About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

The Centre for Ageing Better creates change in policy and practice informed by evidence and works with partners across England to improve employment, housing, health and communities. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a sense of meaning and purpose in later life. We have set out a bold ambition to do more on all these fronts.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

About the role

As HR Adviser you will provide advice and guidance to managers and staff across the organisation on all HR policies, procedures and employment law.

The HR function is developing and is seeking to build on its foundations to ensure the very best experience for staff working in the organisation. You will be reviewing and amending policies to ensure not only legal compliance but also best practice in all that the HR function does. This is a true generalist role at a crucial time for the organisation as we emerge from the pandemic and start to embrace a hybrid way of working, whilst continually reviewing our strategic priorities and ensuring we have a workforce skilled to deliver them.

ED&I is a priority for us as an organisation and we are seeking to embed these principles into our HR practices, you will be an integral part of making this happen and also provide analysis of key data to help inform us of areas where we should focus our efforts in the short and longer term.

About you

The successful candidate will have several years’ experience of working in an HR function and providing direct advice and guidance to line managers. You will preferably by CIPD qualified (MCIPD) and must be able to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of employment law and how to apply this to the HR Adviser role.

You will enjoy working in a small team in a collaborative way and be eager to understand the culture of the organisation and its mission.

To apply please send application form in Word format (No CVs)

The closing date for this role is 5pm on Monday, 9 August 2021, with interviews to take place on Tuesday, 24 August 2021. Please complete the below Equality and Diversity form and return alongside your application form.

The Human Resources Department is part of the Resources Directorate and provides HR services spanning the full range of people activities including payroll and pension administration, recruitment and onboarding, all HR services to employees and managers, benefits, organisational development and HR business partnering.

We’re seeking a HR Administrator to work as part of the HR Operations team. In this role you'll accurately and efficiently support the administration of key HR processes spanning the full employee life cycle from prospective employees to leavers, whilst adhering to HR Department standards, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include payroll and pension administration, recruitment, employment contracts and benefit administration.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

You’ll be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, with experience of working in a similar role within an HR function. This role deals with a high volume of activity often against tight timescales. Consequently the role is busy, varied and requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task to ensure all transactional activity is processed accurately and efficiently.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 09/08/2021

Interview planned for Thursday 19 August 2021. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Age UK Wandsworth is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Our Information and Advice Service aims to improve the quality of life of older people and their carers through the provision of independent advice and support. We currently have one full time Adviser and have now received funding to recruit an additional part-time adviser to add capacity to the service and help to deliver an inclusive information and advice service which meets the needs of older Wandsworth residents and in particular, older Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic residents who speak English as a second language.

Purpose of the role: 

• To deliver an information and advice service to Wandsworth residents, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic residents who speak English as a second language.
• To liaise with partnership agencies effectively to reduce duplication and increase the range of channels for accessing information and advice.
• To enable local older people to identify and access benefits, health and social care; and other services.

Closing date: midday on 24 August

Interviews: 3 September

Job

HR Advisor - 6-9mth contract

Location

3 days from the office and 2 days from home

Salary

c£40kpa pro rata

We are working with a leading animal charity in search of a HR Advisor on a 6-9mth contract basis.

This is a hybrid role and requires a HR Professional who has extensive experience with employee relations.

You will be responsible for the timely day-to-day management of employee relation casework ensuring all advice and guidance provided is in line policies, legal requirement and best practice. This will include discipline, grievance, absence and capability procedures.

To be considered for this HR Advisor role you will have significant HR Advisory and ER case work experience gained within either the charity or commercial sector.

You will have a minimum CIPD L5 qualification or similar.

Up to date Employment Law knowledge and best practice.

If you are interested in this role, please get in contact ASAP with Charlotte Dunkerton.

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HR Advisor - Permanent

Location - Surrey

Salary £29650

• Are you CIPD L5 minimum qualified (or equivalent)?
• Do you have operational and transactional HR experience?
• Are you looking for a fast past role with a full exposure to Generalist HR?
• Are you looking for long term career progression?
• If so, then read on…….

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join this prestigious University based in the beautiful grounds of this unique historical setting. Working in a large HR team you will gain exposure to the full HR remit.

As the HR Advisor you will:

• Support the HR Business Partners and Stakeholders in the delivery of the HR function.
• Be the first point of contact for HR related queries from Staff, Teachers and Employees.
• Managing your own case load of Employee Relations.
• Provide advice and guidance on Policy & Procedure.
• Provide general HR administration support as well as helping the Recruitment team with on and off boarding.
• Use your sound Employment Law knowledge to advise, coach, and deliver HR best practice.

