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Contract:Permanent, full time 

Salary:circa £50,000 per annum 

Location: Burford, OX18 4PF on a hybrid basis 

Closing date:30 January 2026 

1st interviews:10 – 12 February 2026 

2nd stage:18 & 19 February 2026 

At Blue Cross, our people are central to everything we do to protect and improve animal welfare. We are recruiting a People and Culture Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of compassionate, high-quality people support across the charity. This is a brand-new role, created to strengthen how we support managers and teams and to translate our People Strategy into practical, values led people practices. 

Sitting within the People and People Services directorate, the People and Culture Manager plays a key role in enabling confident, fair leadership across the organisation, particularly in emotionally demanding environments. The role also offers a valuable opportunity to build experience and capability towards senior People and Culture leadership. 

More about the role

As People and Culture Manager, you will provide expert, pragmatic advice across the full range of people matters, acting as a trusted business partner to the People & People Services directorate. You will lead on complex and sensitive casework, coach and develop People and Culture colleagues, and work closely with senior leaders to deliver positive people outcomes. 

As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape how people services are delivered day to day, contributing to the continuous improvement, credibility, and impact of the People and Culture function. 

You will also contribute to organisational development, culture change, wellbeing initiatives, and workforce planning, using insight and data to identify risks and opportunities. The role supports organisation wide change activity, ensuring that people processes are fair, transparent, and compassionate. 

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, based from our Burford office, with a minimum of two days a week working from the office. You will also be required to travel regularly to other Blue Cross sites to build relationships and provide effective, visible support to managers and teams.  

About you

You are a credible and empathetic professional who brings sound judgement, resilience, and a solutions focused approach. You are confident supporting managers through complex and emotionally sensitive situations and are comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic contribution. 

You build strong, trusting relationships, communicate clearly at all levels, and enjoy coaching others to build their confidence and capability. You are committed to embedding Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity in everything you do. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent professional experience 
• Substantial experience in a generalist HR or people role 
• Strong employee relations experience with sound knowledge of UK employment law 
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive people issues with empathy and professionalism 
• Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills 
• Experience working in a values led, care focused, or emotionally demanding environment 
• The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity 

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• CIPD Level 7 qualification 
• Experience working in animal welfare, healthcare, social care, or frontline operational environments 
• Experience supporting managers and teams working in emotionally demanding roles 

How to apply  

Please click Apply to submit your application. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Our recruitment process for this role will take place in two stages. The first stage will be a competency-based interview, focused on experience, approach and alignment with our values. 

Candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to attend a discovery session. This will be an informal and interactive session, designed to explore the role in more depth, share perspectives and give candidates the opportunity to meet colleagues and learn more about Blue Cross and our culture. 

Full details will be shared with candidates in advance. Both stages will be held in person at our Burford offices. 

We are committed to running a fair and inclusive recruitment process and will provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. 

We are looking for a HR Assistant to support the continuous improvement of care and services within our hospice.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about people and ensuring the highest standards of care for patients, families, and staff.

About the Role

Hours per week – 22.5 hours per week

Salary - £12.27 per hour

Working closely with managers and the wider team, you will play a key role in supporting processes across the hospice. You’ll help us stay compliant, learn from feedback, and keep improving how we support our people and processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting managers in meetings and offering guidance and support through processes
• Maintaining accurate records and minutes of meetings
• Assisting with recruitment
• Supporting policy reviews and document control
• Helping coordinate training and development across the wider team
• Liaising with teams across the hospice to support process improvement initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• CIPD Level 3 qualified (minimum)
• Confident using IT systems, databases, and Microsoft Office
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• A strong communicator with a collaborative approach
• Committed to the values of hospice and palliative care

Previous experience in HR, healthcare, or a regulated environment would be an advantage, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Please apply by submitting a completed application form to our HR department 

Halton Haven Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

All appointments are subject to Disclosure Barring Service checks

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, this autonomous position will develop and deliver the People Strategy through the delivery of projects and plans, ensuring they are aligned with the wider organisational strategy and values of YoungMinds.

The Head of People will lead a team responsible for all HR activity throughout the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, occupational health & support, learning and development and ensuring the safe working and wellbeing of Young Minds employees and workers; as well as supporting YoungMinds safeguarding responsibilities to beneficiaries through safer recruitment and other safeguarding processes. 

The Head of People is critical to further embedding a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that encourages our employees to feel a sense of pride in their work and the work we do as an organisation.

