Hr manager jobs in highgate, greater london
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
About the role:
The HR Assistant plays a vital part in supporting Back Up’s People Strategy by helping create a smooth, inclusive, and well-organised experience for all staff and volunteers. This part-time role provides essential administrative and coordination support across the HR function, from keeping records up to date to helping with onboarding, meetings, and employee engagement. It’s a great opportunity for someone who’s organised, keen to learn, and passionate about making a difference in a values-led charity. By supporting strong systems and processes, this role helps ensure our people feel valued and supported to do their best work.
For full details please see our job description.
How to apply
Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk by midnight on 15 June 2025.
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A CV with salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.
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A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you fit the person specification. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted. We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.
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A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
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We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview. First round interviews will be held on a rolling basis or from the week beginning 16 June 2025 If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply.
What will the process involve?
The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any stage, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please email recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of disabled people as candidates and employees. We are proud that we get high numbers of disabled people applying for roles at Back Up. We will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please let us know if you are eligible for the scheme: recruitment @ backuptrust. org. uk
Don’t meet every single requirement?
At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.




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Job Title: HR Manager
Line Reports: Interns and secondments to People Team
Location: Flexible, hybrid, with some travel required to our offices (London, Manchester or Birmingham)
Salary: £32,500-38,500 (£35,000-41,000 in London)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, open to flexible working
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
Reporting to the Director of People, the HR Manager will take responsibility for the operational delivery of Breaking Barriers’ key People and HR activities and initiatives. You will have a strong knowledge of all aspects HR and provide proactive, practical support on day-to-day operations as well as leading strategic HR projects. A keen understanding of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and employee wellbeing is an advantage.
This role is essential to ensure we continue to be an effective, inclusive and people-led organisation. Your role will be vital in making sure Breaking Barriers is and continues to be a great place to work for its staff.
You will deliver day to day HR support to team members and managers, work across the organisation to advise on HR policies and good practice, deliver recruitment processes, and deliver and track Learning & Development. You will support on wider strategic initiatives, working with the Director of People to embed new strategies and projects informed by employee feedback.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Saturday 5th July. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Join Our Team!
Crohn’s and Colitis UK are on the look out for a new HR Operations Manager!
Reporting to the Head of People, you will be responsible for the day to day running of a proactive and supportive HR service, with an integral role in shaping and implementing improvements in line with the service goals, ensuring the smooth running of our HR processes, policies and procedures.
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
About You
We are looking for someone who is proactive and highly organised, with great communication skills that can build relationships with all key stakeholders, both internal and external. Ensuring that all staff are trained, supported and motivated to deliver a consistent, effective and high quality service to the organisation.
This role is suited to an experienced HR Manager who:
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Has strong knowledge of HR processes, policies and procedures as well as employment laws, regulations & best practices.
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Can create fair and consistent HR Policies and procedures, regularly conduct audits to identify areas of non-compliance and ensure accurate records are maintained.
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Can lead operational planning and budgeting.
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Has a forward thinking and inspirational vision for the role of HR in a charitable organisation.
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Has a vision for how working practices and culture can develop for the better.
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Has a proven commitment to the principles and practices of access in the workplace and have excellent knowledge of current issues in of EDI and can implement EDI principles and policies.
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Is able to successfully balance the needs of the individual (compassion) with the operational and ambitious needs of the organisation.
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Has experience of supporting and developing managers through change.
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Is CIPD qualified.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, you will be required to attend the Hatfield office once a week and monthly directorate meetings. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.
Benefits
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25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
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Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
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Flexible working options
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Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Wellbeing programme
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Interest free loan for season tickets
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Cycle to work scheme
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Free parking and secure bike locks
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Training and development financial support and/or study leave
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Performance review and development scheme
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing date: Monday 16 June at 9am
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
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Summary
The Human Resources department provides a strategic and operational HR service to the seven National Church Institutions (NCIs) and the 42 Diocesan Bishops' offices. Our HR Operations team focusses on the entire employee lifecycle providing support, advice and guidance to senior leaders, line managers and staff. The Organisational Development team lead on culture, values, wellbeing, development and our belonging & inclusion strategy. Through our External Service team, we also offer HR support on a consultancy basis to other Church of England organisations including our dioceses and cathedrals.
