Thank you for your interest in becoming Atkinson HR Consulting's next People and Development Consultant. We’re grateful that you’re keen to share your experience, knowledge and skills to develop our organisation and we really welcome your application.

This is an exciting and important time for the company. We’re a small business, but we’re growing and have ambitious plans for the future. We’ve made big strides in 3-years including winning the prestigious award for Best HR / L&D Consultancy in the national CIPD People Management Awards. We’re looking for committed people to help us continue on our journey of growth. We mainly work with voluntary sector organisations. We care, and are passionate, about the sectors and organisations that we work with.

In the role of People and Development Consultant you will deliver products and services that help clients improve their people management, performance and leadership. This can range from creating a new people strategy, managing HR projects to reviewing an HR function's performance. It can involve writing new policies and procedures, investigating complaints and/or facilitating training.

We think this is a great role for someone that is passionate about working in, and with, values- based organisations. It will also provide opportunities for you to test your HR skills and experience working with a wide range of clients on different projects.

The successful candidate will need to be able to build relationships with senior colleagues in client organisations, operate at a strategic level whilst being highly organised and able to manage a challenging and diverse workload.

Job Purpose

To deliver outstanding consultancy services that consistently add value to the business and our clients. You will help develop work, projects and relationships that ensure Atkinson HR Consulting is seen as a quality service provider and grows in the future.

Accountabilities

The key accountabilities of the role are:

• Enable growth in revenue and work across the business by meeting agreed targets for income generation and billable work for clients.
• Deliver high-quality HR consultancy and project work for our clients, which is consistently evaluated positively.
• Build strong networks and contacts so that our brand develops and our client-base grows. Develop and support a range of HR products that add value to clients including for example people and culture diagnostics, project work, HR policies and training.

Responsibilities and Duties

Client Facing Work

Take the lead and/or provide support on HR consultancy projects as agreed with the Director of Operations and Communications, which could include:

• Stakeholder consultations with client organisations including meetings, focus groups etc.; Research on/for clients including reading documents, policies and identifying best practice from other relevant organisations;
• Analysing data and evidence in order to identify solutions and opportunities in relation to client issues or problems;
• Writing up reports that present clear analysis and recommendations;
• Presenting findings / reports to client organisations, including senior managers and board members.

Undertake HR Development work as part of our service to clients, including:

• Supporting recruitment and selection - including developing recruitment packs, advertising schedules and acting as a point of contact for candidates on recruitment projects; Designing induction programmes and materials;
• Advising clients on employee relations issues, casework and basic employment law matters; Developing and implementing wellbeing programmes;
• Developing and leading diversity and inclusion strategies and activities;
• Reviewing and rewriting policy documents to ensure clients are compliant and in line with good practice in their people management practices;
• Designing and implementing performance management systems and processes.

Provide learning and development opportunities for clients, including:

• Delivering 1-2-1 coaching programmes and interventions;
• Designing and developing training and development materials;
• Facilitating training and workshops;
• Evaluating training and development to ensure maximum value and impact; Supporting our Lumina Spark offer by delivering workshops and coaching.

Identify and advise clients on further areas and opportunities for development, providing proposals and up-selling products to clients as required.

Business Development

Develop ideas and business cases for new products and services to be offered to clients.

Take ownership and responsibility for the development, growth and performance of a limited number of products or services as agreed, including sales, delivery and evaluation.

Support the development of our communications channels i.e. social media so they are current, useful and add value to our brand.

Provide interesting content for our communications channels i.e. social media updates, blogs for the website etc.

Driving sales for all products and services through a range of methods, including client visits and pitches.

Actively build and manage your networks to build interest and ongoing engagement with Atkinson HR Consulting.

Help undertake market research that builds our insight about the markets that we operate within and assessing product viability.

Business Administration

Using key business processes and systems as agreed:

• Recording and tracking work undertaken so that we understand what (and when) work is undertaken for different clients;
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM);
• Effective business / work evaluation ensuring we can assess and evaluate ongoing performance; Booking and reconciling travel, accommodation and expenses.

Liaise with the Director of Operations and Communications to ensure key documentation is in place for all client work, including proposals, contracts and invoices.

Personal Development

Build and maintain current knowledge in relation to organisational development, HR management and business administration.

Take advantage of opportunities to actively develop in the role including training, shadowing and coaching in relation to consultancy and client-facing work.

Become accredited over time to interpret and deliver our Lumina Spark work.
Build relationships and establish leads with prospective clients within the intended market sectors.

ABOUT YOU

Candidates should be:

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Professional membership of CIPD, or willing to work towards.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Experience:

• Operating at a strategic level within an organisation as a HR Business Partner, HR Manager or equivalent - supporting the development of HR management.
• Managing a range of stakeholder needs and expectations including engaging senior level staff.
• Managing, coaching and developing people.
• Developing and implementing HR plans, policies and processes

HOW TO APPLY: 

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday, 2nd November 2020.

