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Play a pivotal role in shaping how we support, develop and empower our people, at an exciting time of growth for Betknowmore UK.
Betknowmore UK has grown rapidly into a delivery organisation of real scale and ambition, running multiple funded services with staff and volunteers across the country, and a workforce that proudly and intentionally includes people with lived experience of gambling harm. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Interim HR Manager to help us build on strong foundations and take our people function to the next level, over a defined eight-month period (with the possiblility of extension through mutual agreement).
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations and line managing our HR Officer, you'll lead three connected priorities: building the capability and confidence of our managers; shaping our workforce development strategy, including career pathways for colleagues with lived experience; and making sure we're fully prepared for the employment law changes arriving under the Employment Rights Act 2025. This is a genuine change role with a lasting legacy, you'll help leave the organisation stronger, more capable and better equipped for the future.
What you'll be doing
- Providing expert, pragmatic advice on employee relations matters, and leading complex or contentious casework where genuinely necessary, coaching managers to build their own confidence in handling cases
- Keeping the organisation ahead of the phased implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025, and advising the policy team on the changes required
- Managing the relationship with our external employment law advisers, briefing tightly and translating advice into workable decisions
- Building the capability and confidence of line managers through practical, scenario-based training and coaching through live situations
- Developing a manager toolkit — templates, letters, scripts, decision trees and a clear escalation route
- Owning and developing our workforce development strategy, including a capability framework and career pathways for colleagues with lived experience, from volunteering through to management roles
- Establishing our learning and development framework, including induction, professional accreditation and qualification routes
- Improving consistency and fairness in recruitment and selection, and line managing, supervising and developing the HR Officer
- Providing HR risk reporting to the senior management team and, as requested, to the Board
What we're looking for
- We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
- Substantial generalist HR experience at HR Manager or senior HR Business Partner level, including sustained periods as the most senior HR person in an organisation or business unit
- Experience of working in a lived experience-led organisation, or one with a significant peer or lived experience workforce
- A proven track record of building line manager capability, coaching managers through live situations rather than doing the work for them
- Experience developing and implementing a workforce development or HR strategy, including competency frameworks and career pathways
- Demonstrable experience of handling complex and contentious employee relations casework end to end, including matters carrying genuine tribunal risk
- Current, working knowledge of UK employment law, including the Employment Rights Act 2025 and its practical implications for employers
- Experience of working in a lean or fast-growing organisation, operating without a large in-house HR or legal team
- Strong influencing skills with senior colleagues, and excellent judgement on confidentiality, conflicts of interest and escalation
- CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of the gambling harms, addiction, health or social welfare sectors, experience of a comparable commissioning transition, and experience of interim or fractional assignments would all be advantageous, as would CIPD Level 7 or Chartered MCIPD status.
Why join us?
You'll be joining a growing, ambitious charity making a real difference to people's lives. This is a unique opportunity to shape our people strategy from the ground up, build lasting management capability, and leave a genuine legacy alongside a passionate, lived experience-informed team who are proud of what they do.
We support and provide information to those harmed by gambling, whilst raising awareness of gambling’s potential harms through education and training
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Join Together Active as our HR Admin Officer and help create a positive employee experience in a values-led charity tackling inequality through physical activity.
This flexible, part-time role offers hybrid working, a 4-day-week organisation culture, and the opportunity to support recruitment, onboarding, HR administration and governance across our charity.
We're looking for an organised and proactive HR Admin Officer to support the smooth running of our people processes. Working closely with the Business Manager, you'll provide efficient, accurate and compliant HR administration across the employee and volunteer lifecycle. You'll play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, HR records management, compliance and governance support, helping to create a positive experience for everyone who works with Together Active.
About You
You'll be highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing confidential information. You'll have experience providing administrative support, strong communication skills, and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and supported. Experience of HR administration, recruitment processes or governance support would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
- Part-time, 16 hours per week
- Salary £28,000 FTE (£14,000 actual salary)
- Hybrid working across home, office and Staffordshire locations
- 4-day working week organisation with no reduction in pay or holiday entitlement (pro rata)
- Health and wellbeing cash plan, virtual GP and retail discounts.
