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Would you like to be a key part of the Learning and Development team for a leading UK charity? We would like to hear from you!

We have the opportunity for a Learning and Development Practitioner (Essential Learning and Safeguarding) to join our People and Organisation Development directorate and drive implementation of the RBL Learning Programme, with specific responsibility for delivery of Essential Learning and Safeguarding Training.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting into the Head of Learning and Development and managing a small team, this newly created post will proactively engage and partner with a range of directorates and services across the RBL Group to ensure smooth operation of Learning and Development team activities and deliver of mandatory learning initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Create, develop and deliver content for learning interventions for delivery as part of the RBL L&D Programme catering for both virtual, in-person and blended approaches
- Partner and immerse yourself with the People Business Partners and key stakeholders across the organisation to understand priorities and challenges, and to conduct regular learning needs analysis for directorates and teams, making recommendations for solutions
- Supporting the delivery of Essential Learning that includes data protection, cyber security, safeguarding, whistleblowing, Health & Safety, Diversity and Inclusion
- Leading the delivery of the Safeguarding Training Programme, including development and evaluation
- Partner and collaborate with the Head of Safeguarding on the ongoing implementation of a training plan/approach for Safeguarding to be delivered by the L&D Specialist (Safeguarding)

- Ensure that diversity and inclusion are central throughout the learning experience, collaborating with the Head of Diversity and Inclusion
- Support the Head of L&D with on the implementation of an evaluation process based around the Kirkpatrick Model to assess the effectiveness of learning interventions

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Dates:        1st Stage interview: 15th October 2024
                                    2nd stage interview 23rd October 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

Would you like to be a key part of the Learning and Development team for a leading UK charity? We would like to hear from you!

We are looking for a Learning and Development Practitioner (Volunteering) to join our People and Organisation Development directorate and drive implementation of the RBL Learning Programme, with specific responsibility for Volunteer training.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to our Head of Learning and Development and managing a small team, this newly created position will see you proactively engaging and partnering with a range of directorates and services across the RBL group to ensure smooth operation of L&D activities. This will include leading on the development and delivery of volunteer management development initiatives.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Create, develop and deliver content for learning interventions for delivery as part of the RBL L&D Programme catering for both virtual, in-person and blended approaches
- Partner and immerse yourself with the People Business Partners and key stakeholders across the organisation to understand priorities and challenges, and to conduct regular learning needs analysis for directorates and teams, making recommendations for solutions
- Partner with the Volunteer Development and Training Manager to identify appropriate solutions, practices, and learning interventions to support Volunteer strategies
- Design, enhance and deliver the Excellence in Volunteer Management Programme, upskilling RBL staff to support volunteers through blended learning solutions
- Ensure that diversity and inclusion are central throughout the learning experience, collaborating with the Head of Diversity and Inclusion
- Support the Head of L&D with on the implementation of an evaluation process based around the Kirkpatrick Model to assess the effectiveness of learning interventions
- Manage and work collaboratively with the L&D Specialist and L&D Coordinator to ensure all L&D activities operate effectively with robust end to end administration processes that are fit for purpose

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Interview Dates:        1st Stage interview: 15th October 2024
                                    2nd stage interview 23rd October 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

Hours: 0.6 FTE (though flexible)

Salary: £45,000 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience

Reports to: COO

Job Purpose

Empire Fighting Chance has grown significantly in recent years and we have ambitious plans for the future that require us to grow and develop as an organisation. Our new Head of People will lead our efforts to create a talented, happy and motivated team capable of realising our ambition. This role emphasizes leadership, development, and fostering a strong organisational culture. To enable you to focus on strategically advancing our people strategy, we have partnered with Be The Change (BTC), a local HR consultancy. BTC handles HR administration tasks such as contract management and recruitment support, ensuring your time is freed up for more impactful, strategic initiative.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Leadership and Strategy

• As a member of the SLT, you’ll contribute to the charity’s organisational leadership and strategic development, you’ll:
• Lead the development and implementation of a people strategy that will enable Empire’s staff to flourish.
• Review and strengthen our practices related to people, including internal communications, CPD and onboarding.
• Support the transition of Empire from a founder led organisation to a founder inspired charity, including through the development of a Senior Leadership Team.

