We have an exciting opportunity here at the Social Interest Group for a highly engaged and organised HR professional to join us as a People and Culture Advisor in delivering an exceptional advisory and people support service across the organisation.

Reporting into the People and Culture Business Partners’, the People and Culture Advisor will provide high quality generalist HR advice to managers and colleagues on a wide range of topics including contract reviews, performance management, absence, disciplinaries and grievance issues and ensure people operations, systems, analytics, and reporting are being delivered effectively.

Utilising your breadth of knowledge of people matters within the workplace, you will be a trusted advisor on a wide range on people processes, policies and systems related issues and provide excellent people solutions, while establishing and maintain effective working relationships across the Group.

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience working in a similar HR advisory role, including giving generalist HR advice as well as areas within employment law; you must be comfortable with a wide range of HR systems acting as the superuser, coupled with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to deliver against deadlines within a busy People and Culture team.

About Us:

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK based charity, providing bespoke person centred social and health care solutions. Utilising strength-based models of working, we specialise in rehabilitation and supporting people who have complex needs, empowering them to achieve their full potential. We deliver social and health care services through our subsidiary charities SIG Penrose, SIG Equinox, SIG Investments and Pathways to Independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first line advisory support and advise on all employee relations issues including, but not limited to grievances and disciplinaries, absences, performance management etc.
• Advise and support managers in accordance with current employment legislation and relevant policies and procedures
• Oversee HR processes including new starters and leavers process; HR documentation is completed in a timely manner i.e., absence forms, probation reviews, performance reviews etc.
• Manage the HR Information System (Cascade), ensuring employee amendments and absences are updated, and accuracy of information recorded and liaise with managers to input data correctly
• Compile reports (monthly, quarterly and annually) and providing HR data as and when required by HR and/or Management team as requested.
• Champion engagement initiatives including employee surveys, well-being, reward and recognition, internal communications and company values on site encouraging participation

Experience Required:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 2 years working at Advisor/Generalist level, covering the full spectrum of HR disciplines within a multi-site environment
• Sound knowledge and proven track record in all core aspects of HR management, including performance management, organisational change and restructures, absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Proven track record of employee relations and employment law
• A sound understanding of and expertise of HR systems and payroll processes
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to analyse, assimilate and present data and draw conclusions in a connected way
• Effective planning and organisational skills in the context of tight deadlines and often conflicting priorities
• Sound IT skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook etc), experience of manipulating HR databases
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate complex ideas and business concepts in accessible terms.
• A thorough understanding and knowledge of up-to-date of best practice HRM techniques
• Desirable: experience using Cascade

Benefits and commitment to you:

• Promoting anti discriminatory practices in line with our values: ambition, empowerment, transparency and inclusivity
• 25 days holiday increasing to 26 days after 2 years of service and increasing 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave
• Access to employee assistance programme including Medi-cash Plus
• Free uniform
• Subsided meals when on duty
• Discount gym membership
• Routine eye tests, glasses and contact lenses
• Dental treatment via NHS or Private
• Physiotherapy, Massage and a range of other therapies
• Life Assurance

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and provide employment references covering the last 5 years period including one from your most recent employer.

HR Officer, Dartford, £24000 - £25600pa

• Are you currently providing HR Assistant support within a busy HR team?
• Are you CIPD L3 qualified or equivalent?
• Do you have good knowledge of Employment Law?

Pro-HR have partnered with this Kent based Educator in search of a HR Officer to provide sound HR support to the busy HR team.

What's great about this company…

• Well establish educational setting with long term opportunities
• Great benefits on offer including 33 days holidays plus the bank holidays, generous pension scheme and life insurance, as well as free parking onsite
• Personnel development programmes available

In this role as HR Offier you will…

• To provide support, advice and guidance on employment and employee relations matters, and HR Policies and Procedures
• Be the first point of contact for all HR queries and to resolve and delegate as required
• Be responsible for the recruitment process and onboarding of new employees

You will be perfect for this role will have…

• BE CIPD L3 or equivalent
• Experience of providing first line HR advice
• Experience or providing end to end recruitment support
• You MUST drive and have your own transportation as travel between sites will be required as the business needs

What next…

Get in contact ASAP. Interviews to be held the week of 18^th October.