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
- A collaborative, compassionate and inclusive team committed to making a difference across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
We exist to design out inactivity across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At One YMCA, we believe Employee Relations and Learning & Development are most effective when they work together. Employee Relations provides valuable insight into the challenges, opportunities and trends facing managers and teams across the charity. Learning & Development provides the tools, knowledge and confidence to help colleagues and managers grow and succeed. By bringing these functions together, we can create a more joined up approach to supporting our people, ensuring that learning is informed by real experiences, workforce insight and organisational need.
This is an exciting role that provides huge scope to be part of and to help drive ongoing change, growth and continuous improvement. You'll join a highly capable, ambitious People team, help develop our award winning Ignite Academy, contribute to our Investors in People Gold ambition, and play a key role across ER and HR advisory.
Please review the Recruitment pack https://canva.link/q6hd9qj2rwuw50jfor more information.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible and to include a supporting statement, as we may close the vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.
Due to the nature of the services provided, an enhanced DBS will be required, as will a full driving licence
Important Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position will require a Basic DBS check. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
At One YMCA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Benefits include:
- Health Cash Plan
- Doctorline - Ability to tlak to a UK based GP from anywhere in the world without waiting weeks for an apppointment!
- Discounts to over 7000 retailers
- To have the ability to obtain a Blue Light Card
- Birthday & Wellbeing day off
- Volunteer time in different service areas within One YMCA
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
- Extra annual leave for each year of service
Along with your CV, please submit a supporting statement telling us why you would like to join One YMCA and how your experience, skills and personal values make you well suited to the role. Please review our Recruitment Pack https://canva.link/q6hd9qj2rwuw50j
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Senior People Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality People service across SSAFA. This is a blended role, combining employee relations advice and case support with hands-on responsibility for wellbeing, employee engagement and inclusion. Working closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, you will help to resolve people matters fairly across the full employee lifecycle, while also developing initiatives that strengthen employee experience and organisational culture.
This is not a specialist employee relations role, nor is it solely an employee engagement role.
We are looking for someone who is motivated by both aspects and is keen to broaden their experience across:
- Employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, from shaping ideas through to delivery and evaluation
- Employee relations advice and case management, with support to continue developing your knowledge and confidence
- Building relationships, influencing stakeholders and coaching managers
- Organisational change, culture activity and cross-organisational people projects
- Policy development, internal communications and continuous improvement
Based at SSAFA's Central Office in London, the role offers flexibility to work remotely in line with organisational needs. However, you must be willing and able to travel to the office at short notice when required.
About the team
You'll join a collaborative and supportive People & Organisational Development team that is passionate about delivering an excellent service and continuously improving the employee experience. We value partnership, professionalism, compassion and inclusion, working together to help colleagues and managers thrive. In this role, you'll work closely with:
- Learning & Organisational Development
- People Systems & Operations
- Leaders and managers
- Project and change teams
- Internal Communications and other corporate functions
This cross-organisational exposure will give you valuable insight into how different teams work together to support SSAFA's mission.
About you
You are someone who enjoys building relationships, listening to colleagues and turning feedback or ideas into practical improvements. You are comfortable working collaboratively across teams, communicating with different audiences and helping to create an inclusive and engaging employee experience. You will bring sound judgement, empathy and curiosity, and be able to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in a generalist HR, employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, or related people-focused role and is ready for the next step in their career.
- Can demonstrate experience of contributing to or delivering engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, culture or employee experience initiatives.
- Has a sound understanding of HR practice and employment law, with the willingness and ability to develop further practical experience in employee relations and case management.
- Can build trusted relationships, adapt their communication style and work collaboratively with colleagues, managers and stakeholders at different levels.
- Can organise and deliver activity, manage multiple priorities and follow through from idea to implementation.