We are a friendly, diverse, well respected and highly engaged HR team who are committed to actively sharing knowledge and learning across the team and beyond. We encourage flexible working within the team and meet together online weekly and in-person once a month for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and building relationships.
The NCIs comprises a wide variety of functions and professions to support the mission and ministries of the Church by working with those who serve in parishes, dioceses, schools and other ministries, and with partners at a national and international level.
- Reviewing risk assessments that have been completed by staff and line managers, requesting additional information, and advising on risk mitigation;
- Supporting requests for adjustments and additional equipment may be required, including requests for Access to Work funding, liaising with Facilities and Technology Services as required;
- Supporting the Head of Health & Safety in reviewing accidents and incidents that occur across NCI sites or involve colleagues in the course of their work;
- Advising staff travelling overseas on potential risks;
- Managing the lone worker safety devices used by the NCIs;
- Administering our Health Cash Plan scheme;
- Day to day administration of our Health & Safety reporting system;
- Assisting in the preparation of Health & Safety reports e.g., the Joint Staff Council and Health and Safety forum.
As an adviser within the HR Operations team, you will also get involved in responding to other types of HR queries via email, phone and Teams chat, and supporting colleagues in using our Oracle Employee and Manager self-service.
Key role requirements:
- This is a hybrid working role which can be based in our offices in either York or London.
- The HR Operations Team typically works from the London office 1-2 days per week depending on business need. Travel to other sites may also be required from time to time.
- Visits to other NCI work locations may also be required from time to time.
You'll need previous experience of advising on and reviewing health and safety risks, including Display Screen Equipment, lone working and overseas travel with, or working towards, a recognised Health & Safety certificate (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent).
We're looking for someone who has:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with accuracy and attention to detail including with numerical data. You will need to be able to communicate clearly to stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
- An enthusiastic and highly organised approach to work, with the ability to understand and process high volumes of information. You will need to be able to work comfortably with competing priorities and show flexibility in your approach to customers to understand differing expectations.
An interest in and willingness to learn broader HR policies and processes. Experience in HR in addition to Health & Safety would be an advantage.
Closing date for applications is 15th June 2025.
- A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
- We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
- We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
- Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
- Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
- Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
Location: Diocesan House, Causton Street, London (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time (35hrs/week)
Salary: £31,500 FTE
DBS requirement: No DBS Required
The Diocese of London is looking for a proactive and organised HR Officer to join our dedicated People team. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
Working collaboratively across the full employee lifecycle, you’ll support teams throughout the organisation, helping to foster a culture of care, professionalism, and inclusion. If you’re quick to learn, passionate about best practice, and aligned with our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role based at our Causton Street office in Pimlico, with a minimum of three days in the office each week.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Coordinate and administer all stages of the employee life cycle
- Manage HR systems and ensure compliance with GDPR
- Lead on recruitment administration and support interview processes
- Deliver engaging HR inductions for new starters
- Coordinate training logistics and maintain learning records
- Support monthly payroll processes and address related queries
- Maintain accurate employee data and produce regular reports
- Contribute to HR projects and team initiative
Who We’re Looking For:
Essential
- Strong administrative experience and excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to coordinate workflows and meet deadlines
- Solid IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience in a values-driven or not-for-profit organisation
- CIPD qualification or working towards one
- Knowledge of safer recruitment practices
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London
The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services and paying and housing its clergy. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that truly supports and engages with the communities that it serves.
Safeguarding Statement
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
Interviews
Interviews will be held in person on 18th and 19th of June.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




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Are you looking for a dynamic, varied role in HR Shared Services? Join a leading charity and play a key part in supporting our HR team.
We are looking for 2 people to join our HR Shared Services (HRSS) team supporting employees across St Mungo’s in HRSS Administrator roles. This is a busy and varied role where you will play a key part in providing high quality and proactive administrative support function within the HRSS team.
We are offering 1 fixed term contract until 07/08/2026 (or secondment for internal applicants), and 1 permanent post.
