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I am currently looking for an Interim HR Business Partner for my Not-for-profit client based in East London. The role will be for a period of 2 - 3 months initially, starting at the beginning of February 2026, paying a daily rate of £256.22 through an umbrella company. The role requires presence in the office at least 1 day per week and the remainder working remotely.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, your role support and guide managers with strategic issues and employee relations cases. The ideal candidate will be CIPD Qualified (level 5 and up) and have experience of: -

• managing ER casework, particularly complex cases
• being able to anticipate potential risks of ER issues and prevent ER claims
• remaining impartial and empathetic
• understanding EDI and how it can be embedded in all areas of work
• working within the Not-for-profit sector with an understanding of employment law, policy and procedures, and the ability to quickly pick up the values and individual business needs of the organisation
• building relationships quickly and finding outcomes that work for all parties and be customer centric
• working as part of a wider HR team and understanding how all elements work together
• taking on ad-hoc HR projects such as upgrading the HR system, preparation for the Employment Rights Bill changes, reward and recognition, new salary structures and consultations, change management

If you have the required qualifications, skills and experience required for this position and you will be available to start by February 2026, please apply now with your up to date CV and contact details.

At Scouts, we believe in empowering young people with skills for life . We give over 400,000 4–25-year-olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview: skills they need for life and to help them find their place in the world.

Scouts brings people together from all genders, races and backgrounds – everyone is welcome! Together we’re building stronger communities and contributing to a stronger society. All this is made possible by the generosity of our adult volunteers and the incredible staff who make our mission possible.

We’re now looking for an empathetic, values‑driven HR Business Partner to join our vibrant People and Culture Team and help shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.

In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with leaders across the organisation to build capability, strengthen culture and ensure our people strategies truly support our wider business aims. You’ll be the trusted first point of contact for managers and staff in your directorates, offering clear, thoughtful and pragmatic advice across the full spectrum of employment matters.

Whether guiding a manager through a complex employee relations issue, advising on terms and conditions, or ensuring our HR systems and records are accurate and up to date, you’ll bring a calm, human approach rooted in our values of care, respect, integrity and cooperation.

You’ll play a key role in administering our salaries policy, liaising with Payroll, issuing contract amendments, updating policies and supporting our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing. You’ll also help us embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do — balancing organisational needs, individual circumstances, legislation, data insights and our values to provide fair, consistent and compassionate guidance.

Alongside day‑to‑day support, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to exciting cross‑organisational projects linked to organisational development, learning and development, pay and benefits, workforce planning and EDI. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience while helping shape the future of people practice at Scouts.

We’re looking for someone who brings emotional intelligence, curiosity and a collaborative spirit. You’ll have experience across a broad range of HR advisory and administrative work — including change processes, grievances, disciplinaries, capability and performance management — and a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle. You’ll be confident using an HRIS, analysing data, mediating conversations and supporting wellbeing. You’ll also have up‑to‑date employment law knowledge, line management experience, and be CIPD‑qualified.

If you’re passionate about delivering a great people experience and want to make a meaningful difference in an organisation with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Come help us build a workplace where every colleague feels supported, valued and ready to do their best for young people.

Please note; our trusted recruitment partners at Morgan Law are helping us to manage this recruitment process and will be handing all enquiries and applications in relation to this post.

For further information, including access to the recruitment information pack, please click the Redirect to Recruiter button and you will be directed to the vacancy on the Morgan Law website, from where you can also submit your application.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or would like to discuss the role , please contact our recruitment partners at Morgan Law.

Closing date for applications : Midnight on Sunday 18th January 2026

All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Morgan Law.

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

The People Team work across the employee life cycle, providing advice, coaching and support, on recruitment and onboarding, engagement, performance management, talent development, pay and benefits, learning and development, employee relations, health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and day to day admin and transactional support.

Our people vision to make Catch22 a great place to work underpins our approach.

Job Description

As the People Partner for Catch22 you will provide a proactive and forward-thinking HR service to the business and operate as an internal consultant, influencing, identifying, and maximising opportunities to improve people capability and performance.

You will be responsible for supporting your business areas by providing specialist coaching, support and advice that enables our business development and senior management to effectively deliver their people and business plans.

You will be responsible for giving specialist HR advice in relation to all HR policies and procedures in accordance with best practice, current and proposed employment legislation and local arrangements and support delivery of the HR Strategy and evolving partnering model.

You will develop and maintain excellent working relationships across the People Team, the operational Hubs that you support as well as the rest of the business by offering challenging and influencing at senior manager level fostering a high performance culture.

