employee lifecycle. The role will work closely with the HR Business Partner and manage the HR Administrator to implement the HR operating plan and will lead on assigned HR projects.

About you

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a background of working in an advisory role within an HR team in a complex organisation. You will have a thorough working knowledge of employment legislation, best practice and employee relations casework enabling you to support the whole employee lifecycle including recruitment.

Excellent communication skills, advising managers on a range of issues and the ability to develop strong working relationships with people at all levels of the organisation are key to success. You will be confident with the use of HR systems and able to lead on and contribute to a range of HR projects.

With a passion for making a difference through our diversity and talent development strategies you will be committed to promoting workforce diversity and inclusion.

As a supportive line manager and dedicated HR professional you will also be a collaborative and active part of a wider HR team committed to excellent HR service. If this is you, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 10am on Monday 15 March 2021

Interviews expected 24 March 2021

To apply

If that sounds like you please apply online on the Natural History Museum's careers portal, and provide:

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts as well as your education and professional qualifications.
• A covering letter that summarises your interest in this post, providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the person specification. Whilst also covering the following 3 points:
  • Experience of working in an advisory role within an HR team in a complex organisation with experience of the full employee lifecycle and overseeing the recruitment process.
  • Experience of line management
  • Is confident and experienced at handling employee relations casework including conducting investigations, facilitating hearings and managing appeals.

To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.

Role title: Senior Policy Advisor (residents and services) 

Salary: London - £43,795 per annum + Excellent Benefits National £39,900 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester

Contract: Permanent

This role is referred to within the NHF as ‘Policy Leader’ but we have advertised, as ‘senior policy advisor’ because we think this is the more commonly understood phrase for a role at this level.

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations – not for profit social landlords who provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people.

In this role you will shape and lead a long term programme of policy work on the services our members provide and their relationship with the people they house. This could include working with members and Government on implementing the proposals in the recent Social Housing White Paper, and working across policy areas including welfare reform, supported housing, health and homelessness.

You will work closely with our members and their residents, drawing on their frontline expertise and experience to shape and respond to government policy. And you will hold our relationships with high profile external stakeholders including senior Government officials. There is also the possibility of line management responsibility for one or more policy officers / assistants, and a chance to lead work across other policy areas as required.

You will be passionate about social housing and the role of housing associations in helping solve the housing crisis. You will have experience of shaping and leading a strategic and successful programme of policy work. You will be comfortable representing the NHF to senior stakeholders in Government, our members and elsewhere with credibility, expertise and political judgement. And you will be a strong collaborator, able to lead colleagues across the organization to deliver on our policy priorities.

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

We are also open to proposals for job shares, flexible working, part time or other arrangements, which would allow you to carry out the role alongside other commitments.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2021

Interview date: 12 March 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Bromley Well is commissioned by the London Borough of Bromley and Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group to deliver services for local people to help them maintain both their physical and mental health, their independence, and also provide training and employment opportunities.

About the role

Through tailored person-centred support, you will assist people with learning disabilities (LD), physical disabilities (PD) and long-term health conditions (LTHCs) to address barriers to employment and education by providing advice, guidance and support to improve access to education, employment and volunteering whilst supporting retention of paid employment.

You will also support referrals of people with mental health issues, requiring retention support to an appropriate service.

Requirements

Reporting to the Head of Education and Employment, here are some of the skills that will make you stand out:

• Experience of supported employment
• Knowledge of relevant disability and employment legislation
• Experience of planning, preparing, and delivering work preparation sessions to groups of people
• Confidence in public speaking and telephone skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people, both internally and externally

How to apply

For more information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 15th March 2021

Bromley Well and Bromley Mencap are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity, promote equality, and challenge discrimination.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for an HR Advisor to support our HR Team.

Starting salary 35,143 rising to 39,000 + LW 3,285

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK's leading charity for everyone's mental health. We are home to Mental Health Awareness Week and, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.

Our focus is on three key areas:

1. Impact
We systematically consider how to scale ideas informed by evidence. We build partnerships and alliances that increase the impact and reach of our work.
2. Influence
We harness evidence and the voice of lived experience to advocate for preventive approaches and create campaigns which tackle the root causes of poor mental health.
3. Integrity
We continue to build a strong organisation that lives its values and principles - that is open, kind, outward-looking and sustainable.

We have pioneered change for 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

This new and exciting HR Advisor role will provide an expert, professional and responsive HR service across the Foundation. The main functions of this role are to manage designated members of the HR Team (including overseeing the management of all HR information systems and processes), manage recruitment and oversee payroll, ensuring statutory compliance and best practice. This is a generalist role and the post holder will be involved in all aspects of HR.

What does the role involve?

* Contribute to guiding, upskilling and supporting the team to deliver high quality HR services and ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
* A strong focus on team wellbeing.
* Management of the end-to-end recruitment process, including on boarding and induction for an outstanding employee experience from beginning to end.
* Continuous review and improvement of HR policy, process and documentation, including payroll.

What qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

* A CIPD qualified or appropriately experienced HR generalist
* Who knows and understands the employee life cycle/course and how it works...
* And who has successfully managed staff, recruitment and payroll.
* We also need a range of experience of supporting staff at all levels through reliable advice and guidance and with HR casework.

Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years' service
* 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year
* Up to 3 wellbeing days per annum
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous non-contributory pension scheme, 8% at 3 months service, rising to 10% at 6 months service employer contribution
* Life Assurance Scheme at four times annual salary
* Flexible working
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to work scheme

Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a DBS check. Also, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.?

How to apply
If you think your skills match and you'd like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and send your application form along with equal opportunities form to our recruitment partners Harris Hill, Shweta Prabhakar [email protected] . Please note that all sections of the application form should be completed as CVs will not be accepted. Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday 11 March 2021.

Diversity is greatly valued at the Foundation. Applications from all sections of the community are actively encouraged. If you require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact Shweta Prabhakar at [email protected]

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are operating digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing) and on-boarding processes. We are blending office and homeworking until further notice.

We look forward to hearing from you!