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We are looking for an energetic, motivated self-starter keen to take on new challenge, and to adapt their varied skills to join us and support our community. This role will have you tackling different things every day. You will ensure that our office runs smoothly, and that key corporate and HR processes and procedures comply with law and with our policies. Working with everyone, you’ll actively enjoy the collegiate atmosphere which we value as a team.

You will be curious, courageous, able to quickly understand our work, (and to ask for help when you don’t) and you’ll have the self-belief and capacity to develop trusting relationships with stakeholders at every level.  You will have an appetite for detail, and a focus on standards.

See the attached Job Description for more details.

How to Apply

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis.

• Please send us an up-to-date CV including a daytime phone and email contact, and a brief covering email of no more than 250 words - see the job description attached for details on which email address to sue. 
• The closing date and time for applications is 9am, 8th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date if we receive elevated levels of interest and/or secure a successful applicant for the role.

The role of the People Partner is to work in partnership with directors and their managers, supporting and influencing the delivery of People Team services (including employees and volunteers), particularly in relation to people management. You will provide HR coaching and consulting that delivers People and Culture best practice and commercially focused HR/People advice.

You will proactively support leaders and managers to develop forward planning and good management practice with a focus on increased staff engagement and good performance from all staff. The People Partners will be expected to drive initiatives that not only attract top talent but also foster a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and inspired by our unique Employee Value Proposition (EVP).

You will also help raise knowledge, capabilities and confidence of managers and support and drive initiatives and projects that add value to the area and are in line with the overall values of The Children’s Trust.

This role is not open to sponsorship.

Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.

Role Requirements

• Work closely with the Senior Organisational Change Manager and the other People Partners to ensure that all employees, volunteers and trustees are supported and treated fairly
• Support the Senior Organisational Change Manager in ensuring that the People Team achieves its wider organisational goals
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports the wellbeing of employees, volunteer and trustees
• Assist in the streamlining and automation of processes to improve operational efficiency
• Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
• Provide expert advice and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct and conflict resolution
• Manage disciplinary, grievance and attendance issues
• Support managers in navigating sickness management procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies while prioritising employee well-being and a smooth return-to-work process, including conducting return-to-work interviews
• Work with the People Team Reward & People Insights Manager to analyse and support with the preparation of the annual Gender Pay Reporting and action planning.
• You will support with the development of the HR System / implementation and assist with any changes to HR processes linked to the system changes.
• You will be responsible for managing SelectHR (including OH) and all People Partnering responsibilities linked to the systems.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Terms and Conditions

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

HR Advisor

Reports to: Head of Operations.

Responsible for: No direct reports at this time.

Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt with opportunity for flexible working. However, it is important that the role holder is able to build culture and employee experience and be demonstrably participative in office life and organisational culture development. Visits across Norfolk and surrounding catchments with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile.

Job term: This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Hours of work: 22.5 hours over a minimum of three days between Monday and Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime will be paid.

Annual leave entitlement: 25 days (pro rata) plus public holidays.

Salary: £36,874.00 - £41,019.00 (pro rata) dependant on experience

Pension: NRT offers a contributory pension scheme and will pay 9% of salary subject to 6% employee contribution.

Driving licence and vehicle: All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own transport with business insurance.

Job description:

As Norfolk Rivers Trust’s first dedicated HR professional, the HR Adviser will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation’s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Adviser will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle.

This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices and updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives.

Above all, the HR Adviser will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust’s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Adviser will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy.

Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available.

Applications:

Applications close at 17:00 on Monday 15th December 2025.

First interviews will take place the week commencing 5th January 2026 and can be attended in person or on Teams.

Second interviews will take place the week commencing 12th January 2026 and will be held in person.

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The balance of the role is approximately 2.5dpw HR and 1.5dpw Governance Support. Applications for a 2.5 days per week Head of HR role will also be considered. Please indicate which role you are applying for when you make your application. 

 Liberty is an independent campaigning organisation. It challenges injustice, defends freedom, and campaigns to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly. 

Liberty is a small organisation, which punches above its weight, delivering its work through a team of around 35 employees.   We are looking for a Head of HR and Governance Support who brings strong leadership and management skills, hands-on day-to-day delivery to support high-performing teams, and who has strong organisational skills and experience working at a senior level to be able to effectively support the Liberty board, and the board of Liberty's sister charity, The Civil Liberties Trust. 