- Is curious, proactive and committed to improving the employee experience, and is comfortable suggesting new approaches and encouraging participation.
You do not need to be an employee relations expert to apply. However, you must have a sound understanding of HR practice and employment law and be willing to develop your employee relations experience. Likewise, candidates with a stronger ER background should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in engagement, wellbeing and inclusion work.
We will assess candidates across both employee relations and engagement to reflect the balanced nature of the role. We are interested in your transferable experience, your understanding of good people practice and employment law, and your willingness to learn.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us..
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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Salary: £44,075 starting salary (salary range will increase to max £47,181 via the length of service) per annum. Plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in London.
Contract: Fixed term basis for 12 months, to cover maternity leave.
Hours: Full-Time 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks)
Location: Any Refugee Action office (London, Manchester, Bradford). We will consider a UK-based hybrid working option.
About Refugee Action
Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them.
To succeed in the role, you will need to demonstrate:
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it
- Demonstrable experience of providing HR advice and guidance to senior leadership and staff that balances UK employment legislation, organisational policies, procedures and risk with organisational values, where you consider the impact on people and organisational culture
- Experience of working collaboratively with senior leadership, managers and staff, across a breadth of operational and strategic HR issues, promoting trust and positive employee relations
- Significant experience in employee relations case management and change processes
- Skilled in developing and implementing HR practices, policies and systems
- Experience of coaching and successfully influencing managers to consider the impact of their decisions on people and organisational culture
- Proactive, flexible and manages own workload to meet deadlines
- Commitment to confidentiality and handling personal data sensitively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Delivering successful outcomes within a working culture that is underpinned by organisational values, empathy and compassion
Required Qualifications
CIPD qualified or equivalent HR qualification
Those with lived experience as a refugee are particularly encouraged to apply
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday, 23 August 2026
Interviews: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged. We may contact suitable candidates before the closing date, as we are looking for the role to start as soon as possible.
Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
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We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Support all areas of HR administration and people processes under the direction of the outsourced HR Consultant and Director of Finance & Resources.
- Ensure HR records, systems and processes are maintained accurately, efficiently and confidentially.
- Coordinate staff training, maintain accurate training records and support employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive staff experience by supporting managers and colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Provide high-quality administrative support across the organisation, including governance activities, trustee administration, office management and organisational projects.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure the smooth and effective running of IHP's central support function.
Essential skills and experience
- Experience working in an HR administration role, or in an administrative role with significant HR responsibilities.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or other employee lifecycle activities.
- Experience maintaining accurate records, databases and administrative systems.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Personal attributes:
- Empathetic, approachable, and discreet
- Strong communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation
- Solutions-focused with a hands on, flexible approach
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, development and good HR practice
- Excellent judgement
- Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and values
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a meaningful mission with a strong values driven organisation
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part-time hours)
- Health and wellbeing support through Unum help@hand
- Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
- Hybrid and flexible working options in a modern office near Chancery Lane Tube Station
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


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ID 1851 HR Business Partner, Human Resources (up to 2 vacancies)
Permanent contract
Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working
37 hours per week (full-time)
£37,211 - £41,518 per annum
Plus £3,866 Inner London Weighting (if London-based) or £480 (if home-based)
We are flexible about both hours and where you work. The role is 37 hours per week full-time, but we welcome applications from people looking for part-time or other flexible working arrangements. We are also open to both office and home-based working; for colleagues based at our London office (N1), we operate a hybrid working model with an expectation of office attendance twice per week.
One of the roles will partner with our London-based services, so being based in or within commuting distance of London would be beneficial. However, we don’t want location to be a barrier and we welcome applications from people based elsewhere in the UK.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action, we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
In the HR Business Partner role, you will partner with leaders and managers across the organisation, building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of the services and business areas you support. As their key HR contact, you will provide expert advice and coaching on complex people matters, help managers build their confidence and capability, and support them to plan strategically for their people and align their plans with the wider people strategy.