You will support the business in key areas of employee relations, development, reward, engagement, and resourcing providing key business support to services nationally.

You will provide business support to nominated business areas and provide cover to other business areas as and when needed.

Please see the attached job descriptions for full details of the role: People Partner Job Description

Qualifications

English and Maths.
Level 7 CIPD or proven experience.
Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, and the practical implications for the management of the employment relationship.
Excellent and up to date knowledge of TUPE regulations, processes, risks and opportunities.
Awareness of current developments in the HR field.
Understanding of organisational development processes and interventions.
Awareness of Health & Safety practice as it relates to HR.

Additional information

Salary: Up to £50,000 FTE per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week.

Location: Hybrid working, with travel to our Kent office once a week and our London office one a month. Travel to national sites is also occasionally required.

Benefits:

28 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service.
Pension scheme with matching contributions of up to 4%
Discounted shopping opportunities

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media. 

Catch22’s Commitment to Ban the Box

Catch22 is proud to have “Banned the Box”. This means that we do not ask for candidates to disclose criminal convictions at the application stage. Instead, we invite disclosures at interview stage, and encourage them at the offer stage. Please see our statement of commitment on hiring people with convictions for more information.

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Check recruitment updates and progress for all active vacancies.
• Follow up with candidates and managers on any outstanding documentation.
• Provide recruitment administration support, including setting up vacancies on the HR system, coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and issuing contracts
• Support onboarding by coordinating induction activities, equipment and paperwork
• Provide general HR administration such as employee records, surveys, reports and presentations
• Assist with leadership team meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
• Coordinate training sessions, room bookings and catering
• Support learning and development administration, including maintaining the Learning Management System
• Support benefits administration, including pension and employee assistance programmes

Skills and Experience
Essential

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

What we offer

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

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

How to apply

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

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

We are actively recruiting for a permanent HR Advisor to join a prestigious and growing organisation based in South London. Working closely with the Head of HR and HR Business Partners, you will have responsibility for providing a high quality, first line generalist HR advisory service to a specific business area, providing up to date and informed HR guidance and support on HR policies, processes and systems.

You will support on complex cases and assist Employment tribunals where appropriate as well as supporting with end to end employee lifecycle processes, whilst providing a proactive and responsive recruitment service for managers and assisting with the development and implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a proactive and close knit team , where you will be given responsibility and autonomy within your role. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as well as a flexible approach, some travel to other local sites will be required, however we do also provide hybrid working arrangements as well.

Location: Hybrid (Weekly travel to West Division Centres & London for monthly team meetings)
Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £30,321.51 - £36,689.03 (depending on location, experience and skills)

About the Role 
We’re looking for a proactive and professional HR Advisor to join our People team. In this role, you’ll provide expert advice and support on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance. You’ll focus on our stakeholders and work closely with managers and colleagues to ensure policies, procedures, and best practices are followed, while driving initiatives that add real value to our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR advice on policies, processes, and employee relations.
• Support managers with complex ER issues such as absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases.
• Promote self-service for HR systems and processes, and coach managers where needed.
• Assist with annual appraisal and salary review processes.
• Oversee sickness reporting, occupational health referrals, and compliance checks.
• Provide HR system support, reporting, and payroll administration.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy development.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ER and HR advisory experience, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manage complex ER cases with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Us? 

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Fast expense reimbursement (within 10 days)

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Family-friendly policies

Rewards & Perks

• Long service recognition
• Discounts at 4,000+ retailers via Blue Light Card

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

• Paid training and development
• Accredited apprenticeships
• Clear progression pathways

About the Role​​

Based in the UK, this role will play a central role in managing and supporting the recruitment and onboarding of multiple project delivery roles across various countries, whilst also offering HR support to an ambitious FCDO-funded global safeguarding programme. The postholder will oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for direct hires, from job posting and candidate screening to interview coordination and onboarding, while also supporting partner organisations by coordinating their HR processes with the programme central team.​

This is a full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract available on a full-time basis or as a four-day week role. As an organisation, we support flexible working arrangements, which can be discussed at the interview stage.​​

Main responsibilities​

Human Resources:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for all programme and partner HR matters, providing first-line HR advice to staff and managers, escalating complex issues to the central HR team as needed.

• Oversee the delivery and improvement of HR guidance, leading workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management.

•Oversee the annual performance management cycle, onboarding, and exit processes, supporting continuous improvement of HR systems.

