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We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused People Adviser to join a collaborative People & OD team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, partnership working, and making a real impact across the employee lifecycle. The role is interim for 3 months.

What you'll be doing

• Provide generalist HR support to managers and staff, offering clear, practical advice on a range of people matters.
• Manage and coach on employee relations cases, aiming for early and informal resolutions wherever possible.
• Maintain accurate people data and produce timely workforce reports and insights.
• Support organisational development initiatives, including training sessions and culture-enhancing projects.
• Contribute to change programmes, policy development, and continuous improvement work.
• Build strong relationships across your business areas to understand needs and shape people solutions.
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in everything you do.

What we're looking for

• Solid generalist HR experience, including ER casework.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in analysing people data and turning insight into action.
• Someone proactive, organised and collaborative, with a passion for creating a positive employee experience.

Why join?You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking People & OD team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your work directly influences organisational culture and performance.

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This role

The Head of HR and Operations will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This role will be central to shaping the organisation’s culture and ensuring that our HR and operational functions are robust, future‑focused, and aligned with our mission.

As we continue to grow, the postholder will play a pivotal role in building an inclusive, values‑driven, and high‑performing workplace where staff feel supported, trusted, and able to thrive.

They will lead on HR strategy, employee development and retention, and the effective management of our facilities and operational systems. A coaching and enabling approach will be essential—supporting managers to use people metrics confidently, strengthening people practices across the organisation, and embedding a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and wellbeing.

Main responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

· Contribute to the development and delivery of Your Voice Count’s organisational strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team.

· Champion inclusive, ethical and sustainable ways of working aligned with Your Voice Count’s values.

· Support organisational change, growth and service development from a people and systems perspective.

· Oversee HR function, policies, and efficient working practices

· Support managers with HR responsibilities and staff development.

· Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent management.

· Foster an inclusive, diverse, and well-being-focused culture.

· Manage HR systems, technology, and budgets

· Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices are legally compliant, up-to-date and consistently applied.

· Support managers to build confident, fair and values-led people management capability.

Facilities & Office Management:

· Oversee office, facilities, and repairs to ensure a safe environment.

· Manage supplier contracts, IT, and communication systems.

· Supervise facilities and operations staff.

· Ensure cost-effective procurement and budget management.

Organisational Operations and Compliance:

· Act as organisational lead for GDPR compliance, working with external advisors where required, supporting the Data Protection Officer.

· Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and support managers in maintaining safe working practices.

· Maintain oversight of organisational assets and information management systems

Essential Skills & Experience needed for the role

· Experience of building inclusive and diverse workplaces.

· Ability to develop HR strategies that support business objectives and workforce planning.

· Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

· Experience supporting managers with employee relations and performance issues

· Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, with a people-first approach.

· Knowledge/experience of managing and delivering across multiple workstreams such as HR and Facilities (experience in all an advantage but not a requirement)

· Experience of contributing to senior decision making

· Ability to analyse, critique and evaluate business data and insights

· MCIPD qualified or a qualification or experience in human resources management, or equivalent experience at a senior level.

· Influential with the gravitas to effectively help shape the organisation

· Significant management or supervisory level HR experience

Desirable:

· Experience working in a charity or values-led organisation.

· Experience supporting organisational growth or change.

· HR or management qualification (e.g. CIPD or equivalent).

I am currently recruiting an Interim Senior People & Culture Partner role with a charity based in the East Midlands (Leicestershire area M1 corridor) on a 12-month fixed term contract at a salary in the range of £60,570 to £62,813 per year. This role can be carried out over 4 or 5 days per week with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office and the remainder working remotely.