2. Culture and Wellbeing

• Work with colleagues to define the Empire workplace culture, recognising the charity’s heritage, values, and future plans.
• Develop a behavioural competency framework aligned to Empire’s culture, beliefs, and strategic objectives. We have a working name of Empire DNA, but we’d like you to develop this.
• Lead on the development and implementation of practices that strengthen Empire’s culture and support people’s wellbeing at work. Work with our HR Consultant to make this practice into policy.
• Explore using an annual staff survey to evaluate and enhance culture and wellbeing.

3. Professional Development

• Provide leadership, training and support to Empire’s managers.
• Introduce a standard of line management, and support staff to develop skills and a culture to achieve this
• Train and support managers to provide clear, timely feedback.
• Develop and implement Empire’s approach to Continuous Professional Development (CPD), ensuring the charity offers training and support that enhance people’s skills and career growth.

Knowledge and skills

• Strategic thinker, able to identify an organisation’s goals and align people and culture strategies to achieve them.
• Strong leadership skills, with an ability to lead and ‘own’ a critical function for the charity.
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
• You get what it takes to maintain organisational cultures.
• Ability to develop, upskill and coach people.
• High level of emotional intelligence, able to empathise and understand the needs of employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build trusted relationships and influence leaders and other staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously. Able to engage critically in Empire’s work and the issues it tackles.

Experience

• Experience of making a significant contribution to an organisation’s people and culture strategy.
• Experience of developing and implementing people related strategies that achieve an organisation’s objectives.
• You do not need “HR” experience, but a light understanding of employment practices would be useful.

Personal qualities

• Comfortable working in an informal environment.
• Authentic, confident and inspiring leader.
• A changemaker, who can encourage others to step out of their comfort zone.
• Takes a personal, collaborative and positive approach.
• Aptitude to deal with challenging situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold high ethical standards.
• A passion for and commitment to Empire’s mission and beliefs.
• Understanding of and interest in sport (essential) and boxing in particular (desirable).

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for someone dynamic and progressive to manage operations (people, places and finance) for our growing organisation.  Helping us to navigate an exciting new period in our development, your role will be to manage and shape the organisation’s operations and HR to ensure we have the right systems and processes in place to deliver our work effectively and in ways that are in line with our feminist, participatory and anti-oppression values.

We are keen to find someone interested in having a core role within an organisation, delivering a wide range of internal projects that support staff wellbeing, communications, anti-racism and culture, including exploring and implementing progressive and radical HR policies that help us to further embed a culture of care.  You will work supportively and dynamically with our collaborative and friendly team. You will be supported by the Head of Organisational Development, who you will work with to develop new strategies and priority areas of work.

KEY INFORMATION

Salary -£37,637.15 FTE per annum, pro rata 

Contract - 4 days (28 hours) per week, permanent

Location - Based at Wen’s Shoreditch office, with hybrid working available

Supervising - IT Co-ordinator, Operations Assistant and volunteers (up to 5 people).

Deadline - 9am 14th October 2024

Interviews (via Zoom):

• 1st interview – w/c Monday 28th October 2024 (exact date TBC)
• 2nd interview – Monday 4th November 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES

People (HR)

• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures and practices including the employee handbook, ensuring they are up to date, recorded, filed and adhered to (i.e. personnel contracts, DBS, volunteers, holidays, sick leave)
• Develop and implement new systems, policies and processes that support anti-oppression, care and inclusion. 
• Ensure that Wen is compliant, abiding by relevant legislation (including GDPR) and arrange training for staff as needed
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, staff development and all other people processes
• Ensure appropriate support and supervision is in place for all staff, including overseeing training for all staff
• Promote improvements in internal communication, ensuring staff, volunteers and interns are informed of organisational developments and have opportunities to give feedback that will help shape our ways of working for the better.
• Oversee the co-ordination of all-staff events, meetings, socials and team building.
• Monitor and evaluate staff wellbeing, taking steps to address as needed.
• Ensure appropriate and compliant documentation and record maintenance for all HR processes across the organisation including absence management.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation.