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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

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HR Advisor - 6mth contract, London, £40000 pro-rata

Hybrid role

3 days from the office and 2 days from home

• Are you an experienced HR Advisor?
• Do you have extensive Employee relations experience?
• Are you CIPD L5 qualified or equivalent?

We have partnered with this animal charity in search of a HR Advisor to join on a short-term contract.

What's great about this company

• Flexible and relaxed working environment within a supportive HR team
• Furry friends occasionally popping into say hello (dogs that is)
• Lots of training and development opportunities available where needed and required
• Hybrid and flexible working hours

In the role of HR Advisor, you will…

• Have significant HR Advisory and ER case work experience gained within either the charity or commercial sector
• Be responsible for the timely day-to-day management of employee relation casework
• Ensure 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 role you will…

• You will have a minimum CIPD L5 qualification or similar
• Up to date Employment Law knowledge and best practice
• Experience of dealing with high volume ER case work

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

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

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

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HR Adviser

ABOUT US

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland.

THE ROLE

The HR Adviser will work together with our HR and Payroll team to deliver a comprehensive HR service to the Trust. This will include supporting line managers to implement our HR practices such as absence management and employee relations, alongside producing HR correspondence and maintaining the HR system.

You will be an integral part of an employee’s journey with the Trust, ensuring their experiences of HR practices are managed professionally.

THE CANDIDATE
With experience of working in an HR role at a similar level, you will be CIPD qualified or working towards this, and have an accessible and supportive approach. You will have the ability to work under your own initiative, be flexible and be able to work in a confidential environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.

Job Title: HR Advisor

Location: Remote (Occasional travel to services nationwide is required)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £28,000pa Depending on Experience

Fitzroy are a national charity transforming the lives of people with learning disabilities. As a values-driven organisation, the people we support are always at the heart of everything we do, and this helps us transform lives.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join our thriving HR Team.

Purpose of the Job

To provide efficient and effective HR support and advice to FitzRoy colleagues on a wide range of people related issues. This is a great opportunity for someone with employee relations experience that is looking to expand their skill set into a diverse range of HR matters.

Outline of Responsibilities and Duties

· Provide HR advice on employee relations matters including but not limited to disciplinary, absence and grievance casework.

· Review outcome letters, investigation reports and submitted evidence ensuring that paperwork is accurate, investigations are thorough.

· Provide first line generalist HR advice and support on terms and conditions of employment and HR policy and procedures escalating to the relevant HR Business Partner where necessary.

· Attend formal/informal meetings and hearings to take notes and support the meeting chair where required.

· Support the HR Business Partners with organisation change, including restructures and TUPE.

· Provide the HR team with a range of administrative support.

· Support with project work, including for example, engagement events, data analysis and research. Travel to other locations across the UK as and when required.

What do you need?

· A passion for employee relations matters and an ability to cope with changing demands.

· Experience of reviewing and advising on a full range of HR matters such as disciplinary, grievance, flexible working requests and absence management.

· Up to date knowledge of employment law and statutory legislation.

· Level 5 CIPD Qualification.

· Competent with IT: Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and inhouse systems.

· Continual Professional Development including a willingness to learn and develop within the role.

· Willingness to attend relevant HR workshops and employment update briefings.

What are the Benefits?

· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays – increasing with service, and the option to purchase additional holiday.

· Free membership of our Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family – claim money on services such as Dental, Optical, Chiropractor and many more.

· An Employee Assistance programme which includes virtual GPs, Legal advice and more.

· Loyalty awards.

· Life assurance.

· Perkbox shopping discounts.