We are committed to providing a wide range of learning opportunities to support your personal and professional development. There is a lot of autonomy in the role, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in organisational projects and to work closely with the HR Business Partners, HR/Resourcing Advisors and the HR Shared Services Team Leader and Manager.
In this role you will:
- Provide a high quality and proactive service to all internal and external customers and colleagues through the employee life cycle from onboarding to offboarding
- Be reliable and proactive with the ability to juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner and adapt to competing to priorities.
- Supporting on relevant projects across the organisation
- Working closely alongside other HR Administrators to ensure an effective and smooth running HRSS team function.
About you
Whether you are a skilled administrator or are simply looking for a new challenge within HR, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved with a fantastic organisation that works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
- You will be a detail-oriented team player with experience in administrative systems.
- Be proactive, customer-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong accuracy, adaptability, and ability to build relationships are essential.
- You will demonstrate understanding of key HR processes, including onboarding, contracts, payroll, and absence reporting.
- You will be proficient in databases, Microsoft Office, and maintaining accurate records required.
Whilst our main office is currently in Tower Hill, London, where you will work for at least 2 days per week, we are flexible and encourage a blended working pattern including working from home and across other London or St Mungo’s regional hub locations. More details will be provided at interview stage.
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 10 June 2025
Interview and assessments on 19-20 June 2025
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
HR Manager
Location: Fully Remote or flexible hybrid working in London
Pay: £17.95 per hour plus £2.17 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to £35,000 FTE)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (open to flexible/reduced hours 30 hours minimum)
Contract: 3-month temporary role
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a fast-paced, purpose-led organisation supporting people from refugee backgrounds to rebuild their lives through meaningful employment.
As an HR Manager, you will be reporting to the Director of People and play a pivotal role in ensuring they remain an inclusive, effective, and people-led organisation. You'll provide high-quality HR advice and support across the employee lifecycle and help drive forward strategic initiatives focused on staff wellbeing, inclusive recruitment, learning and development, and equity in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities
General HR & Advice
- Act as first point of contact for all staff on HR-related matters
- Provide advice and coaching to managers on people issues including employee relations
- Represent the People Team across internal working groups, embedding HR best practice
- Ensure a culture of inclusion, support and psychological safety
Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding
- Oversee and improve inclusive recruitment practices
- Coordinate recruitment processes and onboarding with hiring managers
- Lead the Buddy Scheme and ensure meaningful inductions
- Track and analyse exit interview feedback for organisational learning
Learning & Development
- Support delivery of the Learning & Development strategy
- Coordinate and support annual appraisal processes
- Deliver internal training aligned with organisational values and goals
Employee Wellbeing & Benefits
- Champion and coordinate wellbeing initiatives
- Support health and risk assessments, reasonable adjustments, and safeguarding
- Manage benefit schemes including Cycle to Work
HR Systems & Compliance
- Maintain and improve use of the HRIS (currently BreatheHR)
- Track employee engagement surveys and action plans
- Keep up to date with employment law and ensure policy compliance (including GDPR)
- Support the annual HR policy review and delivery
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Chair and coordinate the DEI Working Group and Forums
- Drive delivery of the annual DEI action plan
- Contribute to the implementation of the Lived Experience Strategy
Payroll & Administration
- Work with Finance and payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely pay
- Maintain accurate employee records including absence, pensions, and contractual changes
About You
You will have demonstrable experience across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, and diversity, equity and inclusion. You will have a strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will have exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, strong IT and HRIS experience, and a proactive, problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail. You will be well-organised, resilient, and confident working with stakeholders at all levels. Experience working in a charity or not-for-profit setting is desirable, as is a clear alignment with our mission and values.Bottom of Form
How to Apply
If you're available immediately and interested in this role, please send your CV as soon as possible, as we're reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Closing date: Thursday 12th June
Interview: Tuesday 17th June
Start date: week commencing 23rd June
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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This is a varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across lots of projects at the same time. Your main focus will be managing our staff training programme, supporting with the recruitment and onboarding of new staff and overseeing our office functions. You'll also look after some of our financial admin as well as providing some executive support for our Board of Trustees. We're a small team of 30 staff and the role is a hybrid, designed to support all aspects of the central functions of the Charity.