You will line manager and work closely with the HR Officer to provide responsive, problem solving and supportive HR service to managers across the organisation and to work alongside, support and advise the Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a strong HR strategy embedding best practice and continuing to build a positive, inclusive and high- performing culture strongly aligned with Liberty's values.

You will also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Board and the Finance and Governance Officer to ensure that both boards have the operational and implementation support they need to function effectively, including supporting the upcoming governance review. 

 We are looking for someone who enjoys working at both a strategic and operational level, who enjoys implementing effective systems, and embraces the opportunities and challenges of embedding values-led, anti-oppressive principles within a progressive organisation.

The successful candidate is likely to be qualified or QBE in HR, and have a good grasp of HR employment law, have experience of taking an organisation through transformational change and enjoy working with managers to get the best out of their teams. 

For further information click the apply button.

SENIOR HR ADVISOR – GENERALIST STAND ALONE ROLE

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our team starting, ideally, from early December 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist, transitioning to managing an HR standalone function. This is permanent full-time role based in Old Street – London, with occasional travel to our Bristol office.

You will be involved in the whole employee lifecycle, from when candidates apply for a job to when staff leave the organisation. You will also help provide training and development opportunities for employees, and guidance around issues such as performance, career progression, and managing disciplinary issues where they arise.

You will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the ongoing development of the HR function at Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG).  The role supports all aspects of HR, including recruitment & development, diversity & inclusion support, promoting positive employee relations and employee wellbeing, salary and benefits; all aspects of HR administration, and maintaining/upgrading the HR System and HR processes to fully utilise automation where it makes sense.  The role will also involve ensuring relevant HR policies and procedures are understood and followed. You will have the opportunity collaborate with the DPG team and the Senior HR Consultant to evolve the HR function, at DPG.  You will also have the chance to undertake HR initiatives that help deliver the DPG People and Culture objectives.

You will have the ability to truly grow and continuously develop within the role as you will be the main HR contact for all HR matters, with support from the Managing Partner, Practice Manager and HR Consultant.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience as HR Advisor or equivalent, in a generalist role.
• A desire to continue developing your HR experience and growing your career in this area.
• Ideally level 5 CIPD qualified with a desire to continue to professionally develop.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Work style is consultative and actively listens to understand differing perspectives and problem solve.
• Strong emotional intelligence, relationship building skills and a genuine desire to help ‘make a difference’ in terms of helping the team to be successful through a fair and consistent approach to developing HR practices that support their growth, motivation and wellbeing.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proven track record of refining HR processes and ideas of how to implement AI into HR operations, with strong skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work at pace and multitask in a productive, delivery focused, empathetic and self-motivated way.
• There is no requirement to already have experience of working for a law firm, however we are looking for someone with a keen interest in working for a law firm with a strong ethos of ‘using the law for good’ and promoting civil rights.

DPG’s work is widely recognised and admired for our client focused approach and high-profile litigation assisting the vulnerable. This is a great opportunity to join our top ranked legal team.

We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best service to our clients. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation.  We particularly welcome applicants from a minoritized background to apply for this role.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter through our website, outlining why you feel you are a great candidate for this role.  Please quote job reference 2025/16/LONHR in the subject line of your email 

Closing date:  9.30am 12th December 2025

Applications received after this time cannot be considered.

Interviews: Suitable candidates will be invited to attend a skills test and interview in the week commencing 8th December 2025

HR Manager (Part-Time, 4 Days per Week)
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the London office near Monument
Salary: £39,761 FTE (pro rata to £31,808.86 for 0.8 FTE)

Contract: Permanent | Benefits: Pension, generous leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a leading LGBT+ anti-abuse charity to recruit a dedicated and experienced HR Operations Lead (or HR Manager) to join their warm and values-driven HR & Operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that provides life-changing support to the LGBT+ community. The charity has grown steadily and now needs an experienced HR professional to help shape and strengthen their people processes, policies, and frameworks as they continue to evolve.

Reporting to the People Director and working within a small HR and Ops team, you'll be ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and supporting key HR initiatives. The role doesn’t involve people management, making it perfect for someone who enjoys being hands-on and collaborative within a close-knit team.

