About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

The Centre for Ageing Better creates change in policy and practice informed by evidence and works with partners across England to improve employment, housing, health and communities. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a sense of meaning and purpose in later life. We have set out a bold ambition to do more on all these fronts.

We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

About the role

As HR Adviser you will provide advice and guidance to managers and staff across the organisation on all HR policies, procedures and employment law.

The HR function is developing and is seeking to build on its foundations to ensure the very best experience for staff working in the organisation. You will be reviewing and amending policies to ensure not only legal compliance but also best practice in all that the HR function does. This is a true generalist role at a crucial time for the organisation as we emerge from the pandemic and start to embrace a hybrid way of working, whilst continually reviewing our strategic priorities and ensuring we have a workforce skilled to deliver them.

ED&I is a priority for us as an organisation and we are seeking to embed these principles into our HR practices, you will be an integral part of making this happen and also provide analysis of key data to help inform us of areas where we should focus our efforts in the short and longer term.

About you

The successful candidate will have several years’ experience of working in an HR function and providing direct advice and guidance to line managers. You will preferably by CIPD qualified (MCIPD) and must be able to demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of employment law and how to apply this to the HR Adviser role.

You will enjoy working in a small team in a collaborative way and be eager to understand the culture of the organisation and its mission.

To apply please send application form in Word format (No CVs)

The closing date for this role is 5pm on Monday, 9 August 2021, with interviews to take place on Tuesday, 24 August 2021. Please complete the below Equality and Diversity form and return alongside your application form.

NFER is a leading educational research charity operating in the UK and internationally. Our mission is to improve outcomes for future generations everywhere and to support positive change across education systems. Our research informs policy and practice and we proudly develop and supply a third of the UKs primary schools with the assessment products for teachers.

As the HR Manager you will support the work of the foundation by working with the business providing a best in class HR service, advising and guiding leaders, managers and colleagues, within your assigned business area and across the organisation.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating and implementing HR processes and procedures and ensuing all HR duties are undertaken in accordance with employment legislation and company policy. As well as undertaking HR projects and initiatives aimed to align NFER’s workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.

We are a developing department, so you’ll be required to input in to and support with the modernisation of HR across the foundation, continually strive for efficiency, whilst improving the employee experience and delivering a business lead partnership and service to Line Managers and employees.

This is a HR generalist role so you’ll need to be agile and flexible and prepare to get involved in a range of topics. We are looking for some who:

• can support and influence all stakeholders, including Senior Leaders across the business
• shows empathy and has excellent people skills including the management of sensitive situations, as well as strong customer service skills
• has excellent organisational and communication skills
• has generalist HR experience, including experience of managing the entire employee lifecycle and up to date employment legislation knowledge.
• uses their own initiative, has drive and commitment to making things happen and a willingness to challenge the norm.

You’ll be passionate about HR and may have held similar roles such as ER Manager, ER Advisor, Employee relations advisor, Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, HR Coordinator, HR Advisor.

Why NFER?

• Competitive salary £35,000 - £40,000
• Generous pension scheme
• Hybrid working available (home and Slough office)
• 42 days’ holiday per year including Bank Holidays + additional discretionary days
• Support for professional development
• Great work/life balance (35 hours worked per week)

Most of our teams are currently working from home but our offices are open surrounded by five acres of green land on the outskirt of Slough, located close to Windsor. It's just 15 minutes from London Paddington and an easy drive from the M4, M40 and London Heathrow.

If you’re looking for a place where you can put your heart, soul and skills into making a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply via the button shown.
The closing date for applications is midnight 28th July

NFER is a not-for-profit organisation and an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) seeks better outcomes for children, young people and families by bringing the best available evidence to practitioners and other decision makers across the children’s social care sector. We generate, collate and make accessible the best evidence for practitioners, policy makers and practice leaders to improve children’s social care and the outcomes it generates for children and families.

WWCSC is looking for an HR Manager to support their growing organisation. This is an exciting new role in a high-performing, busy and friendly team. The candidate will need to have excellent communication and relationship skills, as well as strong knowledge of employment law.

