Our partner, a well-respected charity, works to support & empower people to live their lives fully, and educates and advocates for inclusiveness. It seeks a Head of Finance to ensure that the charity is able to deliver on its strategy and programmes in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the production of the annual budget, working with department heads to maximise income, recover costs as fully as possible, and ensure that programmes are being delivered on a value for money basis.
• Act as a strategic business partner to department heads, providing financial advice and supporting them in delivering strategic objectives.
• Working with the broader finance team to develop & strengthen reporting and performance; ensure that annual financial statements are produced in a timely manner, and that the charity remains compliant to statutory requirements; and ensure risk management is embedded in individual departments and the organisation overall.
• Support the CFO in preparing the annual report & accounts, and in providing an appraisal of the financial health of the charity

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with demonstrable experience heading up the finance function of charity, and experience of offering strategic analysis and advice to Board of Trustees and Finance & Audit Committees.
• Strong experience and skills in technical financial accounting (including an awareness of UK GAAP and charity SORP requirements), management accounting (developing budgets on a full cost recovery basis for the organisation as well as for individual grant proposals), and analysis (advising on business cases for proposals and fundraising).
• Experience of developing and strengthening internal controls, and of risk management.
• Experience of managing a complex grant portfolio within a charity setting.
• Strong communicator, with developed presentation and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with a range of stakeholders, both within the organisation and externally.
• Advanced Excel skills

This role is only open to those candidates with the right to work in the UK. 

The role of the Service Manager is to provide Melton Mencap with effective leadership and operational management in meeting its charitable objectives and strategic goals.

The Service Manager will work closely with the trustees to deliver the Strategic Plan, employing the resources necessary to ensure sustainability of the organisation. The Service Manager will liaise closely with the Deputy Managers who will undertake specific roles and deputise as required.

Our partner is a recognised organisation working to offer greater safety to people in conflict- affected communities, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives, livelihoods and futures in the aftermath of war. They are seeking a finance manager to oversee and maintain the integrity of their programme in the Ukraine, with the scope for supporting other country programmes in Europe & the Caucuses. The role will be based in Kiev with travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of the finance function across all programme locations, including that of delivery partners. This includes, but is not limited to financial accounting, payroll & tax, ensuring that all statutory, regulatory and grant compliance requirements are met, and the financial policies and procedures are followed as per the organisational guidelines and expectations.
• Lead on the financial planning for the programme; in the preparation of project-specific and programme-wide budgets; developing tool & processes for better budget management and reporting; and preparing budget vs. actual analysis and commentaries.
• Ensure proper cost allocation across projects, ensuring any shortfalls are identified and met; manage cashflow requirements and  forecasts.
• Support the Country Director in identifying and managing financial & other emerging risks.
• Lead in the preparation of financial statements, donor reports, and in preparing for external and internal audits.
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in developing budgets for proposals, and in monitoring the regional business plan.
• Staff management and development – developing the capacity of finance staff.

Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong accounting, financial management, and reporting writing skills.
• Analytical & financial modelling skills, able to critically review complex financial data.
• Strong finance business partner, able to coordinate and review information from implementing partners.
• Grants compliance, management and reporting experience, specifically experience of managing DfID, ECHO and UN funds.
• Astute & succinct, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrable experience of working with finance and non-finance staff.
• Experience of working in a management position, and overseeing staff in person and remotely.
• Resilient and culturally sensitive, willing to work in a challenging environment.
• Spoken Russian is highly desirable.

Corporate Administration Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Royal Medical College looking to strengthen its’ support for members and corporate administration in a purpose built new facility. The College require a hands on governance minded individual to ensure high quality maintenance of existing administrative processes and systems as well as providing direction for the future of the function. You will be responsible for projects such as the implementation of a governance review as well as ongoing development of robust and secure administrative processes. The delivery of high level secretariat services to Trustees and senior committees, individually and through team management is an essential element of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for operational management of a complex range of corporate policies and procedures.
• Management of governance processes and procedures, including elections and committee roles
• Be the primary point of contact and the face of Secretariat services for the Board of Trustees
• Oversee the implementation of a recent governance review
• Lead the management of corporate processes and for policies, registers and reports
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders on decisions and procedures
• Management of a team of 5 staff members 
• Continuous improvement of infrastructure, systems & procedures for committee administration
• Budget management
• Take accountability for the continuous improvement and development of corporate administration
• Documentation
• Data protection and corporate risk register management

