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Our client is a large, well-established UK charity dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. Their people are at the heart of everything they do, and they are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered to make an impact.

The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim HR Business Partner to join our friendly and collaborative HR team for an initial period of 3+ months. This is a key role supporting managers and staff across the organisation, providing expert guidance on people matters while championing a positive culture aligned with their mission of supporting communities.

You'll work closely with senior leaders, enabling high-quality people management, driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring our HR practices continue to reflect our values.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Support organisational change projects, restructures, and workforce planning activities.
• Lead on employee relations matters, ensuring supportive, fair and timely outcomes.
• Work closely with HR colleagues to deliver people initiatives that strengthen engagement and wellbeing.
• Use HR data and insights to influence decision-making and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are aligned with charity sector best practices and UK employment legislation.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive culture that reflects the charity's commitment to serving communities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is not only an experienced HR professional, but also genuinely passionate about supporting people and communities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach.

You will bring:

• Experience in an HRBP or senior HR advisory role, ideally within the charity, public, or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters.
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously.
• A warm, people-first approach aligned with our values.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, friendly HR team who value collaboration and kindness.
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to improving lives and building stronger communities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact during a key period for the organisation.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

The Role
Contract: Part-time, 16 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Salary: £12,255.3 per annum
Location: London (hybrid working – 1 day office-based, 2 days from home after probation)

As the HR Assistant, you will provide high-quality of HR Generalist duties to the HR Team, including administrative, data input, recruitment and training support to the HR department and management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Check recruitment updates and progress for all active vacancies.
• Follow up with candidates and managers on any outstanding documentation.
• 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
• Provide general HR administration such as employee records, surveys, reports and presentations
• 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
• Support benefits administration, including pension and employee assistance programmes

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Ability to use HR information systems, including accessing, inputting, and compiling data.
• Demonstrating accurate data and attention to details
• The verbal communication skills to communicate.
• The written communication skills to produce succinct correspondence and reports.
• Experience of working effectively in teams and understanding expectations.
• Ability to write and present information. 

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 9 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete a Basic DBS disclosure check.

Job Purpose
Lead and develop the charity’s HR and Volunteering functions (People) to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive work environment, in line with the organisation’s values and EDI objectives

Key Tasks

Leadership

• Work with the People Sub-Committee (PSC) and SMT to develop and implement organisational people strategies and plans to support the delivery of our organisational strategy for older people.
• Have responsibility for our progress against these plans; measure and report this to PSC and SMT, including by administering our annual people survey, volunteer survey and trustee survey. Identify areas that require improvement and make recommendations for change.

People management

• Oversee People-related policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to those in line management roles within the organisation including on performance management issues and processes.
• Provide line management and support to the Community and Volunteer Manager, ensuring 6 their work aligns with organisational priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and change management.

Administration

• Ensure all employee compliance requirements are met, including DBS checks, right to work documentation, and up-to-date staff records.
• Work with the DFO to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing)

Quality

• Ensure that AUKEL’s People policies and procedure are in compliance with the Charity Quality Standard.
• Strive for excellence through the people in the organisation.

Liaison

• To participate to the National Age UK HR network to exchange insight and learn good practice.
• To liaise with our Solicitor team to ensure compliance when managing complex cases.
• To represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events in order to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting charitable companies.
• To attend relevant HR/ Employment Law seminars or work groups as the AUKEL HR ambassador.

General

• To meet regularly with the CEO for support, supervision and appraisal.
• To attend team and staff meetings, as required.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required
from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To undertake any training required to fulfil the role.
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.

Functional links

• This role reports directly to the CEO
• Excellent working relationship with SMT and Finance team.
• Close working relationship is needed with the Operations Coordinator and the Executive and Governance Coordinator.

Person Specification

Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of a Generalist HR role including managing employee relations in compliance with UK employment law.
• Experience in collaboratively developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in working collaboratively with managers to provide both constructive feedback and support to staff.
• Experience of line management and developing staff or volunteers.

