Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Now the UK-based international mission to Jewish people has entered an exciting new phase in its ministry.

If you share our vision and values and you have the right gifts, this is a great opportunity for you to join thep team and help shape and deliver a new strategy for taking our mission forward. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading our Communications team. effectively communicating the stories, passion and ministry of CWI to a wide audience.

This is a fantastic role for the right person. This is an outward-facing role, expressive and representative of the Organisation’s passionate commitment to communicating the Good News of Jesus back to the Jewish people.

You will need to share that passion. We work with the Church across the UK and beyond and you will need to be a brilliant communicator in this arena. You will need to have a strong grasp of our mission and an understanding of the different expressions of the Christian faith. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a Christian, who personally subscribes to the Organisation’s statement of faith, and who fully supports its mission objectives.

The person we are looking for will have excellent communication skills across a range of media from paper to digital. You will need to be an outstanding writer with a proven track record, and be able to create and implement strategy, train, lead, inspire and direct others. You will need to be a driven person able to deliver across different communication platforms, notably, to build our digital offering and help create copy that increases our direct marketing impact. You must also know how to work collaboratively internally and externally.

If you think you are the person we are looking for and you are inspired by the prospect of being part of this dynamic Christian ministry at this ground-breaking time, we want to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send the following:

A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, full employment history showing the more significant positions held, responsibilities, relevant achievements, and budget and staff responsibilities. Please include details of your latest remuneration and benefits.

A covering letter, of no more than two pages in total, summarising your proven ability to address the areas set out in the job description and person specification and your reasons for applying.

A completed application form.

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Questions or queries regarding the role should be addressed to Henk Gouws.
All applications will be treated in confidence.

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 4th September 2020

Registered Charity Number: 271323

The person assuming this role will act as the senior HR staff person and will manage all aspects of the HR function across both Samaritan’s Purse and BGEA UK.  You will autonomously drive key HR deliverables.  This role would suit a strong people person, an excellent administrator who can essentially roll up their sleeves to the day to day operational work and find solutions to escalated queries. This role will also be the manager of employee data and be the 'go to' person for the organisations’ employees.

This role will:
 

• Own the reporting of and process compliance with HR policy and procedure, HR systems experience is essential with the ability to build reports.
• Maintain legal compliance of the HR function in conjunction with the SP/BGEA Company Secretary
• Own functions allocated to the HR department namely all administration around Learning, HR, Recruitment, Pay and Benefits, and HR Systems.
• To own the HR systems strategy, ensuring that system is maintained functioning and is developed and improved to continually reduce need for multiple inputs of data and where possible data is reported out of the system.
• To be the first point of contact for all Employment Relations HR Queries and be proficient in HR administration and procedures within ER.
• GDPR - to ensure that all activities in the HR comply with legislation.
• To support the Safeguarding function of SP/BGEA and in doing so help to create an organisational culture whereby the wellbeing of those groups, including staff, are at all times held as a priority.

Candidates will have proven standalone HR generalist experience of three to five years, exceptional organisational and communication skills together with proven leadership capabilities and solid knowledge of employment legislation and its application. Must be a proactive team player with strong customer service and problem solving skills.

The role is either full time or part time (min 20 hours a week). Location is flexible but there is an expectation of attendance at our Buckhurst Hill office on an agreed pattern.

The role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement to have an active Christian faith, owing to the underlying nature of the Charity and the scope and nature of the role

ALL applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter to HR.  Please note we are only able to consider applicants who are currently fully eligible to work in the UK.  For further information about this role please see our SP website.

ABOUT US

The Diana Award is proud to be the only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. It’s a big mission but there are two things within it that we focus our charity’s efforts on – young people and change.

Throughout all of our programmes and initiatives ‘change’ for and by young people is central. We all play our part to help realise this vision and our team is diverse in its talents and roles. Day-to-day we can be found working out in the community with young people through our anti-bullying and mentoring initiatives, fundraising, managing our valued corporate partners, providing vital HR and communications support, celebrating young people in memory of Princess Diana and plenty more.

We’re not your typical organisation. From the moment that you join The Diana Award, you’re part of our family. Together, we are united by our shared belief that young people can change the world, and, by our values: passion, collaboration, integrity, ambition and unity.

