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Research Grants Officer
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (expected to be in the office at least quarterly). Additional travel required to events, conferences and workshops in London and nationally (approximately once per month).
Salary range: £37,000 - £41,000
Are you experienced in research administration or grant management? Do you bring strong organisational and analytical skills? We’re recruiting a Research Grants Officer to support Macmillan’s growing research funding programme.
We are establishing a new Research Institute to deliver world-leading, actionable research. The Institute will build Macmillan’s position as a national leader in applied cancer research, focusing on unmet needs, service improvement, inequalities, patient experience, and the wider non-clinical impact of cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help build a research programme with real‑world impact.
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
As a Research Grants Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the research funding cycle, from application and peer review through to award management and post‑award administration. You’ll work closely with the Research Grants Manager, internal teams, external experts, and funded researchers to maintain high standards of governance, transparency, and impact across all our research funding activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the development, implementation, and management of Macmillan’s research grants programme.
- Create, update, and publish key documentation for each funding round.
- Coordinate expert review panels, including scheduling, logistics, and budget oversight.
- Provide secretariat support for funding panels, including preparing papers, taking minutes, and compiling applicant feedback.
- Manage post‑award processes such as grant agreements, financial tracking, and change requests.
- Monitor reporting compliance and work with Finance to ensure accurate expenditure records.
- Act as the primary point of contact for funded academics, supporting timely reporting and dissemination of research outputs.
- Work with the Communications team to promote research findings and their impact.
- Support internal and external events to strengthen the research community.
- Represent Macmillan at academic conferences and sector events.
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
- Experience in research administration or grant management within an academic, charity, or funding organisation.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience interpreting data and maintaining accurate records to support effective monitoring of funded projects.
- Experience of providing secretariat support for committees or panels
- Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
- An understanding of research funding processes and a willingness to learn and develop within a growing research function.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Monday 16th March
Interview dates: Online interviews will be held on Monday 30th March
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So that we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join us at Community Integrated Care and help shape the future of social impact.
We’re looking for a Senior Communications and Marketing Manager to lead the marketing and communications of our specialist Partnerships and Communities function.
In this strategic position, you’ll join a specialist team that designs programmes that transform lives and challenge inequality, collaborating with iconic brands, innovators, and influential public figures. This is a unique opportunity to drive campaigns, projects and partnerships that create societal change.
This is a full-time permanent role with national travel and regular / weekly presence required in our head office in Widnes, so the ideal candidate will be based within an hour’s commute of Widnes.
What is "The Deal" for you?
- Transformative work: You’ll work with our portfolio of exceptional partners, including British Cycling, Rugby Football League, Lawn Tennis Association and RSPB, and high-profile brands and public figures, in a team that have been named ‘Care Innovators Of The Year’.
- Flexibility: Work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments. You can work from home, or from our head office in Widnes, or a flex between the two (there is a requirement to travel to our head office at least once a week).
- Development: We'll work with you to develop your career, in an incredible role where you’ll build skills and experience working with exceptional people and brands.
- Pension and benefits: contributory pension scheme, retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app.
- Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award-winning charity that is dedicated to ensuring that people who draw on social care can live the Best Life Possible.
You’ll take ownership of the communications and marketing requirements for our Partnerships and Communities portfolio, ensuring every project has a clear, impactful marketing strategy. From developing inclusive campaigns and activations, to building new relationships, products and partnerships, you’ll be at the heart of promoting our work and growing our influence.
You’ll work in close collaboration with our award-winning Communications and Marketing function to ensure your strategies align with, and complement, our overarching communications strategy, vision and corporate brand. By coordinating with our PR, Social Media, and Marketing teams, you’ll drive consistency and cohesion through the Partnerships and Communities programmes, helping us amplify our message and strengthen our impact.
Key Focus Areas
- Supporting partnership, funding and supporter growth and retention by working with the Partnerships Development Manager to develop partnership strategies and materials (e.g., pitches, proposals, content, impact reporting), and track/evaluate partnership activity to evidence impact and attract new support.
