Hr Administrator Jobs in Charing Cross, Greater London
We have a brand new homeworking role in our People and Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the role and make it your own. You will be the first point of contact in the team. You will have experience of HR administration and continuously improving processes to ensure they are both efficient and effective. An understanding of UK employment legislation is a must. You should have a demonstrable track record of successfully building and maintaining working relationships across an organisation. You should be adept in identifying pragmatic solutions considering the full circumstances of a situation.
We are a small yet busy team. The ability to work at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail is vital, as are good organisational and prioritisation skills
SCIE is a national charity with a clear vision of a society where care and support maximise people's choices. removes social inequality and enables people to live fulfilling, safe and happy lives.
To achieve this we research, evidence, share and support the implementation of best practice. We use this evidence and experience to shape policy and outcomes, and to raise awareness of the importance of social care and social work for creating a fair and equal society. Everything we do is informed by people with experience of care and support.
We are clear that to achieve our purpose we require a workforce of capable, valued and engaged employees.
At SCIE, we are driven by our values:
- Progressive – always learning and developing.
- Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
- Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
- Transparent – open and honest.
- Committed – focused on making a difference to people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join the award-winning Independent Society of Musicians
Central London – Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team
Part Time (28 hours per week) and Permanent – Circa £38K - £40K pro rata
The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional membership body for musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its campaigning work as well as services to musicians ranging from legal support and representation to counselling and professional development.
The ISM is now looking for an Assistant to the SLT who will carry out a broad range of duties, from working with the CEO on external affairs and diary management through to being involved in all aspects of Board meetings and looking after the ISM’s offices. You will be comfortable working at a senior level liaising with a wide range of people from Board members to politicians and have excellent interpersonal skills and great attention to detail. You will be proactive, a great problem solver, trustworthy and committed.
You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is for 28 hours per week and we envisage that you will work four days per week, three of which will be in the office.
For a full job description for this role please see the attached specification.
To apply please send your full CV and covering letter saying why you are the right person for the job via the link on our website.
Closing date is Monday 13 May at 9.30. Interviews will take place face to face and applications generated by Ai will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Noah’s Ark have been on a major upward trajectory in recent years, with more children being supported and more major hospitals being partnered with. We’ve transformed from being an enthusiastic start-up delivering care in the community, to delivering major impact both in the community and at our stunning state-of-the-art hospice building, The Ark, set on a 7.5 acre nature reserve. It’s a place of laughter and real connection, with an atmosphere that’s both supportive and inclusive and our culture is fast paced and innovative.
With the number of referrals to Noah’s Ark increasing, and the services we offer continually growing, we are in the exciting position of expanding our Care Administration Team. The successful candidate will work closely within the Care team (clinical and holistic) to provide professional and effective support by providing administrative, database, reporting and logistical support.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible administrator to join our small Care Administration team, playing a key supportive role in the Care team by providing effective and wide ranging administrative tasks and reporting & data services.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated, organised and reliable individual with at least intermediate proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and experience of using databases due to the involved data and reporting element of this role. You will show determination to succeed and have a solutions-focused outlook. You will be passionate about information management, producing accurate and insightful reports for internal and external stakeholders. You will have a keen eye for detail, able to juggle tasks, communicate clearly, with a desire to make a positive difference to the charity.
The postholder will provide comprehensive and confidential administrative support, contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the Care Team (clinical and holistic). You will have a flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to the requirements of this role and to developing administrative and reporting needs as the services expand.
CLOSING DATE - 25TH APRIL
Interviews to take place on Wednesday 1st May 2024
Kindly see attached job description for more information about this opportunity.
Note: Previous applicants need not apply - Interviews will take place on the week commencing 29th April
In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.
Noahs Ark Children's Hospice is a Disabilty Confident employer
Part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy, and consider them based on their abilities.