Please reserve the following dates in your diary when you apply:

Closing date for applications - 12 noon, Monday 2nd November 2020
Longlist telephone / video interviews - Wednesday, 11th November 2020
Final interviews (in or near Whaley Bridge) - Wednesday, 18th November 2020

Your application will need to include:

1. An up to date CV outlining all relevant employment, education, training and qualifications

2. A maximum 2-page personal statement that answers the following questions:

• a. Why are you interested in the role?
• b. What are the stand out achievements and outcomes in your career to date?
• c. How would you develop the role and add value to our business and clients?

3. A completed diversity monitoring form which can be downloaded from the job page on our website.

OUR FULL RECRUITMENT PACK CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE 

My client, an ambitious and expanding Education provider now requires an experienced HR Manager to join them ASAP on a temporary to permanent basis.

As HR Manager you will be responsible for leading a small team to deliver an efficient and effective day-to-day operational HR service across multiple locations. This is a busy and varied role in which you’ll cover everything from managing a wide range of ER casework through to supporting the HR Director on key projects and initiatives to further develop the HR function and service.

To be considered you will require:

A strong background in operational HR management gained within an academy trust or schools setting

Proven experience of leading on and managing complex individual and organisation-wide casework issues, gained in a multi-union, schools/academic environment

Experience of successfully leading and implementing change including reviewing, developing and implementing new processes, procedures and policies

Knowledge and experience of safer recruitment requirements and wider safeguarding protocols in a school setting
Previous experience of supporting an HRIS system implementation would be highly desirable.

Join our friendly and dynamic team to provide a solid backbone to the organisation for all our financial and personnel aspects. Triangle is at the cutting-edge of thinking and practice in supporting and measuring service user change. Collaboration is at the heart of how our teams across the UK work together to achieve our social mission.

Outcomes for the role

• Finance processes are accurate and up to date and tasks are completed on time, including the sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliation and debtors processes.
• Staff receive their salaries, pension contributions and other payments correctly and on time.
• Colleagues are supported effectively with finance to enable smooth interactions with clients
• Communication and interactions with colleagues, the Directors and external parties (such as clients, the bank, HMRC and payroll providers) is timely and clear and aimed at making finance operations run smoothly.
• Internal and external systems to support the HR function of Triangle work effectively and staff are supported with their queries

Tasks of the role

The Finance & HR Administrator will carry out the following tasks to achieve the defined outcomes:

Finance

• Sales Ledger: raise accurate and timely invoices, chase unpaid invoices, including invoices for international clients and counter-parties, and apply the correct VAT rules
• Purchase Ledger: ensure all payments are made on time, working in conjunction with the Finance Director and supported by staff
• Xero Accounting System: use Triangle’s online finance system, Xero, in order to
  • record all financial information
  • process all billing,
  • process reconciliations
  • facilitate budget tracking
  • maintain purchase ledger and
  • reconcile balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliation
• Staff expenses: process and pay expenses in line with Triangle’s policies
• Supplier forms: complete supplier forms
• Financial Reporting: Assisting the Finance Director and accountants to produce the quarterly VAT Returns, Management Accounts, Budget and Annual Accounts
• Insurance administration: manage policy renewals
• Salesforce: use Triangle’s Salesforce Client Relationship Management system to record and keep up to date relevant information
• Internal & external liaison with:
  • The Finance Director and other Triangle colleagues, including supporting their client relationships with finance-related processes and information
  • Bank(s)
  • Communicating with clients by phone & email
  • Liaison with external providers for payroll, pension scheme, benefits (childcare voucher scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme)

HR

• Recruitment: assist the team with recruitment administrative tasks, including job advertising and providing a point of contact for candidates
• Payroll coordination
• Policies & procedures: ensuring all documentation is up to date, in conjunction with the Business Manager
• Leave: Potentially managing / registering staff absences and holidays

The post holder will also be given other tasks from time to time as required.

The Person Specification

Essential – The person in this role will:

• Have AAT Level 2 qualification or similar
• Have a proven track record of at least 2 years in finance and HR administration of a small to medium-sized business
• Have excellent organisation skills with the ability to structure processes and set up efficient systems to support Triangle’s continued growth
• Be consistent and accurate and have an eye for detail
• Have experience in and be committed to following careful procedures to protect the sensitive personal data involved in this role
• Have excellent numerical skills and advanced knowledge of Excel
• Learn quickly, be adaptable, flexible and able to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation
• Be able to take the initiative and take a creative problem-solving approach
• Have well-developed interpersonal skills, working well independently and as part of a small team, and collaborating well with colleagues

Desirable – The person in this role will ideally also have experience of working with Xero and Salesforce

Location: We are flexible about your working location, although we would expect you to be in our head office in Central London around two days a week when Covid restrictions are no longer in place.

About the role:

This is an important time to join Pilgrims’ Friend Society.  Our population is ageing significantly, and we are one of the leading evangelical Christian charities responding to the opportunities and challenges that this brings. We have just embarked on an ambitious “Renewal Programme” to develop six new state of the art Christian care homes across the UK to help people have fulfilled lives when they can no longer live safely at home and, by partnering with local churches, to be good news to older people who are lonely in the community. The first new home is planned to open in summer 2021.

