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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

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By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description 

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The Employment Advisor - Families will provide holistic employment and training advice and guidance to a diverse caseload of military partners/spouses (both serving and veteran), supporting their personal development and enhancing employability skills until they achieve their desired outcomes. The role is Home-based  with community outreach and travel through Glasgow covering Scotland area.

​The role part of Families programme, where the programme offers 1:1 virtual and face-to-face sessions, in-person group workshops, access to employer events, apprenticeships, digital upskilling, and corporate mentoring.

As part of effective case management, they will: assess individual needs, identify any challenges and barriers and create effective action plans, following the FEC policies, procedures, and Work Instructions.

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? ​Check out our website.

​Eager to know more about the role? ​Have a look at the Job Description attached

​What’s in it for you?​ Check out our Benefits.

​Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by ​Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

​Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

Could you use your skills to support development for a diverse and talented workforce in a complex and rewarding environment?

We are looking for someone to join the St Mungo’s People, Culture and Inclusion team as our new Learning and Talent Development Partner. You will sit in our L&D team to play a key role in helping the organisation identify, support, and retain diverse talent through inclusive and impactful development initiatives. Collaborating across teams, the role designs strategies that enable all colleagues to thrive, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for Global Majority colleagues through positive action.

In the role of L&D Partner you will:

• Lead on a range of talent development initiatives that support both individual and organisational needs across St Mungo’s.
• Lead on developing and implementing equitable learning opportunities, with a focus on positive action . 
• Empower managers and leaders to identify and support high potential and high performing individuals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the People, Culture and Inclusion team and across St Mungo’s towards the aims and objectives of our people strategy.

Whilst our main office is currently in Tower Hill, London, we are flexible and encourage a blended working pattern including working from home and across other London or St Mungo’s hub locations. More details will be provided at interview stage.

About you

We’re looking for someone passionate about talent development, with a drive for impactful learning design. You’ll be creative, proactive, and able to motivate people at all levels to foster a learning culture.

If you bring the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience identifying or enabling identification of talented, high-performing individuals.
• A proven track record of implementing inclusive talent development and career progression initiatives.
• Experience designing and delivering impactful, creative management and leadership learning that makes a measurable difference.
• Strong understanding of positive action to improve outcomes for underrepresented groups, with the ability to lead and embed these initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate development schemes to ensure they remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with people strategy.
• Facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to support others to grow in these areas.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 4 November 2025

Interview and assessments on: 13-14 November 2025

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

About HOST

HOST is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to unlocking the power of people and communities to drive meaningful change. We believe that real transformation happens from the ground up — and that grassroots activists and movements are key to tackling today’s most urgent environmental and social challenges. 

And we know that our partners face barriers. That they don’t always have access to the right resources, networks, or operational solutions. That’s where we come in. HOST provides the infrastructure, strategic development expertise, and tailored support they need to thrive. 

We exist to make their lives easier, taking care of essential back-office responsibilities — financial, legal, and administrative — so they can get on with the difficult challenges. And we offer strategic guidance to help them build momentum, strengthen their impact, and sustain their work for the long term. 

In the face of an ever-changing world of systemic challenges, we strive to create meaningful connections and support shared progress — so our work is rooted in collaboration, inclusivity, and trust. Together, we enable the people and projects driving change to navigate complexities, overcome barriers, and make a lasting impact for a more just and equitable future. 

Since 2020, we’ve supported over 350 changemakers in more than 90 countries. Because we believe in doing the right thing, acting with urgency, and working alongside change-makers to create a better world. 

About the Role 

As Partnerships Manager: Changemakers, you’ll lead the team that supports HOST’s global community of hosted partners (HPs). You’ll oversee all Community Support activity, ensuring partners receive the clear, responsive, and values-led service that enables them to focus on making change happen. 

This role sits at the heart of the Partnership Management Circle. You’ll manage a small, high-performing team of Community Support Leads, coordinate cross-team development projects, and ensure that systems, processes, and communications evolve in step with the growing needs of our hosted partners. 

Core Responsibilities 

1. Leadership and Management 

• Line manage the Community Support Team, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback. 