Our Diversity Council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we kindly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
We have a great opportunity within the finance team as part of the wider Finance and Procurement Department. This opportunity is ideal for a graduate who is passionate about making a positive impact in the nonprofit sector. It's an excellent opportunity for an individual who is seeking a career in finance to gain solid experience, develop their skills and mentorship, and access professional development opportunities to kickstart their career in our organisation.
About the Role
- Assist in project planning, implementation, and monitoring under the guidance of senior team members.
- Contribute to research, data analysis, and report preparation for key initiatives and milestones.
- Provide administrative assistance, including collating key feedback and test run reports from various stakeholders, organising documentation for each stage of project implementation.
- Participate in training programs, workshops, and skill-building activities to enhance your professional competencies.
- Work collaboratively with team members and cross-departmental colleagues to achieve project goals and deliverables.
About you :
To be successful in this role:
- Education to a Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law or similar field from an accredited institution
- Knowledge and understanding of due diligence and compliance.
- Strong academic record and a passion for the nonprofit sector and social impact.
- Knowledge of International development interventions in Asia & Africa.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Why you should Apply:
Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance and administration? Look no further! Here at Muslim Aid, we're on the lookout for ambitious graduates who are eager to dive into the dynamic world of finance and make their mark.
Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:
- 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
How to apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts.to our Muslim Aid Website, please highlight your interest in working with our charity and how your skills and experiences align with the role.
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As an Operations and Office Assistant at Back Up, your primary objective is to provide comprehensive operational support and fostering an efficient office environment. This pivotal role extends beyond administrative duties, encompassing the responsibility of managing the onboarding process for new joiners. From liaising with IT to prepare laptops to conducting health and safety inductions on the new joiner's first day, you play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for new staff members. Additionally, you will be responsible for keeping health and safety protocols up to date and maintaining the HR software. Your diligent efforts directly contribute to the effective management of services within the charity, furthering its mission to empower individuals impacted by spinal cord injury by delivering services that promote confidence, independence, and positive adjustment.
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Job Outline:
CFAB supports children on the move between the UK and other countries and children who are separated from their family in another country. The complexities of migration and international separation can make many of these children particularly hard to support and particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. We ensure that children in these circumstances enjoy the same care, protection and right to a family life as we would want for any child.
We are the only UK representative of the International Social Service network, and the only charity in the UK with a dedicated international social work team. We are proud to have royal patronage from HRH, Princess Alexandra.
We are looking for a highly motivated, organised individual with excellent attention to detail who has excellent written and communication skills and is positive, proactive, and eager to learn. You will be working in a small team so a hands-on, solution focused approach is a must.
You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with CFAB’s financial processes and procedures to ensure accurate preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial records.
You will also be responsible for HR administration.
As a cross-border, cross-culture children’s charity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace that promotes mutual respect and allows equal opportunity for all. We seek applications for candidates with diverse backgrounds including, but not at all limited to, family overseas, experience being raised by non-biological parents, ethnic minority communities and people with health conditions or impairments.
Key responsibilities:
Finance
· Code and process purchase invoices, staff expenses and obtain authorisation of expenditure as per financial procedures manual.
· Save copies of the Approval Max pdf’s in the Purchase folder.
· Prepare sales invoices to customers on the receipt of instruction from the social work team and email copy of invoice to customers.
· Liaise with the social work team to ensure sales invoice requests are generated for all Opportunities raised in Salesforce.
· Update Salesforce to reflect processed sales invoices.
· Maintain records of sales and purchase invoices in accordance with CFAB’s policies and procedures
· Banking of cheques received.
· Perform credit control duties according to the financial procedures manual.
· Handle and process all petty cash claims in accordance with CFAB policy, and ensure these are correctly authorised and reconcile the petty cash tin monthly.
· Maintain the files of supplier contracts including assisting the Finance Manager to review contracts periodically.
· Maintain the Local Authority Finance contacts spreadsheet.
· Assist the Finance Manager with the maintenance of the charity asset register.