We are looking for a Director of HR to lead the charity through the challenges of building and recruiting the teams we need to deliver this Renewal Programme. You will also lead  the development of HR best practice across the organisation so that we have the right people with the right skills to deliver excellent Christian care through the challenges of the pandemic and at a time when there are national shortages of care workers. 

About you:

Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic HR leader who is experienced in: developing people; driving forward cross-organisational culture and change programmes; recruitment and retention strategies; and remuneration and reward.

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience of working in a similar sized organisation (500 staff and £11m turnover) with a growth agenda.
• Experience of leading an HR team.
• Ability to engage others in setting a clear direction and in driving plans forward with energy and credibility.
• Project management skills to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Qualified to CIPD Level 7 or with further relevant experience.

We have an occupational requirement that those in leadership positions, of which this post is one, are Christians able to fully subscribe to our Doctrinal basis under s9 of the Equality Act.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to play a vital role in driving forward our growth agenda.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance of twice annual salary.
• Flexible work location so long as you can be in our London office around 2 days a week.

About Pilgrims’ Friend Society

At Pilgrims' Friend Society we help older people flourish as God intended and to lived fulfilled lives in older age. We believe that as well as providing secure, comfortable homes and professional care, older people should be supported and encouraged to spend the later part of their lives contributing to the world around them, growing and enjoying fulfilling lives.

Inspired by our Christian faith, we are committed to love and have compassion for our neighbours at every stage of life. We follow the examples of our Christian predecessors in cherishing the elderly, treating them as treasured human beings made in the image of God, and capable of continuing their spiritual growth even as their body or mind may fail them. Working with partner churches we have a vision that no-one living in the catchments around our homes will face death alone and without having had the opportunity of hearing the Christian gospel.

How to apply

For more details and how to apply for the role, please download our candidate application pack which is available from our recruitment consultant’s website at Action Planning.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 9th November.

Registered Charity Number: 242266.

We particularly encourage applications for this role from BAME applicants who are currently underrepresented at senior management level within the organisation. All applications will be considered on merit against the person specification.

No agencies please.

About We Are With You

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

We work with people on their own goals, whether that’s staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. 

We give people support in a way that’s right for them either face to face, in their local service, community or online. 

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. 

About the role

We are looking for a People Partner to support the team through a period of change. The role will be based from home and can be located anywhere within the UK. 

As People Partner you will work as part of the team to deliver operational and strategic support to the organisation. 

The ability to assess risk, apply judgement and make informed decisions are key to this role. 

You will have outstanding communication skills, confidence and the ability to work efficiently and effectively.

We have a strong focus on our culture and trying new ways of working. You will work across multiple projects and have opportunities to learn. 

About the job

Ideally you will have:

• Experience as a People/HR Partner

• CIPD Level 7, or an equivalent recognised qualification (or time served functional knowledge) 

• A solid understanding of employment law and experience in resolving complex employee relations casework 

• Experience working with service provision change and TUPE

• The ability to deliver restructuring and redundancy processes

• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and leaders across the organisation - influencing, negotiating and acting as a critical friend 

• A pragmatic and innovative approach to solving problems 

• The ability to facilitate change and culture initiatives

• Experience using data to identify trends and metrics

• The ability to turn legal language into plain English, and to create tools and resources that make systems and processes clear for busy staff.

Further information about this job

This is a part time role for 30 hours per week, on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Once coronavirus restrictions are lifted some UK travel including overnight stays may be required. 

Interviews will be held in 3 stages, the first being held on 18 November, the second during the period 23 - 27 November, the third stage to be confirmed.  All stages will be held via Video Call on Google Meet.

Please attach your CV when applying for this role.

Benefits of working with us

• 28 days holiday plus a bank holiday allowance (pro rata for part time staff)

• Enhanced employer pension contribution

• Life assurance benefit scheme

• Flexible working patterns to help with work life balance

• Training and development opportunities

• 24/7 access to employee assistance programme

• Cycle to work scheme

Information about us and our recruitment processes

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. We actively welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates to ensure we have an inclusive and representational workforce for all our staff and clients.

With regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to deliver our services where at all possible bearing in mind social/physical distancing.  Our recruitment may be completed remotely where necessary to ensure we adhere to any government guidance.

We are only able to employ people who have the legal right to work in the UK.  All applicants will need to provide evidence of this before we can confirm unconditional offers of employment.

We want to safeguard and protect the children, young people and adults we work with. Our rigorous selection process applies to all applicants to support this aim.  If you are applying for a role which involves regulated activity you will need to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred Lists) check (if in England) or become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme (if in Scotland). We will also seek references as part of the selection process for this role, including from your current or most recent employer.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

JOB TITLE

PA to HR Director (Programme Coordinator)

PROGRAMME

People and Organisational Development

LOCATION

Based in London

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the HR Director and the wider Human Resources team with administration support in providing a comprehensive, collaborative support service that enables the team to meet their objectives and ensures an efficient running of the department.

