Business and Human Rights Manager
Are you an experienced human rights & business professional able to engage and drive impact with businesses from a variety of sectors to drive continuous improvement on embedding responsible recruitment, fair work and tackling modern slavery?
Do you have technical subject matter expertise and experience sharing insights with a variety of audiences? And do you enjoy training and supporting businesses and developing new business opportunities?
Then this could be the position for you.
We are looking for an experienced Business and Human Rights Manager to join our committed team as a maternity cover, who will hit the ground running.
The role is diverse including developing and delivering training and services with a variety of businesses, with opportunities to generate new funding to drive impact and sustainability, to project manage a collaborative programme and to try out new ideas. You will work remotely, but in close cooperation with the Co-CEO, Head of Business Development, and rest of our committed team across the world.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- You will deliver interactive training workshops and deliver premium quality services to businesses to support them to embed responsible recruitment and fair work and tackle modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
- You will be responsible for ensuring high quality technical content across our organisation and sharing technical insights internally and externally.
- You will manage and grow Stronger Together’s business relations in a variety of sectors, both in the UK and globally to drive impact and generate funding.
- You will project manage client projects from start to finish and, dependent on candidate experience, manage our UK Construction and Property collaborative programme.
Who we are:
Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes. We work across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations to achieve our wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation.
Who you are:
- An experienced professional with an in-depth understanding of and subject matter expertise on working with businesses on responsible recruitment, ethical labour practices and modern slavery, and significant experience in business engagement/developing and managing senior management corporate sponsor relations (min. 5 years’ experience)
- An excellent trainer, with experience of developing and delivering training to businesses
- The ideal candidate should have experience in a business development role, a track record in building and developing business relations, and strong experience of giving presentations, delivering pitches and closing deals
- Experienced in maintaining and developing corporate sponsor relations including writing client and grant proposals
- A strong project manager and great organiser, with the ability to set and meet demanding targets and deadlines, and to hold others accountable to those
- A professional who has worked with or within the construction, manufacturing, consumer goods, apparel, finance or care sector on responsible business behaviour
- An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing, with experience of developing and building new successful working relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as confidence in representing the organisation professionally at a variety of events
- A motivated and enthusiastic worker, able to work independently and with remote colleagues/stakeholders
- Someone with a good eye for detail, whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture.
- Knowledge of social compliance audit and certification methodologies and audit quality management would be a bonus.
- UK-based with eligibility to work in the UK.
What we can offer you:
- A fixed-term maternity cover contract from 1st June – 31st Dec 2026 (0.8 FTE or full-time)
- A competitive salary (salary band £41,674 – £53,580 gross annually; pro-rata if 0.8 FTE) and enhanced employee benefits
- Being part of an innovative, and exciting not for profit organisation
- A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, responsible recruitment and systemic change
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
- Working remotely (UK-based), with regular in person and online meetings and social team gatherings.
How to apply:
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Timeline:
- Application deadline: 12th April 2026
- Interviews: w/c 20th April 2026
- Starting date: 1st June 2026
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Salary: £40,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 20–25 hours per week (ideally across 5 days; some flexibility considered)
Location: Dagenham (on‑site) with weekly travel to Hornchurch
Contract: Part‑time, permanent
Requirements: CIPD Level 3 (essential)
Who We Are
Harmony House Dagenham CIO is a long‑standing community charity supporting vulnerable residents across the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and Havering. Established in 1993, we run three nurseries serving over 200 families (Dagenham, Castle Green, and Hornchurch) and deliver a wide range of community projects aimed at reducing social isolation and empowering people of all ages to live with independence, purpose and joy.
We are proud to be a trusted, warm and inclusive community hub, supporting children, families, the elderly and those facing disadvantage.
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and people‑focused HR Generalist to oversee HR operations across our nurseries and community programmes. This is a hands‑on generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with staff (70+), supporting managers, and helping to shape a positive and consistent people culture.
You will play a key role in ensuring our HR practices are effective, compliant and aligned with our values.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations
- Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews and exit processes.
- Maintain accurate HR systems, staff files and records.
Compliance & Best Practice
- Ensure safer recruitment processes across all nursery settings.
- Work with managers to maintain compliance with safeguarding, employment law and internal policies.
Employee Relations & Support
- Provide clear, supportive advice to managers and staff on HR policies, performance, wellbeing and conduct.
- Manage absence reporting, return‑to‑work procedures and occupational health referrals where needed.
Culture & Workforce Development
- Support senior management with workforce planning and staff engagement.
- Coordinate training requirements, mandatory updates and professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
- CIPD Level 3 qualification
- Experience in a generalist HR role
- Strong understanding of UK employment law
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work autonomously and sensitively with confidential information
- Positive, supportive approach to working with staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience in early years, education or charity settings
- Knowledge of safer recruitment practices
Working Pattern
- 20–25 hours per week
- Ideally worked across 5 days, but flexibility considered
- Fully on‑site across our Dagenham locations
- Weekly travel to Hornchurch required (travel requests communicated with notice)
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) with additional leave gifted to all staff during the December festive period
- Enhanced and statutory sick pay arrangements
- Pension scheme (standard eligibility under auto‑enrolment)
- Strong organisational policies promoting equality, safeguarding, respect and dignity at work
- Clear grievance, disciplinary and whistleblowing procedures ensuring a fair and safe environment
- Supportive team culture within a highly respected community charity
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your HR experience and why you would like to join Harmony House.
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