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The HR & Administration Assistant will support the HR team in providing an efficient and streamlined service to WHAG for all HR-related administrative tasks. This role has a wide remit which includes the efficient and effective smooth running of WHAG’s HR functions enabling WHAG services to be delivered and being an effective team member, You will act as an integral part of the HR Team offering support to the wider organisation.

WHAG is a leading charity delivering quality support services to vulnerable homeless women, young parents and women men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse, across the of North West England. Improving the safety and life opportunities of the people who use our services and supporting them in their recovery.

We support the people we work with to overcome the experiences they have had. We empower them to build up the skills and resources they need to take control of their own lives, access a tenancy of their own and maintain a quality of life in the long term. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures.

As well as delivering courses to our staff WHAG delivers Healthy relationship training to employers and schools to assist in the education and prevention of Domestic abuse.

Our Vision - To support and empower vulnerable women and those affected by domestic abuse. 

Our Mission - End Domestic Abuse, Homelessness, and relationship breakdown.

Our Values - Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength

Guiding Principles - Our guiding principles help define how we will act at all times through the development and delivery of WHAG in the future.

Our team of doctors, nurses and other professional staff provide expert care and support for local people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families, in the hospice and at home. We not only take care of patients' physical needs, we consider their emotional, spiritual and social needs too; and we support families and close friends, both during illness and in bereavement.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and people-focussed HR professional to lead our HR team, providing a highly effective HR service to our senior leadership and management teams.

Salary £36,626 - £39,503 per annum

(dependent upon experience, pro rata for part time)

Full or Part Time: 30 - 37.5 hours per week

(to be agreed with successful candidate)

This is generalist HR management role, so you’ll be responsible for ensuring effectiveness and driving improvement across all areas of the employment lifecycle, as well as providing expert HR knowledge and advice to our management and leadership teams.

The HR Manager will also lead the development and delivery of our workforce strategy and contribute to the strategic direction and day to day operational management of the hospice as a key member of the management team.

You will work collaboratively with others across our multidisciplinary workforce on a number of initiatives and projects, helping to ensure we achieve our aim of being a Great Place to Work.

What you need:

The successful candidate will be qualified to CIPD level 7 (or working towards this / have equivalent experience), along with substantial experience working in a HR generalist role. You will need to have a strong commitment to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice, and be able to demonstrate these values in the way that you work. You will have strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills, coupled with an excellent knowledge of employment legislation, and experience in providing expert HR advice to senior teams.

Why Bolton Hospice?

You will be working in a skilled and dedicated team, with flexible working and some home working considered. We offer our employees generous annual leave (35 days a year including bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service), a contributory stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, membership of a healthcare cash plan and excellent training opportunities.

Closing Date for Applications:  Sunday 10th November 2024

Interviews: Friday 22nd November 2024

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR and Office Administrator with great people skills to be a part of our core Head Office team.

The successful candidate will be willing to get involved in all aspects of our work and thrive in a role engaging with staff all over the country and supporting great internal communications. 

Working closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team, a key part of the role is ensuring that we have effective organisational governance, contracting and HR systems in place. You will also support all aspects of HR, working with our HR Advisor to support recruitment processes, staff checks, induction, and development for our staff team.

The successful applicant will have excellent people skills, the ability to develop and maintain administrative organisational systems, and be happy getting involved in a range of different work. Experience of the charity sector, and experience of supporting HR, would be an asset but are not essential. 

Working days are flexible but likely to require Wednesdays.

Main Purpose and Scope of the job

To support the Head of People with the provision of consistent and reliable Human Resources support in relation to policies and practices and with the practical application of employment law.

You will actively engage with managers to bring employee relation issues to resolution and proactively monitor trends and themes across the organisation. and will play a key part in the employee lifecycle with emphasis on recruitment processes, attraction and retention.

​You will provide coaching and support to line managers in relation to all aspects of early or informal employee relations including but not limited to; Probation, performance management and capability processes, grievance and disciplinary investigations. You will Actively provide guidance to staff and managers through employee relation processes seeking early resolutions and restorative conversations in the first instance. Actively take the lead on formal employee relation case work such as grievances, suspensions, investigations and present at hearings.

