Coaching Lead

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary band: £27,742 - £30,451

Responsible to: Head of Services

Location: Chorley, with extensive travel across Lancashire

Do you feel passionately about leading pioneering programmes of work across the third sector?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coaching Lead to join our team. This role builds on our proven track record of reaching people across the county to help them overcome barriers to mental wellbeing.

You will have overall responsibility for the development, delivery and evaluation of several projects that support people back into education, employment and training. Two multi-partner projects, Age of Opportunity and Changing Futures, are funded by The European Social Fund and matched by The National Lottery Community Fund through the Building Better Opportunities Programme for Lancashire.

A central aspect of the role is to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver against project targets. The role involves a significant amount of data collection and evaluation along with reporting to commissioners. The role has line management responsibility for a team of coaches.

To be successful, you will have experience:

• In a coaching role with knowledge of supporting people back into education, employment and training
• Implementing and managing programmes of contracted work
• Leading and supporting teams across a dispersed area
• Working in collaboration with partners to deliver an effective and quality service

We are looking for an experienced, driven and organised individual who has the right skills and knowledge to lead and develop this area of work.  

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

Please note this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline for applications: 9am on 1 February 2021

Interviews: will be held on 10 and 11 February via Zoom

Purpose of Job

Act as a trusted advisor working with Departmental Directors to lead and deliver the people agenda. Think beyond the HR specialism, having a true understanding of the organisational strategy priorities and challenges. In addition to Business Partner activity, undertake key HR projects, manage HR cyclical events, HR policy design and refresh, employee relations and specific recruitment activity. The role is also seen as a stepping stone to the Head of HR role and the role holder will have opportunity to work closely with the Head of HR and stand in for this role on occasions

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Developing and implementing the people agenda:

• Support ongoing organisational growth and development of a high-performing inclusive culture, particularly focusing on inclusion and wellbeing
• Use data to understand themes and trends, suggesting solutions and approaches
• Provide expert HR advice relating to organisational change

Developing and implementing an effective performance management approach:

• Support Directors to manage performance effectively, embedding the principles of good performance management
• Ensure robust succession plans and a talent pipeline are in place
• Work closely with the learning and development manager to embed line management learning and development

Design and deliver required outcomes for specific people projects:

• Use external research, data and best practice to shape and deliver these projects
• Collaborate with other BITC colleagues across the organisation to shape and deliver

Developing an effective colleague voice:

• Work with Directors to analyse results and identify themes and trends from employee engagement surveys or other sources of feedback 
• Support leaders by developing appropriate action plans and monitoring implementation

Advising on all HR policies and procedures:

• Provide specialist HR advice to ensure compliance with all key legislation, identifying and mitigating any key risks
• Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice
• Support and coach managers with any formal performance and absence management, disciplinary, harassment, and grievance issues

Devising effective resourcing and recruitment strategies and solutions:

• Work closely with the HR coordinator to ensure effective recruitment takes place for their Directors, ensuring best practice and adherence to policies and procedures

• Provide support for senior recruitment panels where appropriate

Manage HR cyclical activities:

• Manage the annual pay review process for the Departmental Directors ensuring consistency,  fairness and be within the budget.
• Manage other HR cyclical activities as required and ensure health & safety and safeguarding requirements are met 

The post holder may be required to carry out other duties that are reasonably to be considered as within the scope and purpose of the job and the aptitudes of the job holder. This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description.

Special working conditions

Occasional travel across the UK

Position: HR Advisor (Training Lead)
Type: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (some remote working will be possible) – currently home-based
Salary: £19,963 - £22,703 per annum (FTE £33,273 - £37,839) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Human Resources

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

In this role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the MS Society to deliver an efficient HR administration service, ensuring that all HR records are up to date and that contractual documentation is issued promptly, accurately and in compliance with current regulations.

As part of the HR Operations team, you’ll be the first point of contact on general administrative HR enquiries and you will have an important role in managing our HRIS system.  You will be supporting our Learning and OD Manager in the design and delivery of our training for colleagues across the organisation.