THE ROLE

Over the past 20 years The Diana Award has delivered services to thousands of young people across the UK and beyond, honing our expertise and skills to produce exceptional, high quality interventions that create long lasting change.

As we embark on the next phase of our strategy, we're looking for an experienced HR Generalist to take the lead on developing, implementing and delivering our People Strategy. This is a hands on role, managing all aspects of HR across the organisation, and working closely with staff at all levels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the first point of contact in relation to all internal and external HR related enquiries

• Advise managers on a range of employee related issues including performance management; sickness and absence issues; and disciplinary and grievance matters

• Ensure that The Diana Award’s HR policies and procedures comply with current legislation and best practice and are updated in accordance with the organisations needs and values

• Oversee and support all stages of the recruitment process

• Manage and deliver the induction process for all new staff and volunteers

• Develop and facilitate relevant training to staff and volunteers

• Take the lead on ensuring staff have access to continious learning and development opportunities

• Manage the DBS application for all Diana Award staff and volunteers

• Liaise with the finance team to ensure accurate records and assist in the monthly payroll process, including the notification of new employees, pay related contract variations, leave notifications and pension/benefit changes

• Develop and implement an effective HR Information System (HRIS)

• Lead on a review of our performance management system and the subsequent implementation of this system

• Ensure staff voice and feedback is captured to inform future strategy through exit interviews, forums and an annual staff survey

• Ensure all employee relations issues are dealt with in an effective manner, partnering with line managers when necessary. This includes conducting disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings etc.

• Lead the coordination of our Culture Committee, aimed at promoting our values across the organisation

• Promote and champion diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• CIPD Qualified to minimum level 5, or with demonstrable HR generalist equivalent experience

• Good working knowledge of employment law and solid understanding of best practice in HR policies and procedures

• Experience managing complex employee relations issues including the ability to maintain confidentiality, data security and handle sensitive conversations

• Experience supporting organisational change

• Experience of supporting remote working

• Experience of delivering on a diversity and inclusion strategy (advantageous)

• Experience facilitating, advising, guiding and supporting line managers

• Experience working with HR systems

SKILLS

• An effective communicator at all levels, with the ability to build good relationships both internally and externally

• Sound judgement and decision making - ability to make decisions in line with company policy and the law

• Discretion and confidentiality

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

• Good attention to detail and accuracy

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment to and ability to inspire commitment to The Diana Award’s vision, values and mission

• A self-starter with the drive, determination and commitment to get things done.

• Personal integrity and credibility

• Resilience

• A ‘can do’ attitude

• Commitment to self-development

• Commitment to keeping up to date with key trends/developments in the sector

• Good judgement

• Driven to achieve great results

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Energetic, flexible, willingness to work outside of ‘normal’ office hours

DIVERSITY

The Diana Award is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.

We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

The Diana Award is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check. We also ask all staff to undertake safeguarding training when they join us.

I am currently partnered exclusively with a leading charity who are looking to recruit a HR Manager on a contract basis. This position does have the potential to be made permanent, and my client will consider the option of 3 or 4 days a week.

The post holder will develop the HR infrastructure to support the growth of the Centre; provide policy advice and practical solutions to HR issues; and ensure the efficient & effective administration of all HR matters. This is a standalone position and previous experience is desired.

The main accountabilities held within this role will include:

• Act as the first point of contact in relation to all internal and external HR related enquiries
• Advise directors and managers on a range of employee related issues including performance management; sickness and absence issues; and disciplinary and grievance matters
• Ensure that the Centre’s HR policies and procedures comply with current legislation and best practice and are updated in accordance with the organisations needs and ethos
• Deliver briefings to relevant forums and groups on HR policies and procedures
• Ensure that all staff and line managers have access to HR Policies and Procedures and the staff handbook, including via the Centre’s intranet
• Oversee and support all stages of the recruitment process
• Manage the overall induction and probation process for all new staff
• Manage the DBS application for all Centre staff, students and volunteers
• Liaise with the finance team to ensure accurate records and assist in the monthly payroll process, including the notification of new employees, pay related contract variations, leave notifications and pension/benefit changes
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership Group and Directors.