Reporting to the HR Director, your role will be to provide leadership and management of the People and Culture team of 5 and drive forward existing and new projects. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Charity or Not-for-profit sector as an HR generalist with a background and ability to: -

• Work closely with the Senior Management Team and the Director of People and Culture to run an effective, compliant and well-supported people service
• Lead and manage the People and Culture and Facilities teams, ensuring high standards of service and strong teamwork
• Mentor the People & Culture Partner as part of a succession plan
• Support Organisational Change and the ongoing development of the People and Culture function
• Lead key people projects, including: HR systems (HRIS), Pay and benefits, Policies and procedures, Improvements to ways of working
• Advise and coach senior leaders and managers on all aspects of people management and building high-performing teams
• Overseeing the full employee journey, including: Recruitment and induction, Workforce planning, Learning and development, Apprenticeships, Engagement and wellbeing
• Support managers to run effective performance and development conversations

Experience of building and implementing a Development Framework would also be an advantage for this role.

If you are available within a months' notice and you have the skills and experience to undertake this role in the Leicestershire area, please submit your up to date CV and contact details in application.

We're looking for an experienced interim HR Business Partner to support senior leaders across the CEO, Operations and other senior level portfolios. You'll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy, driving organisational change and ensuring a high-quality HR service across all sites.

We are specifically looking for candidates that have worked in complex, unionised environments and you must have dealt with TUPE, restructures and change.

The role
- Act as a strategic partner to Chief Officers and Directors
- Lead workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
- Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues
- Support organisational change and policy development
- Build management capability through coaching and guidance
- Lead and support Trade Union consultation
- Manage and develop HR Advisers
- Contribute to corporate projects and People Strategy initiatives

About you
- CIPD qualified
- Strong generalist HR experience
- Up-to-date employment law knowledge
- Experience in change management and talent planning
- Able to deliver modern, practical HR solutions
- Confident managing a busy, varied workload

This to start ASAP with hybrid working of 3 days onsite in central London, with a salary of 60k, with an initial 3 month fixed term contract with a view to going permanent.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join the College and shape a new role in the People team. This is a hands-on post, providing operational and strategic partnering across the College and taking a leadership role in the People team. You will be our expert on business partnering and employee relations, champion delivery of our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) plans and foster a supportive culture across the organisation.

The Head of People will collaborate with the People team and leaders across the organisation to deliver our people enabling plan by leading on projects, overseeing our operations and developing our policies and procedures. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead people partnering and employee relations 

• Champion EDI and wellbeing

• Design and deliver organisational development and culture 

• Coach and support effective, high-performing teams 

• Use data analytics to identify trends, provide insights, recommend improvements 

• Support delivery of our people operations work 

• Deputise for Director of People when required 

  his role is ideal for a talented people professional who is ready to develop their already significant experience by leading a small team while delivering operationally, implementing our ambitious people plans and making a meaningful impact in a values-led, mission focused organisation. 

For the full list of key responsibilities, please see the recruitment pack.  

About you   

We would love to hear from you if you are ready to contribute to our mission to improve the health of women and girls worldwide. You will have experience working in a business partnering model, understanding of great HR operations and have a passion for EDI, along with skills and capabilities in the following: 

Requirements: 

• Credible, inclusive HR business partner to leaders at all levels 

• Effective, authentic people manager 

• Managing complex employee relations matters 

• Deep understanding of employment law 

• Supporting with organisational design, development and change management

• Shaping and implementing people policies

• Strong skills in data analytics, project management and policy and report writing 

• CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent expertise 

 Our culture and benefits   

You will be based at our London Bridge offices. We offer hybrid working arrangements and this role will require regular office attendance at least one day a week to ensure visibility and collaboration. We offer a supportive, values-led culture and a competitive benefits package, including: 

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January 
• 10% employer pension contribution 
• Life assurance and income protection schemes 
• Employee assistance programme –24/7 confidential advice line and counselling  
• Interest-free season ticket loan 
• Free lunch in our offices in Union Street, London 
• Daily ‘wellness hour’ to support staff to take breaks and focus on wellness 
• Tailored learning and development 
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support 
• Employee-led diversity networks
• Volunteering days 
• Lifestyle discounts 

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.  

How to apply  

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full job pack.   

• Applications close at 10.00 am on Monday 9 March 2026. 

• We will be interviewing candidates at the RCOG in Union Street, SE1 on Monday 16 March 2026.   

• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

​We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates. We recognise that strong candidates may bring different career paths and experiences. If you are excited by the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We take positive action in employing disabled people, please let us know if you wish to declare that you have a disability.

 Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.  

 About us  

RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally.   

Our values of high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust are at the centre of all we do.

We are now looking for an HR Business Partner to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week in a hybrid model.

The Benefits

- Salary of £54,438 - £67,692
- 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Flexible hybrid working options
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and CIPD-qualified, strategic-level HR practitioner with strong generalist and change management expertise to support our exceptional organisation at a vital point in our evolution.

You will have the chance to make a real and positive impact whilst further developing your expertise in the DEI field, ensuring your portfolio is supported in this vital area by practical experience.

What's more, you will discover an organisation that is built on the pillars of standing up, speaking out, innovating, and collaborating, making it the perfect environment to build on DEI initiatives and drive positive change.

Your Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will shape and deliver an HR strategy that supports our manifesto and operational priorities, with a particular focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

Specifically, you will deliver guidance and advice across the HR spectrum and employee lifecycle, getting involved in everything from employee relations to recruitment, as well as supporting organisational change. You will identify key people issues, contribute to policy development and coach managers to navigate complex situations with confidence and empathy.

Spending a significant proportion of your time focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, you will utilise your specialist expertise to deliver meaningful impact to our organisation. You will work with staff forums and governance groups to embed sustainable change, and develop, drive and measure progress against our DEI agenda.

Additionally, you will:

- Partner with leaders to deliver consistent, strategic and operational advice
- Advise on complex employee relations matters, including grievances, complaints, casework and high-risk cases
- Support the Director of People and other leaders on change initiatives
- Evaluate and develop performance management processes and tools
- Provide support to managers and employees to identify L&D support
- Use HR and DEI data to inform evidence-based interventions

About You

To be considered as an HR Business Partner, you will need:

- Proven experience in a complex HR generalist role, across the whole HR lifecycle
- CIPD level 7 (completed or working towards) or equivalent experience, with experience of working within a complex, changing matrix-managed organisation
- Significant experience supporting and managing change initiatives in a dynamic organisational context
- Proactive and collaborative, with a solutions-focused approach and demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of UK employment law
- Proven experience in a DEI-focused role, or leading DEI initiatives as part of a broader role
- Proven track record in coaching and developing managers to resolve issues and lead with empathy
- Adaptive and open-minded, with a willingness to learn and evolve
- Proven ability to collect and analyse HR and DEI data and use it to shape effective HR interventions
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others under own oversight
- Demonstrable commitment to IIED’s mission and core values, particularly around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and sustainability
- Fluency in English and very good verbal and written communication skills

A DBS check will be required for this role.

The closing date for this role is 8th March 2026.

IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.

At Sight Support Derbyshire, we believe that everyone deserves to live with independence, dignity and confidence, no matter their level of sight.

As a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist, you’ll have a truly life‑changing impact. You’ll work one‑to‑one with people adjusting to sight loss — helping them rebuild skills, regain confidence and reconnect with their world. This is meaningful, relationship‑centred work where your expertise genuinely transforms lives.

We are flexible about how many hours the post holder will work. We can offer flexibility in work patterns.  Please telephone if you wish to discuss options before applying.

It is essential that you are a qualified rehabilitation worker, holding one of the profession-based qualifications available through national training establishments. You should be registered or willing to register with the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network. 

 What you’ll do

As part of our dedicated rehabilitation team, you will:

• Carry out specialist, holistic assessments
• Provide personalised mobility, orientation and independent living skills training
• Teach people to use aids, equipment and digital tools
• Support people to navigate work, home and the community with confidence
• Work closely with carers, colleagues and partner organisations
• Mentor Sight Support Derbyshire’s Rehabilitation Support Workers
• Contribute to information events and community outreach
• Record outcomes that demonstrate the impact of your work

Every day will bring variety, purpose and the chance to make real, lasting change for people with sight loss.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised visual impairment rehabilitation qualification
• Experience delivering mobility and independent living skills training
• A calm, person‑centred and empowering approach
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to travel across Derbyshire

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

This is full-time, fixed term 12 month contract, beginning in April 2026, with the opportunity to potentially extend.