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of reporting directly to a Trustees Board.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practice across People Functions.
• Degree in Human Resource

Desirable

• Management or have acquired the equivalent CIPD level through experience assessment (or working towards same)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety as it relates to the HR function
• HR data system/ data bases (preferably Sage HR).
• Confidence in using Office365 including Microsoft forms.

Skills/Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication including ability to write reports and present to different stakeholder groups.
• Ability to collect and analyse data to extract insights and trends to make informed decisions.
• Intermediate IT skills including using of Microsoft form and polls.
• Professional and proactive approach which instils confidence, trust and motivates others

Desirable

• Mediation skills
• Conflict Management skills 
• Values-driven and aligned with the mission of the charity. 
• Empathetic, with a strong commitment to employee and volunteer well-being.

Additional Requirements

• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• This post is required to ensure to undertake regular CPD to ensure that their working knowledge is up to date with
changes in employment law and HR best practice.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

Senior People Officer – Employee Relations & Learning and Development

Part-time (21 hrs/week) | Permanent | Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel)
Salary: £39,597 (Full time equivalent)

MLC are partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Senior People Officer to join their small, collaborative People team and play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the organisation.

This is a hands-on generalist role with lead responsibility for employee relations and learning & development. Working closely with the People Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to managers, independently manage a varied ER caseload, and help shape a positive, inclusive and legally compliant workplace culture. You will also lead on coordinating organisational learning and development activity, supporting manager capability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for employee relations matters, managing cases such as sickness absence, performance, conduct, probation and grievances
• Advise and support managers through formal processes, including investigations and hearings
• Prepare clear, high-quality HR documentation and correspondence
• Lead on planning, coordinating and evaluating learning and development activity, including mandatory training
• Provide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle
• Support people data reporting, policy development and continuous improvement of People processes
• Develop clear internal People communications to support managers and staff

About you:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Solid experience working as an HR generalist across the full employee lifecycle
• Proven experience independently managing employee relations casework
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR good practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with sound judgement and attention to detail
• Confidence supporting and advising managers in complex or sensitive situations
• A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion, confidentiality and respectful working relationships

Some benefits include:

• 30 days + Bank Holidays (prorated for part time employees)
• Home working allowance of £26 per month
• Generous and encouraging Maternity and Paternity leave
• Strong flexibility around the core working hours of 10am – 4pm

This role would suit someone who enjoys balancing operational HR work with the opportunity to influence culture, capability and learning, and who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy in a small team.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Main Duties

Strategy

• Working with senior leaders, lead on developing an organisational wide and joined up People & Volunteering Strategy aligned to organisational goals and workforce plans.

Oranisational Design and Culture

• Use engagement and feedback data to identify cultural risks and drive improvement.
• Lead strengthened leadership, coaching and management capability through clear expectations, advice and development frameworks.

Management

• Lead, coach and manage the People Services team to provide proactive support to the organisation, with a clear focus on the team’s development.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and SLT on disciplinary and staff performance issues.
• Liaise with the external employment lawyers to make robust risk assessments on disciplinary and staff performance issues.

Volunteering and Resourcing

• Establish annual capacity and skills plans (headcount, volunteer hours, peak demand cover, succession planning).
• Review and implement a volunteering journey to support our volunteers.

Quality Framework

• Continue to develop and implement specific projects as part of The Passage’s internal quality framework ‘Excellence For All’.
• Lead a review to ensure there are clear and transparent salary ranges, job descriptions, aligned terms and conditions across the organisation.
• Ensure that People Services policies are up to date to reflect current legal and HR compliance and best practice.

Analytics and Systems

• Develop digital systems that add value to HR management with the organisation.
• Develop systems that give managers and staff ownership over their HR journey.
• Make use of workforce data and analytics to inform SMG of the development of improvements and interventions that can lead to enhanced HR and business outcomes.