There will be no people management responsibilities in this role and so is open to those who are yet to have this experience. This role will require candidates who have been exposed to the full-remit of HR.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing first-line advice and support on employee relations matters

• Leading on HR operational rollouts (e.g. performance management frameworks)

• Developing, updating, and embedding HR policies and procedures

• Delivering staff and manager training and supporting L&D initiatives

• Overseeing the recruitment process and ensuring a positive candidate experience

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in HR operations and first-level employee relations

• Confident in implementing HR policies and frameworks

• Some exposure to L&D and supporting recruitment

• Collaborative, proactive, and values-led approach

• Charity sector experience is highly desirable, though not essential

• No CIPD qualification required – we’re more interested in your practical experience and people skills

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor ready to step up, or an established HR Manager / HR Ops Lead seeking a part-time, purposeful role within a truly inclusive organisation.

The organisation is looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP, the latest of early January.

If you’re interested, please send your CV highlighting the relevant experience in bullet points under each role (not just in your profile summary).

Please email your CV to [email protected] as soon as possible to maximise your chance of being shortlisted for interview.

HR Advisor (Redundancy & Restructure Specialist)

Location: Fully remote
Salary: £20.85 per hr
Type: Temp 2 - 3 months

Are you an experienced HR professional with confident, hands-on expertise in redundancies, restructures and consultation processes? Our client, a well-established national charity, is seeking an HR Advisor who can step in and lead organisational change with assurance, accuracy and empathy.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, values-driven environment and brings the technical depth required to manage complex change from start to finish. 

The Role

As HR Advisor, you will be the charity’s go-to specialist for organisational change. You’ll lead on:

• End-to-end redundancy and restructure activity
• Individual and collective consultation
• Advising managers on selection, pooling, redeployment and process risks
• Producing all change-related documentation and ensuring accurate HR system updates
• Assessing employment risk and providing pragmatic recommendations
• Supporting managers and staff through change with clarity and confidence

You’ll also contribute to broader HR advisory work, including ER guidance, recruitment support and induction, while keeping change processes as your primary focus.

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

HR Business Partner (Charity) – 6 Month FTC

Working pattern: Full time, hybrid (2days min onsite) based in Buckinghamshire

Salary: £45,000 (FTE)

MLC Partners are supporting a growing charitable organisation that is looking to establish the core HR foundations, and we’re seeking a hands-on HR professional who can design, build and embed a consistent People framework from the ground up.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of People Experience to:

• Map and design end-to-end HR workflows across the employee lifecycle
• Create clear, accessible policies, procedures and manager guidance
• Develop templates, toolkits, checklists and standardised People documentation
• Strengthen core HR operations: compliance, version control, reporting and systems configuration
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies and risks, and implement solutions
• Build clarity and consistency across People practices to support scale and strong employee experience

Key skillset:

• Strong HRBP or People Operations background (charity experience ideal)
• Proven ability to create policies, workflows and tools — not just operate them
• Excellent understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance
• Someone who brings order, structure and clarity to messy or ambiguous environments
• Confident communicator with strong drafting and stakeholder skills

If you’re someone who enjoys building HR infrastructure from scratch and making a tangible, organisation-wide impact, please apply now as applicants are under constant review as my client is looking for an ASAP start.

We are looking for an experienced HR Partner on a permanent basis to join our Human Resources team, working for an well known institution in South West London. This is a key role, responsible for delivering seamless people services across a portfolio of different stakeholders. You will work closely with senior leaders to provide expert advice, operational support, and strategic input to ensure compliance with employment law and best practice.

As an HR Partner, you will lead on specialist areas of HR, embed consistent practices across the organisation, and manage complex casework. You will play a vital role in shaping effective people solutions that enhance organisational performance and staff experience.

In this role you will :

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all HR matters.
• Oversee a portfolio of areas, ensuring consistent delivery of operational HR services.
• Lead organisational change initiatives, including restructures, redundancy consultations, and TUPE.
• Manage complex employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence).
• Support workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and job evaluation processes.
• Line manage nominated HR team members and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the People Strategy.

As our new HR Partner, you will have:

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) with a strong HR generalist background.
• Proven experience in an HR role within a complex, unionised environment.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience of leading organisational change and managing complex casework.

In this role you will need to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week, on a flexible basis.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please get in touch ASAP.

HR Manager

Salary: £45,530 per annum + 6% employer pension contribution
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based with occasional travel to London
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced HR professional with expertise in recruitment, redundancy, and building line manager capability?

