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Herts Mind Network, (HMN) is a rapidly growing charity providing an essential and diverse range of mental health support across Hertfordshire. We have 8 Wellbeing Centres across the County (including The Sadie Centre) and services include Crisis intervention, Complex needs and Community outreach, Peer and group support, Wellbeing and Counselling, Training and Education: for adults, young people and children in Hertfordshire. 

HR Support Assistant
Reference number: 328
Reports to: Head of HR
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9:00 – 17:00 with 30 mins break)
Rate of Pay: £26,500 per annum
Working base: Watford Wellbeing Centre with ability to travel to locations in Hertfordshire as required
Contract: Permanent

About the role

This is a position offering someone with the appropriate values and experience, the opportunity to play a pivotal part in our small HR team As an HR Support Assistant, we would expect you to have a strong customer service focus with a remit of providing high quality and accurate effective HR and payroll administration service including recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes and procedures.  This role is part of first line HR support for a current headcount of 200 employees.

Key Responsibilities

HR Support

• To work closely with the team and deliver a high quality accurate and confidential administrative process from recruitment throughout the employee journey at Herts Mind Network.
• Undertake general HR tasks as required and appropriate to the role including responding promptly to internal/external e-mails and completing other general administrative duties accurately and efficiently as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all employee job changes and ensure the timely preparation and issue of updated contracts, letters and other HR documentation.
• To work in compliance with employment law and best practice for HR processes including, contracts, starters and leavers, employment checks, DBS checks, Right to Work checks and pre-employment referencing.
• Support with note taking for internal HR meetings, with guidance from the HR team. 
• Arrange candidate interviews on request and follow up to ensure documentation and recruitment records are held according to our retention policy and GDPR standards.
• To administrate new starters, leavers and salary changes on our outsourced payroll bureau.
• To respond to Subject Access Requests in relation to employee SARs.
• Promoting communication about EAP, Cash plan and other benefits that may be available from time to time 
• To work with the HR team to maintain the quality standards system for all groups in line with National Mind Policy and ISO9001

HR Systems and Data

• Monitoring the Breathe HR System, ensuring employee profiles are up to date, including personal data, annual leave entitlement and job changes.
• Creating profiles for new employees on Breathe and ensuring the dashboard is up to date for all employees.
• Responding to queries regarding annual leave and absence, reporting and calculating allowances as required. 
• Maintain our online E-learning resource (iHasco) ensuring new starters are onboarded and leavers are offboarded promptly. Complete monthly reporting on mandatory training for each directorate.
• Maintain our Cash Plan and EAP system to ensure new starters are added and leavers are offboarded.
• Ensure that Breathe is up to date and to be able to produce accurate and timely reports that aid decision making within HMN.
• Administrating and prompting line managers to complete the probation process and escalate if there are any performance feedback to the Senior Co-ordinator.
• Complete probation communications to ensure the documents are completed and up to date on Breathe and communications to employee, payroll and cash plan provider is accurate, prompt and up to date. 
• Compile accurately information from HR systems and timesheets received each month for submission to payroll for processing.
• To collate and analyse employee data on a quarterly basis to produce accurate reports and visual tables for the Board.
• Update the HMN Organisational Chart and publish monthly intranet announcements on new starters and leavers. 

General Responsibilities 

• To promote HMN services, attending campaign and open days as required to raise mental health awareness. 
• At all times to carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to HMN policies and procedures including the Equalities statement
• To maintain the utmost confidentiality at all times. 
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably determined by the Senior Leadership Team.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays).
• Birthday leave day.
• Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment).
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 18th February 2026. We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.
Interviews to be held Monday 23rd February 2026.
N.B. Please quote reference number 328 when completing your application for this role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

People, Culture & Governance Officer

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £32,623

Location: Farringdon, hybrid working, 1-2 days on-site

Would you like to work for a meaningful organisation amongst a team of diverse and dedicated colleagues collectively striving towards one greater goal? MLC Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with the charity Turn2us in their active search for a dedicated and experienced administration officer to work in the heart of the organisation, their People, Culture and Governance Team.