Your HR responsibilities (around 3 days a week), will be to:
- maintain accurate HR records for all staff
- manage and administer our HR platform, Employment Hero
- co-ordinate our annual training schedule, manage the training budget and oversee our external trainers
- lead on the recruitment and onboarding of new staff
- oversee our DBS Records
- develop and oversee staff inductions
- manage the timesheets and payroll for Ignition Brewery, the Charity’s trading subsidiary
- lead the organisation in becoming a Disability Confident employer
- contribute to the development of the our HR policies and procedures
Your admin responsibilities (around 2 days a week), will be to:
- act as the office manager, ensuring that staff offices are maintained in a neat and tidy fashion
- act as Secretary for the Board of Trustees and Risk & Finance sub-committee, organising meetings and taking minutes
- manage service users' personal account records
- send out monthly statements to parent-carers and follow up on overdue accounts
- support the CEO and Finance Manager with the development and roll-out of new digital platforms as the service grows
- organise staff events such as annual training days, Christmas parties, etc…
- monitor stock levels and order supplies
- manage petty cash
- maintain our public noticeboards
- answer telephone and email enquiries
You'll also support our service delivery team at major events (e.g. annual show, sports day, etc…) and establish and maintain excellent working relationships with parent-carers, external agencies, funders, local authorities and other external stakeholders.
What we need from you (the essentials):
- a minimum of one years’ experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- good written skills, with an ability to produce reports and other relevant documentation using Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- strong organisational skills with an ability to plan ahead and work across different areas of the charity simultaneously
- an ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
- meticulous attention to detail with an ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
- a flexible and ‘hands-on’ approach to your working practice, with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- a willingness to learn and an openness to feedback in order to improve your work
What we’d also like from you (the desirables):
- previous experience of working in a HR and/or admin team
- an ability to manage projects through to completion
- experience of working with neurodivergent adults and/or adults with learning disabilities in a voluntary capacity
Brighter Horizons believes that every adult is entitled to live freely of abuse, harassment and bullying and, as such, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a satisfactory standard DBS check.
Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to live independently, to find belonging and to be active members of their community.




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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ID: 1476
Deputy Head of HR, Human Resources
Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working
37 hours per week (full time)
Grade 4 (upper) point 34-38: £42,140 - £46,240 per annum* (plus £3,827 Inner London Weighting if London based or £480 if home-based)
Permanent contract
We are flexible on hours of work and where this work is done. This role can be based in our London office (N1) with hybrid working but can also be done part-time and/or from home. If home-working is agreed, the ability to travel semi-regularly to London (i.e. around once per month) is desirable but not essential.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action, we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
In this newly created Deputy Head of HR role, you will lead our Business Partnering & Advisory function by developing the HR Business Partnering model, managing a team of HR professionals, and ultimately embedding excellent people management practice across the organisation. You will also have a direct business partnering relationship with Relate at Family Action; providing strategic advice, coaching and operational HR support to senior managers, to support culture change post-merger (in January 2025).
If you have significant experience managing complex employee relations and organisational change processes (including TUPE and large-scale restructures) and leading a team of HR professionals, we would like to hear from you. The ability to think strategically while also delivering operationally, alongside strong influencing and coaching skills will make you an ideal candidate.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement on the Person Specification – please don’t let that stop you; we want to hear from you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as your values. At Family Action our 4 core values are incredibly important to us and underpin all we do. We are a 'people focused', 'can-do' organisation, which strives for 'excellence' in all we do and operates with 'mutual respect'.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23.59 pm
For direct queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working arrangements, please email Katie Milne, Head of HR. Contact details can be found when you click the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button.
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role, and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an in-person interview.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to submit your application without delay. We are also ideally looking for a candidate who can join us as soon as possible (i.e. on a short notice period), however if that is not your situation please do not hesitate to apply as applications will not be assessed on this basis.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




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Payroll & HR Assistant
Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for serving others through excellence in payroll and HR?
We are seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to support our vital back-office functions, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation that combines professional standards with a heart for faith-based service.