The Successful Applicant:

• Proficient knowledge of overall Corporate Administration processes and requirements including management and oversight of policies, corporate (non-financial) reports strategic and annual reports with ability to monitor and advise across an organisation.
• Experience of working with Trustees in a Secretariat capacity.
• Be an individual who enjoys being hands on in their approach to administration and governance issues.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Have experience of managing and developing support staff.
• Have a track record of delivering business administration or corporate process projects.

The Role

The core elements of the role are as follows:

Strategic - Create - 5%, including setting strategic plans for corporate procedures

Operational - Implement - 15% - including oversight of implementation of processes, in conjunction with user expectations and resources.

Operational – Planning and Management - 80% - including planning and provision of work plans for the department and committees, Trustee Board support, management of reporting, budgets, documentation and processes, as well as Staff Management and communication to stakeholders and staff.

In addition to overall responsibility for the function of Corporate Administration and Committees, the post holder will be the lead person for governance matters or input into business plans and processes: Secretariat services, operational planning, budget setting, committee support, policies.

Overall the Corporate Administration Manager’s responsibility is for the continuous development of processes that support the College’s strategy, to initiate work that meets organisational and members’ needs for committee services, maximise effectiveness of processes and procedures as well as manage and develop an established and skilled support team.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and to apply for the role, please download the information pack and send your CV and completed supporting form via the application link.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Central London

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Closing Date: 5pm 10th August 2020

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 7th September 2020

To apply: Send us your CV along with a detailed covering letter explaining how you meet each of the criteria outlined in the person specification.

For nearly 30 years Carers Network has supported unpaid carers in the City of Westminster. We have grown significantly in the past three years and now have responsibility for providing services in three London Boroughs. Our income comes from a range of sources, in addition to the local authorities where we provide services.

We provide information, advice, casework and support, social events, and activities for carers. We ensure carers are involved in making decisions about all aspects of their caring role.

We are now seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial and charismatic leader to take our charity to the next stage of its development. Someone who is passionate about helping carers in London. If you think this is you, then we’d love to hear from you.

Duties Include:

Strategic management of the organisation

• Leading the organisation and overseeing performance against contracts, voluntary funded projects and service delivery plans within a positive organisational culture.
• Developing and ensuring delivery against an ambitious strategic plan and developing a new strategy for 2021 onwards.
• Line management of senior managers and the Volunteer Development Officer.
• Overseeing operational activity of the organisation.
• Strengthening the organisation, including ensuring overall resource management and overseeing service and project development, volunteer engagement, fundraising, premises decisions and organisational development.
• Working positively and effectively with the public and voluntary and community sectors.
• Negotiating effectively and successfully with funders/commissioners.
• Representing Carers Network at key meetings with funders, politicians and other key stakeholders.

Business transformation

• Seeking out and realising opportunities to expand Carers Network to reach and support more carers across central London.
• Ensuring that Carers Network secures and delivers services that are in line with our charitable objectives.
• Developing pan-regional work and partnerships.
• Growing Carers Network’s income from non-statutory sources.
• Ensure the continuation of volunteer involving developments.

Overseeing governance

• Ensuring all governance requirements are complied with.
• Carrying out the role of Company Secretary.
• Supporting, informing and advising the Board and the Finance and Risk Committee.

Public relations work

• Championing the work of Carers Network and ensuring that the charity is represented on the most strategically important bodies.
• Networking with local, regional and national stakeholders.
• Raising the profile of carers and of the charity’s work regionally and nationally.
• Ensuring that Carers Network is seen as a voice for unpaid carers and an example of a high-quality charity doing inspiring work.