Experience of working with an HRIS system previously, excellent organisational and time management skills and a strong attention to detail are essential.

We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 27th January

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

For over 25 years, Global Witness has fought to end environmental and human rights abuses driven by political and corporate elites.  Through bold and hard-hitting investigations, campaigning, and advocacy, we have catalysed change across the world to challenge the systems that enable these harms.

Our work is needed now more than ever.

We are facing a crisis: the climate is being destroyed and civic freedoms are deteriorating.  Rampant abuse of power is pushing the world to breaking point as Governments and Big Corporations all too often go unchecked in their exploitation of our planet and its people.

For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. We continue to strive for greater cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion internally and across civil society. We stay ahead of the curve by learning from allies and other social and political movements that share our mission.

Only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better, more just future.

About the role

Global Witness is made up of passionate people with different skills and experiences, who have come together, to deliver a shared mission: a world where wealth and power are more commonly used for good and the needs of people and planet are put before profit.

To be truly effective we need a workforce that is diverse, skilled and genuinely enjoys working for Global Witness. Reporting to the HR Director, The HR Manager will play a key role in creating this environment alongside the other HR team members.  This is a new role providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop and deliver broad and innovative activity: from change projects to policy development that supports the organisation in achieving its collective goals.

How to apply

If you are ready to apply – please apply with your CV together with your answers to the following questions:

1) Global Witness has made four public commitments to racial justice.  In the last year what have you done to support an organisation in becoming more diverse and inclusive (max 250 words)

2) In your view what are the key people challenges that Global Witness is currently facing? (max 250 words)

3) One of Global Witness’ values is collaboration – how would you support Global Witness in becoming more collaborative? (max 250 words)

Closing date for the receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 31st January 2021

For more information on the role, please contact Adrian Lewis at Morgan Law, 

Please note, all direct or third party applications will be forwarded to Morgan Law.

HR Advisor, Scotland and Northern Ireland

(Ref: SUS3096)

£27,528 per annum

30 - 37.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days per week

Location: Edinburgh

 Initial home working may be expected due to office closures and restrictions.

About the Role

At Sustrans, we are proud to have one of the highest employee net promoter scores across all sectors in the UK, being in the top third of all employers for people experience and engagement, due to our highly motivated, energised, friendly and committed workforce. We now have a new opportunity for a skilled HR generalist to join us and help play a key part in our people agenda.

Advising a team of passionate staff and managers in Scotland and Northern Ireland on a wide range of HR topics, your role will be ideally placed to build strong relationships as a key local contact. As part of your role, you will be based in Edinburgh but will travel to other UK Sustrans offices to undertake projects where necessary.

About You

As a HR professional, you will ideally be part qualified or working towards membership of the CIPD and will have previous experience of advising managers on topics including absence, conflict resolution and both physical and mental wellbeing.  Able to work independently, you will have excellent organisational skills, be a confident communicator and comfortable both taking responsibility and escalating actions to others.

So, if you are a HR generalist used to working within a confidential environment, and are passionate and committed to the ideals of sustainable transport, this could be the role for you.

In return we can offer you genuine flexibility around working patterns. We embrace values-driven and inclusive leadership and we listen and make time for innovation through our people-centered culture

Apply to join our talented and dedicated team today and help us work together to make change happen. 

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 29 January 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Tuesday 9 February 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

HR Manager

Full time, permanent appointment

Based in Reading

Salary in the range £29,738 - £36,346 per annum

PACT has been building and strengthening families since 1911.  We are an adoption charity and family support provider which helps hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption services and award-winning therapeutic support and inspirational community projects across London and the south of England.

PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are genuinely passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and their families.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join our HR team.  You will ensure that colleagues receive a professional and prompt HR service, which includes recruitment, learning and development, expert HR advice and guidance, payroll and oversight of a range of key HR processes.   You will also work closely with the Head of HR & Facilities to implement HR strategies and initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a qualified HR generalist with significant experience of a wide range of HR issues, experience of coaching and supporting managers and colleagues to realise their full potential and personal experience of managing a small HR team.