We are a growing charity that values and invests in our people. We believe in developing our employees and actively support career progression. You’ll join a team where your contributions are recognised, your development matters, and where you can grow professionally while helping us fulfil our mission.
As a Payroll & HR Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in processing monthly payroll for over 700 staff, responding to pay queries, and supporting recruitment and HR administration.
If you have experience in payroll, a working knowledge of HR processes, and a desire to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please read the job description.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll for all care homes and schemes.
- Ensure all statutory and voluntary deductions are correctly applied.
- Handle queries from staff and managers regarding pay and benefits.
- Support recruitment processes and general HR administration.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension providers, and payroll-related legislation.
- Assist in annual payroll processes, including year-end and P11D submissions.
- Play a key role in keeping internal systems up to date and in line with best practice.
- Regularly attend Head Office prayer times.
- Support the HR team, especially in matters related to the organisation's objective of advancing the Christian faith—such as advising managers or supporting recruitment for roles that require the post holder to be a practising Christian under an Occupational Requirement.
Skills/Experience:
- At least 1 year of payroll experience, including PAYE knowledge.
- Familiarity with Sage Payroll (or similar system).
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creative thinker and problem-solver.
This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010)
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Benefits:
- Remote/hybrid working (Head Office: Tower Bridge, London)
- 5 weeks’ paid holiday per year, plus bank and public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and support
- Team events
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Care Friends referral scheme
- Long-service and birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
Pilgrims’ Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
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The Commonwealth Foundation is committed to bringing Commonwealth civil society and its citizens into the centre of discussion and decision-making around critical issues that affect their lives. As Human Resources Officer in the Office of the Directorate, you will play a crucial role in managing and executing the human resources functions within the Foundation. This position is integral to the Foundation’s governance, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness, with a significant focus on the HR aspects of finance, operations, and personnel management.
Applicants must have relevant experience. This position is only open to applicants with an existing right to work in the United Kingdom.
The role
The Human Resources Officer, under the guidance of the Senior Office Manager (People and Finance), plays a crucial role in managing and executing the human resources functions within the Foundation.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Managing the administrative aspects of recruitment and selection
- Overseeing staff induction processes
- Overseeing Human Resources administration along the entire staff life cycle
- Maintaining and reviewing Human Resources procedures and employment policies
- Acting as the point of contact for Human Resources related advice
- Managing monthly payroll processes
- Participating in Foundation wide initiatives
The individual
We seek an individual with demonstrated experience in human resources within a dynamic professional setting. They should have a solid understanding of UK employment law and practices, supplemented, if possible, with CIPD qualifications. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to build relationships across the organisation and a commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive work environment.
The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong work ethic, reliability, independence, and the flexibility to adapt to new challenges and learn new skills.
What we offer
Salary expectation: £31,238 – £34,686
The Foundation is proud of our welcoming and accommodating working environment. We strive to be a great place to work.
We offer generous holidays 30 days (plus 8 bank holidays and 4 privilege days).
Fifteen percent of your salary is payable tax-free at stipulated periods in lieu of a formal superannuation scheme.
Foundation staff have access to our private health scheme, including dental cover.
We are based in Marlborough House, Pall Mall, central London. We are currently operating a flexible working policy which requires all staff to work from the office at least five days per fortnight including every Wednesday, and applicants must be able to affirm their capacity and willingness to work within this policy.
Our commitment
The Foundation celebrates diversity, and we are proud of our diverse and welcoming team. All qualified applicants already eligible to work in the UK will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status or pregnancy.
If you need us to make any special accommodation in the recruitment and selection process because of a protected characteristic, please let us know.
The process
Interested candidates should apply online through the link below.
The application requires you to provide a comprehensive CV as well as a motivation letter that clearly addresses the criteria as outlined in the person specification and the competencies framework.
Please note that the Foundation is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the UK. You must possess and declare the right to work in the UK at the time of application submission for your application to be considered.
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3 days a week (plus occasional Saturdays in the year)
Hybrid role (working from home and at the office in Morden)
The purpose of the role is to work with AT Legal & Policy Officer in providing administrative and human resources support to the organisation. Attention to detail, possessing a strong work ethic, discretion, and having the ability to work as part of a team are important elements of this role.