• Oversee delivery of all Community Support activities, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with HOST’s mission and tone of voice. 

• Coordinate cross-team projects that strengthen HOST’s service offer and internal collaboration. 

2. Hosted Partner Experience and Development 

• Lead the design and delivery of the Hosted Partner Journey, from onboarding to exit. 

• Oversee the production of guides, FAQs, and templates that improve hosted partner understanding and experience. 

• Manage complex partner queries and ensure appropriate resolution in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and Operations. 
   

3. Systems, Processes, and SOPs 

• Develop and maintain all Community Support SOPs. 

• Support the development and testing of HOSTHub features relevant to Project Hosting. 

• Work with the Tech and Operations teams to improve efficiency and automation. 
   

4. Risk and Compliance 

• Lead risk identification, screening, and management for Hosted Partners. 

• Work closely with the Legal Circle on legal requests, contract amendments, and risk escalations. 

• Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessments and resolutions. 
   

5. Pricing, Performance and Development 

• Set and manage pricing within the approved HOST fee range. 

• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) with support from the Data Analyst. 

• Lead annual Project Hosting service reviews and contribute to continuous improvement. 
   

6. Collaboration and Communications 

• Work with Communications to deliver partner-facing materials, including the Project Hosting Bulletin. 

• Ensure all partner resources reflect HOST’s empowering, expert, and empathetic tone. 

Required Experience 

• 5+ years' experience in operations, partnerships, or programme delivery within a not-for-profit, social enterprise, or international NGO. 

• 3+ years' experience managing partner or client relationships, ideally across multiple regions or cultures. 

• 2+ years' experience leading and developing a small team, including setting goals, coaching, and performance management. 

• Confident managing systems, workflows, and digital tools (such as ClickUp, Zendesk, Jotform, or CRM platforms). 

• Proven ability to coordinate across departments and disciplines to resolve complex partner or client issues. 

• Experience designing, documenting, and improving organisational processes or SOPs to drive efficiency. 

• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into service or system improvements. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent HOST’s tone and values in partner-facing communications. 

• Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines in fast-moving, distributed teams. 

• Confident working independently in a remote, cross-cultural environment, with strong self-management and collaboration skills. 

At HOST, we believe change starts with people who care.

If you’re passionate about building systems that help others thrive — and want to play a key role in supporting changemakers around the world — we’d love to hear from you.

Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be supporting a leading educational organisation that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional growth. With excellent facilities including a subsidised canteen and on-site fitness suite, this organisation offers a genuinely supportive and flexible working environment.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to take ownership of the organisation’s in-house payroll operations. You will ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the employee lifecycle, working closely with HR and Finance colleagues to maintain compliance and efficiency.

This role is available on a 3-month interim basis, with the flexibility to work full-time, part-time, or condensed hours on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all staff
• Process starters, leavers, tax code changes, overtime payments, and other adjustments
• Ensure accurate calculation and submission of DPS and LGPS pension contributions
• Set up and verify all payment runs
• Support reporting and year-end activities (P60s, P11Ds, etc.)
• Collaborate with HR to ensure data accuracy and system alignment

You will be an experienced Payroll Officer who can work independently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident managing a busy in-house payroll and building strong relationships across the organisation.

Essential experience:

• Strong background in end-to-end payroll processing
• Experience using HR/payroll systems but desirable if you have used iTrent
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

Desirable experience:

• Experience with outsourced payroll providers
• Background in education, local government, or public sector environments

Why Apply?

• 3-month interim contract with flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working (2–3 days on site)
• Access to on-site canteen and fitness suite as well as free parking if required
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment

For a confidential conversation about the role please get in touch with Megan Hunter.

Location: Central London
Salary: £33,524 per annum (including London Weighting)
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term (35 hours/week)

Your new company

This respected London-based charity is known for its inclusive culture and commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. With a strong focus on professional development and employee wellbeing, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where your HR and learning expertise will make a meaningful impact.