The People and Operations Coordinator is central to the internal operations of The Theatres Trust and The Theatres Trust Charitable Fund. You will provide operational support that underpins both the work of both entities and enables our people to thrive in a dynamic and supported wok culture.

You will primarily work with the Head of People, Operations and Finance to coordinate day-to-day activities within our office location, support delivery of effective governance, and support key HR procedures. The People and Operations Coordinator will be responsible for providing administration of systems, records and scheduling, as well as coordinating trustee and board activity. You will be pivotal in delivering clear and consistent internal operations and communication of policy and process to the staff team.

Deadline for applications: 10am Monday 9 March 2026

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Sitting within our people and organisational development team and reporting into the senior learning & organisational development manager, you’ll support us with a wide range of administrative duties across the learning & development; people; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and internal communications & engagement functions.

As the first point of contact for all learning management system (LMS) user and administrative queries you’ll maintain and housekeep our LMS as well as help coordinate and administer internal and external training programmes, workshops and learning events. You’ll also provide administrative support across our core people activities, including invoicing, onboarding, offboarding, and the employee lifecycle processes.

You’ll use our HR management systems to develop and maintain regular people management reports and liaise with the people and EDI teams to ensure employee and training records are updated.

About you

You’ll have experience of working with information systems ideally within a HR function and be able to use an administrative system or database. You’ll have the ability to work as part of a small hybrid team and possess strong organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communications skills allowing you to always work together when in the office or when working from home. You’ll understand the importance of working accurately and with attention to detail within a confidential framework and can plan and organise your own workload.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home with a minimum 2 days in the office which will be Tuesday and Wednesday.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Monday, 9 March 2026 9 am

Interview date week commencing 16 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early subject to volume of applicants.  Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Worldwide, the pace of Bible translation has never been quicker – a full Bible or New Testament translation is being completed at a rate of 2 a week and a record number of translation programmes are in progress! To help enable this fast-paced mission, we are seeking an organised and approachable HR Administrator to support our People team at Wycliffe.

Your role will give you exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, maintaining employee records, and supporting internal communications. You will help ensure that staff feel welcomed, supported, and well informed, and that our HR processes allow people to thrive at work. 

• Salary: £25,350-£27,350 (FTE) + benefits
• Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford.
• Hours: Part-time (0.6 FTE – 22.5 hours per week).  Fixed-term contract ending 30 September 2026. Please note that while this post is offered on a fixed-term contract basis, there is the potential for the role to become permanent.
• Closing date: Tuesday 17 March at 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Monday 23 March

Key responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding Administration;
• Employee Records and Documentation;
• Internal Communications;

*More detail can be found in the job pack.

Benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.

​It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.

To apply, visit our careers site and complete the short online application, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) summarising why you’re applying, how you meet the person specification, and telling us about your personal Christian journey and church involvement.

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in the criminal justice system?

We’ve made substantial progress in recent years, with improvements and expansions to our delivery model and significant growth in our staff team. In Spring 2026, we will launch our refreshed organisational strategy, which will shape our work over the next three years and beyond. To support this growth, we are recruiting for a full time Director of People to help provide strategic people leadership to our growing team of staff and volunteers.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will shape and deliver our People and Culture strategy, ensuring an inclusive, values‑driven and high‑performing environment for our people. You will lead organisation‑wide strategic workforce planning, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and champion initiatives that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and belonging. As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will advise on all workforce matters, drive leadership development, and support our managers to build capability and confidence. You will ensure our HR, volunteering and people operations run smoothly and efficiently, modernising processes and maintaining compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements and best practice. You will also provide strategic oversight of EDIB work, reward and recognition frameworks, and organisational risk, while leading a dedicated team covering HR, learning and development, and volunteering.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, strong knowledge of employment law, the ability to coach and influence senior leaders, and the capacity to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities effectively. You must be IT literate, with a good working knowledge of the commonly used Microsoft business tools, and be able to work independently. The role calls for a hands-on, collaborative, people‑centred leader with strong emotional intelligence, an inclusive and values‑driven mindset, and the ability to think strategically while remaining performance‑focused and learner‑centred.