Interested? Click apply to complete our short online application form

Early application is encouraged as we regularly review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early

HR Manager

The HR Manager will be responsible for providing a first class HR service to support the business needs.
You will develop and implement strategic HR initiatives which will robustly underpin the business and drive it forward through HR initiatives and changes to HR policies and procedures which continually improve organisational effectiveness. You will be on hand to assist with Recruitment as well as Training / Supervision of staff.

HR Manager Responsibilities:

-  Manage the work load of the HR Administrator, Payroll and Finance Officer and the Executive Assistant to the MD
-  Participation in the in the Strategy meetings, developing the Strategic HR Function of Draycott Nursing.
-  Provide leadership and management for HR projects.
-  Provide advice and support at all levels within the Organisation, maintaining good employee relations through knowledge of the organisation and an understanding of its objectives.
-  Monitoring HR statistics including recruitment, sickness, lateness, annual leave etc.
-  Analysing the annual staff survey and communicating and implementing required actions.
-  To take individual responsibility to safeguard clients through the recruitment and selection process.
-  Manage the performance appraisal system and maintain IIP

HR Manager Requirements:

-  HR/CIPD qualification and be willing to undertake further training as required
-  Flexibility, the ability to handle many different tasks at once and to be flexible in your approach to the way the task is done.
-  Good organisational skills and attention to detail, and ability to prioritise and organise work-load.
-  Excellent IT skills including knowledge using Microsoft Office applications or similar software programmes as appropriate and good knowledge of our specific software
-  The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a multidisciplinary team both within the office and externally.
-  Willing to work with others for the greater good of the company and able to assist others when necessary.
-  Significant HR experience
-  Experience with researching and developing HR policy
-  Proven track record of giving HR advice at all levels
-  Background which includes introducing and managing innovative projects
-  Managing the recruitment and selection process
-  Experience working within a customer focused environment
-  Experience of working within Domiciliary Healthcare (Desirable)

Location: London
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum

You may have experience of the following: Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, Human Resources Officer, HR Officer, Human Resources Generalist, HR Generalist, Human Resources Executive, HR Executive, Human Resources Business Partner, HR Business Partner, HRBP, etc.

Ref: 103 160

A charity based in Central London are looking for a HR officer. The successful candidate will need to administer and be the first point of contact for all HR processes in the business, supporting the HR & Administration Manager, senior team and line managers with HR casework, recruitment, on boarding, probation, training, performance management, leave and absence management, record keeping, staff surveys, payroll information, ER casework and HR system management.

Key responsibilities

* Ensuring all managers and teams follow recruitment procedures for all roles, including casual and freelance
* Agreeing and finalising job descriptions
* Agreeing and finalising timetable, shortlisting and interview panels, assessment components
* Posting roles on recruitment portals, job boards and ensuring they are uploaded onto our own website
* Monitoring application levels and responding to queries
* Organising interviews
* Taking references
* Issuing the offer letter and contract of employment
* Confirming payroll information to Finance
* Providing first point of contact for candidates and recruiting managers
* Updating the staffing structure diagram
* Monitoring progress of new staff through the probation period, liaising with managers where necessary to ensure review meetings are carried out and appropriate actions taken during the probationary period
* Producing end of probation confirmation letters and administer any leaver process
* Producing standard offer letters and employment contracts
* Supporting and advising staff on maternity, paternity leave and parental leave
* Organising agreed training, including onsite provision and external provider liaison

Person specification

* Level 5 CIPD qualification (or working towards)
* Demonstrably strong and proactive HR administration and coordination skills with a good understanding of HR and payroll processes and basic employment legislation
* Highly effective communication skills, including approachability and the ability to liaise confidently and professionally with staff, senior management and external stakeholders
* A strong track record in providing HR administration support, including implementation of HR protocols and processes, dealing with confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact
* Fluency and confidence using People HR or equivalent online HR system, and an ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly

Closing date : 26th October 2021

I am currently looking for an experienced part-time (up to 28 hours a week) International HR Advisor for an amazing children's charity. The International HR Advisor is responsible for providing generalist HR advice and support to 30 home based, remote working staff, across 10 different countries.
Reporting to the Head of Global HR & Operations this role coordinates and supports all recruitment activity, the onboarding and orientation processes, performance management process and learning and development activities; ensures HR policies are consistent and implemented effectively; manages the monthly payroll and Employer of Record processes; acts as the first point of contact for all HR queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and reliably; and is responsible for staff engagement and communication initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
HR strategy and policy:
Working closely with the Head of Global HR & Operations in developing and implementing the People Strategy to support implementation of Family's overarching Strategy 2021-25, specifically in relation to developing a culture of collective leadership, agile working practices and collaboration to become an even more diverse and inclusive network
Ensuring HR policies and procedures are consistent, remain relevant and appropriate to a remote, global workforce, reflecting HR best practice, Family's People Strategy, current legislation and within the parameters of the HR budgets
Ensuring that the wider Secretariat understand and comply with HR policies and procedures and are able to operate them effectively, providing training, guiding and assisting staff and people managers as needed including diversity, equality and inclusion and organisational safeguarding

Performance management and learning and development:
Providing advice and playing a major role in supporting all staff with the performance management process to ensure reviews are completed and documented effectively
Supporting all staff in reviewing and updating job descriptions
Enabling a culture of learning and development by identifying and resourcing formal training opportunities, supporting informal learning and development activities, and tracking progress

Wellbeing and staff engagement:
Facilitating initiatives to improve staff wellbeing and retention
Ensuring staff engagement initiatives are aligned with all areas of HR work with a specific focus on improving staff communications, reward and recognition, introducing agile working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all activities

Resourcing:
Advising line managers on recruitment and selection strategies, supporting them with recruitment processes, providing training on interview techniques, assisting with and developing recruitment campaigns and coordinating the appointment process
Monitoring key recruitment metrics, such as turnover and retention rates
Negotiating terms and conditions of employment with staff
Running the job evaluation process and supporting the Head of Global HR & Operations in determining reward packages
Working with the Employment Of Record providers and payroll providers to onboard new staff and ensure compliance with local legislation
Facilitating the effective integration of new staff by coordinating the HR elements of the orientation process, supporting people managers as needed
Managing end of employment procedures, including final salary calculations, exit interviews, closure of records/accounts and providing references
Supporting the Head of Global HR & Operations with redundancy consultations and redundancy termination processes
Pay and benefits:
Managing administration of benefits including pension, EAP and life assurance, across different providers including understanding international statutory requirements, the annual review of service provision and communication to staff
Managing the monthly payroll processes across all territories
Maintaining the appropriate systems to manage EOR provision and ensure EOR data is accurate

Employee relations:
Responding to any HR queries or problems as appropriate, referring to the Head of Global HR & Operations as necessary to manage staff expectations
Acting as the first point of contact for line managers and all staff on all HR matters
Supporting the Head of Global HR & Operations with various capability processes, including grievance and disciplinary

HR administration and reporting:
Managing administration of the HR system, supporting staff and managers to use it effectively
Maintaining and managing HR records, in line with data protection regulations, and sharing with international payroll providers and EOR providers as appropriate
Providing data for headcount and salary reports and the annual audit
Suggesting new HR technology solutions to improve day-to-day HR operations

Person Specification:
Professional HR qualification (CIPD level 5 or above or equivalent) or currently studying towards
CIPD Associate membership
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HR Officer / Human Resources Officer

Location: Curdridge, Southampton

Part Time – 21 hours per week 

Fixed Term Contract for 6 months 

Salary: Circa £26,000 depending on experience

Our client is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

They want great places to live that are good for people and good for wildlife. They want nature to be normal, for children to grow up with wild green spaces to explore. They want to restore and re-wild their land and sea and tip the balance in favour of nature. They know this is what’s needed for our food, oxygen, physical and mental health, our prosperity and for a strong and vibrant society. They know that nature’s recovery can help tackle the climate crisis. Our future has to be wilder!

They are seeking a HR Officer to join their cause.