- Commissioning and managing the creation of accessible and effective assets (e.g. presentations, toolkits, social content, video) that are used in the delivery and implementation of a wide variety of programmes and campaigns, across diverse themes. This will involve close collaboration with the Senior Programmes Design Manager and our partners.
- Developing and overseeing integrated marketing and communications plans for the programmes and campaigns – considering objectives, audiences, channels, timelines and KPIs - in close collaboration with Community Integrated Care’s in-house internal and external Marketing and Communications team and operational colleagues, and our partners, to ensure that we reach and empower our target audiences.
- Identifying, delivering and collaborating on profile-raising activations with partners (e.g., events, co-branded campaigns, ambassador activity, PR opportunities) that celebrate the charity, extend reach, and support a more inclusive society, working with Community Integrated Care’s external communications team – including PR and Media, Social Media, Policy & Public Affairs and Design specialists.
Our Ideal candidate:
- Degree-qualified in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
- Proven experience in content creation, media relations, and digital marketing.
- Strong track record in strategy design, project management, and inclusive marketing.
- Skilled in copywriting, data analysis, and creating engaging presentations.
- A creative, detail-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about social inclusion, community development, and making a positive impact.
Why join us?
- Be part of a charity that’s changing lives through innovative social impact programmes.
- Work on high-profile campaigns with partners, ambassadors, and influencers.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, coaching, and development.
- Make a tangible difference in communities across England and Scotland.
Ready to lead impactful campaigns and help us create a better world?
Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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:
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Lead people partnering and employee relations
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Champion EDI and wellbeing
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Design and deliver organisational development and culture
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Coach and support effective, high-performing teams
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Use data analytics to identify trends, provide insights, recommend improvements
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Support delivery of our people operations work
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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:
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Credible, inclusive HR business partner to leaders at all levels
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Effective, authentic people manager
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Managing complex employee relations matters
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Deep understanding of employment law
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Supporting with organisational design, development and change management
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Shaping and implementing people policies
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Strong skills in data analytics, project management and policy and report writing
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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
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Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full job pack.
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Applications close at 10.00 am on Monday 9 March 2026.
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We will be interviewing candidates at the RCOG in Union Street, SE1 on Monday 16 March 2026.
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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.
Are you an experienced and proactive HR professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a passion for supporting people? We are seeking a confident and capable People & Culture Lead, providing high-quality advice and guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of HR matters. You’ll play a key role in shaping our HR function and contributing to a positive and inclusive working culture.
• Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working - available with 60% home working.
• Starting salary: £35,750per annum (depending on experience) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
regular wellbeing coffee mornings
support on menopause for women
up to three volunteer days a year
up to three family emergency leave days a year
retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
Your role
The People and Culture Lead will be working closely with the Head of People and Culture to ensure recruitment, onboarding, employee reward, employment relations, learning and development and projects serve the long-term goals of CMS.
You are responsible for delivering professional HR service that supports our operations, vision and strategy. This applies specifically to UK contracted staff (some of whom work overseas) and providing support for volunteers (including CMS Trustees) and consultants.
What you’ll need to succeed
The People and Culture Lead role (one-year, fixed term contract, three days per week) will have proven HR experience at a business partner or officer level which includes experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and policy (and will ideally hold CIPD Level 5 accreditation). The successful candidate will have a good understanding of UK employment law and best HR practice.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims. Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 8 March 2026
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 18 March 2026 in CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed Application Form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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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
All applications must include a covering letter of no more than 2 pages which outlines your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employee Relations Advisor
We are seeking experienced Employee Relations Advisors to manage complex casework and support managers in a fast paced, people focused organisation.
Position: Employee Relations Advisor
Salary: £36,073 per annum dependant on experience
Location: Manchester, Trafford with hybrid working 20 to 40 percent office based
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract opportunities available
Closing Date: 8 March 2026 at 23:00
Interview Date: Multi stage process which may include an in person interview
Early applications are encouraged as the advert may close ahead of the stated date. Previous applicants within the last 12 weeks may not apply.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a busy and collaborative Employee Relations team, supporting managers across a diverse and multi-site organisation. Reporting to an Employee Relations Team Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality HR service and ensuring fair and consistent outcomes across a broad range of employee relations matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing timely, high quality advice, guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations issues
- Managing a varied caseload including high volume and complex cases
- Taking ownership of cases from start to finish, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication throughout
- Identifying trends and contributing to continuous improvement in employee relations practices
- Supporting the development of management capability through education and proactive guidance
About You
You will bring strong technical knowledge alongside the confidence to influence and support managers in a pragmatic and solutions focused way.
