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Brake is the national, acclaimed charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake’s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively. We have a 30-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families. We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues.
We need an HR Advisor to provide professional HR advice and operational support and training to managers and staff across the charity.
This is a hands on role, taking responsibility for taking the lead with matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management to resolve inhouse where practical.
The role will ensure that people management practices are fair, compliant with employment legislation, and aligned with the organisation’s values and mission.
This role is key in supporting employee relations, recruitment, policy implementation, and organisational development initiatives within a collaborative and people-focused environment.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Experience working in an HR related role with responsibility for managing and leading on HR related issues directly
- Strong demonstrable experience taking the lead in handling employee relations matters
- Demonstrable knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience advising and supporting line managers
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and HR cases simultaneously, understanding the need to adhere to time scales to comply with HR Law
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail both verbal and written
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
- Experience supporting organisational change projects
- Experience in running a monthly payroll using Sage Payroll
Personal Attributes
- Empathetic and approachable
- Driven to see tasks fully through to conclusion
- Values-driven and committed to the charity’s mission
- Collaborative team player
- Able to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Able to proactively manage own workload and work fully remotely
If you are seeking out a new challenge and think you have the skills, passion, and commitment that we are looking for, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly demonstrate you have what it takes to perform this challenging and rewarding role
- The successful candidate will be required to go through an enhanced DBS vetting process due to the sensitive nature of the service delivered.
- Please note we do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work. Employees are subject to driver licence checks.
Please take a look at our comperehensive job description for more details.
If writing a cover letter isn't your thing, why not send us a short video telling us why you think you'd be a great fit for our team.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract:6-month fixed term contract
Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 days
Salary:£29,500 - £34,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Location:Burford, Oxfordshire or Radcliffe Greater Manchester, hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office
Closing date: 21 July2026
Interview dates:Interviews will be arranged as applications are received
Are you passionate about supporting people and creating positive workplace experiences? We’re looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term basis.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters, while helping us continue to build an inclusive and collaborative One Blue Cross culture.
More about the role
Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations? We're looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term contract.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters. A key focus of the role will be supporting managers through Employee Relations matters, helping them navigate both informal and formal processes confidently and consistently.
We're looking for someone who can quickly build effective relationships, work independently and confidently manage a varied caseload, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make an immediate impact.
About you
You'll be an experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations knowledge and the confidence to advise managers through a wide range of people matters. You'll be comfortable handling both informal and formal cases and able to provide practical, balanced advice that supports positive outcomes while ensuring compliance with policy and employment legislation.
You'll have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to influence, challenge and support managers effectively. You'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and comfortable working independently while collaborating as part of a wider team.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys helping managers navigate complex people issues and is able to quickly establish credibility and trust within a busy operational environment.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Previous experience of working in HR, gained throughout the employee life cycle
- Significant experience of advising and coaching managers through formal and informal Employee Relations cases, including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability matters
- Experience of advising managers through formal and informal Employee Relations cases including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability
- Confident in dealing with numbers and experience of analysing and reporting data
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-facing skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good attention to detail
- Great administration skills
- A proven track record of prioritising and organising work and projects within a busy and multi-functioning role
- IT literate with MS Office, web-based platforms, and databases
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- CIPD Level 3
- Experience of working with volunteers in a HR environment
- Experience of managing projects and development programmes
- An understanding of the demands of the voluntary sector
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.