You will also manage, coach and develop a team of HR Advisers, supporting them to build their expertise and deliver a high-quality HR service.
Alongside this, you will lead on complex change processes, including TUPE transfers and restructures, working collaboratively across HR, Services, and Implementation teams to implement change effectively.
If you have significant HR experience, strong applied knowledge of employee relations and experience supporting complex organisational change, we would like to hear from you. You might come from a generalist HR background or have specialised in employee relations or change, and you don’t need to have worked in the not-for-profit sector or held a formal management role before. The ability to build trusted relationships, provide pragmatic and solution-focused advice, deliver through others and contribute to the continued development of our people practices will make you an ideal candidate.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement on the Person Specification – please don’t let that stop you; we want to hear from you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as your values. At Family Action our 4 core values are incredibly important to us and underpin all we do. We are a 'people focused', 'can-do' organisation, which strives for 'excellence' in all we do and operates with 'mutual respect'.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 23:59 pm
For direct queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working arrangements, please email Katie Milne, Head of HR (full email adress located in the advert on our careers page).
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to submit your application without delay. We are also ideally looking for a candidate who can join us as soon as possible (i.e. on a short notice period), however if that is not your situation please do not hesitate to apply as applications will not be assessed on this basis.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of Freelands Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting innovative work across education, galleries and the wider arts sector. As HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and overseeing the Foundation’s people strategy as it enters an exciting period of growth, including the expansion of key programmes, reaching new audiences and a major capital project. The role will be initially office-based throughout the probation period, moving to a hybrid arrangement of four days per week in the office thereafter.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes, policies and practices are effective, compliant and aligned with the Foundation’s values and strategic objectives. This will include overseeing recruitment, selection and onboarding, employee records, performance management, training plans, flexible working and reasonable adjustment requests, as well as supporting disciplinary and grievance processes. You will review and improve HR systems and processes, maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies in line with UK employment legislation and best practice, and provide advice and support to managers and colleagues across the organisation. You will also contribute to the Foundation’s wider people strategy, including its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, employer brand, benefits and organisational development.
We are looking for an experienced HR generalist with substantial experience of supporting employees and senior managers within a small to medium-sized organisation. You will have a strong understanding of UK employment law and practical experience of delivering effective recruitment, onboarding and performance management processes, alongside the ability to develop well-researched recommendations on HR policy and practice. Excellent interpersonal, influencing, written and interviewing skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm, objective and organised when managing sensitive or competing priorities. You will be proactive, collegiate and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment, with a genuine commitment to Freelands Foundation’s mission to champion art education and a belief in the intrinsic value of art. A minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent is required. Charity or arts-sector experience, change management, and coaching experience would be advantageous.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 30 August at 23:59.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a supporting document answering some specific questions after reviewing the full job description. Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
People and Culture (HR) Manager
We’re looking for someone with the passion to help create a place where people feel supported, valued and able to do their best work. You'll work alongside managers and colleagues across the Guild, building trusted relationships, offering practical advice and continually improving how we support our people. From helping managers navigate the tricky moments to shaping fair, inclusive and people-centred ways of working, you'll play a key role in creating a positive colleague experience. If you enjoy solving problems, making things better and helping people succeed, you'll thrive in this role. Together with the wider People & Culture team, you'll help build an organisation where our people can flourish, so they can make a real difference for Exeter students.
The Role
Role: People and Culture Manager
Hours: 35 per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Starting at £38,733.82 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Exeter/Hybrid
Who are we?
Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
- You'll have some experience in providing trusted HR advice across the employee lifecycle, including supporting managers with employee relations and a broad range of people matters.
- You'll be able to build strong relationships, communicate with confidence and empathy, and provide practical, balanced advice that helps people find the best way forward.
- You know how to use people data, systems and insight to continuously improve the colleague experience and support effective, values-led decision making.
To view the role profile and to find out more about working with us and how we support our students LOVE Exeter, please visit our website.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
How to Apply?