To ensure the efficient and appropriate operational management of the department including but not limited to: diary management, budget management and forecasting, travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, etc) and expenses processing, organisation and support of regular meetings, finance and invoice processing, facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and specific tasks relevant to the team.

To lead and ensure timely and accurate periodic finance reports including budget forecasting with budget holders for the financial year.

To lead the overall efficient coordination of work by, and communications of the staff in the Human Resources team.

Reporting to HR Director and supporting the Human Resources team. This post has no line management responsibility.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diary management, and administrative support to the HR Director
• Supporting the Human Resources team with international and national travel arrangements
• Plan, minute, and manage departmental meetings and meetings with the Board member and Union members
• Handle confidential information and conflicting priorities with sensitivity and a high level of judgement
• Manage financial processes and analysis, ensuring efficient financial management and administration of the team
• Manage financial budgeting and reporting. Monitoring the departments spend.
• Support on procurement of consultants, suppliers, and freelancers; and on all departmental purchasing including capital expenditure
• Support the planning and formulation of projects.
• Provide an advisory role on systems and processes such as Finance, Travel, Facilities and Human Resources for the Programme
• Processing purchase orders and expense claims for the team
• The Human Resources team runs smoothly and efficiently

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience providing support to a HR Director
• Experience working in a Human Resources team and supporting the team
• Experience of administering and coordinating a large and diverse department at a senior level
• Ability to manage own work plan and to make recommendations to the HR Director on administrative improvements
• Experience of preparing and monitoring budgets (including project budgets), and an ability to identify budget problems and solve them
• Highly organized and efficient with the ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge and practice of budget maintenance systems, financial resources management and record keeping
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and diplomatically in English - verbally and in writing, face to face and over the telephone
• Courteous and customer focused - experience of service provision
• Experienced in and capable of handling confidential information relating to e.g. organizational issues, staffing/personnel
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities, under pressure and deal with several activities and demands at the same time. Proven ability to meet deadlines and work with changes at short notice
• Must have right to work in the UK

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

National children’s literature development agency and ACE National Portfolio Organisation with a growing international reputation seeks Finance & Operations Manager to join our team as we enter our tenth anniversary year. Suitable candidates will be highly skilled and experienced in similar roles. Perfect for a proficient financial, people, risk and business manager with a strong track record, looking to be at the heart of a small but dynamic, enterprising team.

Start Date: 4th January 2021 or as early as possible

Role type: Full-time fixed-term for 12 months

Additional benefits:  3% salary increase if contract is renewed after 12 months, based on performance and a financial review of the organisation

OUR WORK

Pop Up Projects is a non-profit Community Interest Company and ACE National Portfolio Organisation with a growing international reputation established in 2011. We deliver imaginative, collaborative and ambitious programmes which transform lives through literature, especially through working with people in deprived places and challenging circumstances. We achieve our mission through three strands of work:

• Educational programmes in schools, facilitating rich learning opportunities through quality contemporary literature, interactions with diverse authors, and training for educators

• Talent development, investing in and advocating for aspiring, emerging and established writers and illustrators, especially from backgrounds which are under-represented in children’s publishing

• Community projects, providing participatory literary opportunities for and with children and young people, especially those experiencing marginalisation, isolation or who are at risk

Our two flagship programmes are Pop Up Festival - a national children's literature festival which connects thousands of school children nationwide with quality children’s literature and authors, and Pathways into Children’s Publishing - a talent development programme increasing ethnic diversity in children’s illustration, with 12 publisher and 9 university affiliates. We run a range of smaller as well as short term projects which can be explored, along with our impact on people and places over the past ten years, on our website.

This is an exciting time to be joining Pop Up, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary in 2021 and set out our vision for next ten years with the launch of a new fundraising appeal.

THE ROLE

The Financial & Operations Manager role is key to the organisation, co-managing with the Executive & Creative Director and the Education & Development Director an energetic and ambitious team, by ensuring: 

• the efficient and effective performance of all employees, to the highest possible standard

• the allocation of financial and human resources required to deliver all secured and projected activity

• short term financial viability and longer-term sustainability and growth

• legal and best-practice CIC compliance, governance and reporting

• the smooth management of business systems, processes and operations

The F/OM post has evolved out of the current Company Manager role, and there will be a thorough handover. The post-holder will closely collaborate with staff and freelancers across all programmes, projects and organisational areas in carrying out their lead responsibilities (below). They will also need to maintain a broad, up-to-date understanding of all delivery and development outside of their immediate areas of responsibility, in order to support the team and ensure the smooth operations of the organisation as a whole. They will contribute towards building the organisation’s profile in the sector, networking and making connections to support the generation of new opportunities, partnerships and income.