To be considered for this HR Advisor role you will have:

• A minimum CIPD L5 (or equivalent)?
• Have relevant HR Advisory experience ideally within the educational sector.
• Good Employment Law knowledge.
• Experience or good understanding of job evaluations would be desirable.

If you are interested in the role please get in contact with Charlotte Dunkerton for an immediate interview.

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If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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My client, an amazing Charity dedicated to supporting those who have suffered from human rights injustice now has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Adviser to join them on a full time, permanent basis. This is fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a wide variety of generalist HR activities and who is keen to further develop their experience in managing complex employee relations matters.  

As Senior HR Adviser, you will join a friendly and supportive HR team providing professional HR support to teams and managers, covering all aspects of HR and the employee lifecycle including recruitment and selection, learning and development, employee relations and performance management. You’ll support the continuous improvement of HRs processes to ensure the teams working practices are efficient and effective, manage and review employment compliance issues such as pre-employment checks, professional registrations and DBS checks, manage contractual arrangements with HRs third party suppliers, lead on employee benefits and initiatives, help develop the effective use of the HRIS and much more!

This is also a great opportunity for someone to take a lead on ensuring the organisation is adopting a best practice approach to equality and inclusion through inclusive recruitment and employment practices.

To be considered you will require:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent qualification), or have gained extensive relevant experience in an HR Advisory role at this level.

• Proven experience and confidence in providing sound employee relations and policy advice on a variety of complex matters, with experience of managing a case load.

• Up to date knowledge of HR best practice and employment law, including up to date knowledge of diversity, equality and inclusion matters.

• Experience of creating and reviewing HR policies.

• A good working knowledge of HR Information System and ideally experience of developing an HRIS to ensure it is fit for the organisation’s requirements.

• Experience of managing contracts with third party suppliers.

• Experience of drafting contracts, policies and formal ER letters and investigation reports

• Experience of working in a professional clinical environment and/or the charity sector would be highly desirable.

Please note, going forward this role will be office based with some flexibility for remote working arrangements.

At Changing Lives Together our vision is to enable people to move forward, to give them confidence and take control of their lives.  We prepare people for the work place and teach them the vital life skills and sense of worth which will energise them to succeed for themselves. We also support individuals and families that make up a “place” to become a community.

The role will provide daily administrative and HR duties within Changing Lives Together. The role will assist managers with recruitment, record maintenance and provide HR expertise and advise.

In addition, the role has responsibility with the Chief Executive for managing and reporting concerns about those we support and for putting into place procedures to safeguard people in the organisation.

About the Role

The post can be based in London, Reading, Oxford, Brighton or Canterbury. Travel into London will be required

In this role, you will work closely with the HR Business Partners, providing general Advisor support as required,  As HR Advisor you will be responsible for providing advice, guidance, and support to senior employee managers on all aspects of engagement, policies and procedures including recruitment, inductions, PDRs, disciplinaries and grievances, change management programmes which will include consultation responsibilities

You will help our managers champion our values as well as help them to better manage their people supporting through coaching and guiding when needed . You will also liaise with our HR administration centre to help implement important changes to process and support,.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

We are looking for someone with initiative, good interpersonal & communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships is a must. As is the ability to work in a diverse, flexible and fast paced environment which will need you to travel to London.

You will be able to demonstrate sound experience of working in a range of generalist HR areas,  working with stakeholders across a number of different functions  to resolve situations quickly and effectively and advising both managers and employees/volunteers on a range of generalist HR queries  across the life cycle of an employee, also supporting change management programmes, consultation and experience of TUPE would be useful.

 Due to the current pandemic, were possible staff are working remotely from home. However, should conditions change there may be a requirement to travel to meetings and to meet with your stakeholders

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

St John Ambulance are currently supporting the NHS to care for people and deliver vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. How? By training more than 30,000 volunteers. Using our longstanding expertise, we are empowering people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them.

If you want to make a difference come and join the team at St John.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Application Review Date: 30 July 2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered

About the Role

The post can be based in London, Reading, Oxford, Brighton or Canterbury. Travel into London will be required

In this role, you will work closely with the HR Business Partners, providing general Advisor support as required,  As HR Advisor you will be responsible for providing advice, guidance, and support to senior employee managers on all aspects of engagement, policies and procedures including recruitment, inductions, PDRs, disciplinaries and grievances, change management programmes which will include consultation responsibilities

You will help our managers champion our values as well as help them to better manage their people supporting through coaching and guiding when needed . You will also liaise with our HR administration centre to help implement important changes to process and support,.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

We are looking for someone with initiative, good interpersonal & communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships is a must. As is the ability to work in a diverse, flexible and fast paced environment which will need you to travel to London.

