Description:

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing.

We are a friendly, inclusive, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. Currently we are undertaking an ambitious Digital Transformation Programme so that we can achieve our digital vision to seamlessly connect and engage Customers, Clients, Members and Staff and support our mission to train 1:10 people in mental health knowledge and skills.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support all directorates providing first level advice to directors, Heads of Department, experts, and support staff on matters including recruitment and selection, contracts and employee relations, and induction of new starters.

To work with the internal stakeholders on developing and delivering interventions to improve communication with and engagement of staff. 

The HR & Wellbeing Business is also involved in producing and analysing data to inform and feed into the People strategy.

You will be able to:

• Work with the Head of department and our HR legal advisors to ensure that policies are up to date, effective and legally compliant through a planned policy review
• Plan and deliver successful recruitment plans and campaigns
• Oversee and manage the enrolment and entitlement of any relevant staff benefits
• Support the implementation of best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion across our HR policies and practices and develop reporting metrics
• Manage the electronic HR management system, leading on training staff and ensuring electronic and paper files are maintained
• Manage any employee relations cases as needed
• Provide regular management reports and audits on the system to ensure compliance

You will have:

• Excellent knowledge of HR policies and practices relating to employment law
• Skilled copywriter with ability to create variety of copy for a range of audiences
• Knowledge of implementing employment law and best practice

• Experience and knowledge of HR data management systems and reporting Project management skills

• Desirable – CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience

Looking after you

Wellbeing is at the heart of all that we do and say - we are a friendly and supportive organisation. We are committed to rewarding our employees with competitive pay, a flexible and supportive workplace, opportunities to grow and develop, and our promise that we will put your wellbeing first.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two wellbeing breaks, in summer and winter
• Free Mental Health First Aid training
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24-hour helpline from Health Assured, occupational health and counselling
• Free flu jab to protect your health in winter

Employee benefits after probation period:

• Investing in your professional development, including qualifications and mentoring
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free eye test and £55 towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme with an interest free loan to buy a bicycle
• Matched pension scheme (up to 5%)
• Flexible working hours and access to flexible ways of working
• Commitment to volunteering
• 'Bonusly' employee recognition and reward scheme

Interested? How to apply:

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Early application is advised as we will be interviewing as applications are received.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from candidates regardless of characteristics protected under equality legislation.  We are especially keen to encourage and welcome applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and candidates who are Black or People of Colour.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR expertise within a fast-paced innovative team. We are looking for an energetic, proactive, skilled HR Officer to join our HR Team on a permanent basis.

You will work closely with the Head of Human Resources, to deliver a wide of range of HR activities. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop HR administration processes, to automate and create a customer focused experience for all users of the HR organisation.

There will be lots of opportunity to get involved in all aspects of HR including employee lifecycle activities, learning and development, HR Information Systems, payroll coordination, employee wellbeing, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I), first line employee relations advice, policy work, reward and recruitment as well as project work all from both a hands-on and administrative perspective.

As an employee of The Postal Museum, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including – but not limited to – a generous pension scheme, flexible working, cycle to work scheme and interest free season ticket loan.

The Postal Museum is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and lived experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other

About us:

We’re the parent company to a group of 3 charities who provide life-changing mental health, housing and domestic abuse services across the North of England.

Why join us:

We have big ambitions for our People Team and as well as offering generalist HR expert advice, guidance and support you’ll get the chance to lead on some truly exciting projects to ensure we’re a great place to work.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to build on your experience within a supportive and friendly team. We’re keen to support your continued development as a People/HR professional and will pay for your CIPD qualification/upgrade!

So, do you:

• Establish credible and influential working relationships
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have up to date knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
• Provide an excellent service to those you work with

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

What’s in it for you?

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and thrive. You’ll benefit from:

• Hybrid Working
• Commitment to flexible working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Care workers discounts
• Access to our Employee Networks including BAME, LGBT+, Mental Health and Wellbeing etc.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Corporate Health Plan

At Inspire North, we aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us!

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

We are seeking an HR advisor in a new role within the People Team as the Institute rapidly scales: our existing programmes are expanding, we will be undertaking work in a further c13-15 new countries in the next two years, and are rolling out an ambitious new tech-based partnership.