Application timeline:
- Closing Date: 9am 25th August 2026
- Shortlisting: 25th August 2026
- Interviews will be held on: 2nd September 2026
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
- What is your understanding of our values, and how would you use them to shape People & Culture at the Guild?
- Tell us about a change or improvement you have introduced to an HR process, service or way of working. What did you do, and what difference did it make?
- Tell us about your experience of supporting managers with employee relations and other HR matters. What types of issues have you supported, and what was your role?
Please note:
- We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
- You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
- Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.
A message from your new Manager
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowtell, Head of Organisational Development
If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what we’re looking for in our People & Culture Manager, you can get in touch using the details found onour website.
Helping students to Love Exeter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To support the smooth running of HR, administration, IT coordination and organisational events. The role works closely with the Business Operations Manager, the Director of Finance and Business Operations and colleagues across the charity to ensure a positive employee experience and effective internal systems.
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We are looking for an HR Officer to join us on a 14-month maternity cover contract as part of our People & Culture function. Key responsibilities are the smooth running of Share’s recruitment and payroll functions, as well as providing basic advice to line managers and staff.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes empowering adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and adults with other support needs to live happier, healthier, and more independent lives. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
Your work will help ensure Share attracts, supports and develops talented staff who are committed to empowering disabled adults. You'll play an important role in delivering excellent HR support, enabling our teams to provide high-quality services for our students.
Main responsibilities
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You’ll provide HR support to formal employee relations processes including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence management processes
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You’ll lead recruitment for new staff including; advertising roles, arranging interviews and conducting pre-employment checks
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You'll onboard all new starters, ensuring comprehensive inductions and relevant training
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You’ll deliver staff social events in line with agreed budgets and support the provision and promotion of Share’s staff benefits
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You’ll ensure collation of monthly payroll submissions, including hours worked, contract changes and new starters
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You’ll support the scheduling of flexible staff and the assignment of bank workers and source cover for unexpected absences
Who we’re looking for
- You'll have experience in HR, ideally with a CIPD level 3 qualification or equivalent
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You’ll have experience working in a mid-sized charity or education sector
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Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled adults. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has somethingto offer others, and we build on people'sindividual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We hold a goldInvestors in Peopleaccreditation, which means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please apply through our website or send us your CV and cover letter answering the following questions:
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Please can you tell us what attracted you to this post? What qualities do you believe youpossesswhich will make you successful in this role and why?
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What does successful recruitment mean to you, what factors influence the success of a recruitment process, and why?
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Share is a fast-paced environment which will often require you to reprioritise your workload. Tell us about your approach to managing your workload, and how you would adapt this to an environment like Share?
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please call us.
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We look forward to receiving your application.
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced People & Culture Generalist to join our team on a maternity cover basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CIPD-qualified HR professional who enjoys employee relations work and wants to make a meaningful impact within a values-driven Charity.
You'll provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across the charity, leading on a range of employee relations matters and helping to ensure fair, consistent and legally compliant people practices.
Working closely with the Employee Relations Specialist, you'll take ownership of day-to-day case management, enabling the wider People & Culture team to focus on strategic projects and organisational development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a range of employee relations cases including:
- Investigations
- Disciplinary processes
- Grievances
- Performance management
- Probation reviews
- Conduct issues
- Informal employee concerns
- Restructure consultations
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
- Support with the HR inbox and respond to manager and employee ER queries.
- Support payroll administration through accurate and timely submission of employee changes.
- Assist with organisational change activities, policy reviews and HR improvement projects.
- Coordinate training activity and support compliance with mandatory learning requirements.
- Maintain accurate HR records and case documentation.
About You
You will be a confident and pragmatic HR professional who is comfortable managing a varied caseload and building trusted relationships with managers at all levels and is able to prioritise accordingly.
Essential requirements:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience in a generalist HR and ER role.
- Strong employee relations case management experience.
- Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently whilst recognising when to seek support.
Desirable:
- Experience within the charity, healthcare or not-for-profit sector.
- Experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes.
What We're Looking For
You'll be:
- Empathetic and approachable.
- Fair and solutions-focused.
- Organised and resilient.
- Confident in advising managers and handling sensitive situations.
- Committed to inclusion, wellbeing and positive employee experiences.
- Passionate about making a difference through your work.
Why Join Catalyst?
- Hybrid working
- Flexible part-time hours
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected Surrey charity
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Meaningful work that contributes to improving lives across local communities
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. A history of drug, alcohol or criminality issues will not automatically exclude applicants from consideration.
The interview will be an on-line interview followed by a face to face meeting at our office in Nankeville Court, Guildford Road, Woking
People Coordinator
Location: London (with hybrid working)
Contract: Fixed term - 12 months
Salary: £37,782 gross per annum FTE ; £22,670 gross per annum pro rata for 22.5 hours
Closing date: 20th August 2026
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We are seeking a People Coordinator (Maternity Cover) to play a central role in delivering a positive, consistent and supportive employee experience across our global team.
About the role
The People Coordinator provides high‑quality coordination and day‑to‑day delivery across Saferworld’s people function, supporting staff and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. You will be a key point of contact for HR coordination, staff wellbeing and employee experience, helping ensure our recruitment, onboarding, systems, policies and people processes run smoothly and effectively.
This role blends operational HR support with systems and process coordination. You will help maintain accurate people data, strengthen ways of working, support organisational wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a positive, values driven culture.
Key responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle Coordination
- Lead end‑to‑end coordination of recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes, leave processes and exits.
- Prepare job adverts, arrange interviews, support shortlisting and manage candidate communication.
- Coordinate induction arrangements and deliver a quarterly global induction programme.
- Maintain accurate HR documentation, trackers and staff files, ensuring timely and compliant processes.
- Review and improve lifecycle processes to enhance efficiency, consistency and staff experience.
- Administer staff benefit schemes and coordinate annual renewals.
Staff Wellbeing, Engagement and Employee Relations
- Act as a first point of contact for HR, wellbeing and employee experience queries.
- Coordinate wellbeing initiatives and support continuous improvement of our wellbeing offer.
- Work with the Head of People to manage external wellbeing providers and workshops.
- Support staff engagement activities and work collaboratively with staff representatives.
- Provide first‑line employee relations support and coordinate casework, ensuring accurate records.
- Support parental leave, keep‑in‑touch arrangements and other employee experience processes.
HR Systems, Processes and Policy Support
- Maintain People systems (including Cascade), ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
- Coordinate people data, monthly reporting and routine updates.
- Support development and rollout of People policies, templates and guidance.
- Manage wellbeing and People content on SharePoint and internal platforms.
- Provide content for staff communications, including monthly people updates.
- Support implementation of audit recommendations and process improvements.
Payroll, Compliance and People Operations
- Work closely with Finance to ensure payroll changes are captured accurately and on time.
- Support preparation and checking of final pay and employee change documentation.
- Help ensure compliance with Saferworld policies, standards and employment legislation.
- Monitor deadlines and coordinate routine People activities, including contract administration, leave tracking and training records.
- Support procurement and administration linked to wellbeing and people initiatives.
Learning, Coordination and Cross‑Organisational Support
- Support identification of learning and development needs and coordinate training activities.
- Build strong working relationships across country programmes and global teams.
- Contribute to People projects, organisational priorities and improvements to staff experience.
- Provide flexible support to wider team priorities as required.
About you
You will bring:
- Experience in HR coordination or a similar people‑focused role.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A proactive, supportive and confidential approach to working with staff and managers.
- Confidence using HR systems and managing people data.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing, positive employee experience and Saferworld’s values.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a friendly, values‑driven People Team committed to improving staff experience and wellbeing across a global organisation. This role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to how we support our people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Assistant
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Contract: Fixed-term – 12 months
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £29,512 gross per annum FTE / £17,707 pro rata R
Reporting to: Head of People (with oversight from the People Coordinator)
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. Our people are central to our mission, and we are committed to ensuring our systems, processes and staff experience support a high‑performing, values‑led and inclusive working environment. We are now seeking a People Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative, systems and coordination support across our People function.