With their overarching mission to make financial security a basic right for everybody in the UK, there may not be a more crucial time for the pivotal work that Turn2us do every day. This opportunity to work with their HR team, supporting the Director of People, Culture & Governance and the wider team, is the perfect way to contribute to their great mission; ‘to change the system’.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to;

• Providing comprehensive administration support to the Director of People, Culture & Governance, and the wider team;
• Provide diary management to the Director including scheduling appointments and meetings.
• Setup and track PCG leadership meetings.
• Ensure the Director has relevant papers in advance of scheduled meetings.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics as required.
• Drafting correspondence, making telephone calls and attending meetings as requested by the Director.
• Coordinating, attending and taking minutes and tracking actions for OLT and Heads meetings as required.
• Following up on actions from meetings on behalf of the Director, ensuring that they are addressed by the appropriate people within agreed timescales.
• To provide administrative support in creating presentations and documents for Board meetings, Organisational Leadership Team meetings (OLT), and other key forums.
• Providing project management for People and Culture related activities, projects and meetings;
• Support project planning and implementation of People & Culture initiatives, such as staff engagement activities.
• Support the preparation of reports and maintain accurate project records.
• Provide administrative support for workshops, training sessions, and team events.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for the planning, coordination, and delivery of cross-organisational projects where agreed with the Director of People, Culture & Governance.
• Track project timelines, maintain action logs.
• Support collaboration across teams by scheduling project meetings and preparing supporting documentation.
• Supporting internal communications on behalf of the Director of People & Culture;
• Assist the Director with drafting internal communications, announcements, and updates for staff.
• Help coordinate staff engagement activities and feedback mechanisms to strengthen communication channels.
• Liaising with external providers supporting the organisations People and Culture governance work;
• Act as a point of contact for external providers and consultants working with the People & Culture and Governance directorate.
• Coordinate meetings, contracts, and service delivery arrangements.
• Ensure relevant documentation is filed and shared appropriately.
• Providing administrative support in creating presentations and documents for Board meetings, Organisational Leadership Team, Heads and other meetings and events.
• To support the directorate in its work with ensuring an inclusive and values driven organisation;
• Provide administrative support to the director on projects and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Help coordinate staff engagement activities aligned to the organisation’s values.
• Ensure meeting agendas, communications, and project materials reflect inclusive practice.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, the ability to take concise and accurate minutes, to work under pressure to tight and competing deadlines whilst able to maintain excellent interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels. In addition, an overarching passion for the charity’s values and ethos is key to your success in this role alongside an understanding of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and how it applies to the work of Turn2us.

Person Specification

Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills: able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to confidently engage with different people both virtually and in person.
• Ability to take concise, accurate and efficiently produced minutes of meetings.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities, to deliver outputs in a timely and appropriate manner.

Experience:

• Some awareness of project management
• Administrative and diary management experience.
• Experience of organisation of meetings, travel arranging, diary management and email management.

Relevant notes/candidate pack:

To express your interest or request the full candidate briefing pack, please contact Annabelle at MLC directly or submit your application via the link provided.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Applications for this role are under constant review, and our client is particularly interested in any suitable candidates that can start immediately.

We are an outward looking charity with a compelling reputation for delivering professional support services to young people in South West London coupled with the motivation to develop new and innovative responses to young people’s mental health needs. This was particularly tested when the Covid pandemic forced us to quickly pivot all our provision to remote working. However, we met the challenge, training staff in new ways of working and integrating new offers that have now become part of our ongoing work supporting children and young people’s mental health.

Post-pandemic, the well-documented rise in mental health needs amongst young people has resulted in unprecedented levels of demand for our services. Nationally, the need to modernise and transform mental health services alongside the need to increase service capacity has been recognised and, as a result, we have expanded our staff team and broadened the range of mental health interventions we offer to young people. At our core is a commitment to strong active engagement with young people and creating support that’s relevant, flexible and accessible. Young people need to be ‘at the heart’ of all our service design and we’re committed to making sure young people are able to ‘get help now’ when they first reach out for it, at the point of need rather than availability.