• Act as the Programme Safeguarding Focal Point, monitoring and improving adherence to HR and safeguarding standards, and with support, leading investigations and reporting under the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

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Resourcing/Recruitment Coordination & Delivery:

• Lead the design and delivery of recruitment strategy for all SDDirect recruited roles, coordinating the full recruitment lifecycle using the company applicant tracking system (ATS), including job posting across platforms (LinkedIn, Devex, ReliefWeb, and social media), screening, longlisting, shortlisting, interview scheduling, reference checks, and onboarding administration.

• Act as the central communication point between internal teams and partners, ensuring timely flow of accurate information between hiring managers, partner HR, and recruitment leads, and supporting resourcing and recruitment activities led by partner organisations to ensure alignment with project policies. ​​

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in recruitment coordination and/or HR roles, ideally within international development or humanitarian programmes.

• Proven experience managing multi-country recruitment processes, including coordination with partner organisations and remote teams.

• Proficiency in using recruitment platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Devex, ReliefWeb) and applicant tracking systems (ATS). 

• Excellent project management and diary coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across time zones. 

• Demonstrated advanced stakeholder engagement experience with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, consultants, and partners.

• High level of attention to detail, especially in documentation, compliance, and GDPR-aligned record keeping.​​​

Please follow the link to our website ​​for a full description of the role's responsibilities, duties, and person specification.

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How to Apply​

​If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please refer to the Person Specification and submit your tailored CV via our careers website. The deadline for applying is Sunday, 1st February 2026.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.​

Please note that the selected candidate must have the right to work in the UK.​

Our Selection Process​

Social Development Direct’s organisational vision is a just and equal world founded on gender equality and social inclusion. Our mission is to provide excellence in social development to support policies, laws, social norms and institutions that advance social, economic and political justice for all. We are committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace and welcome people from underrepresented groups to apply.​

The selection process for this recruitment process will include an assessment and a competency-based interview with the hiring teams virtually via Microsoft Teams ​

For those who are invited to interview, we may process information about whether or not applicants have a disability or impairment so we can make adjustments during the recruitment process and implement the Disability Confident scheme. Our HR team will ask you to confirm that you have read our privacy notice and consent to providing this information before doing so. Our full privacy notice can be read on our careers page. ​

​Should you have any enquiries or need assistance or accommodations to ensure accessibility throughout the application process, please contact the HR team using the details on our advertising page. 

Job description:

People and Culture Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

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

Reports to: Head of People and Culture

Line management: HR Coordinator

About CSSC;

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

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

Key responsibilities

Leadership & HR operations

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

· Line manage, coach and develop the People Coordinator.

· Ensure HR processes are efficient, consistent and compliant.

Employee relations

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

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

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

Recruitment & onboarding

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

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

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

Payroll & benefits

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

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

· Support review and administration of benefits.

Policies, systems & compliance

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

· Ensure GDPR and confidentiality standards are met.

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

Culture, engagement & development

· Support initiatives that build engagement, wellbeing and retention.

· Coordinate learning and development priorities with managers.

· Contribute to workforce planning and organisational change projects.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

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

· Monitor EDI data and trends and report insights

Skills & experience

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

· Confident managing ER cases and coaching managers.

· Experience leading or mentoring others

· Good understanding of UK employment law

· Comfortable balancing hands‑on work with strategic input.

· Excellent interpersonal, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

· CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.

CSSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice, to our Clinic and Animal Behaviour teams in London and to our Battersea Old Windsor and Battersea Brands Hatch sites. The postholder will provide expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff, coaching and empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 26th January 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First interview (online via Teams): w/c 2nd February 2026
Second interview (if necessary, in person): To be confirmed

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

Job Purpose 

The Operations Officer will support the efficient running of the Trust’s operations, working closely with the Head of Operations and wider team. The role involves supporting HR, IT, governance, and compliance functions, and maintaining effective systems and processes. The postholder will also liaise with trustees and volunteers and contribute to organisational development. 
Key Responsibilities 

• Support office facilities and supplier coordination (office supply maintenance, postal services, IT, HR)

• Assist in maintaining and improving internal systems including document management. 

• Support compliance with Data Protection, Health & Safety, and HR policies. 

• Help maintain operational records and business continuity documentation. 

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training logistics, welfare initiatives and HR record-keeping. 

• Provide administrative support for meetings, including occasional minute-taking. 

• Liaise with volunteers and u3a members to support operational projects. 

• Contribute to the coordination of events such as the AGM and trustee elections. 