The People Team is an innovative, focussed and fast paced team - we work closely with all parts of the Institute to create a talented, engaged and high performing workforce. We are an unpretentious and supportive team, and you’ll be just as comfortable working strategically with senior leaders as you are to offer practical help and support across the Institute.

The People Team is part of our wider Institute Resources Team which supports and helps pave the way for the Institute to deliver its mission.  We are comprised of the Legal and Risk, Finance, IT, Ops & Security and People Teams.

Key Responsibilities:­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

• Supporting the Director for People Operations with People cyclical activity including wellbeing, reward, D&I, L&D and employee engagement
• Interpreting and advising on employment law and best practice across the organisation, and providing adhoc advice on a range of issues
• Assist or lead Employee Relations and Life Cycle issues (e.g. disciplinaries and grievances, Peformance issues etc) in collaboration with the HR Business Partners
• Supporting and coaching our team HR Coordinator
• Assist line managers in understanding, and optimising our processes, policies and procedures
• Oversee and assist the administration of all HR processes such as new starters, contract extensions, leavers, promotions, secondments, references, probation reviews, parental leave, and flexible working requests, always delivering to a high standard
• Responsible for the data integrity of information held in our people management system (CIPHR) and ensuring it’s always up to date
• Coordinating our onboarding process (e.g. organising inductions and managing our ‘buddy’ programme)
• Lead our people management system data administration – data maintenance, reporting and user configuration
• Coordinating monthly payroll processes with the finance team and all key stakeholders
• Supporting, and leading on HR project work and new initiatives

Person Specification:

You’ll likely be an existing HR Coordinator or Advisor looking for the next step in the their career in an ambitious but supportive culture.

• CIPD qualification advantageous, but equivalent HR experience of several years equally valued
• Strong organisational and time management skills and experience of managing and prioritising workload
• Understanding of UK employment law and broad HR knowledge and experience essential
• International employment law experience highly advantageous (e.g. US, Asia, Middle East, or Africa)
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Products includingusing Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Desire to develop own technical and data capabilities, and support the adoption of technologies to support the organisation
• High standard of written documentation, and previous experience of producing professional letters and reports – attention to details imperative
• Ability to plan ahead within the cyclical calendar to provide proactive HR support to the team and beyond
• Pragmatic, diplomatic, authoritative, and a true team player
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese highly advantageous but not essential

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people.

We do this within two connected divisions:

Government Advisory

Our Government Advisory teams work directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It works with a variety of partners and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia.

Policy Futures

Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas:

• Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics;
• Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and
• Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world.

As an organisation the core beliefs we all embrace are:

• Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork
• Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity
• Optimistic Changemakers: you’ll be focused on results

Independent Living Advisor (Direct Payments) 

£25-£27k

Wood Green, Haringey 

Build on your Charity Career with this person-centred charity 

This is a full-time role in a well-established charity based in Haringey that would really suit someone who wants to build their career in the Charity sector. 

Disability Action Haringey is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. We believe in the social model of disability, so our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, we seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail conscious person who has at least two years’ experience of providing services or working on projects in the charity sector. You will be able to demonstrate experience of supporting people with disabilities, or the elderly, and will have knowledge of managing contracts and creating and managing budgets. 

You will be someone: 

• Who works in a person-centred way. 

• Has an understanding of social care and Direct Payments legislation.

• Has experience of working with clients who have support needs. 

• Is numerate and has knowledge of budgeting. 

• Is computer literate and can use Word and Excel to a high standard. 

• Is able to gather and assess information efficiently and think creatively to come up with solutions. 

• Has good communication skills including spoken, written and presentational. 

• Has an understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice. 

Main Duties include: 

• Providing information and advice to disabled clients on becoming an employer, and the role of the Personal Assistant, so that they understand their legal obligations and responsibilities. 

• Working with clients to develop their PA role description and advertise it to recruit a suitable person.

• Advising and helping to calculate the PA’s salary and other on costs. 

• Setting up and managing a budget with the client to ensure the Direct Payments are allocated correctly. 

• Supporting the client through the interview process and where necessary sitting in during interviews ensure the PA is fairly selected, fully referenced and legally checked (including DBS if necessary) and employable and then help to draw up a Contract of employment. 

• Encouraging, supporting and advising DP employers with all employment issues with their PA using online advice available to ensure they get the best result. Ensuring that the client has a back-up plan for emergencies. 

• Meeting and administering the DP Peer Support Group on a regular basis to ensuring good understanding and standardisation. 