The F/OM takes lead responsibility for:

Office & Systems - carrying overall responsibility for company administration, procedures, databases, office space and facilities, insurance and acquisitions

Finance - planning and managing budgets, projections, cash flows and related risks with senior leaders; overseeing devolved project budgets through regular monitoring with relevant colleagues; managing the relationship with an accountancy firm, overseeing day-to-day finance via Xero accounting software.  Payroll, pensions and annual accounts are outsourced

HR & Recruitment - line-managing the Projects Coordinator; recruiting, contracting and inducting new staff; managing holiday and sick leave via CharlieHR; conducting four-monthly performance reviews with senior leaders; monitoring staff well-being and delivery against targets through regular 1:1s; overseeing professional learning and development

Contracts & Agreements - creating and monitoring all external contracts and agreements; securing legal support and consultancy where necessary

Policy & Strategy - developing and overseeing the implementation of policies and related action plans; supporting business plan development and strategic partnerships

Fundraising & Reporting - managing funding agreements & compliance with terms and conditions; supporting the management of funder relationships and reporting; contributing to the development and writing of grant bids; securing and managing consultancy contracts; leading the preparation of an annual report

Evaluation & Research - implementing impact evaluation methodologies; analysing data & providing support to compile written research and impact evaluation reports; supporting the management of relationships with external evaluators; overseeing  data / knowledge sharing agreements with partners

ABOUT YOU 

You will be a highly motivated individual with enthusiasm for Pop Up’s mission, creative and social innovation, and the ambition to achieve the highest possible quality experiences for our beneficiaries, funders and partners. As an organisation we are driven by core values and are looking for someone who is enterprising, passionate, empathetic, and collaborative. 

Energy, initiative and a commitment to working fast and to tight deadlines, responding adeptly to risks, challenges and opportunities, are integral - as are a high level of verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for someone who is highly organised and resilient; a quick learner, able to constantly improve and perfect administrative processes and systems to ensure smooth operations. You will want to take on responsibility for your own areas of work, bringing substantial experience in financial and HR management. You will be a collaborative team worker, eager to support your colleagues to achieve their best. 

While this is a rewarding role at the heart of the organisation, it is also a demanding one. It requires the ability to prioritise, multitask and keep an eye on the present as much as the future. At pressured times, there will be a need to work overtime - including the occasional weekend - in exchange for time off in lieu.

The successful candidate will have the following essential knowledge, skills & experience from similar roles within arts, non-profit or SMEs:

1. Financial planning, budget and cash flow management (> £500k p.a.)

2. HR systems and recruitment, people and line management, and capacity planning

3. Negotiating, writing and monitoring contracts and agreements

4. Building and managing numerous relationships with high-level individuals and organisations (incl. funders)

5. Excellent time management, attention to detail and management of competing priorities

6. Proficient in ICT, with the ability to learn new software and systems quickly and instruct others

7. Outstanding professional, external-facing verbal and written communication

8. Office management

9. Empathy and active listening 

10. Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and representation

The following knowledge, skills & experiences are desirable and will strengthen your application:

1. Change management in dynamic environments

2. Implementing evaluations, analysing results and compiling reports

3. Writing or contributing to grant applications and funding reports

4. An understanding of non-profit governance

5. Coaching and mentoring

6. An interest in or knowledge of contemporary children’s literature, arts and/or education for children and young people

General Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the UK, with supporting documentation

• Must be able to work from London

• Willingness to work flexibly in accordance with the demands of the work, which will include occasional evenings and weekends 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Deadline: Thursday, 26th November, noon

Please read the full job description (attached) before applying.

The development of our people and of our culture are organisational priorities for The Diocese of Sheffield.  ​The HR Director is therefore a vitally strategic appointment for us.  The person in this role, in conjunction with the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team (BSST), will be responsible for helping us to reimagine the way we develop and nurture our people, our culture, our structures and our policies.

The HRD will provide strategic direction and expertise across the Diocese and help us to deliver best practice. They will serve as close adviser and thought partner to the CEO and to all members the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team with regard to leadership, development, coaching, employee relations, talent acquisition, stakeholder engagement, culture, organisational design and change, performance management, learning and development. The successful candidate will also oversee a comprehensive human resources (HR) service to the DBF in respect of its ordained and lay office holders and employees and will provide employment support to parishes and linked organisations.

• Competitive attractive salary
• PT 28 hours per week - flexible working options will be considered
• Non-contributory pension is provided
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Based in Church House Effingham Street Rotherham

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity that changes lives through adventure and exploration onboard our tall ship, Tenacious. 

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity established in 1978 that changes lives through tall ship sailing experiences. Our voyages are for people of all backgrounds and abilities, giving everyone the freedom to explore their own potential through inclusive adventures at sea.

We’re a charity and receive no government funding, so we rely on the support of others through fundraising and donations.

It’s critical we continue our work. Our voyages build confidence and resilience in those who sail with us. They bring people together in diverse teams where differences disappear. Voyage Crew tell us their perceptions change and they are able to achieve things they previously did not think possible.

These experiences transform lives, which is why we are determined to rise to the challenge we currently face and continue sailing for years to come. 

Role

To work in partnership with the Chief Executive to ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and that the charity, the Trustees and the Chief Executive are focused on achieving these.