This part time, fixed term role involves providing a reliable, comprehensive, coordination, and administrative service to support the HR Business Partner. The primary focus will be on coordinating and facilitating all elements of the employee life cycle, inclusive of providing first point of contact for managers on associated issues.  This role works closely with the HR Assistant who provides support with fundamental HR administration.

The role also involves performing tasks that support the HR Business Partner in specific HR project work, and employee relations matters as needed.

The following is required:

Experience

• Strong experience within HR support
• Intermediate-level MS Office experience
• Experience of liaising and negotiating with internal and external contacts to secure favourable terms.

Knowledge

• Educated to A level standard (or equivalent qualifications) which sufficiently demonstrate the numeric and written skills required.
• Broad knowledge of Human Resources as well as general administrative responsibilities
• Up to date knowledge of HR processes and policies and basic employment legislation; e.g. comparable to CIPD level 3

Skills

• Strong communication skills to proactively engage and support staff across the Trust
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Able to find pragmatic solutions, seek improvements, and adapt to
• changing situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, includes being able to present information, verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• As an inclusive employer they recognise that their workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work.  They encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within their sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

Salary: up to £26,044 per annum
Hours/Contract: 35 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: UK Flexible
Closing date: 31st October 2021
Interview date: w/c 8th November 2021

An exciting HR Advisor opportunity has arisen for a candidate with a sound generalist background to join our HR Team and support the Southern England and Wales regions.

The successful candidate will support the HR Business Partner and Senior HR Advisor in the delivery of a professional, high quality HR service to all directorates within their designated region.

They will provide professional advice to managers and employees on the full range of HR matters including relevant employment legislation with a defined Employee Relations remit for their designated region, including formal absence meetings, investigations and disciplinaries.

What we are looking for:
- Previous experience of working as a HR Officer/Advisor preferably in a multi-site function
- Experience worked in a fast-paced generalist environment with relevant exposure to taking the lead on basic to mid-level ER cases
- Up to date knowledge of employment law
- At least an Associate member of the CIPD or willingness to work towards

What's in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory basic criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams. Operationally, we have been, and continue to be, innovative in recognising and championing great support, whilst taking an alternative view at how support is provided. Our efforts are sector leading and recognised and observed by CQC and local authorities who provide most of the funding for care packages.

Like with all Social Care providers, we are facing very challenging times ahead. In response to the changing landscape across the learning disability sector, we have developed our business strategy, Fusion Biz, which provides a framework detailing how we run our business support activities, processes and systems across the organisation.

Salary: £29,847 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover (14 months)
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 per week
Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

About the role

This is the opportunity to be the first point of contact for all Employee Relations HR queries from managers and staff across the whole of Hft.

As an HR Officer you will be required to work closely with your dedicated division to provide timely and accurate HR advice on a number of issues including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence and contract queries. You will also work closely with colleagues on the HR Advice & Guidance Helpdesk, the Senior HR Officer and Senior Business Partners.

About you

You will be CIPD accredited and you will have substantial generalist HR experience of case work. You will have experience of successfully working and delivering results and sustainable improvements in a HR advice and guidance role, and you will have substantial and up to date knowledge of Employment Law.

What we offer

With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills they need.

Benefits

- Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options.
- Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status
- Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
- 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff)
- A contributory pension scheme & life assurance

Join us and help change lives.

Closing date: 2nd November 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience of or an interest in the following: HR Coordinator, HR Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Assistant, HR Officer, HR Adviser, CIPD, NFP, Third Sector, Charity, etc.

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​Are you a people’s person? Do you have the ability to connect with a variety of people that are all completely different? Are you passionate about staff learning and development and improving the employee experience?

Are you process driven with an eye for detail?

If this sounds like you, then continue reading as this may be your next move.