Reporting and monitoring of sickness/absence levels, advising line managers to ensure a consistent approach is taken to reduce absenteeism.  Oversee all Stage 1,2 and 3 absence meetings and OH reports where required.

Be integral to all organisational change developments including recommendations for change, structure and job design.  Ensure organisational change is managed sensitively and in line with policy and employment law. Assist on organisational restructures and TUPE regulations in times of expansion and growth.

Actively contribute to policy development in line with employment law and best practice.

Location: Camden Head Office (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,755.08 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 28 October 2024 at midday

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing: 11 November 2024

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Senior HR Business Partner at Solace Women's Aid.  

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

This is an inspiring opportunity for a CIPD qualified HR professional to join our dedicated organisation.

You’ll be at the heart of developing and executing impactful HR solutions that align with our core mission, working alongside senior leaders to deliver people solutions that drive our goals.

Plus, you’ll gain immense professional growth through leading strategic priorities and HR projects, all while supporting a life-changing organisation dedicated to ending harm caused by gender-based violence.

About the Role

As our Senior HR Business Partner, you will shape and deliver HR strategies that align with our mission and business objectives.

Working closely with leaders, key stakeholders and HR colleagues, you will ensure the development of people solutions that prioritise equality, diversity and inclusion while supporting the ongoing transformation of services.

In addition to providing expert advice and guidance on HR matters, you will lead complex casework, performance management, employee relations and key HR initiatives. These initiatives will span across various areas, including workforce planning, talent management, resourcing, restructuring, pay and reward, and employee engagement.

A key part of the role is ensuring that stakeholders are informed and consulted on organisational changes, as well as delivering bite-size training sessions for managers.

Additionally, you will:

- Use data from HRIS to identify process improvements, drive decision-making and develop business cases for change initiatives

- Deputise for the Deputy Director of People & Culture

About You

To be considered as our Senior HR Business Partner, you will need:

- Experience of managing and improving employee relations

- Experience of developing and managing change projects and programmes

- Experience of managing conflict and sensitive issues and achieving positive outcomes

- Experience of developing workforce plans that reflect organisational/departmental needs

- A strong track record of developing and implementing policy

- Experience of delivering strategic priorities within strict timescales

- Experience of analysing HR data for key stakeholders

- Experience of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders, including external partners

- Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice

- To be CIPD qualified to chartered status

Other organisations may call this role Human Resources Business Partner, Senior HRBP, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Operations Manager, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, or HRBP.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

· Flexible working

· Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Employer pension contribution

· Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay

· Access to Inclusion Networks

· Daily clinical debriefing

· Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice

· Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings

· Eye Care Vouchers

· Flow & Restore yoga classes

· Meditation sessions

· Cycle to Work Scheme

Are you an experienced HR professional passionate about making an impact in the charity sector? We’re looking for a dynamic Head of HR & Training to lead our HR team, driving recruitment, training & development, and compliance with UK employment law. Reporting into the Director of Resources you will play a key role in promoting a positive workplace culture, supporting staff well-being, and diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee recruitment and talent management
• Provide expert advice on employee relations
• Lead learning and development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £53,880 to £59,490 
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays 
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home and Tech scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

The HR Team at CXK is within a period of change following significant growth of the function and needs someone willing to roll up their sleeves and support the team operationally whilst maintaining an eye on the bigger picture. If this sounds like you please apply!

Note:

The interview process will look like:

• Advert closes 9am Monday 28th October 24
• 15-20 minute screening calls to take place on Monday 4th November 24
• Face to face interviews on Monday 11th/Tuesday 12th November 24 in Ashford Kent

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

*Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

About Us:

We are a passionate and mission-driven charity committed to making a difference. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Recruitment Assistant to join our HR team, supporting the end-to-end recruitment process and ensuring we attract high-quality candidates. You will be joining a new team and have lots of opportunity in which to make your mark.