Training

• Develop a learning and development strategy/plan for all staff to receive Continuous Professional Development.
• Develop a learning and training strategy for volunteers so that they are supported to fulfil their volunteering roles.

Reporting/Governance

• Responsible for the Peoples Services annual budget.
• Attend Senior Management Group (SMG) monthly meetings.
• Report to the People, Performance and Culture (PPC) Committee meeting.

Strategy

• Working with senior leaders, lead on developing an organisational wide and joined up People & Volunteering Strategy aligned to organisational goals and workforce plans.

Oranisational Design and Culture

• Use engagement and feedback data to identify cultural risks and drive improvement.
• Lead strengthened leadership, coaching and management capability through clear expectations, advice and development frameworks.

Management

• Lead, coach and manage the People Services team to provide proactive support to the organisation, with a clear focus on the team’s development.
• Design and lead implementation of frameworks to support those with responsibility for managing staff to demonstrate a consistent and high standard of line management and development across the organisation.
• To oversee a comprehensive training programme , including by developing a strategic training needs assessment to support the organisational values and aims.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and SLT on disciplinary and staff performance issues.

Volunteering and Resourcing

• Establish annual capacity and skills plans (headcount, volunteer hours, peak demand cover, succession planning).
• Review and implement a volunteering journey to support our volunteers.

Quality Framework

• Continue to develop and implement specific projects as part of The Passage’s internal quality framework ‘Excellence For All’.
• Lead a review to ensure there are clear and transparent salary ranges, job descriptions, aligned terms and conditions across the organisation.
• Ensure that People Services policies are up to date to reflect current legal and HR compliance and best practice.

Analytics and Systems

• Develop digital systems that add value to HR management with the organisation.
• Develop systems that give managers and staff ownership over their HR journey.
• Make use of workforce data and analytics to inform SMG of the development of improvements and interventions that can lead to enhanced HR and business outcomes.

Training

• Develop a learning and development strategy/plan for all staff to receive Continuous Professional Development.
• Develop a learning and training strategy for volunteers so that they are supported to fulfil their volunteering roles.

Reporting/Governance

• Responsible for the Peoples Services annual budget.
• Attend Senior Management Group (SMG) monthly meetings.
• Report to the People, Performance and Culture (PPC) Committee meeting.

General Responsibilities

• In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
• To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.

Desired Experience

Experience

• E1: Proven experience in leading strategic HR initiatives that support organisational goals and culture.
• E2: Experience of working with senior leadership teams to influence organisational design and workforce planning.
• E3: Track record of managing complex employee relations and advising on disciplinary and performance issues.
• E4: Experience in developing and implementing learning and development strategies for staff and volunteers.
• E5: Experience of reporting to governance committees and contributing to organisational risk management.

Knowledge and Skills

• K1: Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR compliance, and best practice.
• K2: Knowledge of organisational design, performance management frameworks, and cultural development.
• K3: Ability to use HR data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• K4: Skilled in developing inclusive policies and embedding equality, diversity, and wellbeing into organisational practice.
• K5: Proficiency in HR systems and digital tools to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent professional qualification (Level 7 desirable).

We're looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys building strong relationships, and can provide high-quality HR support across a regional workforce.

As our HR Advisor, you'll provide practical, people-focused guidance to managers and employees across a variety of HR areas. You'll work primarily from home, with very occasional travel to sites within the region (typically in Kent and surrounding areas)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice on employee relations matters, policies, processes, and best practice
• Support managers with sickness, performance, conduct, and capability cases
• Guide and coach stakeholders to build confidence in managing people-related issues
• Coordinate and support HR processes including onboarding, contract changes, and employee lifecycle administration
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR team on projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with legislation and company policies

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
• Confident managing ER cases from start to finish
• Knowledgeable about UK employment law and HR best practice
• A strong communicator, able to build trust and credibility quickly
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working remotely
• Ideally based in Kent or nearby for ad-hoc travel to local sites

CIPD qualification for this role is not essential.