•  Developing links and professional relationships with Social Work teams to support a healthy level of referrals to DAH for this service. 

• Seek out and engage with local community groups and work to find hard to contact disabled people. 

• Working with agencies to set up support for clients who may not wish to employ a PA directly. 

• Assisting in the development of training and other resources to support employers to manage their DP and PA relationships. 

What you are doing now: 

• You might be working for or volunteering in a similar charity 

• You may be working in social care for a Borough or district council 

• You might be working as a Link worker but would like to develop in a more detailed role 

• Or you may have the skills we need from some other combination of work and volunteering  

In any event we would like to hear from you! 

We actively encourage applications from disabled people and people with long term health and mental conditions. 

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme in that we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme. 

Please apply in writing with a cover letter and stating your current salary to Viv Sage our HR Consultant at Better Talent.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic HR Officer to join our People Services team. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £29.598.04 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Please note although this role is remote, Cats Protection is operating a system of hybrid working and visits to the National Cat Centre will be required from time to time. This is a remote location and public transport is limited.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

The People and Engagement Directorate provide all aspects of L&D, recruitment, workforce planning, employee lifecycle support and HR advice and guidance to Cats Protection employees and volunteers. There are over 44 employees based within the team, and this role sits within the People Services strand which is made up of nine people.

Responsibilities of our HR Officer:

As a HR Officer you will support the People Services Supervisor in delivering a quality service to all employees in Cats Protection. You will manage and complete employee life cycle processes and services administered via the HR system known as MEOW.  Ensure payroll documentation is accurately prepared in line with payroll cut off. You will undertake and actively contribute to HR team projects in order to deliver the People Plan as directed.

What we’re looking for in our HR Officer:

• CPP Qualified
• proven experience of working as a HR Officer or an experienced HR Assistant
• strong experience in the delivery of endto-end transactional HR administration activities associated with the employment and payroll cycle
• proven background of HR experience in a multisite organisation
• excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• competent Excel skills and ability to use V looks up and basic formulae

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £29,598.04 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more
   

Join us as our HR Officer and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications that are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date:  29 May 2022

Virtual Interview date: w/c 13 June 2022

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Title: Regional Grants Advisor – West Africa

Sector: Awards Management

Employment Category:  Permanent

Employment Type: Full-Time (travel up to 15%)

Location: London

Salary: Competitive 

Job Description

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Awards Management Unit (AMU)

Established in January 2016, the Awards Management Unit (AMU) is a global unit with the responsibility for identifying, securing, and managing all funding from statutory/government donors. The unit is organized into five pillars: Strategic Partnerships, Programme and Grant Support, Compliance and Policy, Programme Development, and Training.

The AMU is a liaison between donors and the field: providing expert technical advice to the field, while maintaining portfolio-level visibility to ensure consistency and compliance, and manage risk. This unit ensures that donor compliance policies and procedures are implemented consistently, and supports all staff working across the grants management cycle for all restricted funding from global government sources.

Crisis Response, Recovery and Development

As part of the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department, the West Africa Region has a growing portfolio of humanitarian relief, post-crisis recovery, and development programs currently in nine countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote D’Ivoire, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone

Key Working Relationships

Reports to the Regional Grants Director for West Africa. Works closely with all West Africa Regional Programme Support Team members as well as with the Program Development Team, and across all pillars within AMU; the Crisis Response, Recovery and Development Department; and Global Partnerships and Philanthropy.

The Purpose of the Role

The Regional Grants Advisor will provide the West Africa Region with the capacity to ensure compliance with donor rules and regulations and high quality reporting and awards management.

Key Accountabilities 

Grants Management

• Manage a portfolio of European donor awards for the West Africa Region.
• Conduct regular monitoring of awards both in person and remotely
• Review and provide substantive feedback on reports; collaborating with and ensuring input from relevant technical and financial staff
• Review and provide feedback on proposals for private donors, in coordination with the private fundraising team
• Support budget realignments and grant amendments/modifications
• Maintain day-to-day communication with donors
• Serving as single point of contact for field-based grants staff particularly for all post-award issues
• Provide support to and monitoring of projects to ensure progress against objectives and compliance with donor guidelines
• In coordination with the compliance team, guide country offices in managing partnerships with local or international partners, ensuring that IRC’s sub-award management policies are being followed
• Assist country offices with ad-hoc queries on donor compliance issues. Refer non-routine and high level compliance matters to the DAM and Compliance team
• Ensure lessons learned from finalised projects are fed into the Programme Development team
• Stay informed about programmatic issues and security and political developments in the region and how they might affect program implementation
• Ensure country programmes follow internal IRC policies and procedures (e.g. OTIS, PEERS)
• Travel to provide additional support, training, project monitoring or cover short-term gaps for grants teams in the field