To be successful, you will need at least a year's experience as an HR Assistant, staffing officer or in a related position, along with working knowledge of HR functions.
Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.
Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.
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Your new company
A London-based university is seeking a HR Policy Advisor for a 12-month maternity cover.
Your new role
The Human Resources Division supports all people management activities across the school and is committed to delivering high-quality and customer-focused services. Reporting to the Director, HR Policy and Employee Relations, this post is responsible for maintaining existing HR policies and contributing to the development of new policy in consultation with a wide range of HR colleagues and stakeholders across the School.
This role also supports the development and implementation of key employee engagement and wellbeing projects. This includes playing an important role in developing and implementing initiatives and actions that emerge from staff feedback and annual benchmark reports. The post-holder will present a positive and efficient image of the Human Resources Division, working collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside the Division in order to deliver high-quality solutions that contribute towards the School's strategic agenda.Key responsibilities will include:
Policy Development:
- To stay informed of new legislative developments and ensure that appropriate revisions to HR policy are made accordingly, as well as working with the Director, HR Policy and Employee Relations to ensure that the wider HR Division is aware of the changes.
- To undertake appropriate policy benchmarking across the sector and with other leading organisations (both public and private).
- To support in ensuring that the university has a set of up-to-date and appropriate HR / employment policies and that these are accessible to staff and line managers, maintaining a regular programme of monitoring, review and improvement.
- To contribute to the development of discussion papers, with appropriate recommendations, for consideration by the HR Management Board, School Management Committee (SMC) and trade unions.
- To effectively engage and consult with appropriate representatives of the staff community in the development of HR/employment policies.
- To work collaboratively with other HR colleagues (e.g. HR Partners, Organisational Learning) to develop effective communication strategies to ensure that LSE policies are well communicated and widely understood.
Employee Engagement Projects
- To co-ordinate (i.e. arranging meetings, formulating the agenda, taking minutes and monitoring and following up on resulting actions) and / or participate in a number of internal working groups and consultative forums with trade union members, HR colleagues and managers around the school.
- To support ongoing activities relating to staff engagement and wellbeing, e.g. related projects, events and initiatives.
- To produce draft reports and initial analyses to support the development of new projects and initiatives.
- To support the Director, HR Policy and Employee Relations in monitoring the progress of both individual projects and progress against over-arching action plans, e.g. the School's Gender Pay Gap report.
- To take on the role of Data Lead for the HR Policy Team, supporting with developing the reporting and analytics roadmap, refining the data model to enable better use of available data and providing feedback on data quality issues.To liaise with the Information and Systems team, and other relevant colleagues as required, to produce timely and accurate management information to support project and development work within the team.
- To plan, organise and communicate the school's annual flu vaccination clinics, liaising with external and internal stakeholders, to ensure that this runs effectively.
- To complete annual benchmarking reports, developing and implementing action plans based on feedback.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience of working in a large HR department supporting a complex and diverse organisation
- Can demonstrate a sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR good practice, with experience of advising colleagues and managers on HR policy and procedure
- Experience of developing or contributing to HR policies across a range of topics
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Experience of servicing committees and/or organising events
- Experience of producing accurate minutes and/or meeting notes
- Ability to communicate in a diplomatic, tactful and courteous manner with a wide variety of people, at all levels, in the most appropriate format
- Excellent written skills i.e. ability to produce clear and professional policy, procedure and guidance documents
- Ability to exercise discretion and deal professionally with confidential and/or politically sensitive information
- Evidence of effectively understanding large amounts of moderately complex information and compiling succinct summaries
- The ability to undertake research from a wide range of sources, using a range of techniques to gather and analyse relevant information.
- Previous experience within the Higher Education sector would be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
A hybrid-working pattern: 2 days a week in the office, 3 days working from home
A salary of between £42,679 and £51,000- depending on experience.
What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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We are recruiting for an experienced Interim Associate HR Business Partner to join a high profile client in the education sector for a period of 12 months, to be based in central London on a hybrid basis. You will be supporting the Senior HR Business Partner and contributing to the development and implementation of key people strategies. This role requires a highly skilled individual with expertise in employee relations, workforce planning, and organisational change
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the implementation of the People Plan, supporting workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and diversity initiatives.