If you are looking for a new contract and have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please submit your application ASAP.

Job Overview

To work closely with managers and directors to formulate and deliver People Plans, HR processes and systems that will support the delivery of Advance’s strategic plan. 

Responsibilities 

• Support the Head of HR to efficiently and effectively deliver the People Strategy
• Work with Directors and Senior Managers to effectively design and implement people plans that contribute to the overall strategic plan and HR vision
• Continually develop and review HR policies and procedures and produce templates and guides to assist managers and staff.
• Lead on complex employee relations matters, up to and including tribunal level, whilst ensuring excellent support to people managers and Directors

Qualifications

• Level 7 CIPD qualified or equivalent qualification
• Strong HR employee relations experience
• Experience of working within a Business Partnering model, collaborating closely with managers and senior stakeholders

Human Resources Advisor 

       Ewell, Surrey 

      12 month FTC 

      35 hours a week, we welcome flexible working application

      £36,000 to £38,000 per annum dependent upon experience + Competitive Benefits 

About Samaritans 

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen. 

 About The role/person 

Samaritans is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our busy HR department based in our central office in Ewell. 

Working alongside another HR Advisor you will have responsibility for the end-to-end advisory and coordination support to recruitment, including working to continuously improve our recruitment processes.  You will also be responsible for the provision of generalist HR support to designated client group(s). This is intended to be generalist people support to our affiliated branches, but may change according to organisational.This is a varied hands-on role and you will be the first point of contact for managers and staff in the assigned areas of the business 

In addition to the day to day operational activities you will contribute to the review of policies and procedures and the development of “management self-serve” through the best use of our HRIS and the upskilling of people managers.

Solid experience of dealing with complex employee relations issues is essential as is the ability to establish effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person that they are. We actively warmly encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Our location 

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon.  As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days' holiday, 3 wellbeing days, Health Cash plan, Flexible working, interest-free season ticket loans. 

If you would like to find out more about the role please read the job description below.

Applications

If you would like to apply for this role please upload your updated CV and an accompanying cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the stated criteria by 9am on Friday 14 h August 2020. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th August. 

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a membership association as they look to appoint a HR Consultant to lead the delivery of a key project, to manage and steer the organisation as they establish themselves as their own employer. This position is offered as a consultancy of 20-25 days over an initial period of 3-4 months.

As their HR Consultant, you will research and advise on several HR related matters for the organisation, including the legal position regarding the organisation operating as its own employer, implications on current office premises along with advising on the best method for managing payroll, NI and tax. You will oversee the development of new terms and conditions that will be in line with current terms offered to the organisation and will include contractual terms, pay/grading and benefits and reviewing existing job descriptions and arrangements for offering existing staff the opportunity to move over to these.

To be considered for this post, you will need to have previously worked on a similar project as a freelance HR expert and will have working experience of the not for profit sector and its associated requirements. You will have prior experience and knowledge of TUPE transfers, and setting up an organisation to move away from an existing, along with employee transfer.

This post is looking for someone to start from August and can be flexible with the days worked each week, which will possibly be 1-2 per week. This role will be on a day rate, through PAYE and will be dependent on experience, and based on the market rate.
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Position title: HR Manager

Location: High Holborn, Central London; option for UK based remote working

Salary: £36,938.40 per annum FTE (£29,550.72 per annum pro rata) plus benefits

Type of contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 4 days a week (30 hours per week)

Contract start: End of September 2020

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c40 staff in total), using accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them. Most recently, ICNARC has been centrally involved in the response to COVID-19 through weekly reporting on admissions to, and outcomes from, intensive care and as the UK methods centre for the CMO endorsed REMAP-CAP trial which is currently recruiting in 120 centres in the UK.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, this role is responsible for providing a comprehensive HR service to ICNARC, its managers and staff, to support a high-performance culture, alignment to business goals, whilst using best practice solutions and ensuring legal compliance. 