Your new role

As People and Learning Coordinator, you'll provide high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to payroll and learning & development, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth HR operations and effective staff engagement. You'll manage systems, track training, support internal communications, and contribute to people-focused projects that drive continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in HR administration or a People Services function
• Strong understanding of employment policies, legislation, and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams
• High-level organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems (e.g. IRIS or similar)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach
• Experience coordinating recruitment, payroll, and training activities

Desirable: CIPD Level 3 qualification and experience in the charity sector.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with London Weighting
• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension scheme and employee benefits
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to contribute to meaningful social impact

What you need to do now
If you're a detail-oriented HR professional with a passion for learning and development, we'd love to hear from you. Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Senior Negotiating Officer
£66,245 per annum
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
South East Coast & South London

Home based role and living within the relevant region or close enough proximity to be able to travel and meet the requirements of this role’ (subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from)

Employees are still expected to attend the office for in-person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. 

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Employee Relations and Union Services in the CSP as a full time Senior Negotiating Officer (SNO) for the South East Coast, and parts of South London.

This is a challenging, but very enjoyable, role which will see you:

- Supporting, advising and training the network of stewards, safety representatives and equality representatives in the South East Coastal region.

- Advising and supporting stewards to manage their own casework, whilst managing your own caseload of employment relations issues, including but not limited to, disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, HCPC and legal cases.

- Attending and representing the CSP at strategic regional forums such as regional Social Partnership Forums and Integrated Care Boards/Integrated Care Systems.

You will be working in a wider team of Senior Negotiating Officers and organisers, whilst also working in a cross directorate fashion to deliver on the local priorities for members.

We are looking for an individual with significant experience and a background in the trade union movement. They should be dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for members and to building the membership and activism levels in the CSP.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to problem solve. You will also have experience in advocacy and representing members and have a thorough understanding of the current issues facing CSP members. You will also be expected to be able to display excellent trade union knowledge.

Why work for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy?

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please click here for further information.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

To apply for the role please visit our website via the link and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 30th October 2025.

Interview date: 12th November, in person at the CSP London office.  

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, aiming to provide a working and learning environment free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we work and live in. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from candidates under-represented in the CSP’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people. Please note, all candidates will be expected to actively demonstrate their commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Belonging throughout the application and interview stages. To view our equity, diversity and belonging strategy, please click here.

NO AGENCIES.

We’re looking for a Deputy Shelter Manager to join our friendly leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the daily running and continuous improvement of our busy Shelter.

You’ll support the Shelter Manager in overseeing animal welfare, team management, and day-to-day operations — helping us deliver the highest standards of care and ensure every animal’s journey is positive from arrival to adoption.

As a live-in role, you’ll also be part of our out-of-hours cover team, ensuring the Shelter runs smoothly around the clock.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Duty Manager, supporting the Shelter’s day-to-day operations.
• Lead on animal intake, ensuring high welfare standards and efficient use of space.
• Supervise and support staff and volunteers, encouraging development and teamwork.
• Work closely with our veterinary partners and the Animal Behaviour team.
• Uphold health and safety, animal welfare, and data protection standards.
• Support fundraising, public engagement, and community relations.

 About You

You’ll be an empathetic, organised, and proactive leader who’s passionate about animal welfare and supporting people to do their best work.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in animal welfare, shelter management, or a related supervisory role
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Excellent organisation, decision-making, and IT abilities
• Calmness and confidence under pressure
• A full UK driving licence

Desirable: Animal Care qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3), experience in animal behaviour or veterinary work, or leadership training.

What We Offer

• On-site accommodation
• 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays and your birthday off), increasing with service
• 5% employer pension contribution (NEST scheme)
• Occupational sick pay
• Health Assured wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities
• Use of company vehicle for Shelter business
• A supportive, passionate team making a real difference every day

About Us

Little Valley Animal Shelter is an independent, self-funded branch of the RSPCA, based just outside the beautiful city of Exeter. For over 180 years, we’ve been rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need across Devon.