What will you be doing:

• Support Recruitment Processes: Support managers to draft adverts, be responsible for posting job adverts, screen applications, coordinate interviews, and maintain candidate communication.
• Recruitment Administration: Manage the recruitment inbox, process applications, ensure compliance with GDPR, and lead with pre-employment checks.
• Onboarding Support: Prepare contracts, assist with inductions, and support new hires to ensure a smooth transition.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with hiring managers, update job descriptions, and align recruitment activities with HR processes.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Assist in implementing inclusive recruitment strategies.
• Reporting & Data: Track key recruitment metrics and provide reports to the Head of HR & Training.
• Wider HR Team administration support: Support in the organisation, facilitation and reporting of training across the organisation as well as providing ad hoc support across the team as required.

We need from you:

• Experience in recruitment administration
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Flexible, adaptable, and proactive

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• An annual salary of £26,398 to £28,576
• 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays 
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service)
• Death in service life assurance policy (3 x annual salary)
• Flexible working
• Generous sick leave benefits
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Mental health first aiders
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home and Tech scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free parking permit loans
• Employee Assistance programme (AXA)

Note:

Appointment is subject to a standard DBS check.

The interview process will look like:

• Advert closes 9am Monday 28th October 24
• 15-20 minute screening calls to take place on Tuesday 5th November
• Face to face interviews on Thursday 14th November 24 in Ashford Kent

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

*Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible**

Are you an experienced HR Manager looking to join a reputable charity that meets the needs of the local community?

YMCA East Surrey is looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised and experienced HR Manager who has sound organisational skills, is an expert in managing a team who leads by example.

The HR Manager will have a strong understanding and experience of implementing recruitment good practice, HR systems and processes, and payroll administration.

They will also have excellent communication skills, an ability to provide outstanding customer service alongside exceptional attention to detail.

Job Purpose: – Support the Senior Leadership Team with the implementation of YMCA East Surrey (YMCA ES) corporate strategy and, providing operational leadership to the HR team to ensure a professional and proactive HR service that fully supports the operational priorities of YMCA ES.

Hours of work:  35 hours per week. Monday to Friday  9am-5pm.

Location:  Hillbrook House, 68 Brighton Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 6QT .

Annual leave:  Five weeks plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers) Holidays increase after two years’ service to a maximum of six weeks after six years’ service.  (pro-rata for part time workers)

The holiday year runs from 1  April to 31 March each year.

Benefits:

Free Gym Membership: The post holder will be entitled to free use of the YMCA East Surrey fitness centre in Redhill and half price YMCA childcare for dependents.

Free Parking : There is free parking available  at all our delivery site. YMCA East Surrey also operates a Bike to Work Scheme.

Pension Scheme: There is a YMCA East Surrey pension scheme - details available on request.

Closing date & interviews: 

Closing Date :  31st October 2024

Interviews: 8th  November 2024

Main Responsibilities: 

– Provide professional and operational HR leadership to the HR team, ensuring that the HR team has clear objectives and associated work plans, perform to the highest standards and continues to be seen as a proactive, customer focussed and trusted partner to colleagues across YMCA ES at all levels.

– Provide leadership and direction to the team to ensure appropriate, effectively risk managed and legally compliant management of Employee Relations issues on behalf of YMCA ES.

– Plan, develop and manage the delivery of HR projects.

– Lead on employee reward, ensuring that pay and benefits are fit for purpose, respond to organisational needs, enable us to recruit and retain high quality staff, and are robust and legally compliant, while ensuring effective cost controls.

– Have operational responsibility for Safeguarding regarding HR practices to ensure a strong and supportive safeguarding culture with appropriately robust systems, processes, understanding and engagement across YMCA ES.

– Ensure all HR processes are Lean, business focused and maximise the capability of the HRIS and other systems.

– Oversee the organisational monthly payroll process (delivered by the HR team), ensuring it is processed accurately, on time and meets statutory obligations.