We are looking for someone who is known for their attention to detail, and who is willing to pick up a wide range of financial and HR administrative tasks. Are you someone with qualifications demonstrating excellent numeracy and communication skills and have experience of using these in an office environment? If so, you could become a vital part of our work, keeping us running smoothly and efficiently, allowing us to best churches and Christian charities. We are a remote-first organisation, and therefore we can be flexible about your working hours and location. 

Are you a HR professional passionate about people, culture, and inclusion?

Would you like to use your HR expertise in a values driven organisation supporting conservation aims?

DWT is seeking an HR Operations Team Leader to oversee day to day HR advice and delivery at Devon Wildlife Trust. They will use their HR expertise to guide managers, support staff and to develop HR processes that support DWT. They must be confident and knowledgeable in up-to-date HR law and good practice.

Key priorities

· Oversee day to day HR administration relating to employee lifecycle

· Coach managers to resolve employee relations issues proactively

· Refresh HR processes optimising digital solutions

· Provide HR management information

· Lead on staff wellbeing initiatives

What we’re looking for

· CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience

· Proven experience in employee relation issues

· Understanding and commitment to values led HR practice

· Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months based at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.

Interviews are being held on 3 & 4 March.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. To achieve our vision, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

Registered Charity Number no 213224

We are the only environmental charity working across the entire length of the River Severn. Our work is bold, ambitious, and rooted in science and community action. From urban streams to remote upland headwaters, we are tackling the biggest challenges facing our rivers through restoration, education, and collaboration. 

Your Role 

As Senior River Engagement Officer, you’ll take a leading role in our Community Engagement team – designing and delivering creative programmes that connect people with rivers and inspire action for nature. You’ll manage and mentor a growing team, develop exciting new projects, and secure funding to make them happen. 

Working in one of our operational catchments, you’ll build partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities, while delivering hands-on engagement activities – from citizen science and volunteering to wellbeing initiatives and outdoor learning. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community engagement at Severn Rivers Trust. 

What you will do 

• Lead ambitious engagement programmes – from school learning and family events to volunteering and river health monitoring. 

• Manage and mentor River Engagement Officers and freelancers, fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture. 

• Develop new projects and secure funding, turning bold ideas into real-world impact. 

• Champion nature-based solutions and river wellbeing, helping communities understand how rivers support climate resilience and biodiversity. 

• Build partnerships across sectors, working with schools, businesses, and community groups to create shared benefits for rivers and people. 

• Act as the local lead for your catchment, delivering engagement that reflects local priorities and inspires action. 

Who We Are Looking For 

This is a senior role requiring proven experience in community engagement and project management. You’ll need: 

• A strong passion for rivers, wildlife, and nature conservation. 

• Experience leading engagement programmes such as citizen science, volunteering, education, or wellbeing initiatives. 

• Confidence in managing and mentoring staff or volunteers. 

• Excellent communication skills – able to engage, inspire, and influence a wide range of audiences. 

• Strong project management skills, including planning, delivery, and monitoring of multi-strand programmes. 

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across sectors. 

• Willingness to travel regularly within your catchment and work occasional evenings/weekends. 

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use is essential. 

Join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as our new Head of People and Organisational Services and play a vital role in shaping the future of animal welfare in Bristol and beyond.

Head of People and Organisational Services
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA – occasional home-working may be possible subject to business requirements
Contract: Permanent 
ours per week: Part time, 28 hours per week (out of 35 hours FTE). To be worked usually within the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday with consideration of team requirements. Flexibility in hours required on occasion (e.g. trustee’s meetings 6/pa usually in evening and occasional staff and volunteer meetings outside of standard hours).
Salary: £46k – £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 – £40k actual for 28 hour per week)

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role:

The Head of People and Organisational Services is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s people strategy, volunteer programme, and core organisational services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with Trustees and senior colleagues, the post holder ensures that the organisation has the right people, structures, systems and culture in place to deliver its mission effectively.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership across HR, volunteering, administration, customer service, safeguarding, data protection and compliance. Leading a multidisciplinary team, the post holder drives high standards of people management, employee wellbeing, volunteer engagement and organisational effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of People and Organisational Services contributes to organisational strategy, oversees departmental budgets, manages risk, and supports strong governance and stakeholder relationships. The role plays a critical part in fostering a positive, inclusive and values-led culture, aligned with a strong commitment to animal welfare and making a meaningful impact.