You should have excellent all round communication and interpersonal skills, be able to work flexibly and on your own initiative.  You should thrive on being part of a very busy and collaborative team.  A commitment to the value that volunteers bring to an organisation would be an advantage.

Interested? If you would like to join an inspirational organisation where you can make a real difference to children and families. Further information and how to apply are available on our website. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date:  noon, Wednesday 20th January 2021

Interview date: Monday 1st February 2021

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable). Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please

The Green Party is looking for an experienced, organised and innovative HR Manager to support a growing Party. This role is visible and respected within the Party and calls for an inspired individual to deliver an ethical HR service to the staff team whilst also managing a programme of improvements and changes, modernising our ways of working. 

Over the last year, the HR function has led an HR policy review, the implementation of a specialised Application Tracking System and staff team activities to build togetherness and morale during the pandemic. As our HR Manager, you will help to develop the tools and approaches needed to foster and continuously improve a culture of innovation and respect while managing the day to day HR needs of the Party.

This role will be varied, rewarding and challenging with high levels of autonomy and responsibility in an exciting and agile environment. Please apply to join us if this opportunity is a match for you.

ABOUT US

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading defence and security think tank. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges.

ABOUT THE ROLE

RUSI has charity status and fundamental to delivering its purpose are its people and their well-being.

The Institute’s staff numbers have increased rapidly in the last few years from being a small to a medium sized organisation. There is a need to expand its Human Resources (HR) management capacity. This is a hands-on role that requires the successful candidate to be proactive, resilient, and to have good balance of people and task to deliver the Institutes HR objectives.  The Human Resources Manager will work alongside the HR Director as a generalist and manage all aspects of HR across the organisation including recruitment, training, employee engagement and employment relations.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager or an experienced HR Advisor looking to take the next step in their HR career. You will ideally have a charity sector/think tank background or with experience in working with small/medium sized organisation (SME). You will be CIPD qualified or have a similar qualification.

The successful candidate will be skilled in delivering an outstanding customer service to employees and external stakeholders alike. You will lead and manage our recruitment process supporting line managers to deliver a positive candidate experience. As a generalist you will manage the day to day HR operations but will have the autonomy to develop and take responsibilities for HR initiatives and projects.

To be successful in this role you will need a can do attitude and a flexible approach to responding to changes. You will possess the skills to challenge and influence all levels of management ensuring that best practices is upheld at all times.

For full job specification and how to apply please visit our career page.

I am working in partnership with a small children's charity on an 18- month FTC HR Operations Manager role, paying 37,000 - £39,000. The charity which has been around for over 75 years helps young people and children in the capital to enhance physically, intellectually, morally, socially and emotionally through informal education and other activities. This is carried out in their youth clubs across London.

Their HQ is located in NW1 and currently has ten staff members who you will be working with on a daily basis. The building is also used as one of the charities youth centres where a number of internal and external events are held. The charity is looking to grow it's staff numbers over the course of the year, so it's an exciting time to join.

The main purpose of this HR Operations Manager position is to oversee all HR issues and ensure the smooth running of the building. You will be working closely with the Board of Trustees and The Head of Youth Services on a daily basis.

The key responsibilities include providing HR generalist and Operational support to the charity. This will include managing all employee relations cases, updating policies, maintaining payroll and pension records. Other important areas include working on recruitment needs and onboarding new members of staff.

The other important aspect of this HR Operations Manager job is oversee the buildings condition and look for opportunities to increase revenue. You will also manage the Events and Fundraising Coordinator, ensuring that they are supported and meet their deadlines. Finally, you will be Secretary to the trustees where you will take minutes at key meetings.

The successful candidate will be an all-round senior HR professional who has experience of managing an office/building. You must also have a passion for working in the non-profit sector. You will need strong employment law knowledge and be able to work as part of a small team. If you are a confident, strong communicator with the ability to build long lasting relationships with people across the charity then this could be the job for you?