Places (Office management and IT)

• Ensure smooth running of Wen’s main office to ensure it provides a welcoming, efficient and safe space to work in, ensuring health and safety procedures are implemented and maintained with help from the Operations Assistant.
• Utilise the Core Operations budget with help from the Operations Assistant to ensure Wen is maintaining photocopier, stationary supplies, liaising with our landlord about rent, maintaining phones, health and safety, fire procedures, utilities, rates and insurance.
• Oversee the IT Coordinator to ensure licenses are up to date, IT issues are solved promptly and IT developments and changes across our two sites and hybrid team are tracked

Finance

• Work with Finance Manager and Head of Organisational Development to establish strong financial processes and policies and ensure staff are aware of the relevant ones
• Liaising with our Finance Manager on day-to-day accounting as and when necessary 
• Managing the Core Operations budget including approval of expenditure (as a signatory) and cashflow preparation for the coming financial year
• Checking and collation of monthly payroll information

People Support

• Managing the Operations Assistant and IT Co-ordinator.
• Supporting volunteers as required and oversee managing our volunteer database.
• Supporting Wen team with HR and other Operations-related matters.

Along with any other reasonable tasks and duties deemed relevant to the role.

KEY BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata. Rising to 27 days after 5 years.
• Pension scheme, contributing 6% of salary.   
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Laptop and mobile phone for work.
• Flexible and hybrid working available. 

A little bit about the role 

This advert will close at 9am, 23 September 2024

Our people and culture are the critical enablers for us to achieve our mission. 

Frontline needs to sustain a brilliant and high performing workforce that is driven to be the best they can, and our Head of People leads the work and team responsible for achieving this.

As the leader of the People team, you will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including strategy, performance, recruitment, induction, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, engagement, policies and more. 

You will be an exemplary role model and leader championing high performance within a culture of freedom and responsibility.  Your ability to build and develop strong and trusting relationships will underpin your excellent domain knowledge, sound judgement, comfort with pace and focus on outcomes. 

Some key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement our People & Culture strategy, goals and annual delivery plan 
• Oversee all internal D&I initiatives including the D&I working group, point of contact for affinity group and all D&I training
• Line manage the People Team to achieve high performance of both the team and organisation
• Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group and Operations team to champion high performance and our culture – supporting colleagues wherever priorities are identified, and the need is greatest

Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover for maternity.

A little bit about you 

We’d like to see applicants who have experience leading and managing a HR team, who are able to empower, motivate and set strategic direction towards organisational goals. You will have strong knowledge and understanding of all areas of HR, able to build strong relationships and an ability to apply employment law in a pragmatic way to deliver principled solutions.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. 

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

Do you want to be part of a thriving, ambitious, and creative team? Are you an experienced HR Manager looking to oversee the day-to-day operational management of the HR function? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with Woking and Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing in their search for a dedicated and dynamic HR Manager. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of HR, playing a crucial part in supporting the organisation’s mission by ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations.

Title: HR Manager
Hours: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours a week, Flexible working hours available
Salary: £50,000 per annum plus benefits 
Location: Ideally on site in Woking 4 days per week, one day working from home, but there may be some travel to retail sites across North West Surrey. 

Closing date: Monday 23rd September at 9am

1st stage interviews will be held virtually the week commencing the 23rd of September and the 2nd stage will be held in person the week commencing the 30th September.

Why Woking and Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing?

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care is a charity that cares for thousands of patients and their carers and families each year. They specialise in delivering holistic care for patients with complex life-limiting and terminal illnesses. At the Hospice they understand that everyone will want to approach hospice care slightly differently. This is why they offer a wide range of dedicated care services including through their InPatient Unit, in patients’ own homes as well as through the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre. They hope that with all these options available, people will be able to find care in a way most suited to the patient and their family.