The role

• Overseeing the recruitment, selection and induction process, including building on our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) work
• Actively expand our network and build a talent bank of individuals, at all levels, who would like to join our organisation
• Play an integral part in implementing, embedding and demonstrating WWCSC commitment to EDI initiatives
• Manage our HR system, ensuring appraisals are completed on time
• Ensure that WWCSC complies with employment regulations and has the correct policies and procedures in place
• Monitoring various aspects of employee’s performance, such as attendance and sick leave
• Assessing the need for training and development, and implementing training programmes accordingly
• Handling disciplinary processes and formal grievances
• Reviewing pay structures and employee benefits internally as well as benchmarking externally
• Supporting the Head of Operations to ensure the growth and development of the organisation and ensure employees are well-supported to achieve their full potential
• Support the Finance Manager with monthly payroll
• Managing a Team Administrator who will support on the day to day HR tasks

Deadline for applications: 12pm 16th August 2021

Role:

HR Manager 12mth FTC Mat cover - Start mid-September.

Location:

Hybrid London & Home

Salary:

c£51500

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations International HR Manager to join this amazing NFP organisation. This is a hybrid role managing a team of 3 and reporting directly into the HR Director.

You will be responsible for the main areas of Service Delivery of the HR team, Change Management, Building Management Capability, as well as working on various projects with the HRD on EDI and Well-being, and implementing change projects/initiatives in support of the HR Operational Plan.

They offer fantastic benefits including, flexible working, health-care plan, addition leave before bank holidays, season ticket loans and further learning and development, to name a few.

This a very hands on and operational led role and will require a HR Professional who has managed service delivery in a similar role.

If you are interested in the role then please do get in contact ASAP as interview are being held weekending 25 July.

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Itad is a leading international development consultancy providing advice to governments, foundations, multilateral agencies development finance institutes, private sector and non-profits on how to maximise the impact of their investments. We have a 35-year track record of providing our clients with the information and insight they need to make development work smarter, produce better results and improve people’s lives. Our knowledge and expertise are grouped around four practice areas: Inclusive Growth and Climate Change, Fragile and Conflict-affected Settings, Human Development and Governance and Institutional Strengthening. 

The Team

The HR team provide expertise and support throughout the full employee lifecycle and work closely with all areas of the business to help determine people plans and priorities.  The team cover a range of specialties and support each other in their delivery to the business. 

The Role

This is a key role within an experienced team, providing support across all aspects of HR including:

• Primary recruitment contact point for all external candidates, ensuring they have a positive experience with Itad, irrespective of the outcome of their application
• Coordinating and posting job adverts internally and externally
• Scheduling and coordinating interviews
• Issue and track offers, contracts and supporting documentation
• Maintain planning tools to include promotions, salary increases and external recruitment
• Maintaining an accurate and up to date HRM system (Bamboo) and employee files
• Preparing regular and accurate management information reports on absence, holidays, turnover, exit interviews and recruitment
• Monitoring and acting on time critical dates e.g. probation and contract end dates
• Pro-actively liaise with the finance team to effectively support payroll and benefits administration

The Candidate

With relevant experience in a recruitment or HR team you will be able to pragmatically manage a highly variable workload with competing priorities and maintain an attention to detail throughout. You understand the need to proactively build and maintain relationships across all levels of the business using strong written and interpersonal skills.  You also understand the challenges of confidential and sensitive issues whilst ensuring team members are supported and company risk is limited. You will be pro-active in your thinking and delivery and naturally identify ways to improve existing process and establish new approaches.

The salary for this role is up to £25K.  We also offer a comprehensive learning and development programme, 24 days holiday plus additional time off over Christmas and a matched company pension up to 5%.

The role is based in our offices in Brighton & Hove (East Sussex) and as lockdown eases, we would anticipate this is where you will spend at least 2 days a week working alongside the rest of the team. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.

The deadline for applications is August 13, however please note we will be interviewing successful candidates on a rolling basis with a view to joining the team as soon as possible.

My client, a welcoming faith-based community Charity with a deep commitment to driving social action and interfaith activities is now seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This role will be part-time (22-24 hours per week), with working hours to ideally be spread across 4 or 5 days a week. Please note the organisation have been working remotely in line with recent government advice, however going forward this role will ordinarily be based on site in central London, with some potential scope for flexible working arrangements.