To hear more about this interesting FTC please get in touch at [email protected]

At Plan International,  we are proud to have built a strong global function, we are now looking to develop and strengthen our business partnering within the  newly relaunched People and Culture team.   We aim to continue to ‘raise the bar’ to the new priorities of the organisation in our function through ensuring that the people and culture team is focussed on supporting our global client groups to deliver on the aims of  our ‘100 Million Reasons’ strategy . 

In our Strategic Business Partners, we are looking for a senior, highly experienced and qualified HR professionals, who will work closely with the Executive Director of People & Culture and the broader Executive Leadership team to build an exceptional strategic partnering service.   We need individuals to join us who know what true ‘business partnering’ looks like, who can bring business acumen, a mindset that is both agile and customer focussed  and an ability to keep broader strategic aims at the heart of people matters.  You will be a highly credible and consultative partner to senior managers with the confidence and interpersonal skills to coach, negotiate, challenge and influence at all levels within the organisation.  As well as bringing technical expertise in people related matters, you will be a champion of cultural change and collaboration, not just within the team but as a role model across our global organisation.

Working globally, this role requires an understanding of working across a broad range of cultural, economic and social contexts, so an understanding of the challenges and complexities that come with delivering international solutions is required.  Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Plan International’s values and desired culture and this role is key in promoting that culture. 

Some key deliverables: 

• Act as a trusted and credible global strategic advisor on people related matters. 

• Build a specific knowledge of your client group’s workforce, in their operating contexts

• Deliver strategic workforce planning, including talent, succession planning and leadership development.

• Act as an internal consultant on programmes of organisation design and effectiveness.

• Work with leadership to develop and execute a people and culture plan for your client group

• Provide strategic and some operational case work support on complex casework, on ER, reward and inter-company transfer issues. 

• Promote values-based leadership, with a strong focus on embedding EDI principles in your own practices, and within our organisation culture.

Please note we are recruiting for two partner roles:

• Strategic Business Partner Lead

• Strategic Business Partner

The SBP Lead role does require more advanced experience of deputising for the Executive Director People & Culture, from time to time. This means the SBP Lead role will involve business partnering with the CEO, contributing to senior Executive Director business meetings/discussions and covering the Executive Director of People & Culture, through attendance/presentations to our International Board and Members Assembly. You may wish to consider the SBP role, if you have not yet acquired senior level partnering experience at both executive and board level. 

The development of our culture and all our people are priorities for The Diocese of Sheffield.  The HR Director is therefore a vitally strategic appointment for us.  The person in this role, together with the rest of the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team (BSST), will be responsible for helping us to reimagine the way we develop and nurture our people, our culture, our structures and our policies. 

The HRD will provide strategic direction and expertise across the Diocese and help us to deliver best practice. They will serve as close adviser and thought partner to the CEO and to all members of the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team with regard to leadership, development, coaching, employee relations, talent acquisition, stakeholder engagement, culture, organisational design and change, performance management, learning and development. The incumbent will also oversee the provision of a comprehensive human resources (HR) service to the DBF in respect of its ordained and lay office holders and employees and will provide employment support to parishes and linked organisations.

• Competitive attractive salary
• PT 28 hours per week - flexible working options will be considered
• Non-contributory pension is provided
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Based in Church House Effingham Street Rotherham

Applications: To apply please visit the Diocese of Sheffield website to download an application form

Closing date: Friday 21 January 2021 at 12 noon

At Plan International,  we are proud to have built a strong global function, we are now looking to develop and strengthen our business partnering within the  newly relaunched People and Culture team.   We aim to continue to ‘raise the bar’ to the new priorities of the organisation in our function through ensuring that the people and culture team is focussed on supporting our global client groups to deliver on the aims of  our ‘100 Million Reasons’ strategy . 