- Provide expert guidance to managers on policies, employment best practice, and compliance matters.
- Lead on complex employee relations casework, ensuring cases are managed effectively and in accordance with policy.
- Support organisational restructuring, change management processes, and TUPE transfers.
- Analyse HR data to identify trends, providing strategic recommendations to the Senior HRBP.
- Manage employment tribunal activity, liaising with legal advisors and ensuring documentation is completed to a high standard.
- Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance management capability.
The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and organisational change processes. They will have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
This role provides an opportunity to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking HR team, delivering meaningful initiatives and contributing to organisational success. The successful applicant will be offered a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.
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Who are Spinal Research?
We are Spinal Research, the UK's leading medical charity focused on the repair and restoration of the spinal cord. Every two hours, someone in the UK will become paralysed. Globally, it is estimated that 15.4 million people are living with paralysis. It can happen to anyone at any time, changing lives instantly. We fund groundbreaking research that will cure paralysis, ensuring people living with spinal cord injuries will get life-changing treatments.
The Role:
The Office Manager and HR Admin will be responsible for overseeing onboarding, health & Safety and human resources functions pertaining to all employees. The role holder will also be responsible for maintaining the office space, administration and any related governance. This role will provide administration support to the Board of Trustees and act as Company Secretary to the Trust.
Responsibilities:
Office:
- Develop and implement office policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and compliance with company standards.
- Ensure the office space meets all Health & Safety regulations, including correct up-to-date H&S information made available to staff via noticeboard or similar.
- Owns and maintains positive and productive relationships with property management and third-party vendors and is point of contact for the building management team in case of any issues and for building information sharing.
- Perform other administrative or office-related duties as required to support the effective running of the organisation.
Health & Safety:
- To assume the role of the Health & Safety Officer.
- Responsible for all Health and Safety matters, ensuring that up-to-date legal requirements are met and put in place to ensure the Charity meets the criteria for the yearly Health & Safety assessment.
- Liaise with building management, contractors, and suppliers and escalate any risks or issues as appropriate.
- Provide up to date information and documentation to the team confirming First Aiders and Fire Wardens, ensuring this information is kept up-to-date on SharePoint, in the office and relevant documentation
- Attend training regularly as necessary in keeping with any new legislation.
Human Resources:
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
- Create and maintain employee HR accounts.
- Onboard and offboard employees adhering to correct processes & procedures, ensuring payroll and benefits information is shared with respective external companies.
- Responsible for sharing all updates relating to new employee training and employment law updates.
- Responsible for ensuring correct relevant policies are in place and filed away correctly.
- Working alongside the legal team to instigate and resolve any employment disputes.
- Responsible for the Charities' insurance renewals & cost reviews, ensuring adequate cover is always in place.
- Keeping up-to-date with employee benefits, reviewing the team’s needs and providing a plan of any recommendations.
- Managing the in-house learning portal and ensuring all employees training is up to date and relevant.
Company Secretarial:
- Administrator to the Board of Trustees.
- Field and action all incoming emails relating to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Provide support to ensure all submissions are made ahead of deadlines and recording of tasks in the allocated SharePoint areas.
- Coordinate and schedule all Trustee meetings ensuring all documents are returned ahead of deadlines.
Skill set requirements:
- Proven experience as an Office Manager or similar senior administrative role.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) SharePoint and other relevant software applications.
- Knowledge of HR processes, resourcing, and Health & Safety regulations is desirable or the willingness to train in these areas.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- This role requires a proactive individual with excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Flexibility to work occasional additional hours as business needs require.
Benefits:
- Five weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (adjusted for part-time staff).
- Flexible working, with core hours between 10am-4pm.
- Hybrid Remote working. (1 day a week expected in the office).
- Private health insurance cash plan.
- 8% Pension plan.
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Onsite Gym in office.
If you would like to apply and join our friendly team at this exciting time, please submit your CV and a covering statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you are right for the job.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Spinal Research is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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