· Assisting the Finance Manager to ensure suppliers and expenses are paid on time.
· Assist the Finance Manager with monthly reconciliations (e.g. ensure that all oncosts from ISW’s are recharged to Local Authorities accordingly).
· Be the key contact for any finance queries.
· Provision of management information and reports as required.
· Any other duties as required in support of the role.
Human Resources
- Assisting the FHR Manager with HR administration support, including recruitment administration, Data Protection, maintaining legally compliant and up to date HR files etc.
- Arranging recruitment interviews.
- Sending out welcome emails to new starters.
- Assisting with organising training including group training sessions.
- Assisting with staff surveys and organising social events.
Other duties commensurate with the role as required by CFAB.
Person specification: (Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience)
Essential:
· Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
· Be confident with IT – in particular Excel, Word and Outlook.
· Be personable and confident dealing with a variety of people.
· Be able to prioritise and manage a demanding workload with attention to detail.
· Have the ability to be flexible and also be a team player.
Person Attributes:
Essential:
· Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
· Good levels of patience and a methodical nature.
· An understanding of the need for confidentiality.
· Showcase impeccable judgement.
· A willingness to be involved in wider team initiatives such as fundraising events.
· A clear commitment to CFAB’s values and beliefs, including the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Qualifications:
Essential:
· Be educated to A Level/AAT Level 3 or have significant relevant working experience.
Desirable:
· Technical knowledge of an Accounting software (Quickbooks, Approval Max).
· Sound working knowledge of window-based software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the internet.
· Familiarity with Salesforce.
Additional Requirements
1. Ensuring adherence to necessary legislation e.g. Data Protection Act, Health and Safety Act
2. Participation in evening and/or weekend events, networking and meetings
This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB. All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of
both of CFAB and our service users/partner
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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In the age of two-click job applications, it can be hard to grab candidates' attention – but we want you to take the time to read this ad.
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with HR awareness who enjoys recruitment, resourcing and workforce planning. If you want a friendly, resourcing-focused role in a small, collaborative HR team then this could be ideal for you!
Please be sure to provide a covering statement when you apply – it can be short, but we’d love to know why this role caught your attention and why you’re a good match!
***Please don’t delay applying, since we will interview on a rolling basis.***
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As our first in-house resourcing specialist, you'll lead on recruitment, talent management and workforce planning across our expanding, multi-site organisation. You'll also advise on managers on retention and succession planning, working with them to develop strategies to motivate and retain our staff.
You’ll have the chance to really make your mark. From organising open days, attending careers fairs, creating talent pools, harmonising our job descriptions, writing advert and web copy - you'll be the engine that brings engaged, committed staff to our Charity.
We can only tell you so much in a job ad, so please read the full job description and person spec before applying - you'll get a much rounder picture of the role!
LOCATION AND TRANSPORT: You’ll be based mainly in our Hatfield offices but with regular travel to Herts, Beds & Bucks. We’re happy to support home-working for two days per week, perhaps three. You need access to your own vehicle with business insurance (usually a cheap add-on from your insurer).
HOURS: You’ll work 37.5 days per week Monday to Friday. We can consider 30 hours per week (across at least four days) if you would like to work part-time.
ABOUT YOU: We're open-minded about sector, so you may come from a private, public, retail, corporate etc background. What we do need is:
- A passion for making things happen and stories of successes to prove it.
- Evidence of solid business-partnering experience in recruitment, workforce planning and talent management (this could be a generalist HR role but we are open-minded).
- The ability to work on lots of things at once and keep all the plates spinning!
- Strong writing and technical skills, including proficient use of Excel, plus excellent English writing and drafting skills.
- Data protection and basic employment law knowledge (relating to good recruitment practice, e.g. avoiding unlawful discrimination).
- Commitment to equality, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of resourcing.
Your supporting statement must show how far you meet the Person Specification (which is in the job description). You may be stronger in some areas than others - that's OK, but please let us know where your strengths and development areas lie.