What this role entails?

As the HR Manager at Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-quality operational HR service across the organisation. You will support all employees, the senior leadership team, and trustees by ensuring that HR operations run smoothly and efficiently.

You will be responsible for providing robust HR support across the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and development. Your role ensures that every stage of an employee’s journey with the organisation is managed effectively and in line with best practices. You will oversee the day-to-day operational management of the HR function, ensuring that all HR processes and systems are running efficiently and effectively. You will provide direct line management to the HR Administrators and HR Advisor, offering guidance and support to ensure they are equipped to perform their roles to the highest standard. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining a cohesive and motivated HR team.

To be successful in this role:

• You will have a background in HR Management and experience relevant to the level of role. 
• A highly personable personality is essential, with purpose and commitment at your core, you will be adept at holding valuable relationships with care and clarity.
• You will be passionate about the work that Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care do.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Emma at Harris Hill on emma.stone at harrishill co uk or call.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Location: Remote (based in/near Leicester with regular local travel and occasional travel for biannual team days and biannual departmental team meetings in various locations)
Salary: £23,160 pro rata (£13,896 actual)
Hours of work: 3 days per week (21 hours)
Contract type: Permanent

Why work for Kids Matter?

• Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
• Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
• Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
• Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.

About us

Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.

Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.

We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.

About the role

The Operations Administrator role involves:

• Supporting in the administration of day-to-date team, HR and system processes.
• Managing and maintaining our storage unit and virtual office in central Leicester.
• Working alongside various teams to provide administrative support.

About you

Are you organised with good attention to detail? Do you enjoy supporting others and having a varied workload? Can you prioritise and manage your time effectively? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?

Then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

You can apply for the Operations Administrator position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 10am Monday 23 September 2024. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.

We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.

If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Coordinator).

Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.

Fixed term (12 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

What the job involves

We’re looking for a People Operations Coordinator to join our People Team on a fixed term basis to play a vital role in providing exceptional HR support to our colleagues.

Working collaboratively with the wider People and Culture team to provide a customer focussed delivery, you’ll take ownership for all transactional processes relating to the entire employee journey, including onboarding, variations to existing terms and leavers.

Acting as a first line point of contact and provide advice on terms and conditions, employee benefits, HRIS systems, policies, and pay, staying up to date on legislative changes. You'll also be responsible for monitoring and renewing mandatory documents like visas, DBS, and NMC renewals (where required). You’ll support the process of absence management, probation, exit interviews and employee relations cases. Assisting with the monthly payroll process, you’ll update HRIS with changes impacting on payroll, as required.

Additionally, you'll manage the HR inbox, responding to queries or directing them to appropriate colleagues. You'll maintain accurate employee data, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other relevant data protection regulations.

You’ll be joining a small but busy People Operations Team in a hands-on role which focusses on providing a first-class administration and HR information service to all stakeholders. You’ll get to work with a wide range of colleagues across the Chairity and get to see firsthand the work carried out to create a world where no man dies from prostate cancer.

What we want from you

We’re looking for a people orientated, self-motivated and hands on professional, who is experienced in providing excellent operational services within a busy HR/People team. You’ll be CIPD Level 3 qualified or committed to qualifying with experience in providing excellent operations services in a busy HR/People Team.

You’ll have strong interpersonal skills and integrity, be able to communicate well with others and quickly build credibility. It’s a given that you’ll understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion when working in a trusted role with access to highly sensitive information and effectively managing a busy and varied workload won’t be anything new to you. You’ll be able to work flexibly and responsively in a fast paced and demanding environment exercising good judgment and using own initiative. You'll be a great team player and will do what’s needed to help my colleagues. As a small team we’re very supportive of each other.

With flexible digital skills, you’ll be comfortable using multiple platforms including Microsoft applications, and HRIS’ (we use CIPHR). You’ll also have a good understanding of the principles and requirements of GDPR and how they relate to communicating, storing, and processing employee data.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.

We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.

The closing date is Sunday 22nd September 2024.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 30th September 2024.