We’re proud to provide a compassionate, professional, and positive environment for both animals and people. With around 50 dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers, we work together to ensure every animal gets the best chance of a happy new life

If you’re ready to take the next step in your animal welfare career and help lead a compassionate, high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 3rd November 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but growing team as we enter a new chapter in our ministry. Based in Belfast, you will be in a key position in the organisation: providing executive assistance to the CEO and responsible for our finance and HR administration. This is a new post with opportunity to shape and develop the role.

We're looking for a committed Christian who is a proven administrator, can juggle multiple priorities and is excited by change and innovation. You will have a track record in providing executive assistance at a senior level and will be able to demonstrate excellent teamworking and communication skills.

The job is permanent and full time, but we are open to considering applicants who want to work full time over 4 days or substantial part-time (4 days).

If you think this role is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification. 

Deadline for applications: 12pm, 16 November 2025 
First interviews (online): 27 November
Second interviews (in person, Belfast): 5 December

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising evangelical Christian and in agreement with our statement of faith, vision, mission and cultural values.

Operations Manager

Location: Kempston (Hybrid working considered)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (this may involve occasional out of hours (evenings/ weekends) in support of community fundraising events)

Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months

About Our Client

Our client provides free, specialist emotional and practical support to people affected by fatal and life-changing road collisions across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire. Each year, their small but dedicated team and cohort of over 70 trained volunteer Counsellors provide life-changing support to hundreds of individuals and families coping with grief, trauma, and loss.

Following a period of significant operational change, they are seeking a dynamic, highly organised Operations Manager to strengthen their internal systems, ensure compliance, and provide essential resilience to the organisation.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the organisation's day-to-day operations. You'll manage HR processes, oversee leave and TOIL systems, coordinate policy reviews, lead procurement (IT, insurance, mobile contracts, etc.), and support internal governance and compliance.

You'll also provide vital assistance across other functions, including non-clinical training coordination and event support for their growing fundraising activity. Working closely with the CEO, Clinical Lead, and admin team, you'll be central to embedding consistency, accountability, and efficiency across the charity.

What They Need

Essential:

• Proven experience in operations or office management.
• Strong organisational skills.
• HR administration and policy management experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• IT literacy including Microsoft 365 and database systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Desirable:

• Experience in the charity or counselling sector.
• Understanding/awareness of trauma-informed working.
• Experience supporting fundraising or volunteer coordination.
• Knowledge of charity governance and compliance.
• Understanding of CRM systems and data protection.

Are You A Good Fit?

This role will suit a flexible, proactive individual who thrives on variety and wants to make a genuine difference.

To apply and start supporting this great charity submit your CV now.

Thrive’s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live.

We are looking for an Administrator to help ensure that our offices run smoothly and safely. This is a varied role, you will need to be highly organised, able to work on your own initiative and have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external suppliers. If you are a skilled administrator with good problem-solving skills this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our Values

Excellence – We provide high quality services for everyone we support and collaborate with

People Focussed – Client gardeners, students, staff and volunteers are at the centre of what we do as an organisation

Ambitious - We believe in the power of Social & Therapeutic Horticulture and in ourselves as an organisation to grow the sector and widen our impact

Collaborative - We understand the value of working with others, knowing we will achieve greater things together than we can on our own.

At Thrive, we care about employee wellbeing. We offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate a good work life balance, competitive leave entitlement and pension, as well as a professional and inspiring working environment at our gardens just outside Reading.

The focus of this role is to provide administrative support to ensure back-office functions are efficient and timely. You will work across our fuel poverty and retrofit projects supporting project managers and key staff to ensure administrative tasks are completed to a high standard. The role will be varied, and some tasks will change over time as we secure further funded projects that require administrative support.

Pay and conditions.