In our Strategic Business Partners, we are looking for a senior, highly experienced and qualified HR professionals, who will work closely with the Executive Director of People & Culture and the broader Executive Leadership team to build an exceptional strategic partnering service.   We need individuals to join us who know what true ‘business partnering’ looks like, who can bring business acumen, a mindset that is both agile and customer focussed  and an ability to keep broader strategic aims at the heart of people matters.  You will be a highly credible and consultative partner to senior managers with the confidence and interpersonal skills to coach, negotiate, challenge and influence at all levels within the organisation.  As well as bringing technical expertise in people related matters, you will be a champion of cultural change and collaboration, not just within the team but as a role model across our global organisation.

Working globally, this role requires an understanding of working across a broad range of cultural, economic and social contexts, so an understanding of the challenges and complexities that come with delivering international solutions is required.  Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Plan International’s values and desired culture and this role is key in promoting that culture. 

Some key deliverables: 

• Act as a trusted and credible global strategic advisor on people related matters. 

• Build a specific knowledge of your client group’s workforce, in their operating contexts

• Deliver strategic workforce planning, including talent, succession planning and leadership development.

• Act as an internal consultant on programmes of organisation design and effectiveness.

• Work with leadership to develop and execute a people and culture plan for your client group

• Provide strategic and some operational case work support on complex casework, on ER, reward and inter-company transfer issues. 

• Promote values-based leadership, with a strong focus on embedding EDI principles in your own practices, and within our organisation culture.

Please note we are recruiting for two partner roles:

• Strategic Business Partner Lead

• Strategic Business Partner

The SBP Lead role does require more advanced experience of deputising for the Executive Director People & Culture, from time to time. This means the SBP Lead role will involve business partnering with the CEO, contributing to senior Executive Director business meetings/discussions and covering the Executive Director of People & Culture, through attendance/presentations to our International Board and Members Assembly. You may wish to consider the SBP role, if you have not yet acquired senior level partnering experience at both executive and board level. 

Membership Adviser

This is an excellent opportunity to join our client with an exciting new role for a Membership Adviser.

Membership Adviser Responsibilities:

Contributing to the development and enhancement of our client's recruitment and membership retention activity across all membership categories by delivering an effective and joined up approach to their membership strategy & toolkit.

Advising and promoting on all their affinity benefits and professional services and building relations with local service partners & affinity providers to maximise profile and uptake across Wales will be a key responsibility as well as contributing to their regular direct member communications.

Membership Adviser Requirements:

You are sociable and friendly, outgoing and a good communicator. One of your strengths is that you are people orientated and build lasting business relationships, whilst always seeing the positive side of things.

About our client:

They represent the interests of farmers and growers across Wales. Promoting competitive and socially responsible agriculture and horticulture, they influence policy at the highest levels to ensure the long-term viability of their members.

Working with them means working alongside great people, who are passionate about what they do and recognised for their knowledge and expertise. They offer 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), company car, National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme and a range of discounts through their Benefits employee portal.

Location: Builth Wells

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Starting salary circa £34,800

Benefits: Competitive (Company car included with the role)

Closing date for applications: 31st January, 2021

Interview date: 15 February 2021

You may have experience of the following: Membership Officer, Recruitment, Retention, Membership Strategy, Sales Support, Membership Administration, Marketing Assistant, Member Services Administrator, Market Research, Marketing Administration, Project Management, Trade Union, etc.

Ref: 96268

Capital Advisor / Quantity Surveyor

(Ref: SUS3076)

£35,743 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow

 Initial home working may be expected due to office closures and restrictions.

About the Role

At Sustrans, we are proud to be making Scotland a healthy, happy place to live, work and play. We now have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a brand new role as a Capital Advisor.

Playing a key part in driving forward our active travel infrastructure programme for Transport Scotland, you will have the opportunity to manage a wide range of high profile medium to large sized capital funded projects, helping us to ensure they deliver excellent value. You will also play a key part in supporting our grant making offer including providing support and guidance to colleagues throughout the lifecycle of the grant.

About You

We are looking for excellent communicators with previous experience in a similar role to join us and bring your expertise. So, if you are a quantity surveyor who is passionate and committed to the ideals of sustainable transport, this could be the role for you.

Apply today and help us get things done, together. 

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 20 January 2021.  Interviews will take place via Teams on Wednesday 3 February 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.