About the role
The People Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate HR data, systems and records, supporting smooth and consistent employee lifecycle processes, and acting as a first point of contact for routine People queries. Working closely with the People Coordinator, you will support recruitment, onboarding, induction, contract changes, payroll updates, staff communications and wider People Team priorities. This is a varied role that suits someone organised, proactive and committed to strengthening employee experience across a global organisation.
Key responsibilities
People systems, data and records
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Lead day‑to‑day administration of People systems (including Cascade), ensuring accurate and timely updates.
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Maintain HR trackers, staff files, recruitment records, onboarding checklists, leave records and contract change documentation.
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Support preparation of routine people data, monthly updates and reports.
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Monitor data quality and follow up on missing information.
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Provide first‑line support on HR systems queries.
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Contribute to process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
Support to the People Coordinator and employee lifecycle
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Provide coordination support across recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, contract changes, leave processes and exits.
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Prepare adverts, schedule interviews, communicate with candidates and support reference checks.
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Draft HR letters, templates and documents for review.
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Support induction arrangements, systems access and onboarding documentation.
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Track probation, contract end dates, leave and exit actions.
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Assist with staff engagement, wellbeing and employee experience administration.
Processes, policies and internal platforms
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Support maintenance of People processes, templates and guidance.
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Keep People content on SharePoint and internal platforms accurate and up to date.
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Assist with policy updates and document management.
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Support audit recommendations, compliance checks and process improvement actions.
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Provide content for routine People communications and updates.
Payroll, compliance and administration
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Support accurate and timely payroll changes in collaboration with Finance.
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Assist with preparation and checking of employee change information and final pay inputs.
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Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection and employment requirements.
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Track routine HR deadlines, training records and contract administration.
Team coordination and wider support
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Provide flexible administrative support to the People Team.
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Build effective working relationships across global teams.
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Support meetings, workshops and training sessions.
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Contribute to People projects and organisational priorities.
About you
You will bring:
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At least 2 years’ experience in HR, People administration or coordination.
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Strong systems and data management skills with excellent attention to detail.
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Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
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Good understanding of HR administration, confidentiality and data protection.
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Strong organisational, communication and coordination skills.
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A proactive, solution‑focused approach and willingness to improve processes.
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Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures.
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Commitment to Saferworld’s values, safeguarding principles and inclusive working culture.
How to apply
Apply through our vacancy portal on the Saferworld Jobs website. Please upload your CV and a covering letter addressing the person specification and explaining how your experience matches the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 20 August 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide both strategic and operational HR support during a significant Oracle HR/ERP implementation programme.Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting organisational readiness, driving people-related change, and ensuring business continuity throughout the implementation period.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to provide proactive HR support during a major systems implementation project.
- Support organisational change, stakeholder engagement and workforce planning activities.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure people processes align with the new Oracle system.
- Advise managers on employee relations matters, organisational design and change impacts.
- Support communications, training and adoption initiatives to maximise engagement with the new system.
- Identify and mitigate people-related risks associated with the implementation programme.
- Analyse workforce data and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Ensure HR policies, processes and ways of working are effectively embedded alongside the new system.
- Maintain a strong operational HR presence, supporting managers across the employee lifecycle whilst balancing project priorities.
Person Specification
- Proven experience operating as a HR Business Partner within a complex organisation.
- Experience supporting large-scale HR transformation, HRIS or Oracle implementation projects.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
- Demonstrable experience supporting organisational change and business transformation programmes.
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
- Experience within the not-for-profit, public sector, higher education or wider mission-led sector would be advantageous.
What's on OfferThis is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation during a period of significant transformation, helping to shape the people agenda whilst supporting the successful implementation of a critical Oracle programme.
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