Person Specification

• At least three years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience of leading the development and implementation of a strategic plan including delivery against challenging organisational targets.
• Experience of leading and motivating a high-performing team.
• Experience of managing resources in a similar size and type of organisation including developing, creating and managing budgets.
• Experience of growing income from a variety of sources and of developing new business.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator, well able to credibly represent the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of successful networking and developing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of developing effective partnerships.
• Experience of working in partnership with a board of trustees.
• Ability to demonstrate continuing personal development.
• Experience of work with local and regional media to enhance profile.
• Experience of contract negotiation and management with funders/ commissioners.
• Understanding of the governance, legal and regulatory requirements of managing a charity.
• Experience of working with an infrastructure involving volunteers.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex financial information and understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of current and potential changes in the not for profit and statutory sectors.
• Understanding of the public sector and able to demonstrate drive and passion for the work of the organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of successful networking and developing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and empathise with the needs of carers.
• Substantial experience of coaching managers.

We are looking for a Senior Fundraising and Network Adviser for the Action for Global Health Network (AfGH), which represents over 60 of the UK’s leading NGOs, research institutions and health experts working to promote and improve global health.

AfGH believes that the UK Government should play a leading role in realising the right to health for all globally and works on a broad range of health issues with a focus on the quantity and quality of UK development assistance for health. The network provides a unique co-ordination and convening role mobilising UK global health advocates working towards a common strategy to hold UK government and global health institutions and stakeholders accountable, as well as providing a vital platform for dialogue between UK and global civil society and the UK Government.

The Senior Network and Sustainability Adviser is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the network’s fundraising strategy and network engagement strategy, to ensure the growth and sustainability of AfGH. They will play a critical role in raising income from the AfGH’s membership and through the development of funding proposals and new income streams.

The role will require some travel to and from London for AfGH related activities.

Key Accountabilities include:

1. To lead on the development and implementation of proposals to ensure organisational sustainability and legitimacy [60%]
2. To create and implement AfGH’s membership engagement strategy and grow the network [25%]
3. To support with the organisation of AfGH events [10%]
4. Other duties as directed by the Development and Network Manager [5%]

We are seeking an experienced Technical Support Officer to support the Business Development and Innovation team to develop, test and improve our digital products. The Business, Development and Innovation directorate is responsible for Carers UK’s digital products and services for employers and local authority commissioners and service providers.

You will liaise with and provide technical support to users of the organisation’s digital products. You will also provide support to ensure that all of our digital platforms are working well.

About us

Carers UK is the national membership charity for the 6.5 million people in the UK who are unpaid carers – and whose care is valued at a staggering £132 billion per year. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and ambitious Technical Support Officer with a proven track record of making a difference.

Project Officer, Workplaces

 (ref: SUS2953)

£24,446 per annum - 37.5 hours per week

contract until 31 December 2021 – based in Southampton

This is an exciting role with a variety of responsibilities for the delivery of Sustrans workplace sustainable travel initiatives in the Solent area as part of Southampton City Council’s M27/M3 Travel Demand Management (TDM) programme, which provides an opportunity for permanent modal shift from the motor vehicle to more sustainable modes of travel. You will engage with businesses and employees affected by the M3 and M27 works to offer advice on travel options and promote a range of support and incentives which will help tackle barriers individuals have to non-car travel.

You will have experience of and be passionate about sustainable behaviour change and/or employee engagement project delivery in a workplace setting and have experience of leading group workshops and organising and running events. You will have excellent written and verbal communications and presentation skills, the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and the ability to motivate and enthuse others. You will need excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and manage your own workload. You will also be IT literate and committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Tuesday 11 August 2020. Interviews will take place via Teams or Zoom on Wednesday 26 August 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Survivors Manchester is currently looking for someone special, someone that has the passion to ensure that everything this amazing organisation does is of quality, that it remains authentic to its roots, and it continues to deliver on what male survivors want. Are you that person?

For the past 11 years, Survivors Manchester has provided survivor-focused therapeutic and advocacy support to male victims/survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. We have developed a three tiered approach to services and underpin everything we do with a 'trauma and recovery' framework pioneered by Dr Judith Herman.