We want to hear from applicants who are as committed to the cause as we are.

This is a home-based role but may require occasional travel around the UK including overnight stays. This role is 5 days per week (35 hours) with working days/hours to be mutually agreed in line with business needs.

Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions.

Interviews, which will be held online, will take place on 31st March and 1st April 2026

This is more than an coordinator role. As People & Culture Coordinator, you will help shape a culture of care across OMF International (UK), supporting employees, volunteers and members at every stage of their journey from active service to retirement. If you bring strong organisational skills, emotional intelligence and a heart for prayer and cross-cultural mission, we would love to hear from you.

Job title: People & Culture Coordinator

Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week

Job Purpose:

To support OMF’s mission and vision by providing excellent administrative support for the People & Culture department and coordinating the provision of pastoral care and resources which promote the wellbeing, engagement and development of OMF International (UK) workers, including members andretirees.

The jobholder has a special responsibility for coordinating professional and compassionate pastoral, spiritual, and practical care across the OMF International (UK) community. The People & Culture Coordinator will embody and promote OMF’s values, maintaining a consistent culture of care, compliance, and prayerful support across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & onboarding administration

• Employee relations process support

• HR policy management

• Payroll/benefits coordination

• HR metrics & reporting

• Performance management tracking

• Workforce compliance monitoring

• Organisational development support​

• Member & Retiree Care - full cycle

• Maintain accurate HR systems

• Liaise with Area Reps and other OMF departments

• Coordinate events and communications

• Keep all files up-to-date and in line with GDPR policies

• Regularly review and update policies and procedures

Supporting the wider OMF team

• Champion OMF’s values of prayer, partnership, and care across all people processes.

• Pray regularly with and for OMF workers, fostering spiritual encouragement and modelling a pastoral approach to leadership.

• Support and participate in OMF International’s mission, by regularly leading the daily National Office Prayers.

• Be open to exploring opportunities to lead weekly office devotions and/or worship.

• Attend regular internal events (such as Home Assignment Workshops, UK team days, retreat days, and other team functions) and occasional external events, presenting and leading departmental sessions as required.

Communication & Partnership

• Liaise with Area Representatives, churches, and partners to ensure members, retirees and volunteers are connected and supported locally.

• Encourage members in partner development and prayer support, particularly when on Home Assignment.

• Liaise with the Communications Department to highlight and effectively share stories and encouragements from OMF international (UK) workers.

• Provide reporting on member movement and status to the Finance Team and Leadership Team

• Undertake any other reasonable ad-hoc duties as specified by the People & Culture Manager.

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety, inclusion, and care across all people-related processes.

• Support training and awareness for staff, members, and volunteers on safeguarding and wellbeing issues.

Person Specification

Educated to A Level or equivalent, preferable CIPD level 3 qualified 

Theological and/or missiological training

Good understanding of the UK and Ireland Christian context and cross-cultural mission

Basic knowledge of safeguarding 

Competent user of Microsoft Office, databases, and digital communication tools including Microsoft Teams

Driven to achieve high standards in administration and events organisation

Self-motivated, keen to drive projects forward using own initiative

Friendly and courteous towards candidates, colleagues and supporters

Emotionally intelligent, a good listener with apastoral nature

Responds positively to constructive feedback

Adopts a can-do attitude and flexible approach 

Open to change and willing to learn new skills

Prioritises consistency and compliance, whilst also demonstrating a compassionate response to individual circumstances.