We are Disability Confident Committed. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you want to discuss any adjustments to enable you to participate in the application or selection process, please let us know.
Strictly no agencies.
You may also have experience in the following: Talent Acquisition Partner, Recruitment Consultant, Rec Con, Recruitment Administrator, Recruitment Assistant, Resourcer, Recruiter, HR Assistant, In House Recruiter, Recruitment Manager, Talent Manager, Internal Recruiter, Coordinator, CIPD, Resourcing Manager, Human Resources, HR, In House Recruiter, Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Specialist, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Admin
Role Title:HR & Payroll Officer
Salary: £35,326 to £36,330 Pro-Rata (dependant on experience)
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent-Part Time
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Do you have experience of leading on end to end payroll activities?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
AAUK are seeking a HR & Payroll Officer to assist the Human Resources team in providing an efficient and legally compliant HR and Payroll function to ensure the highest quality of service. The HR & Payroll Officer will provide general administration across a number of core people management areas including pay, annual leave calculations and benefits and contractual matters.
The successful candidate will lead and manage the HR Information System data operations and provide a support point for employees with queries in these areas, as well as act as a coordinator for the HR team, providing high quality administration, providing reports and working collaboratively with the People & Culture team as well as cross-organisationally.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
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We are Made in Hackney
Made in Hackney started life in 2012 as a community cookery school working across London with the mission of tackling the climate crisis, health inequalities and bringing communities together using the power of plants. The impact of our work is varied, far-reaching and very real; changing hundreds of thousands of people’s lives for the better. We provide diverse culinary education, inspiration and support networks needed to ensure no one is left behind in the transition to a plant-centred, planet-friendly diet.
When you join Made In Hackney – you become part of this pivotal movement, where a new type of food culture is being formed with care, compassion and justice at its core.
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded individual to become our Head of Operations and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will have experience working in a senior role in the areas of operations, HR and governance. You will help the charity comply with health and safety requirements, safeguarding best practice and data protection and lead in developing organisational policies.
You will have a passion and flair for improving operational processes and efficiency, administering CRMs, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure we operate most effectively. You will not shy away from problem-solving operational challenges and thrive in supporting the core team (of 10 staff) to ensure the smooth running and ongoing development of the organisation. We appreciate you may not have all the experience outlined in each category below but if you excel in a few key areas please still apply.
The experience of working for Made in Hackney is varied, unique and rewarding. There is plenty of room for the successful candidate to be creative and bring new ideas for developing services.
Responsibilities include:
Leadership, Strategy and Governance
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Be an active member of the Made in Hackney Senior Leadership Team, working together to galvanise the organisation behind the strategic plan
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Contribute to strategic discussions on the future path of the organisation; providing oversight on key initiatives as required as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Proactively participate in and/or lead team meetings to ensure effective communication and mutual support
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Provide lead support to the Board of Trustees, assisting the Chair with trustee meetings, keeping the Charity Commission website updated, and assisting with trustee recruitment, induction and training, board reviews etc;
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Act as the lead staff team representative on the Resource & Remuneration board sub-committee
HR & Training
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Lead the organisation’s HR function ensuring employment practice is legally compliant and fair, with a focus on being a fully inclusive employer;
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Keep abreast of the latest guidance in employment law and HR legislation, acting as the lead liaison with Croner external HR support;
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Act as MIH’s Lead for:
Safeguarding - conducting regular reviews of safeguarding policy, procedures and regular training for staff, trustees and volunteers and completing;
Data Protection - ensuring Data Protection Policy review and organisation-wide compliance and responding to any data incidents or breaches;
Training - overseeing staff/volunteer/trustee training and lead on implementing staff wellbeing initiatives eg. socials, team building days etc; -
Oversee monthly staff salary payment and coordinate with external payroll provider;
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Responsible for regular organisation-wide policy, procedure and risk assessment reviews
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Oversee any organisational structure reviews and ensure a system is in place for staff to receive regular and motivational feedback, and feel supported and able to perform their role;
Salesforce Admin
To be the main point of contact for core users' technical support and training needs, and to develop the Salesforce platform to improve organisational efficiency, relationship management and income generation. Intensive training will be provided to support this role.