As Human Resources Manager in this stand-alone role, you will work closely with the senior management, heads of department and staff to provide a comprehensive HR service to the organisation, whilst managing and delivering strategic HR projects and help facilitate a positive and caring work and employee culture. You will act as internal subject matter expert for all HR and employment related questions, ensuring all policies and procedures are compliant, proactively handle Employee Relations issues including coaching managers in the resolution of ER matters, advise on organisational restructuring, support Managers in the Recruitment & Selection process and ensure effective onboarding and induction processes, maintain HR-related documentation, files, analyse HR data, manage employee benefits providers, annual appraisal processes, training budgets and much, much more!

This role will ideally suit a CIPD qualified (or equivalent) HR professional with prior stand-alone HR Manager (Generalist) experience and with the personality, work ethos and flexibility conducive to working in a small faith-based charity. You will require a proven track record of supporting senior managers and staff in day-day HR matters, including facilitating people management best practice, employee well-being and engagement and maintaining a positive working and employee culture. You should also possess a keen eye for detail, with significant experience of accurately administering payroll and employee benefits with some elements of salary sacrifice (through external providers), HR experience of liaising with Finance and an understanding of associated HMRC processes. Experience of delivering strategic HR projects, including departmental and organisation wide restructuring programmes would also be highly desirable.

We are urgently requiring an interim HR Manager, to join a small and friendly non-profit organisation.  You will be working on a wide variety of HR projects and dealing with a casework  backlog.

Areas of contribution include: Employee Relations, recruitment, redundancies, review of policies, immigration review, benefits and pensions review, Diversity and inclusion work, learning and development agenda.

This role is initially working completely from home with a move to hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office ( central London )

HR Assistant, zero hours, circa £11-13 per hour, home-based

This is a 6-month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension

We are looking for an HR Assistant to support the team during a busy period while we implement a new self-service database for our staff and also an Applicant Tracking System for recruitment. The role will include recruitment administration, such as advertising vacancies, and organising interviews. In addition, you would be responsible for writing and sending HR letters, logging HR data and carrying out HR projects, as required.

We are looking for someone who has previous HR administrative experience. You will be an excellent communicator with good IT and time management skills. You will also have previous experience of handling confidential or sensitive information effectively. Salary for the post is circa £11-13 per hour, depending on experience.

This role is based from home and required during office hours, with most work required on a Monday and Tuesday. Please note that we expect to have about 5 hours work a week, but this will vary from week to week and hours are not guaranteed. Preference will be given to applicants with the most flexibility. You will need to be available to start asap.  

The successful candidate is required to have a quiet, confidential space to work, without distractions. You will also be required to provide your own laptop/desktop computer and have a good broadband connection. Family Lives IT team will set up access to the packages required.

This role would suit someone looking to develop their skills in HR within a medium size charity. We are a small team so there is an opportunity to get involved in lots of different tasks.

Please note that this is a zero hour contract, but we expect to have about 5 hours work a week. This will vary from week to week and hours are not guaranteed.

Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and further information.

Please ensure you address every criteria on the person specification on your covering letter, preferably in order.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Shopland, HR Manager.

Closing Date: Sunday 8th August 2021

Interview Date: 16th or 17th August via MS Teams

HR Officer / Office Manager

We are looking for our next HR Officer/Office Manager to join us to lead our recruitment, HR administration, health and safety and office facilities management. You will be the GO-TO person in each of these areas and our internal expert and champion.

Working closely with the Head of HR, this is a lynchpin role and you will be working with all aspects of the employee lifecycle and so will positively influence the organisation and its people and significantly contribute to making HHC a great place to work.

About the role:

This is a very varied role and no two days are the same. You will be working with and supporting our dedicated teams of passionate professionals who value the way in which we collaborate, support and recognise each other and are mandated and committed to get the job done.

HR Officer / Office Manager Requirements:

- You will have a positive, can-do approach and be able to manage a variable workload with competing priorities.
- You will strive to find timely solutions whilst being pragmatic and realistic. Well organised, with high quality administrative skills and strong attention for detail, you will understand the need to develop great relationships using your communication and interpersonal skills.
- You will be pro-active in your thinking and delivery and naturally identify ways to improve existing process.