Capacity Building and Training

• Provide best practice advice related to grant management
• Develop training materials and carry out training of IRC field staff, as required and in coordination with DAM
• In coordination with the DAM, develop and maintain work-processes and checklists for grant implementation and report review, as well as record lessons learned

Coordination and Supervision

• Take part in regular meetings and calls with country teams to provide regular support and updates
• Supervise where relevant a Grants Assistant in carrying out essential functions as they relate to country program support and donor liaison
• Coordinate with other members of the West Africa Regional Program Support Team and other PGS members for information sharing and to establish a coherent awards support
• Coordinate closely with the IRC-DE Senior Management Team and ECHO Management Group to ensure proper management of all ECHO awards

Other

• Assist in roll-out of AMU and IRC-wide initiatives, as requested
• Represent IRC externally at country specific meetings, with donors and stakeholder networks
• Actively participate as a member of the West Africa Regional Team, engaging in strategy development and other initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• French and English proficiency, both spoken and written;
• Experience with and a strong understanding of DG ECHO, FCDO, AFD, GFFO, requirements strongly preferred;
• Understanding of other EU, UN or U.S. donors a plus
• Good understanding of humanitarian aid and development programming
• Experience in working at a distance and supporting field-based staff
• Experience writing, reviewing and editing narrative and financial reports and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team and handle a multifaceted workload
• Good financial management and budgeting skills
• Ability to analyse and synthesise information
• Proven organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks, and to learn quickly
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to successfully and effectively liaise with people within and across departments in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work independently in a very fast paced environment
• A flexible work attitude and a calm manner
• Ability to work on own initiative
• International work experience in a developing country a plus
• Good IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice and to insecure areas

Candidates must have the right to work for the country in which they are applying.

The application deadline is 6th June 2022.

 IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all  job  applicants  and  employees,  and  we  seek  to ensure  we  achieve diversity  in  our  workforce  regardless  of  gender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

Would you like to use your HR advisory skills to help shape the direction of the HR function at the Diocese of Westminster?

Our HR department directly impact how we can deliver the mission of the Catholic church in Westminster. That impact is felt throughout London, Hertfordshire and Middlesex through our delivery of services, food banks, shelters, day centres, social enterprise and the many hundreds of programs provided by our parishes and agencies throughout the Diocese of Westminster.

This means there’s lots to get involved in – and to be excited about.

Who are we?

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity with offices close to Victoria Train and Underground Station and just a short walk from St James Park and Westminster Underground stations.

We are home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) & our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. We are one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, delivering our charitable mission through our network of 208 schools in which over 90,000 pupils attend daily, 212 parishes and several hundred social justice initiatives. We seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.

Our core values are Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance & Love.

Our values are at the centre of everything we do and as such we are looking for a Head of Finance who is able to clearly demonstrate and evidence them

The Role:

You’ll love working in a fast paced HR generalist role, providing first line support and practical advice to all employees across the entire employee lifecycle. Your primary focus will be managing the end to end recruitment and onboarding and offboarding processes. However, this a very varied role so there will be plenty of opportunities to be involved in a wide range of tasks covering the full HR generalist remit for example in supporting with employment relations case work and in redesigning our induction process.

This is a busy and varied role, so to be successful you will be a flexible organised and self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills.

You’ll be joining a dynamic team as we continue our modernisation and transformation programs. This is a very exciting time for the Diocese of Westminster, and we believe that as a team we can continue to make changes which truly benefit the local communities that we serve.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role for the HR team, so we are looking for someone who shares our values, demonstrates our behaviours and has the experience and enthusiasm to fill the role.