Job Purpose: The purpose of the post is to take responsibility for the HR oversight, day to day HR matters and the overall HR management of the charity.

The role will require initially regular meets on the sites with the CEO & Senior Management Team to build relationships, understand current processes and to establish and implement a best-in-class HR service to managers and employees across the organisation, allowing the CEO & Senior Managers to focus on the essential strategic management of the charity.

We envisage the first 6 months being a comprehensive review & reset of the charities HR policies, procedures and protocols.

This will be a part-time role for 21 hours per week across 3-4 days. This role will be busy, interesting and provide an opportunity for you to make your mark within the charity. You will have line management responsibilities for a part time HR administrator who you will be working closely with.

To succeed in this role, you must demonstrate that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experience to perform effectively. You should also hold a CIPD Diploma-level qualification and have a thorough, up-to-date understanding of current UK employment legislation.

Your strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail should enable you to manage documentation and records effectively, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.

We are looking for a self-starter and someone with a demonstrable positive approach that has the ability to always remain calm and consistent with personnel at all levels, but capable of dealing with difficult situations.

It is essential you have excellent English speaking and writing skills. You must have demonstrable skills for writing policy, procedures, letters, reports etc., and you must also be able to work in Office365 with confidence.

The full Job Description and Person Specification for this role is included in this pack. 

Working for Off the Record 

We employ around 70 staff and are funded by South West London ICB, local authorities and charitable trusts. We invest in staff development through training, CPD opportunities, an EAP programme, pension scheme and retail/ticket discounts.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion   

Off the Record is fully committed to the principles of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. This commitment is demonstrated through our recruitment processes; our proms and comms; our staff training and development; the development of new and innovative community-based services and the wearing of our rainbow lanyards.We actively promote equal access and outcomes for all young people and work to ensure our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Off the Record’s senior management team are responsible for leading, driving and delivering OTR’s diversity commitment actively ensuring equality of access and outcomes for all children and young people. OTR is engaged fully in achieving equality of opportunity including ensuring that its workforce understands, complies with and promotes our inclusion policies in their day-to-day work.

Applying for the Posts 

To be considered, please complete:

· The Application Form

· The Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form

Both are available on our website. Please click Apply to redirect you there.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.

Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying for similar roles. Application data is retained securely for 6 months in line with our data and privacy policy.

Decisions about who to invite for interview will be based on how well someone demonstrates that they meet the person specification for the specific post, so please make sure you complete the application form fully and accurately, giving evidence of how you meet each point in the person specification and indicating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Email applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible after the closing date.   

Established in 1997, Jigsaw4u provide a range of services for children, young people and families experiencing complex social and emotional difficulties in SW London.

Jigsaw4u is a rewarding place to work with a supportive team environment.  Working for us offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

We are seeking a proactive HR Operations Manager to join our Management Team.  This key role oversees HR and operational management, ensuring that our people, systems and processes support high-quality, impactful services.   

Jigsaw4u’s HR Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day HR and operational management functions, supporting staff wellbeing, organisational development, compliance and high-quality service delivery.  This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a values-driven environment and is passionate about helping a charity maximise its positive impact on local communities.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date.  We therefore encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised deadline

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support academy leaders and deliver high quality people-focused advice across the Federation.

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with senior leaders, providing expert advice on employee relations, workforce planning and organisational change. You’ll lead complex casework, coach leaders on effective people management, and support initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing and performance.

The role involves regular visits to academies, building strong relationships and ensuring consistent, high-quality HR practice. You’ll also contribute to HR projects, policy development and leadership training.

If you’re a proactive, solutions-focused HR professional with strong ER experience and a passion for education, we’d love to hear from you.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted HR partner to academy leaders, providing proactive, pragmatic advice on workforce planning, engagement, performance and wellbeing
• Providing expert advice and support to managers on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, sickness absence, capability management and restructures, ensuring legal compliance and timely resolution
• Coaching and supporting senior leaders to strengthen people management capability and embed best practice, including informal dispute resolution
• Providing expert advice and support to leaders on organisational change, including restructures and TUPE transfers, supporting with managing consultation processes and trade union relationships
• Analysing workforce data and trends to inform HR initiatives such as retention, attendance improvement, and improving the employee experience

For a full list of job responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Significant experience operating at HR Business Partner or senior HR advisory level within a complex organisation, influencing senior stakeholders
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases, including change management and restructuring, with strong employment law knowledge
• The ability to coach, influence and challenge senior leaders with credibility, empathy and professionalism

For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Elliott, Talent Acquisition Partner, via email  to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.