You will be able to demonstrate sound experience of working in a range of generalist HR areas,  working with stakeholders across a number of different functions  to resolve situations quickly and effectively and advising both managers and employees/volunteers on a range of generalist HR queries  across the life cycle of an employee, also supporting change management programmes, consultation and experience of TUPE would be useful.

 Due to the current pandemic, were possible staff are working remotely from home. However, should conditions change there may be a requirement to travel to meetings and to meet with your stakeholders

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

St John Ambulance are currently supporting the NHS to care for people and deliver vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. How? By training more than 30,000 volunteers. Using our longstanding expertise, we are empowering people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them.

If you want to make a difference come and join the team at St John.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - Access to financial, health and wellbeing guidance and support.
• Discounts - Blue Light, NHS Discounts and SJA discounts including discounts on mobile phone, gym membership, cinema, restaurants, holidays and shopping-including your weekly food shop.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Application Review Date: 30 July 2021

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only. Any speculative CVs submitted without invitation will not be considered

Focusing on ER casework, the successful HR advisor will join a busy and thriving team.

You will provide high quality, professional advisory services on all aspects of Human Resources.

Client Details

Leading London based housing association

Description

• Provide advice to managers on application of employment practices, pay and conditions of service, and implications of employment issues
• Supporting and, as appropriate, undertaking casework on a wide range of human resources issues, including discipline, capability, absence, grievance and appeals within the required timescales from inception to conclusion
• Liaison with the Occupational Health provider and Health & Safety on employee health and welfare issues
• Support in the development of employment policies and procedures, trade union and staff consultation.
• Supporting trade union consultations and negotiations in respect of change management, TUPE and amendments to terms and conditions of service.
• Complete additional administrative processes as is appropriate to support the HRBP and Management teams in the delivery of HR services

Profile

You must have worked in a similar role previously and be very strong on ER casework.

To be considered for this role you must be immediately available and have worked in the charity/ Not for Profit sector in a HR capacity.

Job Offer

This is an ongoing temporary role.

The role will be remote, although, ocassional travel to the office will be required for meetings.

This role is paying between £15-19ph depending on experience.

NFER is a leading educational research charity operating in the UK and internationally. Our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems. Our research informs policy and practice and we proudly develop and supply a third of the UKs primary schools with the assessment products for teachers.

As the HR Manager you will support the work of the foundation by working with the business providing a best in class HR service, advising and guiding leaders, managers and colleagues, within your assigned business area and across the organisation.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating and implementing HR processes and procedures and ensuing all HR duties are undertaken in accordance with employment legislation and company policy. As well as undertaking HR projects and initiatives aimed to align NFER’s workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.

We are a developing department, so you’ll be required to input in to and support with the modernisation of HR across the foundation, continually strive for efficiency, whilst improving the employee experience and delivering a business lead partnership and service to Line Managers and employees.

This is a HR generalist role so you’ll need to be agile and flexible and prepare to get involved in a range of topics. We are looking for some who:

• can support and influence all stakeholders, including Senior Leaders across the business
• shows empathy and has excellent people skills including the management of sensitive situations, as well as strong customer service skills
• has excellent organisational and communication skills
• has generalist HR experience, including experience of managing the entire employee lifecycle and up to date employment legislation knowledge.
• uses their own initiative, has drive and commitment to making things happen and a willingness to challenge the norm.

You’ll be passionate about HR and may have held similar roles such as ER Manager, ER Advisor, Employee relations advisor, Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, HR Coordinator, HR Advisor.

Why NFER?

• Competitive salary £35,000 - £40,000
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working available (home and Slough office)
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Support for professional development
• Great work/life balance (35 hours worked per week)

Most of our teams are currently working from home but our offices are open surrounded by five acres of green land on the outskirt of Slough, located close to Windsor. It's just 15 minutes from London Paddington and an easy drive from the M4, M40 and London Heathrow.