You will have:
- A solid understanding of employment law
- CIPD qualification or demonstrable experience as an Employee Relations Advisor
- Experience managing high volume and complex casework within a multi-site organisation
- The ability to translate business challenges into practical and compliant solutions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- A proactive, collaborative approach with energy and enthusiasm for delivering an excellent service
About the Organisation
This organisation is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, providing high quality homes to hundreds of thousands of people across London, the South East and the North West. With people at the heart of its mission, it is committed to creating inclusive communities and an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Diversity and inclusion are central to how the organisation operates, with a strong focus on fairness, transparency and equal opportunity. Sustainability and long term social impact also underpin its work, reflecting a commitment to building better futures for the communities it serves.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor, People Advisor, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Officer, HR Consultant, ER Consultant.
If you are looking to join a values driven organisation where your expertise in employee relations will make a tangible impact, we would welcome your application.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Employee Relations Advisor
We are seeking experienced Employee Relations Advisors to manage complex casework and support managers in a fast paced, people focused organisation.
Position: Employee Relations Advisor
Salary: £40,649 per annum London weighted, dependent on experience
Location: London Stratford with hybrid working 20 to 40 percent office based
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term Contract opportunities available
Closing Date: 8 March 2026 at 23:00
Interview Date: Multi stage process which may include an in person interview
Early applications are encouraged as the advert may close ahead of the stated date. Previous applicants within the last 12 weeks may not apply.
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a busy and collaborative Employee Relations team, supporting managers across a diverse and multi-site organisation. Reporting to an Employee Relations Team Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality HR service and ensuring fair and consistent outcomes across a broad range of employee relations matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing timely, high quality advice, guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations issues
- Managing a varied caseload including high volume and complex cases
- Taking ownership of cases from start to finish, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication throughout
- Identifying trends and contributing to continuous improvement in employee relations practices
- Supporting the development of management capability through education and proactive guidance
About You
You will bring strong technical knowledge alongside the confidence to influence and support managers in a pragmatic and solutions focused way.
You will have:
- A solid understanding of employment law
- CIPD qualification or demonstrable experience as an Employee Relations Advisor
- Experience managing high volume and complex casework within a multi-site organisation
- The ability to translate business challenges into practical and compliant solutions
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- A proactive, collaborative approach with energy and enthusiasm for delivering an excellent service
About the Organisation
This organisation is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, providing high quality homes to hundreds of thousands of people across London, the South East and the North West. With people at the heart of its mission, it is committed to creating inclusive communities and an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Diversity and inclusion are central to how the organisation operates, with a strong focus on fairness, transparency and equal opportunity. Sustainability and long term social impact also underpin its work, reflecting a commitment to building better futures for the communities it serves.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor, People Advisor, HR Business Partner, Employee Relations Officer, HR Consultant, ER Consultant.
If you are looking to join a values driven organisation where your expertise in employee relations will make a tangible impact, we would welcome your application.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Senior People & Culture Business Partner
Job reference: REQ000973
£ 50,000pa + excellent benefits
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month
About the role
We’re excited to be recruiting a Senior People and Culture Business Partner to lead WWF-UK’s Business Partnering and Advisory team and provide senior, trusted People and Culture partnership across the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of People and Culture, this role plays a key part in shaping and delivering people strategy, workforce planning, organisation design and employee relations, ensuring these align to organisational priorities, values and culture. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into practical people solutions, supporting confident and inclusive decision-making during a period of organisational transition.
Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, you will lead a high-performing team while supporting complex people priorities across directorates. The role operates at pace across both planned initiatives and responsive activity, helping strengthen colleague experience, organisational capability and a values-led culture.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the following skills and experience to succeed in this role:
Essential
• Significant experience providing senior strategic and operational People or HR partnering within a complex organisation
• Proven leadership experience, including developing and motivating People and Culture or HR teams
• Strong experience advising senior leaders on workforce planning, organisation design, cultural change and complex employee relations matters
• Demonstrable experience embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into people practices and organisational decision-making
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and best practice, applied with sound professional judgement
• Strong influencing, coaching and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Experience supporting large-scale organisational change or transformation
• Experience using people data and insight to inform strategic decision-making and improve colleague experience
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website.
You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 04/03/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
Hofesh Shechter Company seeks a Head of Finance and Operations to join our leadership team at Somerset House. This pivotal role manages strategic three-year budget planning and core functions including Finance, HR, IT and Governance.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide essential oversight to help achieve our creative and commercial goals. In this role, you will be expected to actively drive an entrepreneurial culture by adding your voice and ideas to the exploration of new income streams and providing the financial analysis and insight needed to strengthen fundraising initiatives and core business functions.
We require an experienced professional with accountancy qualifications and strong operational skills to oversee business functions and strategic planning. A supportive leadership style is essential.Knowledge of the arts or charity sector is required; experience with Theatre Tax Relief and NPO funding is highly desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Head of Operations is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all operational functions of the Foundation to enable achievement of its global mission and strategic objectives. The Head of Operations ensures that systems, people, processes and resources are aligned to support programmes across multiple countries while maintiaing high standardds of governance, risk management and financial stewardship.
This is a senior leadership role, working closely with the CEO and Members of the Foundation around the world, acting as the key bridge between strategy and delivery.
The Global Leadership Foundation exists to support effective national leadership and good governance.
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.
People & Culture Business Partner – Generalist
Job reference: REQ000972
£ 43,851pa + excellent benefits
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month
About the role
We’re excited to be recruiting a People and Culture Business Partner to work in close partnership with leaders and managers, helping shape a high-performing, inclusive culture that enables WWF-UK to deliver its mission.
Reporting to the Senior Business Partner, this role provides dedicated partnering to defined client groups, supporting both strategic priorities and day-to-day people matters. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders build organisational capability, embed effective people practices and navigate change with confidence.
Working across a broad range of People and Culture activity, you will combine pragmatic problem-solving with strong relationship building. You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of people initiatives, use data and insight to inform decisions, and support managers to lead their teams effectively. The role also works closely with colleagues across the People and Culture team to ensure consistent, joined-up delivery of services and priorities across the organisation.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:
Essential
• Experience providing both operational and strategic People or HR partnering support within a complex organisation
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and confidence applying it in practice
• Strong coaching and influencing skills, with experience advising managers on a wide range of people matters, including complex employee relations cases
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at different levels
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work at pace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Experience supporting organisational change or transformation programmes
• Experience using people data and insight to shape decisions or initiatives
• Experience supervising or supporting junior People or HR colleagues
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website.
You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 04/03/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
This pivotal role will shape how our 120 colleagues grow, develop and thrive — helping us build a motivated, skilled and kingdom-focused team. As our Learning & Engagement Manager, you'll design and deliver impactful learning programmes, create clear development pathways, champion employee voice, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive team, bringing your skills and experience to deliver our mission to help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them.
Learning and development
- Responsible for creating and implementing a programme to identify training and development needs across Stewardship, using assessment and analysis tools.
- Systematically supporting individuals to develop their personal learning plans and help identify learning opportunities to support this.
- Embed competencies and behaviours into job roles to improve recruitment and performance processes.
- Mapping all learning across the organisation to create clear learning pathways and opportunities for progression
- Identify and investigate learning methods, and create recommendations to facilitate training, learning and development for individuals and teams.
- Work proactively with team leaders to prioritise learning & development, designing and creating training programmes which are team or group specific.
- Design and implement innovative ways of encouraging informal learning across Stewardship and creating a framework to ensure this becomes a core part of organisational culture.
- Develop and organise ongoing training for line managers to support them to lead effectively and in line with servant leadership behaviours.