Our client provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) which provides paediatric transfers across the UK.  Their objective is to save lives, utilising specialist pilots, doctors, and paramedics and with their work centered on saving lives, improving clinical outcomes and being able to react quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
They are at the forefront of innovative clinical care, and they challenge boundaries.
Every day their charity is tasked with a unique set of missions which they respond to with their fantastic services, all of which are funded entirely by voluntary donations, trading and fundraising activities they undertake.  This ethos remains at their core; they are here to work alongside and help the NHS without using their available funds.  The impact they make with their services is to keep people alive, keep families together, to let children grow into adults and to enable the NHS to carry out more work than they would have been able to without their support
 
THey also impact their communities by creating jobs, taking actions to improve the environment, bringing people together as volunteers and creating worthwhile training and experience opportunities.
 
Their work is only made possible by the wonderful support and generosity of the public, together with the dedication, skill and enthusiasm of staff and volunteers in all areas of operation.  This support enables them to invest into their operational services, into developing staff and volunteers and into their future financial stability to protect the services needed now and in the future.
 
Job title (known Internally): HR Advisor
Location: Rugby (hybrid 40% office based)
Full time: 37.5 hours
Annual Salary: Up too £36,645.00
Closing date: 27th September 2024

Job Purpose
 
Are you looking for a role where you can provide responsive and efficient HR support to managers and staff across the organisation? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, helping to manage workforce issues, including change management and employee relations?
 
Join The Organisation as our HR Advisor!
 
As an HR Advisor, you’ll be responsible for delivering professional, customer-focused HR advice that supports the organisation in managing key workforce issues. Whether you’re guiding managers through employee relations cases or supporting change management processes, your role will be crucial in ensuring smooth HR operations and contributing to the success of their charity.
 
With your expertise, they'll enhance HR processes to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness, aligning with their charity's mission to make a difference in the lives of those they serve. Your autonomy in achieving specific objectives will be vital in driving their HR strategy forward, ensuring they move toward their organisational goals. You'll be a pivotal part of the HR team, supporting the HR/People Manager to uphold an efficient HR operational service throughout the organisation while focusing on specific goals and objectives to drive the HR strategy.
 
Key Responsibilities

- Provide expert guidance and support on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies, including liaising with their solicitors to support effective decision-making.
- Advise and partner with managers and department heads to understand business needs and develop tailored HR solutions that drive organisational performance and employee engagement.
- Support with the implementation of HR initiatives such as contracts for services reviews, Occupational Health and wellbeing providers, Appraisals, Pay and reward, to support their long-term growth and sustainability.
- To adopt a culture of coaching and empathy with all line managers to encourage a positive employee experience.
- Work closely with the Resourcing, and L&D team to continuously improve manager capability, by challenging, influencing, and supporting managers to develop their knowledge, understanding, and ability to manage teams effectively.
- Analyse HR metrics and trends, exploring areas where improvements could be made.
- Work with the Learning and Development team to identify areas where training could benefit employees. Offer ideas for programmes that could help improve skills and competencies, supporting in facilitating HR training sessions or workshops.
- Support managers with employee relations cases, including sickness, disciplinary, and performance issues, providing confident and knowledgeable advice.
- Be prepared to travel across the organisation, supporting managers and teams where needed.
- Input for the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Helping ensure that these policies align with employment legislation and company/charity standards.

Person Specification

- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
- An understanding of employment law, HR best practices, and industry trends.
- Proven track record of building effective relationships with senior leaders.
- Exposure in change management and guiding teams through organisational transitions.
- Demonstrable evidence of behaviour in line with the core values of TAAS throughout career to date.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver effective policies and procedures and employee development initiatives.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Compliance Responsibilities
 
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

- Health & Safety and Environment.
- Safeguarding
- Data Protection
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
 
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
 
Environment
 
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of their activities. Their commitment applies to all acting on their behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of their Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people. 
 
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants.