As our Clinical Lead (Community), you will help us develop, manage and deliver our quality assured trauma-informed services to over 950 male (including trans and non-binary) survivors annually. You will help us ensure that the 2 - 3 new men that ask for help each day hear our voice and know we will help them develop their own healing journey; and you will play your part in our collective effort to #BreakTheSilence on the sexual abuse of boys and men. 

Whilst you will lead our amazing team of Trauma-Informed Therapists, Independent Sexual Violence Advisors, and Group & Community Development Team; manage our community based services; you will also deliver trauma-informed talking therapy services to identifying male, trans and non-binary victims and survivors sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.

You will be a qualified counsellor / psychotherapist who holds a Diploma in Counselling / Psychotherapy or equivalent and be registered with BACP or equivalent (preferably an accredited member). You will understand issues relating to sexual violence, particularly as experienced by males; have experience of working in a highly confidential setting and of managing workforce teams.

In return for your time, experience and commitment to the organisation, you will receive an annual salary of £33,000 – £37,000; 25 days annual leave (increasing annually by 1 day to max of 30 days) plus bank holidays; company sick pay; monthly clinical supervision; pension contribution; and a range of training opportunities.

If this is a role that you think you could achieve great things in, then we want to hear from you.

Overview of The Union

Since our founding as a global scientific organisation in 1920, The Union has drawn from the best evidence and the skills, expertise and reach of our staff, consultants and membership in order to advance solutions to the most pressing public health challenges affecting people living in poverty around the world.

The Union has thousands of individual and organisational members forming an international network of huge influence and knowledge that is the bedrock of our work.

We have three main approaches to achieving our mission:

• As a scientific organisation, The Union’s approach starts with evidence. We conduct research so that we can know the nature of the challenges we face and their most effective solutions.

• Through our peer-reviewed journals, our global and regional conferences, and through training courses and technical assistance, we provide platforms for sharing scientific knowledge with stakeholders around the world. A flagship Union event each year is The Union World Conference on Lung Health where over 3,000 participants come from around the world to learn about the latest research, policy developments and programmatic advances. The conference attracts high profile, influential speakers including those who have survived TB as well as Ministers of Health and leading researchers.

• By directly delivering health services and advocating on behalf of those affected by tuberculosis and lung disease, we directly act on the best available scientific knowledge.

Know. Share. Act. These principles have driven The Union’s work since its founding.

Do you have an excellent track record of leading and managing the development of membership in a member association? Have you got strong experience planning and delivering commercial, digitally-driven strategies, and leading teams to implement these successfully?

Do you want to make a real difference to the Public Health sector? We are looking for an outstanding Head of Membership to lead the development and further growth of The Union’s membership. 

Fixed term contract 1-2 years (TBD) with the potential to extend or move to permanent.

Head of Membership

The post will oversee the ongoing development, delivery and management of The Union’s Membership and will share that expertise organisation wide. They will lead on the development of all elements of The Union’s Membership scheme and develop and maintain all processes to manage and grow the reach. This post drive ambitious growth targets and work with the teams to sell membership and retain current members.

We are seeking a Head of Membership to:

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the membership growth and retention strategy, planning steps to improve the support we provide to our members, and through this to grow our membership

• Deliver against ambitious membership growth targets- by developing and executing ongoing engagement programmes and recruitment strategies

• Work with colleagues to plan and monitor campaigns to increase our acquisition, retention and engagement with members

• Lead the planning and delivery of member workshops and consultations when necessary to ensure the product remains fit for purpose

• Support the ongoing development and delivery of departmental processes, including renewals, joining, and elections

• Drive membership marketing and communications programmes, supporting content generation and stepping in to develop communications where appropriate

• Oversee and deliver regular reports to support the overall positioning of the team and membership internally and with senior members including staff meetings, Membership Committee, Board

• Support the development of the team

  Reporting in to the Membership Director, you will play a key role in the wider Union

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements in particular:

• Proven track record managing development of membership, with significant experience planning, delivering and exceeding commercial strategies and targets

• Membership Marketing experience, good writing skills, significant experience developing engagement programmes

• Experience leading development and management of digital business systems, websites, and e-learning, and using CRM to analyse and plan membership engagement

• Management of P&Ls, and budgets

• Regular collaboration across departments, especially communications

  To apply please submit a current CV along with a cover letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, addressing how you meet the criteria within the person spec and job description, for the role. Please provide examples of your work to illustrate your experience.