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Act as the system administrator and manage admin functions including assigning new users, creating reports, dashboards, surveys, application forms etc;
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Onboard and train new users, and grow the level of expertise among the core team;
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Implement custom features when new work streams/programmes are set up and as organisational needs grow;
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Oversee support partnerships with external technical support and training providers.
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Support the Head of Fundraising & Communications and Community Programmes Manager with the creation of reports and dashboards in salesforce to present programme outcomes for funder and trustee reports and the MIH Annual Report;
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App Integration – use apps such as Mailchimp and 123 Form Builder (survey software) and integrate with Salesforce
Venue Management
MIH has a part-time Venue Manager who is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the ‘Liberty Hall’ kitchen venue. The Head of Operations will oversee them and support key areas of venue management in the following ways:
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Manage relationship with venue partner ‘Clapton Commons’ to ensure key services of venue are running smoothly and represent MIH in oversight committee meetings;
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Ensure venue and office equipment is safe to use and repaired/replaced/PAT tested on time;
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Ensure the venue meets the latest Health & Safety requirements, Fire Safety Standards and is fully accessible;
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Support acquisition of new kitchen equipment when required, such as ovens, hobs etc either from a donated source or purchased from a supplier;
Finance
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Organise quarterly budget meetings between the core delivery team and Finance Manager to review budget and expenditure;
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Ensure the finance team understands the requirements and deadlines of board meetings and provide reminders to them for preparing the required financial reporting.
Line Management
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Line management responsibility for 3 direct reports, creating a supportive environment for growth and development
Apply with:
1. a CV with your career history and relevant experience for the role;
AND
2. a cover letter outlining what has attracted you to apply for the role of Head of Operations at Made In Hackney and what makes you the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a People Coordinator to join the National Theatre People Operations Team (FTC - 12 Months)
The purpose of the role
The People Team provide advice, guidance and support to all National Theatre staff, line managers and senior leaders on people policies; terms and conditions of employment; recruitment and selection; performance management; staff engagement; diversity and inclusion; trade union and employee relations; discipline, grievance, and capability processes; and training and career development. We pride ourselves on providing a customer-focused, flexible, and agile service and aim to support and facilitate an open and inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
This role is an excellent entry level role to the work of a human resources function. Working in close collaboration with colleagues to provide a full administrative support to the People Team, assisting the team in delivering a positive, proactive, and outward-facing operational HR to the National Theatre.
The primary focus of this role is the full employee lifecycle and payroll administration, recruitment administration and managing first-line HR queries in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Excellent attention to detail and able to prioritise conflicting demands.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
- Experience of working effectively under pressure and managing multiple priorities, with good time management skills and with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of proactively identifying where practices can be improved and proposing solutions to manage them.
- Experience of using a system to support tasks and working within defined processes.
- Experience of writing and communicating in a clear way to ensure the provision of an excellent service to the People team and the wider National Theatre.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows and NT Talks and Events, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 29th March 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson is thrilled to collaborate with a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion, across diverse communities worldwide. This impactful organisation is seeking a People Systems Implementation Manager. This contracted role involves a 6/9 months project to upgrade HR systems, aiming to streamline operations and integration across multiple international jurisdictions. This goal of this role aims to reduce administrative burdens, costs, and errors while improving processes, data consistency, and decision-making. This initiative is crucial for modernising the NGO's people management tools across the international organisation by integrating various systems such as ATS, HRIS, Payroll, LMS, staff survey, and finance for more efficient operations.