• The role is a fixed term period of 12 months. We will consider applications for the role on a full or part-time basis, with a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
• The salary for the role will be £28,124 per year full-time (37.5 hours per week), pro rata for part-time.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts, and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• To sort HES inbound post, ensuring items are passed to the correct team or staff member.
• To coordinate HES outbound post requests, collating and printing information to send to households.
• To speak to households by telephone and triage households to appropriate HES projects.
• To book home visits for advisors and retrofit assessors, keeping calendars up to date with appointments, cancellations, and amendments. Accurately completing the home visits risk assessment when required.
• To assist with householder applications for grants and other funding schemes. Contacting clients to complete forms or collate paperwork or electronic evidence.
• To record client details and follow HES team guidance documents to assess the help and support needed.
• To update our client databases and other contact management systems accurately.
• Support the internal and external training programmes, such as booking inductions for new starters, distributing training materials after training sessions and making sure evaluations are completed.
• Help provide HR support for HES staff, through processing annual leave requests or sending appraisal reminders.
• Oversee the smooth running of HES processes, such as the complaints procedure or keep track of subscription packages.
• Maintain stocks of leaflets, factsheets, freepost envelopes, and similar items, including organising printing where needed.
• Take minutes during team meetings and share any actions.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience of providing administrative support to colleagues and external customers or partners.
• Experience of customer service.
• Ability to respond to clients in a respectful and engaging manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team and able to identify areas where their skills complement others.
• Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately.
• Highly organized at managing time and a busy workload.
• Skilled in use of MS office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

Please apply using the application form attached. 

Your application should demonstrate how your skills and experience relate to the person specification on the job description. CVs and supporting letters will not be considered. The front sheet of the form containing personal information will not be seen by the selection panel.

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 26 November 2025.

If you have not heard from CSE by 17:00 on Friday 28 November, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 December. The interviews, which will include a task-based element, will be conducted at our offices in Bristol.

If shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to provide evidence demonstrating your eligibility for employment in the UK.

Applications should be sent by email to our Jobs inbox.

Or

By post to Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH.

Welcome to Ada!

Our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. We are searching for a dynamic, new Head of People and Talent as the College enters an exciting new period of growth across our Greater London and Greater Manchester regions and beyond. Ada is a high-performing specialist technical College, the first brand new Further Education College in England since 1993. We use our deep relationships with our learners and industry partners to deliver a transformative education experience and train the next generation of diverse digital talent. We achieve top-tier achievement rates and outcomes for our learners with a particular focus on recruiting learners from less privileged circumstances, ethnically diverse backgrounds and young women, who are particularly underrepresented in the tech sector. 

90% of our alumni are in employment or further education. For those in employment, 67% earn greater than the median graduate salary and 97% earn greater than the local living wage. Our wide range of diverse, talented staff members, from education, private sector and non-profit backgrounds, is one of the things that makes us unique and we’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff, which is where you come in!

About You:

Are you an experienced People and Talent professional? Do you have experience in the education and skills or similar sectors? Can you tangibly articulate your experience of leading a small People and Talent focused team to achieve great things and dealing with a wide-range of People and Talent related projects and topics? If so we’d love to hear from you!

Title: Head of People and Talent

Nature of the Role: 0.8 FTE or Full time. Permanent (fixed term considered if preferable)

Working Pattern: Minimum of 3 days per week on campus if full time (2 days a week if contracted to 0.8 FTE)

Core Hours from 10am - 4pm

Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (pro-rata)

Pension: Workplace pension, employer contribution @ 10%

Holidays: 27 days per annum (with 3 additional days reserved for Christmas and New Year closure days)  [pro-rata for part time]

Location: London (Pimlico)

Application Process: Initial screening and then 2 x in-person interviews.

Closing Date: 31st October. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

What’s your mission?

In this role you will embody Ada’s culture, being responsible for the wellbeing of the staff and attracting new talent as well as providing effective leadership and line management of the People function. Reporting directly into the CEO, you will act as a trusted, strategic partner, ensuring alignment on both organisation and people capabilities, fostering a culture of high performance and growth. You will regularly attend Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings and engage with Board Members and have the opportunity to harness the experience and expertise of some of our private sector pro bono supporters to drive forward the vital People Management agenda at Ada, which is a core pillar of our ‘Evolving to Ada 2.0’ strategy and critical to scaling our impact.