CARE International UK is looking for an ambitious and dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will contribute to leading the organisation at a time of change and funding ambiguity. You will be joining a team and organisation of highly committed and passionate people who are all committed to our mission and vision.

As COO, you will have responsibility for IT, HR, Risk & Compliance, as well as legal and company secretary, so will have experience of leading and managing high performing teams, from the charity, public or private sectors.

Professionally, you will be a qualified Accountant and will have worked at Director or Senior Management level within a sizeable and complex international organisation with experience of large commercial contracts.  You will be able to contribute to organisational wide leadership on strategy, business modelling, as well as operational effectiveness and transformation, and will be comfortable making decisions despite uncertainty.

We are committed to attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds who share our passion for change, values and have the skills and drive to help modernise CARE. We have a diverse team, reflecting the diversity of London, however, our Senior Management Team is less diverse than it was, and we are very keen to attract Black, Asian and People of Colour candidates. We are also keen to attract candidates with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBT. People with experience of living or working in developing countries and who have insights into the culture, health, education and political environments are also highly desirable.

You will be passionate about supporting people to support themselves, creating opportunities and reducing barriers for people while creating change to ensure that all people are equal.

Hours:  18 hours a week

Location: Virtual &, from January 2021, Royal College of Physicians, NW1

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Salary:  £36,300– £43,600 gross (pro rata)

Responsible for: N/A

Contract: Permanent

Key contacts:

This role will have regular contact with all THET staff and relevant external stakeholders, and will be part of a six-person Finance and Operations Team.

Purpose

THET is experiencing a period of very positive growth and by August 2020, will be employing 50 staff across ten countries. This follows recent successes in securing additional support for our distinctive Health Partnership approach which links health institutions in the UK with their counterparts across Africa and Asia. Overseeing all aspects of HR for the charity, you will play an important role in ensuring this growth is underpinned by a well-supported staff team. A survey this month showed 96% of colleagues have a good relationship with their managers and colleagues, and 89% approval rating for how the charity is responding to COVID-19 but are committed to doing even better. You will work as part of the six-person Finance and Operations Team but have regular contact with all staff and relevant external stakeholders.

About THET

Today, one billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. For over thirty years, THET has been working to change this, training health workers to build a world where everyone has access to affordable and quality healthcare. We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting health partnerships between hospitals, colleges and clinics in the UK and those overseas. From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. In the past seven years alone, THET has reached over 84,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions. 

Accountability and working relationships

This role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations but works very closely with the Senior Management Team, HR and Operations Officer, Country Directors and Management Team in the UK.

Main responsibilities

1. To establish and develop a dialogue and relationship with the Country Directors and team Managers in the UK, to understand key resource issues and associated requirements to meet both current and future organisational challenges.
2. To identify and support the charity to successfully deliver credible, customer focused, cost-effective and innovative recruitment solutions using a range of techniques.
3. In collaboration with the HR & Operations Officer develop a resourcing strategy and innovative, timely and cost effective best practice solutions to enable THET to meet its objectives.
4. To support the implementation and further improvement of Training and Development plans to support the achievement of organisational objectives and managing change.
5. To act as the lead HR Adviser for all Grievance, Disciplinary and Capability processes.
6. To provide operational advice, coaching and guidance to line managers and staff to embed performance management against organisational objectives.
7. To provide operational delivery of a customer focussed and cost effective HR transactional services and associated administration.
8. To undertake project work that supports HR policy and processes development and implementation to ensure legal compliance and best practice.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days winter closure between Christmas and New Year
• 5% pension contribution when Employee contributes 3%
• Cycle to work scheme
• A friendly, supportive work environment

How to apply:

To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter through the link below by midnight 07th August 2020.

THET is an equal opportunities employer.

This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK. 