What you are responsible for

• HR Strategy: Providing input to the Head of Operations in relation to HR strategy, ensuring HR objectives and services are aligned to organisational strategies and business goals.
• HR Documentation: Developing HR documentation including HR policies and procedures, letters and forms which reflect best practice and legal compliance. Further embedding all HR policies and procedures within the organisation. 
• Employee Relations: Building relationships with management and staff to provide HR advice on employment matters.
• Employee Pay and Benefits: Perform payroll processing and work with benefits providers and the ICNARC Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll, pension and benefits. Support on annual pay review process. 
• Employment law, HR and business knowledge: Keep up to date with and apply HR best practice, employment law and business knowledge in making decisions.
• Recruitment: Responsible for the managing an effective recruitment and selection process.
• Performance Management Process: Responsible for the design, implementation, and management of an effective performance management process and associated learning plans.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a confident and knowledgeable HR generalist who can quickly establish credibility with key stakeholders. Previous experience leading and managing HR projects is essential for the role, as is experience of employee relations case management, processing employee payroll and benefits and HR data and analytics.

The successful candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal, team working and organisational skills together with good negotiating skills.

A CIPD affiliated graduate or post graduate qualification is desirable, though not essential.

What you’ll get in return

In return you will receive an annual salary of up to £36,938.40 (FTE) per annum working for a well-established, scientific organisation in the centre of London but with facilities for remote working. You will also receive a generous benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), per year and the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave after your first year of employment;
• flexible working which is fully embedded in our culture;
• interest-free season ticket loans;
• support with further academic/professional development; and
• an enhanced pension contribution after your first year of employment.

How to apply

Please read the job description for the role, the person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for.

For further information and to apply, please visit our careers site.

The closing date for applications is 9:00 am on Monday 17 August 2020

Interviews will be held on Monday 24th August 2020 via video link

“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.”

No agencies please.

Reporting into the Head of Human Resources who is currently remote working, you will be responsible for providing a pro-active and efficient HR service. Your key accountabilities will include:-

Responsibilities:

* Quickly and effectively establishing positive working relationships with HR colleagues and demonstrating an understanding of the Jewish Care Strategic Vision and Values
* Pro-actively seeking opportunities to build relationships and provide professional advice with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an effective HR service to the organisation in a virtual way.
* Able to advise managers on our HR policies and procedures with a pragmatic solution based approach but always within the guidance of Employment Law regulations
* Gaining credibility to become a go to critical friend for managers when dealing with change and culture shift
* Provide advice on any proposed re-organisation structures and help deliver, mitigating risk
* Provide advice on any redundancy process to avoid unfair practice
* Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues,
* Up to date experience of ET1 and ET3 Tribunal processes, including the preparation of organised and chronological bundles.
* Being responsible for efficient outcomes to close ER cases within a specified time frame
* Experience of working with Trade Unions
* Up to date, demonstrable continuous personal development
* Organising virtual diary appointments, preparing invite letters/emails
* Typing and collating virtual notes to support Managers in a fast and efficient process
* Adapting letter templates to reflect individual circumstances
* Responsive and efficient to deliver excellent customer service
* Keep the ER case files active and relevant with attention on closed resolutions
* Manage a high volume of complex ER casework
* Devise and implement tailored solutions to complex issues, in line with Jewish Care's policies and procedures to enable line managers to make informed and timely decisions on staffing matters.
* Knowledge of employment law
* Ability to work effectively both as a member of the team and on own initiative

What you'll need:

* MCIPD CIPD qualified level 5
* Educated to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
* Able to touch type at speed and be proficient in all Microsoft packages
* Experience of working within a multi-site, unionised environment
* Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
* Not for profit and / or care sector experience
* Experience and/or understanding of remote working demands
* Good coaching skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
* Able to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders at all levels
* Evidence of ability to deliver high standards of customer service even when under pressure

This role is fixed term for 6 months with immediate start. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work, as this role will involve onsite visits and remote working.

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services.

We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close, once a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

We are delighted to be advertising an exciting new role at MASH. MASH is a busy city-centre based charity working with women who sex work to help keep them safe and more empowered to make decisions about their lives. Our small and dedicated staff team, supported by volunteers, work with more than 600 women every year and we are the only agency in Manchester working specifically with women with complex needs. In 2018, MASH was awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent of an MBE, which recognises exceptional work done by volunteer groups in their communities. All our staff benefit from regular development opportunities including trauma-informed training.