Responsibilities

• Leading the committee and the organisation to enable it to fulfil its purpose.
• To ensure an effective relationship between:

othe committee and the staff/volunteers

othe committee and the external stakeholders/community

• Acting as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate.
• To supervise and support the CEO.
• To act as a Member of the Finance Committee

Duties

• Plan and prepare the committee meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate.
• Chair committee meetings ensuring:

oA balance is struck between time-keeping and space for discussions.

o Business is dealt with and decisions made

o Decisions, actions and deliberations are adequately minuted

o The implementation of decisions is clearly assigned and monitored.

• Ensure adequate support and supervision arrangements are made for the CEO and any other staff or volunteers as required.
• Assist the fundraising team with major gift meetings and attending fundraising events etc
• Assisting the fundraising team with legacies where needed.
• Liaising with our lawyers and accountants about relevant advice for the Board and the Trust generally.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual with the following skills

Essential

• leadership skills
• experience of chairing meetings & committee work
• facilitation skills 
• tact & diplomacy 
• excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences 

Desirable

• knowledge of maritime

What difference will you make?

The role of the Chair is vital to the organisation. JST is an organisation run by people with drive and commitment.

We are looking for someone to help us develop and implement a strategy to meet the challenges which lie ahead and to add strength to our Board. JST has the exceptionally talented staff and volunteers. You will be joining a proactive Board of Trustees who are open to new ideas and who work well together.

What's in it for the volunteer?

The role of the Chair is vital to the organisation. It will bring many challenges but an equal amount of satisfaction. This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference in your local community. This is particularly true in the context of COVID-19; JST is playing an important role in supporting vulnerable members of the community.

Appointment Process All expressions of interest and any discussion regarding these positions will be with the HR Manager in the first instance.

Closing Date - 31st October 2020

Start date – no later than December 2020 ideally.

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. JST provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, or any other protected category under UK Law.

HR Consultant – £35,000 + Benefits (rising after probation)
This is a fantastic and rewarding role working as an HR Consultant within a small, successful and growing business. You will play a key role in the team as HR Consultant providing value-added, business focused HR advice, solutions and services to their clients, all of which are within the charitable/not for profit sector across the UK.

As HR Consultant you will be responsible for
•  Providing practical, tailored and robust HR and employment law advice and expertise to a range of clients, primarily by phone, email or Zoom and occasionally face to face.
•  Undertaking effective case management to agreed client, policy and legal requirements
•  Preparing legal and technically accurate HR documentation in line with organisational standards including contracts, employee handbooks, policies, procedures, letters and other associated case-management documentation.
•  Reviewing and updating client terms and conditions of employment, policies and handbook ensuring legal compliance 
•    Coaching clients through varied HR processes, including: resourcing, reward and retention; restructuring; TUPE; employee relations casework; employee engagement; management development; policy development and implementation
•    Keeping accurate, up to date records of work done to maintain the integrity of internal systems and process

To be considered for this role you must 
•  Be MCIPD Qualified 
•  Be able to evidence broad and extensive generalist HR experience including a broad range of complex ER casework 
•  Have supported managers and leaders through change programmes including restructure, redundancy, TUPE and harmonisation
•  Have the credibility required to influence clients at all levels
•  Be able to apply your previous HR experience and knowledge to deliver practical solutions for micro and small social sector employers
•  Have a passion for the sector, ideally through your career choices or your voluntary work. This MUST be evidenced on your CV

You will be joining an established, successful and expanding business, be working with a driven and engaging team and have the ability to really utilise and develop your passion for HR and the sector. 

Salary: £35000, rising after probation to £36,500 + Benefits.  Home based but must be prepared to travel as and when necessary depending on the needs of the role and the business.  This will include regular travel to the offices in Bewdley.

The best way to apply for this position is to follow the link below. This will ensure that your CV goes directly to the relevant consultant. 

If you have any specific question please call Diana Sharp at Wright Solutions (quote ref BBBH186).

Given the current economic climate we are receiving a high volume of applications to all job roles at the moment. We are committed to replying to all applications as speedily as possible however would ask for your patience as we work through our processes.

In addition to our HR Recruitment services, Wright Solutions also provides Diversity, Inclusion and Behavioural online training courses. Visit our website for more information

In compliance with the regulations (April 2004) in place under the Employment Agencies Act, Wright Solutions will require proof of identification. A current copy of a passport, driving licence, ID card or NI card will be required as part of the registration process. Email copies are acceptable.

This is a part-time position, 17.5 hrs (3.5 hrs Wed, 7 hrs Thurs & Fri) hours per week

Summary

Are you an experienced and confident HR professional who is customer focused and practical in their approach? At Versus Arthritis we are committed to developing and supporting our people and to enable us to do this we are moving to an HR business partnering approach. We are a new team which is looking for the final person to make us complete. It is an exciting time to join as we develop our offer and build our key relationships. You will support and advise on all aspects of the HR offer, accessing expertise from other teams within the People and Organisational Development Directorate.

About the role

This newly created role will push back against arthritis by working with organisation leaders to develop and deliver the people agenda in your area of responsibility, improving organisational performance.

The HR Business Partner will work closely with key stakeholders across all directorates to provide advice, support and guidance to enable the organsiation to develop a workforce which can deliver the charity's strategic goals.