About you

• You are an experienced senior leader who enjoys working at a strategic level while staying connected to what’s happening on the ground.
• You are a confident, supportive and motivating manager who brings out the best in others and builds strong, engaged teams.
• You have a strong grounding in HR and are comfortable dealing with everything from day-to-day people issues to complex employee relations and organisational change.
• You are highly organised and adaptable, able to juggle multiple priorities across HR, volunteering, administration and customer service.
• You have a good head for compliance and governance, and you take pride in making sure organisations operate safely, fairly and within the law.
• You are comfortable working with trustees, senior leaders and external advisers, and can communicate clearly, professionally and with influence.
• You are data-informed and analytical, using insight to improve decision-making and organisational performance.
• You are innovative and forward-thinking, always looking for better ways to support people, volunteers and the wider organisation.
• You care deeply about wellbeing, inclusion and positive workplace culture, and you want people to feel valued and supported.
• You are a natural relationship-builder who works collaboratively across teams and with partners.
• You are committed to learning and professional development, keeping your skills and knowledge up to date.

Application deadline: Midnight on 1 February 2026

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

No agencies please.

About MediCinema

MediCinema is a UK-registered charity dedicated to providing cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients, their families, and carers. For 25 years, we have brought the power of cinema to hospitals, and in recognition of our impact, MediCinema was honoured with BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

We build and run fully accessible cinemas within hospitals, screening the latest films at no cost to patients or the NHS. Our services help reduce isolation, stress, and anxiety, enhancing emotional and mental wellbeing while fostering resilience. We support patients of all ages, including dedicated paediatric screenings at several sites.

We have an ambitious goal to establish a MediCinema in every NHS region across the UK, and rely on long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts, Hospital Charities and the corporate sector to sustain and expand our services.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, this new senior leadership role is central to ensuring MediCinema’s financial sustainability, operational excellence, and people-centred culture. The Director will lead the charity’s finance, HR, and business operational functions, ensuring robust systems, compliance, and strategic alignment with our mission.

This is a hands-on role for a values-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-led environment and is passionate about improving patient experiences through innovative service delivery.

This role will be managing external HR and IT consultants and supported by a part time (1 day per week) assistant.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

· Participate in strategic and business planning processes, supporting the CEO and trustees to develop the strategic plan

· Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contributing to the strategic direction and day to day management of the organisation.

Finance

· Lead the finance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.

· Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Manage cashflow, reserves, and risk, supporting strategic financial planning.

· Lead on financial reporting to the Board and relevant committees.

· Oversee payroll, pensions, and financial administration.

· Managing the annual audit process and liaising with auditors

· Liaising with tax specialists on VAT, corporation tax and other matters as required.

· Liaising with the Treasurer on all key financial matters on a quarterly basis

Business Operations

· Ensure efficient delivery of office services and a safe, well-maintained working environment.

· Lead on the IT systems and digital strategy ensuring platforms are secure and support business needs

· Work with the external IT consultant to maintain and evolve the infrastructure, systems and processes in place to align with business needs and industry regulation

· Keep abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation and ensure that staff receive regular training on Data Protection and Cyber security

· Manage contracts, suppliers, and internal processes to ensure value and efficiency.

· Support the commissioning of new MediCinema sites, including project planning and stakeholder engagement.

· Lead on the annual insurance renewal process

HR and People Development

· Lead on strategic workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention.

· Embed inclusive HR policies and practices aligned with MediCinema’s values.