People and Culture Assistant
About the Organisation
This independent charitable foundation that works in partnership with local charities and community-led organisations. Through funding, connection and practical support, they help communities thrive and create lasting social change across England and Wales.
The Role
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Term: Fixed-term until January 2027
Salary: £32,657 per annum
Location: London (hybrid working – 2 days office-based, 3 days from home)
As the People and Culture Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the operational effectiveness of the organisation. Working within the Operations team, the postholder will provide high-quality administrative and systems support to the People and Culture function, while also ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the London office.
Key Responsibilities
People and Culture Support

• Provide recruitment administration support, including setting up vacancies on the HR system, coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and issuing contracts
• Support onboarding by coordinating induction activities, equipment and paperwork
• Administer and maintain accurate holiday and sickness records, including reporting
• Provide general HR administration such as mail merges, employee records, surveys, reports and presentations
• Support change management processes, including salary reviews and contract changes
• Assist with leadership team meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
• Coordinate training sessions, room bookings and catering
• Support learning and development administration, including maintaining the Learning Management System
• Assist with performance management processes, communications and reporting
• Update and maintain HR policies and the employee handbook in line with legislation
• Support benefits administration, including pension, medical insurance and employee assistance programmes
• Undertake other reasonable duties as required

Office Support

• Act as first point of contact for visitors and manage office operations on office-based days
• Support office expenses and supplier management
• Assist staff with office equipment and general office queries
• Support all-staff meetings, away days and monthly online meetings
• Maintain internal information systems to ensure easy access to documentation
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, meeting rooms and catering
• Manage security access cards and assist with general IT-related tasks
• Support health and safety procedures and maintain records
• Manage stationery, office supplies and desk-booking systems
• Undertake other reasonable administrative duties as required

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Experience using HR systems (e.g. PeopleHR, Culture Amp or similar)
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel, with confidence running reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and effective time management
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a flexible and supportive team
• A clear commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Desirable

• Awareness of AI tools and interest in exploring their use at work
• Experience using Zoom, Microsoft Teams and collaboration tools such as Miro
• Understanding of GDPR and basic employment law
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and HR systems
• Office management experience
• Awareness of Disability Confident principles, reasonable adjustments and inclusive recruitment

If you are interested applying for the position of People and Culture Assistant through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Location: Hybrid (Weekly travel to West Division Centres & London for monthly team meetings)
Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £30,321.51 - £36,689.03 (depending on location, experience and skills)

About the Role 
We’re looking for a proactive and professional HR Advisor to join our People team. In this role, you’ll provide expert advice and support on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance. You’ll focus on our stakeholders and work closely with managers and colleagues to ensure policies, procedures, and best practices are followed, while driving initiatives that add real value to our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR advice on policies, processes, and employee relations.
• Support managers with complex ER issues such as absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases.
• Promote self-service for HR systems and processes, and coach managers where needed.
• Assist with annual appraisal and salary review processes.
• Oversee sickness reporting, occupational health referrals, and compliance checks.
• Provide HR system support, reporting, and payroll administration.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy development.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ER and HR advisory experience, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manage complex ER cases with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Us? 

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Fast expense reimbursement (within 10 days)

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Family-friendly policies

Rewards & Perks

• Long service recognition
• Discounts at 4,000+ retailers via Blue Light Card

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

• Paid training and development
• Accredited apprenticeships
• Clear progression pathways

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with our client to find a People and Culture Manager. The charity is a leading benevolent organisation which supports bank workers and their families who are working or retired. The organisation provides independent advice, guidance, case management, and grant giving for people encountering a wide range of concerns including financial, health, housing, and wellbeing issues. 

Managing the effective day to day running of the HR function, this varied role will be hands on and operational as well as providing counsel, insights and advice to people related matters at all levels. Reporting to the COO, the People and Culture Manager will be joining the organisation at an exciting time of change and bringing externally hosted services back in house. This role requires a rounded generalist HR professional with prior experience of people processes and policy, with a focus on culture, engagement, EDI and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified, with demonstrable experience as the HR lead, including direct management of staff. Staff wellbeing is also a key element to the role, ensuring provision for people who are frontline client focussed and as such experience of this area is required.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Catherine at Prospectus.

Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager, L'Arche Ipswich

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week, flexibly
Salary: £34,224.59 FTE (£20534.75 for 22.5 hours)
Reports to: Community Leader
Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
Closing date: Sunday, 1st February 2026 at midnight

Notes: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Main purpose of the role

The Human Resources Manager provides effective HR support to all employees at L'Arche Ipswich, in line with L’Arche’s identity, mission and values.

The HR Manager will:

• Lead, facilitate and organise recruitment in the community together with the Registered Manager and the Community Leader;
• Actively seek opportunities to link up and maintain good relationships with organisations such as other recruitment and voluntary agencies, career offices, churches and communities, educational establishments with a particular emphasis on promotion among young people;
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, in line with employment law, regulatory requirements, and L'Arche policies;
• Support leaders with employee relations casework;
• Submit accurate payroll data;

Key essential criteria

• Understanding and identification with the aims, mission and values of L'Arche;
• Experience of working in HR, especially employee relations casework;
• Experience of the full employee life cycle including recruitment, training, performance management;
• Experience of a similar role with lead responsibility for employment matters;
• CIPD level 5 (Associate) or equivalent;
• Highly developed IT skills including familiarity with using HR databases;

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

You can find more details about L'Arche Ipswich and L'Arche on our website

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
The closing date is: Sunday 1 February 2026 at midnight

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.

We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

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