The Head of Business Development and Support will work with other members of the MASH team to achieve the following outcomes for women who sex work:

• To improve women’s health
• To improve women’s well being
• To empower women to make choices
• To increase women’s safety
• To influence policy and practice changes in other agencies working with our clients group
• To influence a more positive view in society of our clients

This senior role will lead on MASH’s business development and business support functions, including:

• Income Generation
• Finance
• HR & Administration
• Performance & Impact

The post-holder will be responsible for securing the funds needed for MASH to deliver its strategic priorities, and ensuring the organisation’s internal support functions are working as effectively as possible to ensure successful execution of our ambitious plan.

We’re looking for an experienced income generator who also has experience of wider leadership on business support functions such as finance and HR.  We’re looking for an all-rounder who wants to develop their skills within a small but ambitious team, and support the organisation to develop its systems and sustainability.

The post-holder will work with other members of the MASH team to ultimately support women who sex work to improve their health and wellbeing, and to ensure greater awareness within external organisations.

This role is suited to a motivated and target driven individual with strong financial literacy skills.

Fixed Term: 18 month post with potential to extend if targets met

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 6th September and interviews will be held via Zoom on Friday 11th September

Woodcraft Folk, the co-operative children and young people’s charity, is seeking a home-based Head of Resources. This is a new role and you would be joining the charity at a time of significant change for the organisation. If you are a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, gained preferably in the charity sector; and if you have a breadth of management experience and are looking for a senior management role, then we would like to hear from you!

For further details of the role please see below. For a full job description and person specification please see attachment. Please note that applications must be made using our application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 26th at mid-day August 2020

Interviews: 4th September 2020

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for: Finance Administrator

Salary: £30,520-£37,580 (depending on experience)

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Place of work: Home based

Contract: Permanent

Holiday: 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holiday entitlement

This post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership (if the successful candidate is based in Scotland).

Head of Resources

Woodcraft Folk are looking to appoint a Head of Resources to join a newly formed Senior Management Team for the organisation.

Woodcraft Folk is a co-operative youth movement open to everyone. We support children to take the lead and change the world through weekly group nights and camps. Woodcraft Folk activities develop children’s understanding of the world around them and help them to span the world with friendship. We’ve been running since 1925 and we’re still going strong!

Reporting to the CEO, you will work closely with the Senior Management Team, to develop the vision for Woodcraft Folk, focusing particularly on the Finance, IT and HR systems. Woodcraft Folk has small financial resources (annual income of approx £1.5m and less than 20 staff) but significant human resources in the form of over 3,000 volunteers who play many roles, including over 100 volunteer treasurers. The Head of Resources needs to bring a professional approach to Woodcraft Folk’s systems and controls, balanced with an understanding of how to motivate and support volunteers.

Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the charity’s operations and we moved swiftly to online provision of quality education for social change. Woodcraft has 5 outdoor centres and campsites providing education through group accommodation. The centres are currently only able to offer accommodation to family groups. The Head of Resources will need to produce regular income reforecasts as society opens up and we are able to host groups of young people again.

Woodcraft Folk has decided that all staff who used to be based in our London office will now be based at home. This will enable the South London offices to be sold and release funds to invest in our educational work. The Head of Resources will lead on this sale.

The Head of Resources will be joining Woodcraft Folk at a time of significant change for the organisation. If you are a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience, gained preferably in the charity sector; and if you have a breadth of management experience and are looking for a senior management role, then we would like to hear from you!

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a HR Advisor to provide people management advice and guidance to managers, ensuring that HR policies, procedures and standards are applied fairly, reasonably and consistently across the organisation. 

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Human Resources Team

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Battersea is way ahead of the sector when it comes to employee engagement – and our department works hard to keep us there. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments achieve their strategic objectives. We do this to attract, retain and develop our people to be the best they can be, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Within the Human Resources department sits the core HR team and the L&D Team. Providing strategic and operational advice on all HR topics and developing/operating good practice policies procedures and processes, we enable our people to help every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Contract: 30 hours per week. Permanent Contract (4 days a week) 

About us

The Soil Association is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable food, farming and land use.