· Provide support and evolve processes to strengthen employee relations, performance management, and wellbeing.

· Support line managers in developing high-performing, motivated teams.

· Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice.

· Work with the external HR consultant on HR admin,including due diligence, onboarding and recruitment.

Governance and Compliance

· Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures across finance, HR, and operations.

· Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements.

· Support the CEO and Board with governance processes, reporting, and policy development.

The Person

Experience and Background

We are seeking a strategic leader with experience across finance, operations, and HR — ideally within the UK charity or public health sector. You may have worked in healthcare, education, or social impact organisations, and bring a strong understanding of compliance, governance, and people leadership. Candidates with a relevant background in SMEs may be considered, but will need to demonstrate a commitment to quickly developing the specialist knowledge required by charity regulations and an aptitude for operating within the third sector.

You will be comfortable working in a hands-on, collaborative environment, with a deep respect for MediCinema’s mission and values.

Skills and Qualifications

· Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT)

· Strong understanding of HR, IT, risk management, and governance in small teams

· Proven experience managing budgets, audits, and accounts (Quickbooks experience ideal)

· Excellent project management and strategic planning skills

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor others

· A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us about your suitability for this role, why it appeals to you and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4). Please note applications will be anonymised.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 30th January 2026 with a view to holding first round interviews in mid February.

We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.

We are excited to offer this temporary position to support the Employee Relations team at MSF UK. 

You will be a pivotal member of the team and will be engaging daily with line managers and employees to support with wellbeing conversations and collaborate with the wider People team to provide a first-class wellbeing and Employee Relations service.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: 12-months FTC

Location: London, hybrid - 2 days per week in London office (to include Wednesdays)

Salary: £40,682.16 per annum

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations, the People Officer will respond and resolve queries in the UK through great conversations, relating to people management issues in areas such as well-being conversations, absence /performance management, staff exit interviews, flexible working request and fixed term contract meetings. The People Officer will provide professional employee relations support working closely with the ER specialists to ensure line managers deal effectively with people management issues through conversations. There will be a need to engage and guideline managers across MSF UK to ensure people issues are managed and resolved effectively, embedding our values and employment policies and principles into line management practices. In addition, the People Officer will contribute to the continuous improvement of MSF UK’s policies and processes. 

Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• CIPD qualified.
• Demonstrable experience in Human Resources at Officer level in the UK, including a substantial amount and case work in a variety of processes.
• Demonstrable knowledge of current UK employment legislation.
• Ability and experience in navigating employee relations conversations – blending advice, listening, facilitation and mediation skills.
• Demonstrable experience of a proactive and inclusive approach to key aspects of staff related health and wellbeing provisions.
• Evidence of connecting effectively with key stakeholders and fostering a culture of health and wellbeing across the staff community.
• Demonstrable experience of organisational and prioritising skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrable experience of using analytical skills with a positive attitude in conversations to problem solving and conflict resolution.
• The ability to use data from a wide range of sources to analyse key themes and the potential impact on an organisation.
• Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Genuine interest in and commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date – this does not apply to internal applicants, please refer to email notification.

Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the application early

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February 2026, 12 midday (GMT)
• First round interviews: w/c 16 February 2026 - In person

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Safeguarding

MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.

Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.

We are looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support. You’ll play a key role in supporting the employee experience, providing top-notch support to all teams in the organisation and be comfortable working with all levels of seniority.  

Experience of employee relations will be pivotal in supporting the organisation as we transition to a unionised environment. As a trusted advisor, you will have sound employment law knowledge and be comfortable with challenging conversations, supporting managers with any issues such as sickness absence, capability or a disciplinary procedure. 

You’ll ensure that recruitment costs are kept to a minimum, work with recruitment managers to ensure vacancies are advertised following internal processes and ensure employment contracts are finalised before onboarding starts.  You'll also be happy using systems to assign training to new joiners and to existing staff, keeping records of courses and ensuring that safeguarding training is completed.