Other information: This post requires the post holder to have the right to work in the UK. We actively encourage equality and diversity as we believe it brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.

Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect.

Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.
To apply, please upload your CV and a short cover letter (maximum 1 page) to explain why you’d like to join us and what you can bring to this role.

The final date for applications is Monday 23rd August 2021. 1st stage interview will take place, via Microsoft Teams, on Thursday 26th or Friday 27th August 2021.

If you believe every child belongs in a family, join us as we consign orphanages to history.

Location: HHC’s main office, East Clyffe, near Salisbury, SP3 4LZ, with flexible and home working options

Salary: £28,000 to £31,000.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Type: Full Time, Permanent

You may have experience of the following: HR Officer, HR Manager, HR Advisor, Human Resources Manager, Office Manager, Office Administration Manager, HR & Office Manager, HR & Admin Manager, etc.

Ref: 101 382

New Hope is recruiting a proactive HR and Volunteering Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the variety of working as a generalist in HR.  This role is responsible for the people services, both strategically and operationally and will work closely with the Leadership Team and line managers, driving a culture of positive engagement.  The HRV Manager will promote legislative compliance and best practice through policies and processes and innovative thinking. 

Reporting to the Head of Resources, you will be responsible for managing the HR and Volunteering function of the charity for the full employee and volunteer lifecycle, including supporting in Employee Relations matters.  You will work closely on payroll and wellbeing and participate in projects and initiatives – so will need to be an effective communicator and a responsible team member.  You will provide expert support and advice to the Leadership team and line managers and work towards positive outcomes within our shared ethos so everyone understands they are valued. 

At New Hope, HR and Volunteering is a developing department so you’ll be joining at an exciting time and will support the performance and understanding of HR within the charity.

Our small Head Office team supports each other to get things done, which means that at times you may need to roll your sleeves up and get involved wherever needed – adaptability is one key to this role!

What you'll need to succeed

A real passion for HR, facilitating a supportive and professional environment where our talented staff and volunteers can achieve and grow. 

This means you will:

• Be CIPD Level 5 qualified or have equivalent work experience
• Have a working knowledge of Employment and Case law to be able to support and advise
• Understand change management and organisational design concepts and processes
• Promote policies and processes and support understanding across the charity
• Have experience of advising on complex cases, supporting to resolution
• Ensure consistency and fairness
• Be an effective communicator to inform and influence, both orally and in writing
• Be willing to challenge sensitively to inspire change
• Think creatively and positively
• Prioritise and organise your time effectively to meet deadlines and have a healthy work/life balance
• Collate accurate statistical information to facilitate meaningful reporting
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office Program Suite.

It would be great if you have experience of working within the charity sector but it’s not essential.  

We value our people - you will be part of an engaging and supportive team with regular supervision meetings, opportunities to develop your skills and participate in comprehensive training.  In this role, you can work flexibly and from home on some days by agreement. Although the role is full-time, we are open to applications for part-time working. 

Additionally, you will benefit from: 

- 33 days’ holiday, including Bank Holidays (Full-time and full year equivalent)

- Health care cash plan

- Discounts on shopping and restaurants

- Contributing to society by adding significant value through the work of an established charity

If you want to know more about this role, please see our website or contact Alison Bowyer, Head of Resources. 

To apply, please send your CV and letter of application stating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria stated on the person specification to Alison Bowyer, Head of Resources. 

Closing date: 9am on 10th August 2021

Interview date: 12th August 2021

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may be arranged before the closing date.  Interested applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert early. 

This role is subject to a DBS check.

New Hope is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people who are affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence?

Splitz Support service is an innovative charity wanting to end abuse and help people and their families recover. We have 105 staff and a burgeoning team of volunteers working across the South West providing responsive, victim focused and trauma informed support.

It is an exciting time to join Splitz Support Service and we are seeking an ambitious, experienced and innovative HR professional to lead the HR and Learning and Development function to ensure it supports and delivers strategic organizational development and positive cultural change and contribute to the charities new strategy and brand.