You will have experience of the following:

• Employee relations, generalist and administrative functions
• Employee engagement, recruitment and HRIS
• Generating analysing and interpreting HR data to drive recommendation and value added actions

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

• Life Assurance
• Access to Healthcare Cash Plan
• Discounts scheme through Edenred-shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets gift cards and much more
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to low cost loans with Churches Mutual
• Employee assistance programme– free, independent 24/7 help and advice for work-related issues as well as problems affecting home life

Location: We currently operate a hybrid model of working 3 days per week in our

London office in Victoria and the remaining 2 days from home

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Salary: £35k per annum

Closing date: 13 May 2022

Job Reference: 337-115

Role Description

The HR and Finance Co-ordinator will sit at the heart of our Operations Team, reporting to the Operations Manager and playing a crucial function in ensuring the efficient day to day management of the organisation’s finances and HR functions.

For the finance component of the role, you will use our accountancy software (Quickbooks) and our own internal financial spreadsheets to manage the day to day administration of our finances, including recording and tracking the income expected from funders, processing invoices and payments and producing monthly reconciliations for our Operations Manager and Co-CEOs. You will also work with our teams to ensure compliance with our financial policies, process petty cash and expenses and work with our external accountants each year to provide the information needed for our accounts.

To help High Trees manage our HR functions, you will work with our Operations Team to induct new staff members, coordinate staff CPD training, support notetaking at HR meetings and work with the teams to ensure compliance with our HR policies, procedures and HR paperwork. You will use our online portals to record staff data, manage online HR functions and train new staff in its use. You will also work with the teams on the recruitment of new staff including organising interviews and collecting references.

You do not need to have specifically used Quickbooks before, but will have at least two years experience using some form of accountancy software or finance system, and be proficient in managing financial admin using excel. You will be a highly organised administrator, be methodical in your approach and be a good and clear communicator. You will have the skills necessary to balance the various functions of the role and will be enthusiastic about working with a charity to improve their systems and processes.

About High Trees

High Trees was born of the local community 23 years ago, through collective community action to save the old library based in Tulse Hill, turning it into a Community Development Trust. Today, High Trees has grown significantly and is a well-regarded and trusted community anchor in Lambeth, delivering and leading on a range of integrated services to connect people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices. We provide support in 5 integrated services: 

• Community Education & Training 
• Community Action 
• Employment & Welfare Advice 
• Children, Young People & Families
• Partnerships & Development

Head to our website to find out more about the work we do and apply. 

Are you an HR professional, who would like to make a difference by helping others, and be an integral part of one of the fastest growing charities in the UK?

We are Breaking Barriers. Our mission is to help people from a refugee background acquire the knowledge, confidence, and experience to get stable, fulfilling employment in their new home. We believe that every person from a refugee background can fulfil their potential and integrate into their new home through employment that matches their skills, experience, and aspirations.

We are a team of around 60 employees, supported by hundreds of volunteers, who are committed to helping the refugee community.  We concentrate on getting things done in flexible environment where everyone is encouraged to take ownership and contribute.

This is a brand-new, stand-alone role, so it’s essential that we hire the right person to help at this important stage in our journey, to support our current and future employees through each stage of their career with us.

This means you will get to shape initiatives that will have the biggest impact for our employees, and by extension help the refugees we support, such as:

• Building our Learning and Development strategy and developing our approach to talent and skills development
• Evolving our hiring and on-boarding approach to ensure that we have access to – and grow and retain - the best available talent to support our community
• Co-creating our Diversity and Inclusion strategy, and overseeing and tracking its delivery
• Managing of our HR systems to help improve engagement, recognition, and provide employee benefits.
• Being a point of contact for staff, providing advice on areas such as staff wellbeing, performance, and policies.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Hands-on generalist HR background, including demonstrable experience of hiring, on-boarding, L&D, engagement and D&I (and CIPD Level 3 + is a bonus)
• Purpose led, empathetic and passionate about helping others
• Ability to create places of work that are inclusive, welcoming and engaging
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and relationship focussed
• Bold approach to getting things done and a proactive attitude
• A commitment to working with people from a refugee background.

Applications close on Tuesday 24th May. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.    

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

We are open to flexible working arrangements and alternative working patterns.   

At Cycling UK, we imagine a country where everyone is able to cycle. Where the streets are free of congestion and the air is clean to breathe. 

As the UK’s cycling charity, we inspire more people to ride, making our streets safer for cyclists and opening up traffic free routes to reach our vision of millions more people cycling across the UK. 

At this time of significant growth and expansion, we have an opportunity for a People officer (HR) to join the growing HR team. Reporting to the Head of HR, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic People officer to join the Organisational Effectiveness Team at Cycling UK.