The role is based in London and will require presence in the London Office 1/2 days a week. The main deliverables are:
- Come in and quickly make the case for change
- Develop and implement HRIT road-map for strategic goals. The HRIT systems shortlisted to be implemented are Personio, HiBob and HR Bamboo. Consulting with the HR D and deciding which HR system fits the international organisation's needs best will be key to the role
- Manage planning, execution, and delivery of HRIT activities across multiple countries
- Create business case for system improvement.
- Lead selection, implementation, and optimisation of HR technology.
- Establish HRIT working group for systems improvement.
- Provide guidance and training for sustainable HRIT capability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and streamline processes.
The Ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in communicating and influencing in a global organisations
- Demonstrated Programme Management expertise, ideally in HR processes or technology-driven transformations, with transferable skills across sectors.
- Proficient in standard Project Management tools like MS Project, SharePoint, and Visio for efficient project execution.
- Mastery of various project management frameworks for versatility in managing diverse projects.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for articulating technical information persuasively and fostering understanding.
- Strong understanding of HR systems technology functions and capabilities on a global scale
Benefits:
- Competitive day rate salary outside of IR 35
- Flexible working (can be one day in the office)
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
This new role will lead on Platform’s People and Process functions as we progress through the next stage of our exciting restructure process.
We are a flat-structured organisation that makes decisions collectively. We are currently developing and designing a new organisational structure based on sociocracy where staff are supported to work more collectively and strategically across our seven programs.
The focus of this role will be on transforming and strengthening our HR systems and processes to centre compassion, care and liberation. As well as delivering the day-to-day HR functions within our small organisation, this role will lead on the long-term design and implementation of a People Strategy and a Learning and Development Strategy, supporting our staff to develop their own roles while growing as a team within our new structure. Key priorities for this work will be:
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Leading a review of recruitment practices, with a particular focus on equity and anti-oppression
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Leading a review of our line management practices and processes
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Supporting the review of our Socially Just Waging System policy
This role will sit within our new ‘Resourcing Circle’ - working with the Finance and Fundraising staff and liaising with our Board of Trustees.
We are looking for someone passionate about radical HR practices, who is excited to help us develop a structure that empowers and adequately resources our team to deliver their work.
Details:
Hours: 4 days: 32 hours per week based on a 40 hour week, flexible hours possible.
Contract: Permanent, subject to 6 months probation.
Salary: Baseline salary as of March 2024 is £42,248 pro rata (£33,791 at 4 days a week) and is subject to Platform’s Socially Just Waging System.
Location: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London, E2 6HG, but remote working is possible. Most Platform staff are supported to work from home most of the time, but all permanent members of staff are expected to attend in-person monthly meetings, and other in-person meetings when required.
Responsible to: Management Group, Trustees (in conjunction with the Treasurer)
Duties and responsibilities:
People work
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Working within the Resourcing circle to manage all aspects of our People work
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Leading the development of a People Strategy, Wellbeing Strategy and Learning and Development Strategy
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Managing recruitment, selection and contracting
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Managing all employee on and off boarding procedures ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations and delivers an effective probationary process
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In collaboration with line managers, developing and managing performance appraisals, probationary reviews and annual reviews
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Providing necessary HR administration and remaining up to date on employment legislation (training provided) ensuring that any changes are communicated in a clear and timely manner
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Developing and managing our organisational policies and procedures in line with Platform’s values
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Support the Fundraising and Finance Manager in a collaborative review and redesign process of our Socially Just Waging System
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Leading a collaborative review of our line management process and overseeing its implementation
Culture and wellbeing
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Coordinating the anti-oppression working group, and bottom-lining the development, delivery and monitoring of the anti-oppression strategy
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Managing individual and team development and training
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Supporting and maintaining a culture of care, compassion and liberation in Platform where team members can thrive and achieve personal development
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Maintaining safe working environments for staff and volunteers in line with our policies and procedures
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Providing an additional point for pastoral care for staff
Operational support and office management
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Provide general operational coordination to the staff team on a day to day basis.