Please refer to the Job specification for more information on the role.

HR Manager
Salary: £35,000pa FTE
Hours: 22 Hours per week, flexible working patterns considered
Contract: Initially Fixed Term, Until October 2022
Location: Home-based, with regular travel to the Leicester office required. Occasionally broader UK travel may be necessary.

Home-Start provides a lifeline of support to over 26,000 families each year through our network of local Home-Starts and volunteers across the UK. At Home-Start UK our rapidly expanding team are our most important resource as we help a network of over 180 local Home-Starts to deliver real and lasting impact.

Your role will be to support the wellbeing and empower the dispersed team at Home-Start UK, underpinned through a robust framework of HR policies and processes. Working collaboratively with colleagues you will play a leading role in ensuring we remain a brilliant organisation to work, thrive and succeed in.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Thursday 12th August 2021
Interviews will be held remotely on Friday 27th August 2021
(We may close this earlier if sufficient applications are received)

To Apply and for More Information:

Please click the 'Apply' button. You will be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position.

Home-Start is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity.  We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.  Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181.
Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SC039172.

No agencies please.

My client, a globally renowned organisation in the live performance Arts sector now has a fantastic opportunity for a HR Services and Data Officer to join them on a permanent basis. Please note this is an urgent role requiring someone to be able to start by 26th July ideally.

As HR Services and Data Officer you will play a key role in supporting the efficient and effective delivery of HR services to the organisation through the provision of HR advice and solutions to manager, staff and freelancers on the full range of employment issues. This role also has a particular focus on working with HR systems, data and reporting and would suit someone with strong numerical and analytical skills and who enjoys working with data. This will include ensuring the HR administration for staff and freelance weekly leavers process in delivered accurately and on time, providing a pensions and auto-enrolment administration service and producing regular management information reports, as well as supporting employees and freelancers and casual staff with generalist HR advice and support on a day-to-day basis.

To be considered you will require:

• Ideally Associate level CIPD membership/qualification or demonstrate an equivalent level of HR skill and experience
• Strong HR organisational and administrative skills with experience of analysing and reporting on complex data
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivot table and vlookups) along with excellent numerical skills
• Confident people skills including excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience of working with HR systems/ATS
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge or previous experience of working with a similar workforce that includes employed staff, freelancers and casual staff would be highly desirable

This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join a globally renowned and respected organisation and a supportive HR team where you’ll be encouraged and supported to learn and develop.

My client, an amazing Charity dedicated to supporting those who have suffered from human rights injustice now has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Adviser to join them on a full time, permanent basis. This is fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a wide variety of generalist HR activities and who is keen to further develop their experience in managing complex employee relations matters.  

As Senior HR Adviser, you will join a friendly and supportive HR team providing professional HR support to teams and managers, covering all aspects of HR and the employee lifecycle including recruitment and selection, learning and development, employee relations and performance management. You’ll support the continuous improvement of HRs processes to ensure the teams working practices are efficient and effective, manage and review employment compliance issues such as pre-employment checks, professional registrations and DBS checks, manage contractual arrangements with HRs third party suppliers, lead on employee benefits and initiatives, help develop the effective use of the HRIS and much more!

This is also a great opportunity for someone to take a lead on ensuring the organisation is adopting a best practice approach to equality and inclusion through inclusive recruitment and employment practices.

To be considered you will require:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent qualification), or have gained extensive relevant experience in an HR Advisory role at this level.

• Proven experience and confidence in providing sound employee relations and policy advice on a variety of complex matters, with experience of managing a case load.

• Up to date knowledge of HR best practice and employment law, including up to date knowledge of diversity, equality and inclusion matters.

• Experience of creating and reviewing HR policies.

• A good working knowledge of HR Information System and ideally experience of developing an HRIS to ensure it is fit for the organisation’s requirements.

• Experience of managing contracts with third party suppliers.

• Experience of drafting contracts, policies and formal ER letters and investigation reports

• Experience of working in a professional clinical environment and/or the charity sector would be highly desirable.

Please note, going forward this role will be office based with some flexibility for remote working arrangements.