Bringing your experience of HR and a willingness and enthusiasm to the role,  you will proactively seek to continually improve yourself and the role, championing a culture of service excellence, as well as taking ownership and accountability of your workload.

Please refer to the job description for further information. If you have any questions please email us.

In your cv and cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

The Centre is an equal opportunities employer.  We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us and help improve the lives of homeless young people, insecurely housed families and their children.  We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups in the not-for-profit sector to step forward and apply to work with us. We require our staff to recognise the valuable role that volunteers play in the work of the Centre and to welcome and support volunteers with whom they work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and, for this role, to undertake a basic DBS check.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave, rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Workplace pension scheme and we’ll match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Employee assistance programme

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

How to apply

Send your cv and cover letter.  To ensure fairness at all stages of the process, please don’t send your application to any other email address at the Centre

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 February, 9am
Interviews will be held mid-end February

Please note that a short test will form part of the interview process, if you are shortlisted details will be provided to you in advance.

If you’ve not heard from us three weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description:

People and Culture Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Location: Onsite/Hybrid (minimum Tues-Thurs in the office based in High Wycombe Buckinghamshire)

Reports to: Head of People and Culture

Line management: HR Coordinator

About CSSC;

With a heritage of 100 years, our patron is the Duchess of Gloucester, we are a membership-owned organisation for all civil service and public sector employees in the UK, supported by 1,200 volunteers. We provide opportunities for over 100,000 members, that inspires wellbeing, builds community, and fosters a genuine sense of belonging, earning lifelong loyalty through trust and meaningful connection. We are currently undergoing our 3 year transformation agenda and it’s an exciting time to be part of building our next chapter. About the role

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on People and Culture Manager to oversee day-to-day HR operations and provide trusted support to managers across the organisation. You’ll have overall responsibility for recruitment, employee relations, payroll oversight and HR policy, while leading and developing a People Coordinator who will support with administration, data and first-line queries.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & HR operations

· Take overall responsibility for the delivery of day-to-day HR services across the organisation.

· Line manage, coach and develop the People Coordinator.

· Ensure HR processes are efficient, consistent and compliant.

Employee relations

· Act as the escalation point for ER matters including performance, absence, grievance and disciplinary cases.

· Support and coach managers on people issues, ensuring fair and consistent practice.

· Oversee the People Coordinator handling first-line queries and low‑risk ER tasks.

Recruitment & onboarding

· Lead end‑to‑end recruitment for vacancies across the business.

· Partner with hiring managers to define roles, adverts and interview processes.

· Oversee onboarding to ensure a positive new starter experience, supported by the People Coordinator.

Payroll & benefits

· Oversee monthly payroll and pension processes ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.

· Work closely with Finance and the HR Coordinator on submissions and changes.

· Support review and administration of benefits.

Policies, systems & compliance

· Maintain and update HR policies in line with employment legislation.

· Ensure GDPR and confidentiality standards are met.

· Oversee HR data quality and reporting (with delivery handled by the HR Coordinator).

Culture, engagement & development

· Support initiatives that build engagement, wellbeing and retention.

· Coordinate learning and development priorities with managers.

· Contribute to workforce planning and organisational change projects.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

· Lead and coordinate the organisation’s approach to EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion)

· Ensure HR policies and practices support fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory outcomes

· Work with leaders and managers to promote inclusive behaviours and challenge bias

· Monitor EDI data and trends and report insights

Skills & experience

· Strong HR generalist background, ideally in a similar role.

· Confident managing ER cases and coaching managers.

· Experience leading or mentoring others

· Good understanding of UK employment law

· Comfortable balancing hands‑on work with strategic input.

· Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

· CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.

CSSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at CSSC, and do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Interviews at CSSC take place in person and virtually as part of our recruitment process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and you have a medical condition or an individual need for adjustment to our process, and you believe it may affect your ability to be at your best, please let the recruitment partner know, so we can consider how best we can support you and make any adjustments that may reasonably be needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person