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We are seeking an operational and people focussed Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team. You will drive development of all financial and operational management, processes and reporting, overseeing the organisation’s day-to-day operations including the leadership of Finance, People, Governance, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications and Digital.

The successful candidate will have held broad finance and operations positions, with a track record of interacting at Board level and presenting clear financial and management information. Whilst you don’t have to be financially qualified, we do need someone with strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively. You will have experience in implementing new and/or successful improvements to existing systems and processes, with a track record of driving organisational change. The post holder will have a good understanding of regulation and best practice alongside the ability to develop efficient processes and controls in line with our governance framework. Ensuring that people are at the centre of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) you will play a key role within the Executive team supporting the charity to achieve sustainable growth and delivery of efficient and effective services ensuring plans are developed and implemented, and targets are met.

You will have a passion for our purpose, commitment to our mission and alignment with our organisational values. Whilst being robust about process, you need to be able to flex to changing circumstances and be skilled at getting the best out of people as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Crucially, you will be wholly committed to driving forward the core infrastructure for our work supporting nurses and midwives in leadership development to improve health and care outcomes.

This role provides a unique opportunity to inform, lead and shape the future of our impactful charitable mission and growth.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Operational Leadership and Governance

• Overall accountability for the operations of the foundation
• Oversee and optimise internal processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Evaluate and improve overall performance by gathering, analysing and interpreting data and metrics
• Oversee robust risk management processes and protocols proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Oversee the development of all necessary policies to ensure safe and healthy working environments
• Ensure FNF is compliant with all financial, tax, charity and legal requirements

Financial Management

• Oversee the development and monitoring of the financial strategy for the organisation, providing recommendations, information and guidance to the Trustees and Executive team to inform decision making
• Maintain and review polices and processes to ensure good financial controls are in place that meet both legal and tax requirements. This includes maintaining appropriate records and controls over restricted funds to ensure that these are used and reported appropriately
• Support the Finance Manager and Executive team in setting FNF’s annual budget, with robust analysis and justification of intended expenditure, financial forecasts, cashflow etc. securing active engagement and ownership from all internal budget holders
• Oversee the financial reports required to review progress against plans and forecasts throughout the year and ensuring these are disseminated and understood across the organisation
• Accountable for regular financial updates to Trustees including the Finance Investment Committee (FIC) and Board meetings along with the preparation of the financial aspects of the annual report and accounts
• Oversee the management and development of VAT reporting for FNF and trading subsidiary
• Oversee the financial aspect of FNF Global delivery to ensure compliance with HMRC

Systems and controls

• Lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of effective procurement systems and procedures, ensuring that FNF achieves best value and drives efficiencies through our external contracts
• Lead on the annual audit in accordance with current practice and the Charity Commissions Standard of Recommended Practice (SORP), liaising and managing the relationship with the auditors
• Oversee the operation of the payroll process and related HMRC contract ensuring that payments are made in an accurate and timely way
• Work with the Finance Committee to manage the investments for FNF, overseeing regular reviews of the investment policy and portfolio, liaising with external partners as necessary

Fundraising, Events, Marketing and Communications

• Provide leadership around income generation, making sure that this is located within the strategic framework and day to day thinking of the Foundation
• Provide leadership and direction for Marketing and Communications, ensuring that overall plans are in support of our strategic objectives
• Ensure all income generation activities from within this team are fully integrated across the Foundation, recognising the importance of inter departmental relationships
• Lead the team in the planning, communications, income generation and execution of the annual Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service and any similar high profile events.