Meet our Occupational Requirement to be a practising Christian as an active member of a local church and be able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement

Hold the Right to Work in the UK

Able to commute to OMF National Office, Oxford Street, Manchester

Able to occasionally travel locally and/or internationally for meetings and events, including overnight and at weekends

Experience of living cross culturally

Terms of Appointment

• Full time 35 Hours pw Mon-Fri; occasional evening/weekend commitments

• Salary £28,000-£32,000 per annum commensurate with experience

• Non-contributory pension of 8% of salary on completion of a probationary period andbackdated to start date

• Paid annual leave entitlement of 25 days in addition to pro-rata public holidays

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

• It is an occupational requirement for this role to be filled by a Christian

• Appointment subject to satisfactory references and DBS check

We’re looking for someone who brings a mix of professionalism, pragmatism and people-first approach – someone who can balance the day-to-day realities of HR with a genuine passion for supporting others to do their best work.

This is a varied, generalist role – you will provide dependable first-line support to line managers and employees. You will ensure that policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently while offering guidance on everything from recruitment, progression through to changes in terms of employment. You’ll also be responsible for employee / employer relations; handling matters with fairness, discretion and confidence.

You will need to work one day per week in our office in Tonbridge, Kent - usually Wednesdays, but we are happy for you to work around school hours.

Read the full job specification and see how to apply on our website, click on the Redirect to recruiter button.

Animal Aid is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates who have the required skills and experience, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion or belief and marital status.

Please note: Animal Aid cannot provide visa sponsorship, so applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Citizens UK

Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Purpose

The Head of People & Culture ensures that Citizens UK has the people, organisational capacity and enabling culture required to deliver its mission of building people power and strengthening civil society. The role plays a central part in securing a workforce that is capable, motivated and aligned with Citizens UK’s values, enabling the organisation to build strong alliances, support local leadership and achieve lasting social change.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, and under the direction of the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, the role strengthens organisational effectiveness by embedding fair, inclusive and well-governed people practices. Through sound employment frameworks, statutory compliance and a culture that supports engagement, performance and wellbeing, the Head of People & Culture safeguards Citizens UK’s resilience, reputation and ability to deliver impact at scale.

Main Responsibilities

Working as the Head of People & Culture for Citizens UK, reporting to the Executive Director, Finance & Operations, your main responsibilities will include:

People & Culture Strategy

Ensure Citizens UK has the people, capability and organisational shape required to deliver its mission and sustain impact over time.

· Analyse organisational strategy, change priorities and external context to identify their implications for people, capability, structure and ways of working.

· Carry out workforce planning to assess current and future capacity and capability, identifying gaps, risks and realistic options to address them.

· Develop, maintain and refresh the People & Culture strategy so it responds directly to organisational needs and provides clear priorities for action.

· Provide expert people and culture advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, informing strategic discussions, trade-offs and decisions.

Talent Management

Develop and implement talent management processes that ensure Citizens UK attracts, retains and sustains the people needed to deliver its work.

· Lead recruitment, selection and onboarding to bring in people who can perform effectively in their roles and are aligned with Citizens UK’s values.

· Develop and maintain retention approaches focused on the key drivers of retention, including meaningful work, effective management, development opportunities, wellbeing, inclusion and fair treatment.

· Identify critical roles and critical talent and put in place practical succession and risk-mitigation plans, including knowledge transfer, handover planning and interim cover where needed.

· Monitor employee experience across the employment lifecycle, using insight from feedback and people data to improve people practices and ways of working.

Performance, Leadership & Capability

Strengthen organisational effectiveness by enabling teams to perform well, grow in capability and contribute consistently to shared goals.

· Maintain and operate performance management processes, including objective setting, regular feedback and reviews, ensuring that staff are clear on expectations and accountable for results.

· Support managers to address performance issues constructively by clarifying expectations, strengthening feedback, building capability and resolving barriers to effective performance.

· Coordinate and deliver learning and development activity that supports managers and staff to build skills, leadership capability and confidence in their roles.

Organisational Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing

Foster a working environment where people feel engaged, supported and able to do their best work together.

· Promote Citizens UK’s values in everyday people practices, supporting managers to translate values into consistent behaviours, decision-making and ways of working.

· Design and operate staff engagement and feedback mechanisms, ensuring staff voice is heard, themes are analysed, and practical actions are taken in response.