We are delighted to be supporting a UK charity working to end domestic abuse by focusing on those who perpetrate harm and promoting safe, effective practice across the sector. This organisation is navigating a period of organisational change and growth and needs a skilled HR Manager to ensure its people practices align with its mission and values.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead on redundancy and restructure processes, manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, and work closely with line managers to build capability and embed a positive, inclusive culture. You'll also support HR policy development, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key priorities include:

• Managing upcoming redundancy processes in line with employment law and best practice
• Delivering high-volume recruitment campaigns, including for a major partnership project
• Developing line managers through training, toolkits, and coaching
• Reviewing and maintaining HR policies and systems
• Promoting anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices across all people processes

About You

We're looking for someone with strong HR generalist experience, ideally CIPD qualified, and confident in managing both recruitment and redundancy processes. You'll be highly organised, proactive, and able to deliver difficult messages with clarity and compassion.

Essential experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a generalist HR role
• Extensive experience in redundancy and restructure
• Strong recruitment lifecycle experience
• Track record of developing and delivering training for managers
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and HR policy

How to Apply

Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Human Resources Manager (Scotland), L'Arche Edinburgh & L'Arche Highland
 
ABOUT THE ROLE
 
Hours of work: 30 hours per week
Salary: £35,759.57 FTE (£28,607.66 pro rata for 30 hours), rising to £37,378.35 FTE (£30,357.60 per year pro rata) from year two
Reports to: Community Leaders of L’Arche Edinburgh & Highland
Place of work: Hybrid, with a base in the Edinburgh or Inverness community, and regular monthly travel to the other community
Contract type: Permanent, Part-time
Closing date: Monday, 5th January 2026 at 9:30
 
Notes: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
 
Main purpose of the role

The Human Resources Manager provides effective HR support to all employees and in the two L’Arche Communities located in Scotland, in line with L’Arche’s identity, mission and values.
 
The HR Manager will:

• Support the Community Leaders and Coordinating Teams, provide advice and guidance to all leaders on best practice in HR matters, and ensure that the two Communities meet all of their regulatory obligations with regard to the employee life cycle. 
• Ensure implementation of employment legislation, and compliance with Safer Recruitment, national policies and initiatives, and SSSC requirements.
• Address employee relations issues through direct involvement, advice to operational leaders, facilitating mediation, fostering a positive work environment, and managing conflict and performance.
• Supervise two training co-ordinators and have dotted line management of HR admin, providing coaching and training to managers and employees on HR-related topics. 

 
Key essential criteria

• Understanding and identification with the aims, mission and values of L'Arche;
• Experience of working in HR, especially employee relations casework;
• Experience of the full employee life cycle including recruitment, training, performance management;
• Experience of a similar role with lead responsibility for employment matters;
• CIPD level 5 (Associate) or equivalent; 
• Able to act as Lead Countersignatory with the Scottish Social Services Council.

 
This role is subject to an enhanced PVG criminal record check. 
 
You can find more details about L'Arche Edinburgh and L'Arche Highland on our website.
 
Additional details about L'Arche can be found on our website.
 
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits on our website.
 
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
 
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form.
The closing date is: Monday 5th January 2026 at 9:30
 
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.

We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
 
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
 
REF-225 480

Location: Liverpool - Citizens Advice offices

About the Role

Citizens Advice Liverpool is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to lead the delivery of a high-quality, people-centred HR service that supports our staff and the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you will provide expert HR advice across the full range of employment issues, including employee relations, organisational change, and workforce development. You will also line-manage the HR Assistant and oversee the smooth running of HR processes and systems.

This is a varied and influential role in a small HR team, combining strategic input with hands-on delivery. You will help shape CAL’s people strategy, lead on complex employee relations cases, and ensure compliance with employment law and Citizens Advice policies. You will also play a key role in developing line managers’ confidence to handle HR issues effectively.

You’ll lead or advise on projects such as restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and policy development, and contribute to staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has at least two years’ experience in a standalone or business partner HR role providing both strategic and operational HR advice
• Is ideally CIPD Level 7 qualified, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional HR experience
• Has strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Has experience managing or advising on complex employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence)
• Has successfully supported or led organisational change projects such as restructures, redundancies, or TUPE
• Can build trusted relationships with senior managers and staff across the organisation
• Is proactive, organised, and confident delivering high-quality HR advice in a fast-paced environment

About us

What we offer

• A supportive, values-driven organisation committed to learning and staff wellbeing
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays with additional leave days for longer serving staff
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to work scheme
• Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

HR Officer

Location: Remote (Occasional travel to one of the offices in Southampton, Welwyn Garden City, Glasgow, Plymouth, Manchester and Birmingham)

Salary: Up to £150 per day depending on skills and experience

Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week)

EDT is an educational charity established over 40 years ago and we are going through an exciting period of transformation. We are looking for a motivated and creative person to join our dynamic team and work with our partners and volunteers to create and deliver our projects and experiences to young people interested in STEM and future (META) skills.