If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.
The closing date for applications is midnight 28th July

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Itad is a leading international development consultancy providing advice to governments, foundations, multilateral agencies development finance institutes, private sector and non-profits on how to maximise the impact of their investments. We have a 35-year track record of providing our clients with the information and insight they need to make development work smarter, produce better results and improve people’s lives. Our knowledge and expertise are grouped around four practice areas: Inclusive Growth and Climate Change, Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings, Human Development and Governance and Institutional Strengthening. 

The Team

The HR team provide expertise and support throughout the full employee lifecycle and work closely with all areas of the business to help determine people plans and priorities.  The team cover a range of specialties and support each other in their delivery to the business. 

The Role

This is a key role within an experienced team, providing support across all aspects of HR including:

• Primary recruitment contact point for all external candidates, ensuring they have a positive experience with Itad, irrespective of the outcome of their application
• Coordinating and posting job adverts internally and externally
• Scheduling and coordinating interviews
• Issue and track offers, contracts and supporting documentation
• Maintain planning tools to include promotions, salary increases and external recruitment
• Maintaining an accurate and up to date HRM system (Bamboo) and employee files
• Preparing regular and accurate management information reports on absence, holidays, turnover, exit interviews and recruitment
• Monitoring and acting on time critical dates e.g. probation and contract end dates
• Pro-actively liaise with the finance team to effectively support payroll and benefits administration

The Candidate

With relevant experience in a recruitment or HR team you will be able to pragmatically manage a highly variable workload with competing priorities and maintain an attention to detail throughout. You understand the need to proactively build and maintain relationships across all levels of the business using strong written and interpersonal skills.  You also understand the challenges of confidential and sensitive issues whilst ensuring team members are supported and company risk is limited. You will be pro-active in your thinking and delivery and naturally identify ways to improve existing process and establish new approaches.

The salary for this role is up to £25K.  We also offer a comprehensive learning and development programme, 24 days holiday plus additional time off over Christmas and a matched company pension up to 5%.

The role is based in our offices in Brighton & Hove (East Sussex) and as lockdown eases, we would anticipate this is where you will spend at least 2 days a week working alongside the rest of the team. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

The deadline for applications is August 13, however please note we will be interviewing successful candidates on a rolling basis with a view to joining the team as soon as possible.

Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice 

Generalist Advice Worker/Advice Session Supervisor (or Trainee position)

Post funded by Southwark Council.

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Bermondsey and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

The post is suitable for an experienced Advice Session Supervisor (ASS) or as a development opportunity for a Certificated Generalist Advisor to train to become an ASS within six months of starting in post. If applying without existing experience of supervising volunteers and of undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor the starting salary will be Scale 6 - £29,194 whilst undertaking training.

The post holder will be required to work across all of our offices and outreaches in Southwark according to operational needs.

The role includes:

• Providing advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues
• Supervising advice and gateway assessment sessions
• Supporting and supervising volunteers

To be successful you will need:

• Have achieved the Generalist Advisor Certificate and have experience of Generalist Advice Casework
• Either experience of supervising volunteers and undertaking the role of Advice Session Supervisor or be able to demonstrate the ability to undertake this role with training provided within 6 months of starting 
• To understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 9th August 2021

Interviews: Thursday 12th August 2021

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) seeks better outcomes for children, young people and families by bringing the best available evidence to practitioners and other decision makers across the children’s social care sector. We generate, collate and make accessible the best evidence for practitioners, policy makers and practice leaders to improve children’s social care and the outcomes it generates for children and families.

WWCSC is looking for an HR Manager to support their growing organisation. This is an exciting new role in a high-performing, busy and friendly team. The candidate will need to have excellent communication and relationship skills, as well as strong knowledge of employment law.

The role

• Overseeing the recruitment, selection and induction process, including building on our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) work
• Actively expand our network and build a talent bank of individuals, at all levels, who would like to join our organisation
• Play an integral part in implementing, embedding and demonstrating WWCSC commitment to EDI initiatives
• Manage our HR system, ensuring appraisals are completed on time
• Ensure that WWCSC complies with employment regulations and has the correct policies and procedures in place
• Monitoring various aspects of employee’s performance, such as attendance and sick leave
• Assessing the need for training and development, and implementing training programmes accordingly
• Handling disciplinary processes and formal grievances
• Reviewing pay structures and employee benefits internally as well as benchmarking externally
• Supporting the Head of Operations to ensure the growth and development of the organisation and ensure employees are well-supported to achieve their full potential
• Support the Finance Manager with monthly payroll
• Managing a Team Administrator who will support on the day to day HR tasks

Deadline for applications: 12pm 16th August 2021