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Manage the office, ensuring everyone has the supplies and equipment they need, the post is well managed, and the office is well organised and safe
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Liaise with our IT consultants to manage assets and IT needs/processes
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Lead and manage our organisational systems and processes
Board of Directors
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Prepare reports for the board meetings and subgroup meetings, providing advice and recommendations where necessary.
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Attend board meetings and subgroup meetings (involves a few hours of work in the evening, outside normal working hours, which you’ll be able to claim back).
Collective organisational management
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Pro-actively participate in sociocratic, consensus decision making in our team meetings, contributing to the general strategic development of Platform.
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Participate in line management processes, including line management of colleagues after probationary period
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Active participation and collaboration in Platform’s restructure process, including development of roles, circles and teams
Any other reasonable requests made by the Platform staff team, Management Group and/or Trustees.
Person Specification:
Outlined below is our understanding of the skills, experience and knowledge that would be beneficial in the role of People and Process Manager. We define this as skills, knowledge and experiences, whether in paid work, volunteering or through your lived experience.
We welcome people to apply even if they do not meet all of the criteria: we are very aware that people, in particular those who are racialised and/or otherwise minoritised may not have had formal opportunities to demonstrate their skills and competence.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or want more information about the role.
Essential
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Commitment to Platform’s vision, values and principles, in particular a strong commitment to anti-oppression, wellbeing, compassion and care as it relates to HR practices
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Experience (2 years or more) in People (Human Resources) Management
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Experience of designing and implementing HR policies and processes that actively counteract disableism, classism and racism
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Knowledge and interest in progressive HR policies and procedures, for example alternative ‘just’ waging systems
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Experience of leading conflict resolution processes in organisations
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Strong organisational skills and self-starting initiative
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Experience of collaborative team working as well as autonomous, independent working including clear communications and ability to prioritise and adapt
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Experience of collectively running a group, and/or working and/or organising within a collective management structure and/or a flat or non-hierarchical structure
Desirable
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Knowledge of employment law
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Experience in managing and improving office systems and processes
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Experience of developing HR strategy with a focus on staff wellbeing, learning and development
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Experience of reporting to Board of Trustees on HR risks and opportunities
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Experience or training in counselling and/or mediation and/or group work/facilitation.
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Experience in organisational strategy development.
Platform works towards a just future beyond fossil fuels.
Our client, a leading London university are currently looking to recruit a temporary Employee Relations Advisor on a full-time basis (35 hours per week) for 4-months. The post will be looking to start as soon as possible and will be based 3-4 days on-site in Potter’s Bar.
Key responsibilities for this post will include:
- Supporting managers working on formal employee relations processes.
- Providing professional advice and guidance to managers regarding employee relation issues, under the direction of the Employee Relations Manager.
- Supporting the Employee Relations Manager in case management e.g. arranging meetings, minuting, drafting investigation reports and administration.
- Assisting the HR team to promote internal employee assistance programmes and policies.
- Providing responses to queries regarding employee relation issues and enquiries.
To be considered for this post, you will have:
- Experience in a similar role, preferably within a HR setting.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience engaging and liaising with stakeholders with confidence.
- Knowledge/understanding of current employment law/best practice.
The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.
If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Talent Acquisition Lead – Full Time, Permanent – Remote - £35,000 - £42,000 per annum.
Benefits:
- Training opportunities and career development
- Flexible Working
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme (once confirmed in post)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- 3 well-being days per year
- Simply Health Cash Back Scheme - including but not limited to:
- Discounted gym membership
- Dental treatment cover
- Optical treatment cover
- Multiple alternative therapies
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- HeadSpace App
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
We are The Forward Trust. We empower people to recover from addiction, supporting them to break the cycle of crime and to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
Role Overview – Talent Acquisition Lead:
We are looking for a resilient, patient and committed team player with a confident and positive attitude to join our team in this new position!