The HR Coordinator is a key role within our team that will bring the vibes and ensure staff are valued as well as continue to have a great experience at UWLSU. ​

This role is for someone who is extremely organised, process driven with great problem-solving skills.​

The successful candidate is to be skilful administrator with keen interests in Human Resources with a strong will to learn.​

If you’re passionate about people, we’d love to receive an application from you! ​

Application Process

If everything above sounds good to you, we’d love to receive your application. Be sure to read the job description and person specification and make sure to use our application form – we don’t accept CVs and cover letters!​________________________________________________________________________________

UWL students come from a diverse range of backgrounds, as an employer we are committed to ensuring that our workforce are reflective of the members we serve.

Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented groups. 

Full time 37.5 hours per week – Fixed Term until 31st March 2022

London SE5, Camberwell

As Human Resources Advisor you will be joining a small HR team, supporting the Head of HR & Learning & Development in providing a human resources service to managers and staff.

At Thames Reach we are driven and committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people to live in decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is to end street homelessness and our aim is to achieve the highest standards and effectiveness in service delivery to vulnerable people.

As Human Resources Advisor you will be responsible for advising and supporting managers on all areas of HR matters for their teams, particularly in reference to all areas of employee relations and HR casework, which includes disciplinaries, grievances, unsatisfactory performance, sickness absence, reorganisations and TUPE; recruitment; employment and HR policy. In addition, you will:

• Provide a general professional HR service.
• Be the main point of contact for HR policies and procedures ensuring that line managers understand them and are able to implement them effectively.
• Work with other members of the team to ensure the accurate and timely completions of tasks and duties.
• Produce monthly and Quarterly HR Report using the new CIPHR HR Database.
• Lead on various HR projects
• Supervise a HR Intern and work closely with other members of the HR Team.
• Contribute towards the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the team.

You will have HR generalist experience with strong interpersonal, administrative, and organisational skills.  Ideally you will already have or be studying towards CIPD Level 5 or an equivalent qualification. 

You should have up to date working knowledge of employment law and best practice; previous experience of advising on employee relation cases; excellent written and verbal communication skills; practical experience of using IT packages including HR databases; a positive and proactive approach to work and be able to demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm to delivering high quality service.

Each member of the Thames Reach team plays a vital role in contributing and shaping the vision of ending rough sleeping and promoting improvement in people’s lives, and by joining us you can do the same.

As well as a great working environment we also offer:

 -29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

- 6.5% employer & 1.5% employee contributory pension.

- Flexible Working.

- Personal & Professional Development opportunities.

- Reimbursement of the cost of annual eye test.

- Season ticket/Cycle loan.

- Life Insurance & Critical Illness Cover.

- EAP services.

Thames Reach is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We value, respect, and celebrate diversity. We welcome and encourage applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their history of homelessness, sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Closing date: 21st October

About Sustain

Sustain is a powerful alliance bringing together around 100 organisations nationally – and hundreds more at local and regional level. We believe everyone should have access to healthy and sustainably produced food that protects people, animals and planet. Working together, we run highly effective and creative campaigns, advocacy, networks and demonstration projects, aiming to catalyse permanent changes in policy and practice, and to help equip more people and communities with skills as change-makers. Collectively, we strive for better food, farming and fishing through policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, tackle climate change and restore nature, improve the living and working environment, enrich society and culture, and promote greater equality.

About this role

Sustain has around 20 to 25 staff running projects, campaigns and core support services such as finance, IT and design, and administration. The organisation is managed overall by a senior management team of three people – Chief Executive Kath Dalmeny; Deputy Chief Executive Ben Reynolds and Programmes Director Sarah Williams. We are now seeking an Executive Assistant to work with the senior management team – and closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees – to help manage effectively a range of important tasks for the running of a diverse alliance and national charity, through a positive period of growth and evolutionary change for Sustain. This is a new job opportunity within Sustain. We have undertaken some preparatory work with the help of a freelance Executive Assistant, but the role is open to further shaping and development by the successful candidate, within the context of the Sustain team.