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OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

We are looking to recruit an interim People Partner, for an initial 6 month contract for our non-profit client. You will be based in London with the hybrid expectation of 2 days in the offices.

Your role as our People Partner will be to cover all aspects of generalist HR delivery for your allocated client group. You will be both a strategic advisor and operational support to the departments you are aligned with . You will drive initiatives in ER, performance management and compliance, seeking to improve colleague engagement, promote inclusion and diversity and improve organisational development.

Reporting into the Head of HR and working with a team of other Partners and Advisors, you will be joining a supportive environment working for a unique organisation.

This role is interviewing ASAP so please get in touch as soon as possible if interested.

Your new company

A leading London-based university is seeking an HR Advisor to join its collaborative HR Business Partnering team. You'll play an important role in delivering high-quality, customer-focused HR services during a period of positive change and improvement.

Your new roleAs HR Advisor, you will provide practical HR guidance and support to managers and staff across a wide range of operational areas, including:

• Absence management and family-friendly cases
• ER support for disciplinary, grievance and capability matters
• Recruitment coordination, job description reviews and pre-employment checks
• Managing Certificates of Sponsorship where required
• Supporting job evaluation panels and general HR administration
• Ensuring compliance with UKVI, right-to-work, DBS and GDPR requirements
• Contributing to HR projects, policy updates and process improvements

You will work closely with colleagues across HR to ensure consistent, timely and high-quality HR service delivery.
What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and UK employment law
• Experience managing ER cases, absence, and recruitment processes
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• A proactive mindset, high attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven HR team
• Exposure to varied HR activities and transformational work
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative environment focused on service excellence

If you are interested, please apply now!

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Bloomsbury Football Foundation is seeking a Head of Talent to play a critical role in shaping our future as we scale our impact across London and beyond.

As we grow from supporting 6,500 young people to 20,000 by 2028, this role will lead how we attract, hire and retain exceptional people across the organisation. Working closely with the Head of People and Executive Team, you’ll build inclusive, scalable recruitment practices that enable rapid growth without compromising on quality or values.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from role scoping and sourcing through to offer and onboarding
• Build scalable, data-driven hiring processes that support growth in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to anticipate workforce needs and develop proactive hiring plans
• Strengthen Bloomsbury’s employer brand and deliver an outstanding, values-aligned candidate experience
• Build diverse talent pipelines using a range of sourcing channels and inclusive hiring approaches
• Use recruitment data and insights to continuously improve systems, processes and outcomes

About You

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, with a hands-on and people-centred approach
• Strong knowledge of ATS, sourcing tools and recruitment analytics
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and credibility with candidates and stakeholders
• Comfortable working in high-growth, evolving environments and taking ownership of outcomes
• Strong interest in inclusive hiring and widening access to opportunity
• Passionate about social impact and motivated by the power of football to transform lives

Read the full JD here.

AllChild is embarking on an ambitious five-year growth strategy, expanding into two new locations each year. To support this journey, we’re looking for a talented and people-focused recruitment professional to help us attract and hire exceptional individuals who will shape our future.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, working closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver impactful talent solutions. From sourcing and attracting top talent to ensuring a positive, engaging candidate experience, you’ll play a key role in building teams that drive success and reflect our values.

You’ll also act as a trusted advisor to the business, translating organisational goals into effective hiring strategies. Beyond recruitment, you’ll contribute to the development of AllChild’s Learning and Development offering, partnering with stakeholders to enhance our approach and foster a strong culture of continuous learning and growth.

At AllChild, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional development. We’re committed to giving our people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

If you’re passionate about building high-performing teams, connecting people with meaningful career opportunities, and creating pathways for individual success, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 23 February 2026.