Our vision is to create a society which empowers young people, regardless of their backgrounds, to be excited by STEM opportunities and to be inspired about their potential developing the next generation of the UK workforce.

Our mission is to inspire young people, ensuring they have the opportunity and confidence to reach their full potential, enabling them to contribute to their communities and improve their social mobility. We do this by connecting them with industry and inspiring STEM role models, exploring pathways from education to employment, developing a broad range of skills to improve their work readiness and celebrate their achievements through Industrial Cadets Awards at each milestone.

EDT is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, Trustees, and the programmes that we run. The aim is for our workforce, governing structures and the programmes that we run, to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each EDT Employee, Volunteer and Participant to feel respected and able to give their best.

The Role

The HR Administrator will provide essential administrative and coordination support across the charity, ensuring that HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. As a small operational team with limited capacity, we are seeking additional support to ease the administrative workload currently carried by managers and the Finance & HR Manager. The postholder will help ensure staff are onboarded and supported consistently, that key HR tasks are completed on time, and that accurate records and documentation are maintained. This role focuses on strong organisation, attention to detail, and customer service rather than HR expertise, with access to external HR advice available when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Interview Administration

• Post job adverts and support recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
• Assist hiring managers with preparing interview materials and ensuring recruitment documents are filed appropriately.
• Carry out pre-employment compliance checks such as right-to-work verification.

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Prepare and issue contracts of employment and set up new starters in the HR portal.
• Calculate and communicate holiday entitlement for new starters.
• Support new employees during onboarding by responding to routine queries and ensuring required information is collected.
• Manage DBS/PVG applications and renewals, ensuring certificates are returned and recorded. Track references
• Support the offboarding process: acknowledge resignations, confirm holiday balances, and ensure all documentation is completed.

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support

• Process changes to staff records including hours changes, contract updates, promotions, or flexible working arrangements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information in the HR portal, including absence recording.
• Respond to day-to-day HR queries from staff and managers, signposting to the Finance & HR Manager or external HR support when needed.
• Update HR templates, documents, and policies on the HR portal.
• Monitor and track probation reviews and send reminders to managers.

Compliance, Training & HR Systems

• Track and record completion of mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety).
• Ensure digital and paper records comply with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing administration of a new HR system or portal. Support the annual review of HR policies by updating documentation and coordinating communication

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or coordination role, preferably within a busy office or operational environment.
• Exposure to HR processes (such as onboarding, record-keeping, or recruitment admin) OR a willingness to learn and develop HR process knowledge.
• Good understanding of the basic steps involved in HR administration (e.g., issuing contracts, updating records, tracking absence).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
• Confident in using digital systems and maintaining accurate records; experience with HR systems is helpful but not essential.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently within a supportive team structure. Competent user of Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Desirable

• Experience providing administrative support in a charity, education, or small-team environment.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, mandatory training requirements, or DBS/PVG processes. Experience supporting organisational processes or system implementation.

To Apply

 If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for EDT, please do not hesitate to apply.

Please note: Although this advert is scheduled to run for a month, interviews will take place on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early.

Use your strategic human resource leadership skills to help bring freedom from slavery and violence.

At IJM, we’re seeing the impossible become reality: entire justice systems transformed, violence reduced by up to 85%, and thousands of lives transformed. Now we’re stepping into a new season—scaling to rescue and protect millions.

To get there, we’re looking for an HR Business Partner to support the growth of our Programme Offices and Advancement Offices in Europe and Africa. You will serve as a bridge between regional and global leaders, ensuring we are aligned to our ambitious global mission and priorities. You will develop a strategic HR function for the region that supports talent acquisition and development, embeds our culture of agility and partnership, data-driven decision-making and spiritual formation.

You will bring outstanding HR business partnering experience at progressively senior levels, ideally within complex, matrixed and global organizations, a passion for justice and a mature Christian faith.

If you’re ready to put your strategic HR leadership skills to work so that all may be free, please see the job pack attached and prayerfully consider joining us. Closing date 7th January.