Tasks and responsibilities

Sustain’s Executive Assistant will have a central, varied and stimulating workload working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team, Trustees and with other Sustain staff providing core support services. The Executive Assistant’s responsibilities will include:

1.Personal Assistant support for Sustain’s Chief Executive

• Helping the CEO to manage and prioritise her organisational relationships, appointments and diary commitments, as well as her email inbox, including drafting responses for sign-off.
• Helping the CEO to respond in a timely fashion and to keep time available to respond to requests and development needs of staff members, external stakeholders and priority issues. Examples of typical work include outreach to key decision-makers, alliance members and other stakeholders; briefing journalists, funders, trustees, alliance members and partners; facilitating alliance sessions to tackle issues of common concern; input on editorial and campaign development; catch-up meetings with key staff; and document/process sign-off.

2.Executive Assistant support to Sustain’s Senior Management Team (SMT)

• Helping the SMT to arrange external meetings and contact management.
• Helping the SMT to arrange monthly management meetings. Attending these meetings, producing meeting notes and supporting the SMT staff to pursue the actions identified in a timely and accountable fashion, in relation to Sustain’s Strategy, Organisation Development Plan and keeping staff informed of key developments.
• Helping the SMT to report to and consult with Sustain staff, union representative(s) and others on relevant developments (for example, preparing a report of key points from the SMT meetings for the SMT to deliver at staff meetings).
• Working with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance, collating and drafting quarterly papers for Sustain’s Council of Trustees and maintaining the Trustees contact list and other details.
• Attending quarterly Sustain Council of Trustees meetings (usually on a Wednesday afternoon), drafting the minutes for sign-off by the CEO and Chair, and ensuring these are checked and circulated in line with relevant deadlines; also helping the SMT with follow-up actions.
• Responding to Trustee enquiries about Council and administrative matters.
• Maintaining and tracking the process of HR and organisational policy updates – some as part of regular review; others through the process of consultation, re-drafting and sign-off.
• Managing and developing Sustain’s VIP database as well as Sustain’s communications with these individuals.
• Helping to prepare the Sustain Annual Report, to involve collating and editing material and ensuring that a range of contributors are meeting their deadlines.
• Helping to prepare papers and with the process of recruiting new Trustees for Sustain’s Annual General Meeting (usually takes place in November/December each year) and with organising follow-up work, such as pursuing actions, checking that the Annual Report to the Charity Commission and Companies House has been submitted, and helping to induct, get relevant information from and register new Trustees.
• Helping the SMT to organise a new outreach programme to cultivate relationships, partnerships and speaking opportunities with Sustain member organisations and others, with the Executive Assistant helping with tracking progress, relationship building, liaison and diary management.
• Booking travel and accommodation when required.

3.Support for management aspects of Sustain’s core work:

• Attending monthly Line Managers Team meetings, helping to develop the agenda, producing meeting notes and supporting SMT and line-management staff to pursue the actions identified in a timely and accountable fashion.
• Attending monthly Sustain staff meetings, participating as a member of staff, who share the chairing and minute-taking roles on a rolling rota basis.
• Taking part in one of the Sustain core teams as an active participant, for example contributing to Sustain’s development of communications, fundraising or approach to improving diversity.
• Building excellent connections with staff, Trustees, key Sustain alliance members, partners and contacts to enable ‘Sustain-style’ warm relationships, active listening, positive exchanges and timely action.
• Occasionally taking part in events out-of-hours, or outside London, to support events and activities that further the work of the alliance.
• Other duties and activities that may arise from time to time.

Diversity

Diversity matters to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. Diversity helps us identify where change is needed and what is required to promote equity as well as reflect the concerns of our wide alliance of members.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We are happy to discuss and consider flexible working at the point of hire.

Sustain’s Executive Assistant will contribute to the mutually supportive culture of Sustain (including staff and project participants) in which equality and diversity are not just respected but promoted.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please provide:

• a completed Application form
• a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

Deadline: 10am, Thursday 28 October 2021

First-stage interviews for this position, for long-listed candidates, will take place virtually using Zoom on Thursday 4 November 2021. Second-stage interviews for short-listed candidates will take place either online or in-person during the week of 8 November 2021. Ideally the successful candidate would be able to start shortly after the interview process.