– Manage the effective identification and selection and oversight of HR service providers and consultants, ensuring that contracts and service delivery meet specified requirements, are effective and value for money

– Understand UK, sector-wide and wider emerging HR issues, assessing their HR implications for YMCA ES and advising on/developing appropriate organisational approaches. Represent YMCA ES within the sector, and more widely where relevant, developing and maintaining a network of external contacts for effective engagement and collaboration.

– Ensure the provision of timely and accurate management information and analysis, reports to Trustees, Senior Leadership Team, Senior Managers, and external bodies to support appropriate decisions and actions.

– Any other duties are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adults.  This role will require an Enhanced DBS disclosure with barred for children and vulnerable adults.  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training.

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our HR team for a HR Manager role. As the HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering proactive and responsive HR support across the entire employee lifecycle to support the organisation.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview(s) date: W/C 28th October 2024

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)
• 2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

The HR Manager will play a key role in delivering an effective HR service. You will provide support on all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment, payroll, pay and benefits, employee relations and employee development. You will work closely with the Head of HR to coach and support managers across the organisation.

Please refer to the job description for further information.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have strong operational HR experience across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You should be flexible and adaptable with strong communication skills with the ability to coach and support managers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Avenues Youth Project is recruiting a part-time HR Manager who will work to manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our youth centre. This standalone HR position reports to the Chief Executive and will manage and continue to develop all HR practices and processes, working with the various managers to improve the quality of working life at The Avenues. This role is crucial in ensuring the organisation attracts, recruits, develops and retains high-performing team members.

Ideally you will have experience of working as an HR Manager, we recognise that some elements of the role can be learned. Therefore, this role could suit someone who has solid HR experience at an Administrator level but who is proactive and self-sufficient.

ABOUT THE AVENUES YOUTH PROJECT

The Avenues Youth Project is an exceptional youth club that guides disadvantaged children and young people to explore and develop new skills, connect with their peers and our trusted staff, and find their confidence. The Avenues offers free-to-access fun and meaningful after-school and holiday activities led by trained youth workers. Our excellent facilities include training kitchen, music recording studio, podcasting studio, arts and craft room, sports hall and classrooms. 

We currently have an active membership of over 1,100 children and young people, and are open 6 days a week, 48 weeks a year. We hold London Youth's Gold Award, the mark of excellence in our sector.

Our Vision

We believe that every child and young person should have the opportunities to realise their potential, whatever their life circumstances.

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver high quality recreation activities and skills training to young people in West London, to help them fulfil their potential and boost their long-term outcomes.

Our Values  

Our values are:

1. SAFE + COMPASSIONATE  2. POSITIVE + JOYFUL  3. EMPOWERING  4. TRUSTWORTHY 5. COMMITTED to COMMUNITY

These values are at the heart of what The Avenues does and all staff are expected to live up to them at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment

Lead on recruitment, including drafting job descriptions, conducting interviews, and managing the selection process. Pre-employment (including Enhanced DBS) and Right to Work checks.

Support managers in attracting and retaining staff who have the necessary motivation, values, skills and tools to deliver.

Design and conduct induction programmes for new employees so that they feel valued and ready to “hit the ground running”.  Regularly review content to ensure that it is fit for purpose. 

Development and Retention

Develop and co-ordinate supervision and appraisal processes to ensure consistency and high performance

Develop a skills matrix and identify training needs on an individual basis and across the organisation.  Be responsible for building the training programme, including rollout and delivery (either in-house, or via approved external providers) so that employees receive relevant training in a timely manner on a regular basis. 

Work with line managers to identify the ambitions and goals of employees so that relevant career focused training can be delivered, enabling high retention for The Avenues.

Engagement

Staff wellbeing: champion and implement initiatives to support mental health, work-life balance, and team cohesion. Staff reward or other motivational scheme.

Instilling values across the HR process; from contracts to supervisions to recognition scheme.

Maximise Employment Hero/Swag to keep employees engaged and up to date.

Initiate and conduct bi-annual staff surveys

Reporting and payroll

Manage timesheets and ensure clocking in/out is correctly observed.