You will be responsible for leading the People and Talent team across our London and Manchester campuses, and ensuring relevant processes are followed as well as driving forward people management priorities and initiatives. This is a hands-on operational role that will also stretch your strategic thinking and planning skills. The role is expected to evolve in seniority as you build out the team underneath you in line with the College’s planned growth in learner volumes and staff headcount. The postholder will be expected to make regular visits to the college’s campus in Manchester/London.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

● Management -

○ Partner the Executive Leadership Team to lead on the implementation of Ada’s people management strategy as part of our new organisational strategy.

○ You will set clear priorities and focus areas for the People team, effectively managing performance, and supporting development.

○ Provide effective day-to-day support for the Executive Leadership Team and line managers to ensure the College runs smoothly, is attracting ever an ever better quality of candidates for vacant roles and is HR compliant at all times.

○ Design and implement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention, promoting a positive and inclusive culture for Ada.

● Building our Employer Brand -

○ Working with internal and external stakeholders, work to ensure we significantly improve our ability to attract and retain the best talent in a competitive market.

  Create a transparent and authentic brand externally to help Ada to welcome more amazing people.

● Employee Relations -

○ Advise line managers and staff on best practices for managing employee relation cases and conflict resolution using external best practice and up to date legislation.

○ Partner with the ELT on complex, high risk cases or disputes to deliver a pragmatic outcome that reduces risk to Ada.

○ Stay up to date with relevant employment laws and regulations, and ensure compliance in all employee activities while upholding Ada’s organisational values.

● Policies & Procedures -

○ Provide support and guidance to line managers and the Executive Leadership Team. Acting as a trusted advisor in all cases including performance management, conflict resolution and disciplinary cases ensuring Ada’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

○ Act as the leader on topics/requests related to policies, employment law and compliance.

○ Ensure policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and are up to date.

● Systems & Processes -

○ Provide support on change management programmes including restructures, ensuring change processes are implemented smoothly and risks are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.

○ Drive adoption of the recently implemented HR platform (i.e. AccessHR). Ensure all staff adhere to the agreed processes including performance management.

    Plans are to effectively link performance management to reward and recognition.

○ Proactively review existing processes and identify areas to introduce efficiencies.

● Diversity & Inclusion - Partner with the Executive Leadership Team, and lead on the implementation of the EDI action plan. In time, evolve this into a more formal strategy that ensures Ada remains an inclusive and welcoming employer across our campuses for all our staff and other stakeholders.

Key Skills and experience required

• A minimum of 4 years previous People/HR generalist and partnering experience preferably with some experience of working in schools, colleges, universities, training providers or education management organisations.
•  Level 7 CIPD qualified, or similar experience is essential Demonstrable experience of improving talent attraction, selection and development
•  Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of UK employment law and experience in handling complex ER cases, Employment Tribunals, ACAS Conciliations and Settlements. 
•  Demonstrable experience of working with leaders on complex people related issues.
•  High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
•  Evidence of delivering HR solutions, including strategic HR initiatives and change projects.
• Strong problem solving and decision making ability, with a proactive and solutions oriented mindset and approach.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and/or maintaining a high-performance culture and role modelling excellent behaviours.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
•  Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the function, showing a united front to stakeholders.
•  Ability to balance commercial outcomes with mitigation of business risks.
•  Willingness to travel to the different College sites on a monthly basis, often involving overnight stays
•  A personal commitment to safeguarding and learner/colleague wellbeing.
•  Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding

Ada, the National College for Digital Skill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We, therefore, encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact the HR team.

Sponsorship

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

How to Apply

Please send a completed CV and brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

If you have any queries in advance of applying then please also email the HR Team.

Good Luck with your Application!

Are you an experienced and self-sufficient professional ready to apply your advanced administrative skills in a values-based organisation?

We are looking for a Governance and Administration Officer to work alongside our Chief Executive. This position requires a tech-savvy person with administrative maturity and the ability to operate autonomously.

You will be capable of delivering excellence in both governance and operational work, particularly in ensuring that records, policy registers and operating practices are up to date, reliable and upheld. You will be adept at drawing connections across all areas of the charity from finance records and HR processes to board minutes and strategic planning, and you will be able to keep the Chief Executive informed and aware of how the day-to-day work impacts on the broader picture.