Digital

• Provide strategic leadership in overseeing digital initiatives, guiding the development and execution of a comprehensive digital strategy

HR

• Provide expert professional judgement, advice, and guidance to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams in developing, monitoring, and implementing people strategies, policies and procedures, workforce and training that meet service needs.
• In partnership with the Head of Operations develop, communicate and implement the People and Culture Strategy.
• Support the ongoing development of a culture to enable the development of a workforce which is at the heart of the organisation, in which colleagues feel valued, safe, and respected.
• Build on our ability to work in agile and flexible ways, establishing innovative ways of working and providing outstanding learning and development opportunities for all colleagues.
• Create relevant and dynamic talent and succession plans, enabling us to develop and support our workforce as well as focus on the long-term skills and capabilities required within FNF

People Leadership

• Lead and develop the operations team, leading by example you will promote a positive and proactive culture, encouraging the team to work collaboratively across FNF
• Effectively manage the performance of the team, ensuring they are working on agreed objectives and outcomes

Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Proven experience as a senior leader in ideally a non-profit or public sector organisation
• Strong and extensive operations management experience, financial leadership and programme delivery
• Experience of working on projects to integrate systems and improve processes / ways of working would be highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of representing the charity effectively to external audience
• Experience of working with a Charity Board of Trustees
• Proven ability to develop a long term financial strategy and plans
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and policies as well as setting standards and targets aligned to organisation objectives
• A commitment to the charity's mission and values
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with the ability to distil and communicate complex financial information in a way that is easy to understand
• Ability to think strategically, anticipating future trends and developing plans accordingly
• Encourage innovation and seek to understand best practice from both inside and outside the sector
• Strong financial acumen and demonstrable ability to monitor, interpret and communicate financial information effectively is essential
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA or an equivalent finance qualification is desirable

Competencies

• Able to demonstrate strong leadership inspiring teams to achieve strategic goals through collaboration and communication
• Develops and establishes strong relationships both internally and externally to enhance organisational partnerships and drive success
• Champions innovation fostering a culture of adaptability and forward thinking
• Comfortable with ambiguity, possesses the drive, energy and resilience to see through change
• Proactively oversees financial risk and governance, anticipating potential challenges and implementing pre-emptive measures to ensure resilience and assurance.
• Sound judgement to make informed decisions and balance competing demands, even in complex or ambiguous situations.

First Interviews will be held on: 21st October 2024

Strictly no agencies please.

Role Purpose

The Royal Foundation is looking for an exceptional People Manager to support the Director of People & Culture. They will be responsible for ensuring that the Foundation attracts, supports, and retains a high-achieving, diverse and ambitious team, committed to addressing society’s greatest challenges. This is a broad role that will engage with all elements of the employee lifecycle at the Foundation and would be suited to an experienced and dynamic HR professional.

You will have a people operations/HR generalist background and be known for your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as being highly organised, diligent, flexible and detail oriented. You will play a crucial role in creating an engaging, high-performing, diverse and healthy work environment for our employees and championing our culture.

Key responsibilities, but not limited to:

 - Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead recruitment across the organisation, ensuring we attract and hire top talent from diverse backgrounds. Develop an engaging onboarding experience that sets new hires up for success.

- Reward & Benefits: Oversee our employee reward and benefits programmes, ensuring competitive salary structures and compliance.

- Process Improvement & HR Tech: Drive HR process improvements and implement tech solutions that streamline workflows and enhance the employee experience.

- Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide advice on employee relations matters, manage complex cases, and ensure HR policies align with best practices and legal requirements.

- Talent Development: Support performance management, career development, and learning initiatives to help staff unlock their potential and grow within the organisation.

- Culture & Wellbeing: Champion employee engagement and wellbeing, embedding initiatives that foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.

 

Knowledge, experience, and personal qualities:

- CIPD-qualified (or equivalent), with strong HR generalist experience and a proven ability to deliver people projects and organisational change.

- Exceptional relationship-building skills, able to coach, support and influence managers, employees and key stakeholders.

- Strong communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, and a passion for driving improvements across the employee journey.

- Strong attention to detail, is self-sufficient, flexible and enjoys working in fast-paced, varied role.

 

Our Company & Culture:

 The Royal Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to ensuring a positive, safe, and respectful environment which promotes the wellbeing and dignity of our employees, partners, suppliers, and those whose interests we represent. We are committed to promoting a positive and inclusive working environment that has a diversity of people and views, and one that supports our culture of collaboration and curiosity. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices, and external relationships.  We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Application/Recruitment Process

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation! Apply now and help us create a diverse, engaged, and high-performing workforce.