Work with Finance Manager on monthly payroll  

Analyse people related metrics and data to identify trends.  Provide regular reporting to the CE on various metrics and identify areas for improvement, along with recommendations.

Compliance

Liaise with HR provider to ensure compliance with latest employment legislation.

Ensure that all employee and freelancer contracts comply with current laws and policies. Set up and maintain employee personnel files.

In conjunction with HR provider, Neathouse, conduct regular reviews of employment policies and the Employee Handbook to ensure compliance and best practice.  Communicate any changes to the workforce as needed. 

Champion EDI across the organisation and ensure that EDI is embedded in all people related processes across the organisation.

In the event of conflict, to support both the employee and line manager by ensuring there is a process for dispute resolution that is legally compliant, and to help identify solutions.

Review and implement a plan to ensure compliance with the Worker Protection Act, to ensure that Avenues meet requirements and can demonstrate ongoing compliance.

Other reasonable duties that may be required to achieve business requirements.

Person Specification.

Past experience working in an HR role, preferably with CIPD5

Strong written skills with ability to draft policies, procedures and reports.

Good coaching and mentoring skills.

A proactive and can-do approach towards work tasks.

Open communication style, with ability to communicate at all levels in an organisation.

Up to date knowledge of UK employment law legislation.

Experience in recruitment and selection, including competency based interviewing and selection skills.

Experience in advising and supporting management of grievance and disciplinary investigations. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Avenues Youth Project is an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to building an environment that celebrates diversity and tackles all forms of discrimination. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. Avenues Youth Project puts the safety of our members first. Candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, Right to Work checks and references.

To apply, please click Quick Apply and you will be asked to submit an email a CV and cover letter, explaining clearly why you are interested in the role and suited to it.

Closing date for application: 3rd November 2024

First stage of interviews: w/c 11th November 2024

HR Manager 

Salary: £37,000 gross per annum 

Location: Beechcroft House, Vicarage Lane, Curdridge, Southampton, SO32 2DP 

Full Time – 35 Hours per week  

7-8 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) 

Closing date:  03 November 2024  

Interviews:  We will be reviewing applications as and when they come in, with interviews being held on a rolling basis   

Our client are a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature. 

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’ 

Our future has to be wilder! 

They are seeking a HR Manager to join their cause.  

This role will serve as the operational HR lead to the Trust, ensuring compliance with UK employment law while proactively providing guidance and support to business unit leaders and managers. The HR Manager drives continuous improvement in HR practices, leads employee communication, and enhances manager capability through training, and helps develop policies and programmes to foster a positive, productive, and engaged workforce. Additionally, the role involves analysing HR data, providing decision-making support to managers, and contributing to overall organisational success. 

This role is part of the Business Resources team and will collaborate with colleagues across the Trust to support the achievement of our strategic goal, specifically within the 'Organisational Effectiveness, Capacity & Culture' strand of the Trust’s strategy, as well as its supporting objectives. 

Wild About Inclusion! 

As an inclusive employer our client recognise that their workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which they live and work.  They encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within their sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

Our client are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working 

This role will be based at the office in Curdridge, however, they are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. 

They offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to their employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with their corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs) and more. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options. 

Overview of Role:

As Human Resources Advisor you will be joining a small, friendly and supportive HR team providing advice and support to managers and staff across the full range of employee life-cycle activities. This is a maternity cover post, so is offered on a fixed term contract for 12 months. As this is a short-term contract, we are looking for someone with HR experience at this level who can also embody our culture as a charity with a Christian ethos.

You will provide HR advice and support, to our Centres of Mission (CoM) (which are local projects run in partnership with Diocese to share the Good News of Jesus); our central services team in Sheffield known as Co.Lab; and our Sheffield based conference centre and accommodation.

The HR Advisor will play a key role in developing and strengthening the relationship between the staff, line managers and HR and ensure we deliver an effective HR service which is aligned with the service to the wider organisation. The post holder will work closely with managers in making sure the Christian ethos and values of Church Army are part of their culture and practice as line managers.