• It's about effective workforce planning
• It's about influencing, coaching and advising
• It's about learning, evaluating and improving

Key requirements

We are looking for someone who gets excited about their role working with people and what they can contribute to the success of the organisation's ambitions. They must like a challenge and embrace opportunities, have patience and enthusiasm.

We are looking for the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• Qualified to CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience
• Experience of supporting organizational change
• Significant generalist HR experience, including managing complex employee relations cases
• Strong and effective communicator, with the ability to engage stakeholders
• A flexible, pragmatic and creative approach, redefining problems in light of information gathered or changes in context
• Evidence of effectively working with uncertainty and ambiguity and comfortable working at pace
• Strong advising and coaching skills enabling managers to develop their knowledge, confidence and capability in managing people to get the best out of their teams whilst ensuring a balanced approach to risk and reputation

How to apply

To apply you MUST submit:

1. a concise, up-to-date CV
2. along with a completed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements set out in the job description and person specification
3. Please include where you've seen this role advertised

Email your completed application by midnight 2 November

Are you a driver of change? Are you passionate about helping people adapt to organizational and systems changes? As part of our HR team, you will focus on the people side of change. Our current change cycle includes change projects looking at business processes, systems, and technologies, with an emphasis on improving our environmental questionnaire for our Next Generation Disclosure program.

You will create and deliver strategies and plans to help employees maximize the adoption of this new programme (and others) by honing methods of effective and sustained behaviour change. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to play a key role in implementing a significant change in an NGO environment. You will also play a key role, along with the wider HR team, in maintaining our strong, collaborative work culture. This is a new role providing you with an opportunity to make it your own.

The senior HRBP – Change reports to Global Director HR and People Development with matrix management reporting line into the Global Director Transformational Change and Projects. This is a fixed-term contract for eighteen months.

Key responsibilities include:

• To be the primary day-to-day point of contact for employees, whilst supporting and coaching leaders and managers in developing and implementing the change projects
• Design and develop change management methodology that is fit for purpose for the Next Gen programme and other programmes.
• Drive adoption and proficiency of changes within the global offices in CDP, ensuring compliance with CDP’s Change Management methodologies.
• Develop programme/project strategies and plans, including stakeholder assessment, internal communications, leadership alignment, organization transition, change readiness, capability transfer and deliver training. Ensure People decisions and solutions are aligned to wider HR strategy, policies & priorities
• Lead/facilitate meetings with department heads and directors to ensure an understanding of the current company culture and organisation, and jointly develop a change adoption plan.
• Provide direct support and coaching to directors and managers as they help their direct reports through transitions.
• Facilitate change management activities with cross-functional team members and stakeholders to understand and ensure adoption of the Next Generation Disclosure transformation.
• Work with the rest of the HR team on other projects when needed. Working as a team to build our collaborative work culture.

Required skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

• CIPD qualified and/or membership
• 5+ years’ proven experience working within a fast-paced, matrixed, preferably agile environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and new ways of thinking
• Come from an HR Generalist background with a specialism in change management
• Strong knowledge and understanding of employment law in relation to change management activities
• Experience in complex project management
• Persuasive advisor, comfortable in interacting with senior and executive management in complex global matrix organizations
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Professional, personable, with a hit the ground running attitude

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working for an NGO or charity
• Project management qualification
• International experience

Salary and benefits: c £55,000 per annum, 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, annual discretionary bonus (depending on company performance), Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, training and development, flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK.

Before you apply

We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. By emailing us your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.

How to apply:

Please visit our website to apply. The deadline is 10am on Monday, 2nd November 2020.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HR SPECIALIST TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos?

Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

Then Advance could be the career choice for you!

Role: Director of Organisational Development and Human Resources

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications (pro rata for part time)

Location: Hammersmith, with some travel across London and UK locations required

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week (will consider 28 hours per week)

About Advance

Established in 1998, Advance is an award-winning innovative non-profit organisation supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse and those women in the criminal justice system, enabling them to live safe, violence-free and equal lives. We are at the forefront of developing whole systems change services, establishing the first teams working within statutory settings to reach women and girls such as in police stations, hospitals, social care and probation services.

We are a passionate and dedicated team who believe in empathy, empowerment, collaboration and innovation and accountability. These qualities characterise our work with women and girls experiencing trauma, reaching over 6,000 women and their children each year.  The organisation has recently expanded its services, with annual income of £4m and approx. 90 staff working across London.

The role:

This is an exciting, newly created position which will be responsible for leading the recently expanded OD and HR team in their mission to inform, drive and support ongoing organisational change and improvement. This change must be aligned with our strategic priorities of putting learning and innovation, collaboration and inclusion at the heart of our culture and to provide responsive and impactful person-centric advocacy, support services and systems change.