• Support risk assurance and policy development under the guidance of the Head of Operations. 

Equal Opportunities Statement 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Reasonable Adjustments 

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you have the support you need to participate fully. 

Benefits 

At Third Age Trust, we’re passionate about helping people in later life to learn and live well—and we want our team to thrive too. Here’s what we offer: 

• 8% non-contributory pension – we invest in your future. 

• 25 days annual leave (plus potential extra days off at Christmas). 

• Hybrid working – flexibility to balance work and life. 

• Regular staff social activities – because connection matters. 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – for wellbeing and support. 

• Regular training and development opportunities – to help you grow. 

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference. 

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives on delivering impactful people projects in purpose-driven organisations?
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing strategic HR project delivery with hands-on employee relations work, and who is passionate about inclusive, relationship-centred cultures.
The Role
Title: People & Culture Project Manager (Part-Time)
Location: Central London / Hybrid - 1 day per week office based
Salary: £30,000 per annum (0.6 FTE) - £50,000 FTE
Hours: Part-time, 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week)
Contract: 9 Months fixed term contract 
Reporting to the Senior People & Culture Manager, you will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the organisation to deliver a wide range of strategic HR initiatives. You will also manage a small employee relations caseload, providing trusted, high-quality advice to managers.
Key areas of focus include:

• Supporting the delivery of the People & Culture strategy through effective project management
• Leading and supporting projects such as:
  • A revised performance review framework
  • Embedding a new competency framework
  • Implementing an HR information system
  • Developing reward and pay approaches
  • Strengthening HR data and reporting across the employee lifecycle
• Contributing to organisation-wide learning, performance and professional development programmes
• Providing expert HR advice to managers on employee relations matters including performance, grievances and disciplinary cases
• Reviewing, updating and embedding people policies in line with best practice and employment law
• Supporting staff engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive culture initiatives
• Ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion principles are embedded across all people practices

You will bring:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Significant experience in a senior HR generalist, HR Manager, Senior Advisor or HR Business Partner role
• Proven experience delivering high-level HR and people projects
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience supporting and coaching line managers on HR and employee relations matters
• A solid understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion and how to embed this into HR practice
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative approach

You will also be motivated by working in a learning-focused, values-driven environment and committed to making a positive social impact.
 
Working Arrangements
The organisation is based in central London and operates a flexible hybrid model. While staff work from home part of the week, regular office attendance is required, particularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with an average of at least one day per week in the office.
 
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation with a long-standing commitment to social impact, where people and culture are seen as central to achieving its mission. You’ll have the chance to shape meaningful HR projects, work with engaged colleagues, and contribute to building a fairer, more inclusive workplace.
To apply for the position of People and Culture Project Manager please send your CV to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About the role 

We’re looking for an experienced, values-led Head of People to lead our HR services and shape a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture. Reporting to the Chief Executive you will work closely with our leadership team and trustees to deliver  a people strategy rooted in lived experience, equality, and co-production. 

This stand alone role will support our people strategy and HR operations including employee engagement, compliance, and workplace culture. You’ll lead on policy development, training, health and safety, and inclusive workplace practices, ensuring our people practices reflect our values and the diverse access needs of our team. You will be comfortable in providing hands on advice and support alongside progressing strategic projects. 

We’re looking for someone who brings HR expertise, inclusive leadership, and a commitment to co-production. You’ll be adaptable, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating change in a dynamic charity environment.

Following a period of outsourced HR, this newly created role is an exciting opportunity for you to help lead transformational change at a time of real ambition and momentum.

HR / People Manager

IMMEDIATE START - Fixed Term (9 months) | Maternity Cover
Circa £45,000 FTE | Hybrid working
Essex / Kent (multi-site)

I am excited to be working with a respected not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced HR / People Manager for a 9-month maternity cover contract.

This is a senior generalist role with real influence. You’ll lead the people agenda, manage a small HR team, and partner closely with senior leaders to deliver change, manage risk, and drive performance through people.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the delivery of the People strategy

• Acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters, including ETs

• Managing TUPE transfers and organisational change

• Using people data to inform decisions and business cases

• Coaching managers and embedding best practice

• Working with Trade Unions and external partners

What we’re looking for

• Strong senior/generalist HR experience

• Proven background in complex ER and employment law

• TUPE and change management experience

• Confident stakeholder manager with commercial insight

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)

Why apply?
High-impact role, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference in a values-led organisation.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!