This role suits someone who is a HR generalist with strong knowledge of key HR practices including recruitment and retention, employee relations and development and training. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in HR and hold a related qualification such as CIPD. As the role will be the link between HR, CoMs and our Co.Lab team, the post holder will play a key part in ensuring the vision, values and ethos of Church Army are evident. They will also bring their day-to-day experience of those areas into shaping the practice of the HR Team.

Salary: £21,029 (0.7) per annum / £24,033 (0.8) per annum (FTE £30,041) per annum

Hours: Flexible options for part-time hours (FTE is 37.5 hours):
26.25 hours (0.7) per week
30 hours (0.8) per week
Working pattern flexible between Monday to Friday.

Pension: Church Army is an auto enrolment pension employer. You will be assessed under pension auto enrolment criteria.

Annual Leave:173.25 hours (0.7) per annum / 198 hours (0.8) per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays) (FTE is 247.5 hours = 25 days plus eight days bank holidays)

Contract:  Part-time, Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Job Title

Business Support Manager (Maternity Cover)

Job Reports To

 Assistant Director of Operations

Business Unit/ Department

 Administrative/Operations

Dimensions of Role

Full time – 35 hours per week (Office based with the option of working from home on Fridays)/ Fixed Term 12-month maternity cover

Working Relationships

· With the Executive & Administrative team

· With the Chair and Board of Trustees

· With those we support, within the Rank network

Purpose Statement

The postholder will be a key member of the central administration team of the Rank Foundation. 

Key Accountabilities

Secretariat support to governance committees:

- Drafting agendas, production and dissemination of papers for Committees and Board meetings to trustees

- Attendance to governance meetings, minute taking, and following up on actions

- Organising RFL annual governance schedule of meetings

- Liaising and acting as point of contact for trustees

- Arranging meetings for Execs and Trustees

- Drafting and issuing comms as needed by the Chair, Trustees and Execs

- Maintaining governance records and register of trustees’ interests up-to date

- Assisting with audit queries as and when required

- Managing the periodic review of Committees’ Terms of References

- Planning induction programme of new trustees

- Undertaking regular reviews of policies, staff handbook, trustee hanbook and ensuring currency and developing new ones as required

- Supporting with implementation of  EDI strategy and the Foundation’s vision

- Occasional out of office hours meeting attendance as/ when required

HR

- Facilitating recruitment activities including posting and monitoring job ads, shortlisting of candidates, recommending list for interview and liaising with candidates

- Onboarding of resources: references, right to work checks, drafting of contracts and offer letters, planning of induction programme, sourcing of IT kit/required equipment, arranging IT induction

- Offboarding of resources: ensuring resources are removed access to SharePoint, emails and laptop wiped. Monitoring of dormant inboxes.

- Management and administration of Breathe (HR Platform)

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of tasks but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Knowledge Qualifications & Experience

· Previous experience in an executive support role and working with Board of Trustees

· Previous experience of minute taking

· Previous experience of HR support

· Proficiency in Microsoft packages (essential)

· Understanding of the charitable and philanthropic sector (desirable)

Skills/ Abilities

· A positive team member

· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

· Willingness to help colleagues, ‘can-do’ approach

· Adaptable, flexible, and willing to learn/develop skills

· Ability to manage multiple tasks, work to deadlines and prioritise effectively

· Excellent communication skills by phone and email, experience of engaging with stakeholders at all levels

· Ability to organise events and ensuring arrangements are communicated to all stakeholders

· Ability to handle sensitive information and discretion

Confidentiality

· Paramount that the postholder works in a highly confidential way

Are you excited about seeing Christians in the UK and Ireland engage in world mission? Our Human Resources Administrator will provide high quality Human Resources, enabling the delivery of OMF (UK)'s overall organisational strategy.

The successful applicant will also play an important role in maintaining a positive Christian culture throughout the organisation. All this is vital for our vision to be a catalyst for the Church sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in all its fullness among East Asia's people through all aspects of life.

There is an Occupational Requirement for this role to be held by a committed Christian and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter that demonstrates how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.