Uniquely we work across the whole food chain, giving us extensive learning from our activities with farmers and growers, processors, supply chain partners, caterers, educators, young people and consumers, which enables us to create well-evidenced, practical solutions and programmes across our food and farming portfolio,  examples of which include enabling farmer-led innovation through the Innovative Farmers network, our Food For Life (FFL)  programme, an exciting and fast-growing programme that bring schools, nurseries, hospitals and care homes, and their surrounding communities, together around the core ethos of healthy, tasty and sustainable food and working with caterers to improve the quality of 1.8 million meals per day through our Food for Life Served Here standards.

About the opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to help build the collective power of the Soil Association brand and enable the maximum impact from our food and farming programmes.  This role comes at an exciting time in the development of our new and ambitious ten year strategy at The Soil Association and we are looking for someone with a passion to make sure we achieve the change we want to see in our world through outstanding communications.

Your role

As our Food and Farming, Head of Marketing and Communications you will lead our Food and Farming (B2B) marketing, communications and engagement activity, across all stakeholder audiences, generating positive behaviour change and contributing to the development of our key programmatic work.  

This is a busy, fast paced role, which requires an innovative mindset as we bring together our food and farming communications teams under a new structure, managing a small dynamic team, you will enjoy creating opportunities to grow our funding and expand our capacity around how food is grown, produced and consumed.  

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you are an innovative leader, have a collaborative mindset, the ability to operate with autonomy, be comfortable working across multiple audiences and channels alongside demonstrating a commitment to making a difference in the world. We are looking for a passionate senior leader, with skills and experience to make a real impact.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Soil Association and FFL are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people that we work with. In accordance with this commitment we ensure that we follow a thorough and safe recruitment and selection process for all roles that work with children. This includes checking against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where appropriate. Please note that if you are successful in your application to the role any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our Benefits

Working with us you will have a range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including 27 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service (pro rata for part-time). For more information on our benefits please visit our website.

Important dates
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 24th August

Interviews are expected to take place: During week commencing 31 August

To Apply

Please read our full job description for this role.

Please submit your CV with a covering letter (both in Microsoft Word format) to our recruitment team. Your covering letter must cover the “essential” criteria listed in the Job Description. Failure to submit a covering letter may mean your application is removed from the shortlisting process. To support our work on enhancing our advertising reach please complete the Equal ops form too. Please make sure that the file names of the documents you attach contain your name (first name and surname)

Please note we look at applications on arrival and reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Soil Association is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of their background. We value diversity whilst also acknowledging that people from certain backgrounds are underrepresented in our organisation. If you’re not sure about applying, please get in touch with us for a chat.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our work at the Soil Association

About us

Christian Aid believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe in tackling the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms. And we believe the world can and must be changed so there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. If you're as driven as we are to make this change happen, and want to inspire others to help make it happen, then join us.

About the role

This is a critical role in the newly formed Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Leadership Team, leading the team responsible for enabling the delivery of our fundraising strategy. You'll do that by making sure we have the right data, digital, insight, planning and prioritisation expertise, making sure we are a fast-paced and effective department.

The role will lead our ongoing strategic planning and reporting, holding us to account to ensure goals and objectives are met. It will be responsible for digital transformation across Christian Aid, focussing initially on our Fundraising and Supporter Engagement. It will also deliver a culture of using actionable insight, research, analysis and business intelligence to inform all FSE strategies, projects and activities, and provide a wider understanding of our audiences and their preferences.

About you

You'll be a proven leader, committed to working collaboratively and developing, coaching and motivating your team. You're a strategic thinker, with strong analytical skills and practical experience in project management including planning, budgeting and evaluation. You'll have experience of digital leadership, CRM initiatives and database management. Influencing and working with staff, volunteers and external stakeholders at all levels isn't a problem for you, so you'll collaborate effectively with teams across the organisation and will build good relationships both internally and externally. You'll be comfortable making decisions and prioritising, ensuring Christian Aid uses its resources effectively and delivers the greatest possible impact.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.