Application Deadline: 03/10/2024

Application Requirements: Please support your application with a covering letter/statement outlining your key motivations for applying, skills, and experience.

Note: This role requires the applicant to have unrestricted UK Right to Work

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Health & Safety to join our Estates Team. This role will require the successful candidate to ensure that The Children’s Trust realises its health and safety objectives, including setting the organisational strategy for health and safety.

Staff benefits include, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

Role Requirements

The Head of Health & Safety is the lead and designated “competent person” for all health and safety matters, including fire safety at The Children’s Trust underpinning the three key work streams: “safe care,” “safe workplace” (including occupational health and well-being), and “safe retail and (fundraising) events”. The role holder has the authority to require the immediate cessation of any unsafe working practices.

With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Interview Date: TBC

For more information and for a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

About Us

Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, make friends and have fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.

The Europe Region works to deliver tailored services to the 42 Member Organisations in the region. The small staff team work with regional volunteers and external partners to provide pan-European events, capacity building opportunities and resources.

Job Purpose

To support, promote and deliver the strategy of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (hereafter WAGGGS) within the Europe Region, by working with the Europe Regional Committee to ensure the delivery of the region’s value proposition to Member Organisations (MOs). To lead WAGGGS operations in the Europe Region, to ensure the effective liaison between the region and the wider organisation, and in partnership with national Member Organisations (MOs) and external partners, when applicable, to achieve the objectives of regional action plan.

Key Responsibilities:

1. In conjunction with the Regional Committee finalize, implement and monitor the 2025 Regional Action Plan to ensure the delivery of WAGGGS Global Strategy at a regional level.

2. Under the framework of WAGGGS Global Strategy, work in collaboration with the Regional Committee to develop the Europe Region Triennial Action Plan 2026- 2029 and a strong consultation process with Member Organisations to include the Europe Voluntary Contribution review.

3. In conjunction with the Head of Finance and the Regional Committee Chair to propose and develop a budget to deliver the Europe Triennial Regional Action Plan,and undertake the active monitoring and management of the regional budget.

4. To be the project lead for the European Volunteer Contribution Review team of Regional Committee and staff members.

5. In conjunction with the Regional Committee, and in consultation with the Head of Membership and Regional Support, to manage relationships with external stakeholders in the region.

6. In partnership with the Regional Committee, ensure the delivery of WAGGGS Europe Region regional events, in particular the 2025 WAGGGS Europe Regional Conference (Austria, July 2025) with responsibility for:

          • Strategic goals of the conference or event

          • Objectives of the event

          • Programme and content of the event

         • Recruitment and activation of volunteers to support delivery of the event

         • Liaise with event planning team to ensure appropriate logistical support for conference or event

7. To have delegated daily management powers (aligned with the WAGGGS scheme of delegation) of the WAGGGS AISBL (Association Internationale Sans but Lucratif) non-profit organisation in Belgium and ensure the financial, legal and administrative obligations of AIBSL are adhered to;

Please refer to the attached Job Specification to get a full idea about the role.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.

The Group Finance Director holds a key role in the executive team in the Foundation Office of the Charity.  They are accountable for all matters relating to the UWGCF Charity finance, including the oversight of school income, endowment investments, loans, subsidiary companies, VAT, and the leadership of the Foundation finance team.  To succeed in the job, the post holder needs to build effective working relationships with independent school bursars and finance teams and link effectively with the Business managers in the state funded academies.

The UWGCF is a complex organisation, and the post holder will need to demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build effective and supportive working relationships with other and be prepared to engage fully in the work of the Foundation. This may mean working outside of normal working hours but most importantly means communicating and work with colleagues as part of the team.

Initially they will report to the Chair of Trustees, although following a Governance Review and further work on Foundation Strategy, the Trustees may appoint a Foundation CEO.  In the meantime the Foundation Office is led by a joint executive comprising three executives: Director of Governance and Operations, Director of HR, and Director of Finance.

For further information about this job please read the job pack attached.