Portfolio Manager

Job Description

Portfolio Manager, Renewable Energy Assets

London, UK – Flexible Working

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum salary + benefits

This employer requests no contact from agencies

Bright Renewables

Communities are at the heart of what we do. As the UK’s first community owned asset manager, we help local people take charge of their renewable energy projects by managing them responsibly and with care. Our focus is on putting communities first, whilst still building the business case for community owned renewable energy projects in the UK:

• Building and providing community engagement
• Supporting local access to renewable energy projects
• Growing the UK’s community renewable energy market

Our team is highly collaborative, in and outside the office, working closely together to create impactful, deliverable solutions. Pub lunches, dog friendly days, quarterly socials and other events are just part of our work culture. We are currently working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic and offer full home office support to the team. We encourage a flexible working environment; learning and development opportunities for all employees is a critical element of the way we work.

The Role

We offer an exciting and impactful role across all areas of our business. The Portfolio Manager role makes a fantastic starting point for an individual keen to work long term in renewables as well as suiting someone with previous experience in the industry.

As a Portfolio Manager, you will have a close relationship with all your clients and specialise in their renewable energy assets. By coordinating with third-party contractors and lenders, you will also be ensuring the technical and financial health of the projects.  Your role will involve thinking strategically to develop long-term plans for your clients.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Encouraging and supporting your community group clients in developing social impact strategies
• Acting as the first point of contact for your clients
• Site visits
• Monitoring and analysing your portfolio of renewable energy sites on behalf of clients
• Managing your client’s third-party contractors, including contract management, performance, and reporting
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors, and lenders on financial matters
• Providing company secretariat support to Directors

You may also have additional opportunities to attend client board meetings, assist in the interpretation of financial performance and models, and to support business development initiatives and project financing transactions.

The successful applicant will be trained in all areas necessary to meet the varied demands of the role. By the end of this training, you will be confident acting independently as the first point of contact for your clients and as the day-to-day manager of renewable energy assets and the companies that own them.

Skills, experience and qualifications

The successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• High levels of organisation with excellent time management skills,
• Numeracy and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to take the initiative in identifying and engaging with business needs
• Flexibility to work in a fast-moving environment, including the ability to deal with incidents or issues as they arise, often on short timescales
• A keen interest in the community energy market

This role is suitable for an individual looking to move into the renewable sector, ideal candidates may have the following experience and qualifications:

• Education to degree level or equivalent experience
• Client-facing experience in a professional work environment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Our Process:

We’d love to hear from you! In your covering letter, please let us know:

• What aspects of the role and our company appealed to you most?
• Why do you want to enter/work in the renewables industry with a specific reference to community energy?
• How would your previous employment make you a successful asset manager?
• How could your educational background aid you in this role?

We are looking for an engaging, dynamic, passionate and committed CIPD qualified professional to become Head of People at UK Youth.

Operating in a busy and inspiring organisation, you will provide excellent strategic HR advice and guidance on the full range of people issues across a rewarding and inspiring Charity which makes a difference in the lives of young people across the UK.

The charity is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation as we implement an ambitious new strategy, underpinned by our People First mantra. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will work with the CEO and wider leadership and management team, leading on the development and implementation of our People First Strategy.

The core of the role is to provide excellent strategic HR advice and guidance on the full range of people issues including:
• Culture and EDI
• Recruitment and on-boarding
• Organisational development and talent management,
• Reward, recognition, compensation and benefits
• Performance, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues
• People analytics.
• Policies and procedures
• Employee engagement and staff well-being.

As an experienced, motivated and independently minded leader, you will be able to act on your own initiative and be a confident, authentic and credible communicator. You’ll need to be comfortable working at pace, often on multiple day to day operating tasks at the same time using your excellent analytical, problem solving and influencing skills. Acting as a coach to all levels of management, you will play a key role in embedding best practice in people management and shaping the culture of the organisation. Above all, you will share our passion for making a difference to the lives of Young people.

You’ll also be responsible for managing and developing a small team currently comprised of an HR Administrator, and Office Manager and overseeing the day to day running of our London office

You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be home-based.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, working at UK Youth and what we can offer you.