- Create high quality and accessible guidance to ensure all colleagues are accessing a full range of benefits and opportunities to learn, grow and develop while at Stewardship.
- Facilitate and deliver training to staff, with support from other PC&P members or LT. For example, on equality & diversity, or coaching skills etc.
- Monitoring and reporting on learning expenditure, working closely with team leaders to ensure learning targets are being met.
Employee engagement
- Lead on developing our employee listening opportunities:
- Planning, implementation, analysis, presentation and follow up of our regular staff pulse surveys, working with team leaders to implement findings.
- Create a programme of listening at key moments of the employee lifecycle, e.g. returning to work after maternity leave, exit interviews, through probation etc.
- Facilitate and work with other staff to deliver topic-led consultations, gathering insights on specific areas.
- Oversee the exploration and development of an employee forum to strengthen employee voice. Working to develop terms of reference, organise meetings, and facilitate speakers and feedback.
- Evaluate the impact of activities using a range of evidence and metrics to identify insights, trends and patterns.
- Working with the Head of PC&P to identify, implement and roll out any appropriate software to underpin employment engagement and learning.
You will have:
- At least three years experience in a learning and development role, preferably at a management level.
- Experience of leading and implementing learning initiatives within organisations and have a passion to support colleagues to embed learning and grow in their role.
- Good knowledge of learning theories, and experience of applying these within the organisational context.
- Experience of delivering learning initiatives to individuals and groups at all levels of an organisation.
- Experience of establishing a range of employee voice channels, and ability to evaluate findings.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, able to influence and engage a range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to your own personal development and learning.
Occupational Requirement (OR): As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
- Active membership of local church congregation.
- An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
We help Christians be the best stewards of the resources God gives them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National League Trust is a registered charity and is one of a group of community focused organisations that are linked to professional football. As a critical partner of the National League, the Trust supports the development of community projects at football clubs who are members of the competition.
We are looking for someone who can lead the Trust, with a vision to use knowledge, influence and funding to improve the lives of those who benefit from the work of the organisations the Trust supports. This will involve change and shaping the Trust so that it is guaranteed a successful future.
As our new Head of Trust, you will lead a resilient, dedicated small team with a clear strategic focus on impact, innovation, strengthening standards and improving visibility. You will be guided by our values which include working with trust and accountability, learning, sharing what works and collaboration. You will shape our direction, embed our strategic framework, strengthen relationships and ensure robust governance.
We are looking for a strategic, relational and operational leader to take the Trust forward in its development over the next five years. This includes:
- developing and delivering our strategy
- overseeing grant funding operations
- working to increase our unrestricted income
- raising the Trust’s profile
- growth of activity and impact.
Critical to the role is building and sustaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in all sectors: including potential funders and other third sector bodies.
You do not need to have a background in football for this role. Your skills and experience can be obtained in any sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a difference every day with PDSA
About Us
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.
We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.
About you
In this role you will support the front-line improvement project by analysing business processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities and helping stakeholders define needs & priorities.
- Work closely with hospital teams and other stakeholders to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support implementation, testing, and monitoring of changes, identifying solutions and opportunities for scaling.
- Produce and maintain data‑driven reports, dashboards and KPI tracking to inform decision‑making.
- Create and update clear documentation, including SOPs and process guides.
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and assess systems for integration or improvement.
- Ensure full compliance with PDSA policies while supporting prioritisation of front‑line improvement work.
This is a full‑time position working 35 hours per week on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role will require occasional travel typically a few times per month to PDSA sites for visits or team meetings.
We’re seeking someone with:
- Demonstrated experience applying business analysis tools and methodologies to drive process improvements.
- Strong background in creating comprehensive process documentation and developing robust business cases.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead co‑creation workshops and collaborative activities.
- The confidence to interpret data and insights and convert them into practical, outcome-focused solutions.
- Experience working closely with front‑line teams in operational, healthcare, social care, or veterinary settings is beneficial, though not essential.
- A Business Analysis qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
Rewards, support and benefits
We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
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Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
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25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
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Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
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Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
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Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
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AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
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Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
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15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