· Develop and maintain wellbeing approaches that support psychological safety, healthy workload management, early resolution of concerns and sustainable working practices.

· Support constructive relationships with the Trade Union and enable effective consultation and dialogue on people-related matters. 

EDI & Safeguarding

Ensure Citizens UK is equitable, inclusive and safe for all by embedding fairness, care and accountability into how the organisation operates.

· Develop and implement Equity, Diversity and Inclusion priorities, using clear measures to monitor progress, identify gaps and support accountability across the organisation.

· Embed EDI considerations into recruitment, progression, policy development and everyday people decisions, working closely with relevant colleagues to ensure consistency in practice.

· Act as the People & Culture lead for safeguarding, ensuring responsibilities are clear, processes are understood, and concerns are handled appropriately, sensitively and in line with agreed procedures.

· Support managers and leaders to recognise and address inclusion or safeguarding issues early, escalating concerns where required and ensuring appropriate follow-up.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure Citizens UK has a clear, effective and trusted people governance framework that supports lawful decision-making, fair treatment and organisational confidence.

· Develop, review and maintain People & Culture policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant, values-aligned and understood by managers and staff.

· Provide day-to-day advice and guidance on people-related risk and compliance, identifying emerging issues early and supporting proportionate, lawful responses.

· Manage disciplinary, grievance and other formal employment processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, appropriate documentation and timely resolution.

Systems & HR Operations

Ensure the efficient, reliable and compliant administration of people processes and systems.

· Operate and maintain HR systems, payroll processes and core people administration, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with organisational and legal requirements.

· Review and improve people processes to reduce duplication, minimise manual work and improve efficiency, making best use of available technology and automation.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date people records and data, ensuring information is accessible, secure and fit for reporting, audit and operational needs.

Functional Leadership & Resource Management

Build and manage CUK’s People & Culture function, ensuring that staff and resources contribute effectively to achievement of CUK’s mission.

· Plan, prioritise and sequence People & Culture work to ensure available capacity is focused on the organisation’s most important people risks and priorities.

· Manage the People & Culture budget, including payroll, monitoring spend and applying value-for-money principles in line with organisational policies.

· Manage People & Culture staff and outsourced service providers utilising an engaging leadership style to support effective delivery of expectations.

Personal Specification

(D) Desirable, (E) Essential

Qualifications

· (E) CIPD qualification (Level 7) or equivalent senior-level professional experience in People / HR leadership

· (D) Degree or equivalent qualification in human resources, organisational development, management or a related field

Experience

· (E) Significant experience in a senior People / HR role, ideally within a charity, not-for-profit or values-driven organisation

· (E) Experience of leading and delivering people and culture priorities in complex, mission-led organisations

· (E) Experience of advising Executive and Board-level stakeholders on people, culture, governance and risk matters

· (E) Experience of operating as a senior, hands-on HR generalist, covering strategy, policy, employee relations and operational delivery

· (E) Experience of workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and organisational change

· (D) Experience of working with trade unions or staff representative bodies

Key skills and knowledge

· (E) Strong generalist HR expertise across employment law, compliance, safeguarding, performance management and people governance

· (E) Proven ability to design and implement practical people processes that support performance, inclusion and wellbeing

· (E) Strong coaching capability, with the ability to support managers to address performance, capability and behavioural issues constructively

· (E) Ability to manage complex employee relations matters with judgement, fairness and confidence

· (E) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clear advice and recommendations to senior leaders and boards

· (D) Knowledge of HR systems, people data and process improvement to support efficient delivery

Personal qualities & values

· (E) Strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and the values and mission of Citizens UK

· (E) Values-led and relational leadership style, combining empathy, integrity and pragmatism

· (E) Resilient and adaptable, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment

· (E) Comfortable working within an accountable team culture, open to feedback, reflective practice and continuous improvement

· (D) Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to travel when required to support organisational priorities

First round interviews to be held on W/C 16 March 2026

Second round interviews to be held on W/C 23 March 2026