A highly varied role covering the full employee life cycle from onboarding to performance management. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to expand on your HR experience and are keen to undertake specific role-based projects and initiatives to support the delivery of HR services in line with the People and Engagement strategy.

This role will provide excellent opportunities to expand your experience and progress your career in HR and will suit either an experienced HR Officer or a highly experienced HR Assistant looking for the next career step. 

Marwell is a professional and fun place to work, all staff are treated as “unique individuals” and no two days are the same. Our mission is to conserve biodiversity and other natural resources, both locally and internationally – but we rely on the support of thousands to bring it to life!

We engage with over 40,000 children and young people through our conservation educational programmes, and welcome over 500,000 visitors each year to our zoological park.  In every contact we seek to encourage understanding and inspire care for the natural world whilst our team of Conservation Biologists run field programmes in the UK & Africa in partnership with communities, statutory agencies and other non-governmental organisations.

It is essential for all staff to not just care about what they and the organisation do, but care about how they do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

This role is varied and interesting, in supporting the Head of HR, you will need to demonstrate significant experience in providing professional pragmatic and timely advice on all aspects of employment relations matters including complex casework and organisational change.

Broad high level HR experience is also essential for you to deal with the entire spectrum of HR matters, including occupational health casework, policy development, designing and delivering briefing sessions to managers and staff, selection interviewing where necessary, together with a range of HR related projects. 

Building excellent working relationships and maintaining credibility at all levels of the organisation is essential for this role.  

The successful individual will:-

• Be qualified to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent (or qualified by experience)
• Be people focused
• Be up-to-date with employment legislation
• Be able to hit the ground running
• Be a real team player
• Display high levels of emotional intelligence
• Be able to remain calm, professional and display excellent judgement when things are busy
• Understand the purpose of Marwell Wildlife and have values aligned to theirs
• Have a good sense of humour

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a small generalist HR team where their ambitions are big and when the need is there everyone helps each other, regardless of role or seniority.

If you would like to join our unique and vibrant organisation and become part of our Marwell Family, please visit our website for a full candidate brief and to complete our application form.

Interview Date: 09 June 2022

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

Want to join a professional and collaborative HR team and lead on organisational design initiatives to support our transformation journey? In this generalist HR role, you’ll work in partnership with our senior management team to deliver a strategic and operational HR service to support our refreshed people strategy. You’ll be a key player in culture change to facilitate one team of volunteers and staff. You have a track record in providing a strategic generalist HR service and HR business partnering, to include organisational design. With strong interpersonal skills you enjoy influencing and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders, and are competent presenting to boards / directors on complex or controversial business. You have strong written communication skills. We look forward to you joining our team.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

Are you looking work in a supportive HR environment with responsibility for your own area and supported by a wider HR Team? This might be the right job for you.

This is an exciting and varied HR generalist role supporting and advising our client's Care, Fundraising, Business Support and Retail Teams in local region. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for HR looking to broaden their existing experience in the profession in a supportive and rewarding environment.

As part of an investment into the development of their care model and services, this new role will provide first line HR advice to managers and staff as well as the full range of HR office administration and is supported by a wider HR team. Applicants must have a broad working knowledge of HR, the confidence and ability to work autonomously and be part or fully CIPD qualified.

About you:

You’ll need to be comfortable dealing with multiple tasks and priorities whilst working with a diverse range of teams and individuals. You will have a good understanding of HR practices and will be responsible coaching and guiding line managers to successfully recruit, manage, develop and retain the best people to deliver their ambitious strategic objectives.

Consideration may be given to some hybrid home and office working but you will need to be able to work from the offices in Barnstaple on a regular basis and be able to attend the office and other company locations at short notice.

About our client:

They are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England.

This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation our highly successful client as an organisation and local employer.

They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. They welcome applications from all sections of the community. They are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England.

Salary: £27,142 - £32,028 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Barnstaple 
Benefits: personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution, 27 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement which increases with service, enhanced sick pay scheme, family friendly policies, occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services, group life insurance scheme, training and development opportunities, green agenda, a chance to make a real difference

Closing date: 24/05/2022
Anticipated Interviews: 16/06/2022

You may have experience of the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources, Local Government, Public Sector, etc

Charity Registration Number: 1003314

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