You will need to develop knowledge and experience across all aspects of YMCA administration in order to cover for finance, HR and other administrative roles where necessary. Confidentiality and discretion will be key throughout your work.

If you are a methodical person who thrives on doing a great job, even when no-one is watching, and you are ready to take ownership of an interesting and constantly changing workload, we encourage your application.

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Job Description

• Co-ordinate senior meetings for staff, board and subgroups, including scheduling, co-ordinating agendas, collating and distributing papers and providing high-quality, accurate minute-taking with clear actions.
• Track key deliverables and action points and follow up on outstanding items.
• Co-ordinate interest, visits, recruitment and onboarding for new trustees.
• Act as a key support to the Chief Executive in their capacity as Company Secretary and the senior staff member, taking on regular and ad-hoc duties as they arise.
• Proactively collate and draw together evidence (eg data, policies and internal reports) to demonstrate continuous compliance with the Charity Governance Code, regulatory requirements and relevant sector standards.
• Oversee the organisational policy and procedure registers, ensuring reviews are scheduled and proposals prepared for consideration, and that finalised documents are updated on relevant portals.
• Establish and/or maintain systems for measuring and reporting on performance, quality and impact across the organisation.
• Develop and/or robustly test operating practices and instructions to ensure clarity across a range of roles and responsibilities.
• Draft, proof and format correspondence, presentations and reports, ensuring all documents are on-brand and ready for release.
• Complete information for funding bids based on established cases for support.
• Represent the Chief Executive positively and ensure that they are briefed on relevant matters across the organisation.
• Co-ordinate pricing, booking and liaison with external expertise where necessary from legal, HR, development and similar professionals.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality and use exceptional discretion when handling sensitive or business-critical information (eg staffing changes, commercial discussions, confidential strategy) and ensure that data protection and GDPR is upheld.
• Act as an approver, signatory or authoriser as delegated.
• Provide administrative support for day-to-day finance, HR and organisational administration during periods of absence or vacancies. This may include administering payroll, basic bookkeeping, rent records, staff recruitment and record keeping, ensuring that critical functions are maintained.
• Co-ordinate session and event booking as required.
• Handle delegated relationships, ensuring that all personal and confidential information is shared only in accordance with the association’s data protection arrangements.
• Other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

Role Summary

Are you a successful volunteering or alumni relations professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting graduates and enhancing the student experience? Are you looking to develop your career at a prestigious organisation?

We are looking for an Alumni Relations Manager to lead the alumni relations activity for Birmingham Business School. In collaboration with the College Alumni Relations Manager, the postholder will support the strategic aims of the Business School, College of Social Sciences and the Development and Alumni Relations Office through the development, planning and implementation of a bold and innovative alumni volunteering programme for the Business School within the College of Social Sciences.

As part of the DARO team for the College, you will be based both within DARO and the College. As part of the wider volunteering team, you will deliver a range of volunteering opportunities for alumni, which support the implementation of the College of Social Sciences’ 2030 strategy, as well as delivering Birmingham 2030 targets. You will play a key role securing volunteers for a broad range of priorities within the Business School, including student experience, graduate employability, supporting international recruitment, and global brand and reputation. You will work with colleagues across DARO and College to bring alumni closer to the University to support philanthropic giving.

The role of Business School Alumni Relations Manager is responsible for the development, planning and implementation of an alumni volunteering strategy for the Business School. We are looking for a motivated team player with the ability to build relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, influence, project manage and make meaningful activity happen. If you are passionate about connecting people and helping to support the employability of students, this is the role for you!

DARO exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

Birmingham Business School's vision is to promote curiosity and thought leadership for responsible business. Across its education and research frameworks, it is embedding a culture of responsible business and inclusive values and stepping up to be key contributors to the responsible business agenda. This is an exciting time to join Birmingham Business School which, along with just a handful of the world’s business schools, holds the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AMBA (Association of MBAs) and EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and holds Bronze Athena Swan Award for its commitment to gender equality. 

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.