The right candidate will not only have significant experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, but will also be skilled in working on recruitment campaigns that reach a wide range of diverse candidates.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
Role Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for…
- Supporting the creation and implementation of The Forward Trust’s Talent Acquisition Strategy.
- Supporting resource and retention needs across the whole organisation, offering practical and innovative ideas.
- Enabling and empowering hiring managers to effectively hire into positions, focusing on challenging areas of the business.
- Work with the HR team and wider organisation to promote The Forward Trust as a great employer, internally and externally.
- Collaborating positively with the team and wider teams to deliver a great service during a highly challenging time.
- Being responsible for the professional development of one team member (TA admin). We believe in internal progression and growing our own talent.
Requirements – Talent Acquisition Lead:
We are looking for someone who....
- Has experience helping to create and implement a successful HR, sourcing or recruitment strategy.
- Is an experienced sourcer, recruiter or talent acquisition professional.
- Has knowledge of the sector.
- Has a good understanding of employment legislation.
- Is proactive and able to use their initiative, working independently.
- Able to respond quickly and effectively and can communicate clearly and concisely.
We have exciting plans for learning and organisational development at the House of Lords as part of our new People Strategy and are recruiting new team members to help make them happen. You’ll be joining our brilliant team in the HR Office in the House of Lords as the Learning & Organisational Development Consultant. The HR Office is responsible for all things people, and our L&OD team is responsible for organisational development, design and learning interventions. We’re looking for someone who wants to come in and make an impact by driving a learning culture across the organisation.
This is a position where you will be working at the heart of Parliament. In this exciting role you will have responsibility for designing, delivering and evaluating impactful and engaging learning and organisational development to support career development, are well-equipped for the future and deliver excellent services.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a successful track record in a consultancy approach to identifying and delivering against strategic aims and business needs, taking an organisational development approach to supporting career development and change across the organisation. If you have an engaging approach to learning and change, we would love to hear from you. This opportunity is hybrid with a mixture of working from home and onsite on the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Parliamentary Estate.
You’ll be responsible for –
- To provide a proactive learning and organisational development consultancy service across the organisation to support change and delivery of priorities.
- To lead the design, development and application of organisational development approaches, diagnostic tools, interventions, and techniques to improve performance through behaviour, process, or structure change.
- To lead and manage learning and organisational development projects including:
- Project scoping and definition
- Stakeholder engagement/management
- Project delivery and reporting
- Evaluating effectiveness
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure staff and teams have the development support that they need and provide a seamless, co-ordinated service. This includes responsibility for working in partnership with a “client group” of Heads of Office to identify and meet local learning and OD needs.
- Work closely with the Inclusion & Diversity team to design and deliver a blend of development opportunities and to support a diverse and inclusive working environment and values-led culture.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in learning and organisational development.
- Drive a culture of coaching and continuous professional development.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.
What we’re looking for
- Experience of delivering successful learning and organisational development interventions from initial consultation to evaluation, delivering change and career development to meet strategic priorities
- Demonstrable experience of using a consulting approach to diagnose learning and organisational development needs and identify and develop options to meet those needs.
- Proven ability to plan and manage multiple priorities, allocating work for yourself and others, meeting deadlines, using proportionate project methodologies and adjusting plans as circumstances change.
- Demonstrable self-awareness and experience of influencing a range of managers, senior leaders and colleagues, adjusting your approach and promoting an inclusive working environment.
- Proven ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing, engaging individuals and groups and tailoring messages to diverse audiences from procedural specialists to corporate services and estate-based colleagues.
- Establishes and builds trusting relationships both internally and externally; motivates, develops and coaches others, providing feedback and enabling personal, professional and organisational growth.
The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.
What you’ll get in return
- 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
- Generous pension scheme
- Discounts from well-known brands and retailers
- Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
- The opportunity to witness history in the making!
The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:
- Make laws
- Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
- Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.
Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 28th of April 2024.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us.
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.