What you will bring:

• In depth knowledge of organisational development and delivering change programmes effectively, with relevant professional qualifications
• A proven track record of leading organisation development to deliver tangible outcomes over a significant period of time
• Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining partnerships and networks and contributing to the design and delivery of organisational strategy and business plans
• An understanding of HR and knowledge of relevant employment law
• The ability to manage the team to deliver first class operational recruitment and HR for the organisation

What we offer:

• 30 days holiday plus public holidays, pro rata for part time, and a day off for International Women’s Day

• Pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• The opportunity to work in a flexible, supportive environment with a team of committed, inspiring women and we will support you as you to continue to build your skills and experience.

Please find the job description here

The closing date for applications is 1st November 2020.

Please note that we will be scheduling interviews on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the post earlier than advertised. We encourage applications at your earliest convenience.

For suitable candidates, there will be a 2-round interview process, with a short presentation at the latter stage.

Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory enhanced DBS check

PLEASE NOTE: This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Advance is committed to equality and diversity and strongly encourages applications from women with disabilities, from BME backgrounds and the LBT community, and with personal experience of the criminal justice system.

Business Partner 

Length of contract:   Permanent 
Salary: £27,950 per annuum pro rata 3.5 days a week (24½ hours a week £19,565) plus contributory pension 4% - 5% 
Responsible to: Head of Business Operations 
Responsible for:  Junior support staff when needed. 
Working with: All members of staff, board members, partners, associates and suppliers
 
ABOUT HACT 
HACT works with social housing providers, driving change within their businesses through our platform of products, services and consultancy. Simultaneously, we identify new opportunities, broker relationships, and engage with futures-oriented partners to create new projects and services that transform the social housing sector. 
 
Our external focus since January 2020 has been around six areas: 
• The role of community investment within communities • The use of data within social housing organisations • The response of social housing to the Covid-19 pandemic • The connection between housing and health • The future of social value in social housing • The business capability and design of social housing 
We’re a deeply committed team of 16, working with individuals and organisations who share our vision for social housing. 
 
ABOUT THE ROLE 
The Business Partner (BP) will be a key member of the team at HACT, with responsibility for supporting good financial and HR practice throughout HACT.
We utilise professional external services for accounting, audit and HR functions and a key element of this role will be to manage both internal and external stakeholders. 
You will be a part of the creation and maintenance of a supportive, reliable and creative environment, which enables maximum business impact through strong internal and external relationships. 
You will also play a key role in supporting project development and delivery to ensure HACT can deliver on its mission.
Understanding our financial performance is key to our success and you’ll create and maintain performance dashboards to support commercial delivery and future strategy. 
You will assist with governance and day-to-day management of internal supply contracts and IT systems. 
 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 
Reporting to the Head of Business Operations your key responsibilities are:
Finance & Performance 
• Provide analysis and deliver insight that links financial and performance reports to business strategies • Improve the use of financial reporting on business performance • Support effective commercial procedures, or initiate change, to ensure key operational, commercial, and financial targets are delivered through close working with colleagues • Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams • Record keeping of financial transactions including the processing of expenditure and income. Play a key role in delivering HACTs credit control systems. • Management of effective external relationship and the interfacing internal systems with external partners 
 
Maintain systems and support governance 
• Deputise for the Head of Business Operations in their absence, under the supervision of the Managing Director. • Some general administrative tasks such as dealing with correspondence, keeping databases up to date and answering the phone • Manage and monitor HACT’s internal CRM system and tools. • Provide governance support to the Board and senior management team, including supporting Board meetings and ensuring that HACT and its subsidiaries are meeting their regulatory requirements as a charity and company.
• You’ll assist HACT partners (who are not office based) to maximise the use of established systems and assist in ensuring that work is carried out in a healthy and safe way. HR  • Proactively support delivery of HR Processes consistently through the organisation • Builds strong business relationships with colleagues and key HR and finance partners • Actively supports the recruitment of talented individuals  • Support leaders to develop individuals to perform at their best 
 
ABOUT YOU
You will be able to evidence skills in the areas outlined above and will possess strong interpersonal skills. This post will suit a candidate who is motivated, curious and driven, with the capacity to work independently to ensure aims and objectives are achieved. 
You’re not afraid of working hard in pursuit of a big vision. In summary you will have: 
ESSENTIAL 
3+ years’ experience in a multi-disciplined business support function. 
Excellent stakeholder management skills with both internal and external audiences 
Excellent numerical and analytical skills and the ability to provide support for financial administration. 
Experience of using and maintaining a CRM system. 
Strong autodidactic tendencies. 
Highly organised and able to take the initiative to solving problems and making the most of opportunities to improve.
Ability to manage, adapt and refine systems, to meet changing business needs. 
Good level of presentation skills across different types of media and excellent MS Excel skills, including the use of macro’s 
Adaptability and agility in managing multiple deadlines whilst maintaining quality. 
Resilient, reliable, confident and enthusiastic. 
Ability to take initiative and problem solve.
Experience of coordinating and servicing meetings, including minute taking. 
Manage own workload to drive tasks through to completion with minimal supervision. 
NICE TO HAVES 
Ability to write internal policies and procedures 
Having worked in a small charity or voluntary sector organisation previously. 
Experience of managing and developing people, which could include interns, temporary staff and volunteers