Location: UK based – Hybrid, any UK office with national travel

Ref: ODO-261

Join St Giles as an Organisational Development Officer!

Are you passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces? St Giles is seeking a dedicated People & Organisational Development Officer to help us deliver exceptional people services and support our mission to be a great place to work.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

In this pivotal role, you'll:

• Drive internal communications that keep staff informed and engaged
• Support employee wellbeing and recognition initiatives
• Help embed our values and a coaching culture across the organisation
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver people-focused solutions
• Maintain and continuously improve our policies, systems, and intranet

We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, HR or internal comms experience, and a genuine dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you’re kind, adaptable, solution-focused, and ready to empower others, you’ll fit right in!

Enjoy flexible/hybrid working, national travel opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact at one of the UK’s most inspiring organisations.

Apply now and shape the future of St Giles—where your work truly matters!

Role Details

• Location: Flexible/Hybrid with national travel
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
•  Salary: £25k plus £3k London Weighting where applicable
• Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays
• DBS: Basic DBS check required

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: Monday 16th February 2026 at 9am
•  Interview Date: 26th/27th February 2026

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Ref: PRO-261

Join St Giles as a People Data & Reward Officer!

Are you detail-oriented, numerically skilled, and passionate about supporting people in a dynamic organisation? We’re looking for a People Data & Reward Officer to deliver timely and accurate payroll, support pay and reward strategies, and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

What you’ll do:

• Process monthly payroll and employee benefits with precision
• Support the development and implementation of HR systems and pay/reward initiatives
• Respond to payroll queries and ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements
• Generate reports, analyse data, and contribute to process improvements
• Collaborate with colleagues and train managers on systems and best practices

About you:

• Experience with payroll, HR practices, and using business communications tools
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; accuracy and attention to detail are a must
• Solution-focused, highly organised, and able to prioritise competing tasks
• Committed to St Giles’s values of empowerment, inclusion, and support

This is a part-time, flexible/hybrid role with national travel opportunities. Join a team that values kindness, adaptability, and collaboration—where your work directly supports our vision to be a great place to work.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help shape the future of St Giles!

Role Details

• Location: Flexible/Hybrid with national travel
• Hours: Part time 21 hours per week
• Salary: £16,800 pa for 21 hours a week (£25k plus £3k London Weighting where applicable pro rata)
• Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• DBS: Basic DBS check required

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date: Monday, 16th February 2026 at 9.00am
• Interview Date: Monday 23rd February 2026

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Our client is a large, well-established UK charity dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. Their people are at the heart of everything they do, and they are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered to make an impact.

The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim HR Business Partner to join our friendly and collaborative HR team for an initial period of 3+ months. This is a key role supporting managers and staff across the organisation, providing expert guidance on people matters while championing a positive culture aligned with their mission of supporting communities.

You'll work closely with senior leaders, enabling high-quality people management, driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring our HR practices continue to reflect our values.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Support organisational change projects, restructures, and workforce planning activities.
• Lead on employee relations matters, ensuring supportive, fair and timely outcomes.
• Work closely with HR colleagues to deliver people initiatives that strengthen engagement and wellbeing.
• Use HR data and insights to influence decision-making and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are aligned with charity sector best practices and UK employment legislation.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive culture that reflects the charity's commitment to serving communities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is not only an experienced HR professional, but also genuinely passionate about supporting people and communities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach.

You will bring:

• Experience in an HRBP or senior HR advisory role, ideally within the charity, public, or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters.
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously.
• A warm, people-first approach aligned with our values.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, friendly HR team who value collaboration and kindness.
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to improving lives and building stronger communities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact during a key period for the organisation.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Job Title: Head of People & Governance

Responsible To:  Chief Executive

Location:Remote, but with flexibility to travel for in person meetings

Salary: £38,336 - £44,427 pro rata, per annum (dependent on experience) plus 8% pension contribution

Duration: Permanent established role

Hours: 0.8 FTE (29 hours 36 minutes per week), flexible

Job Purpose: 

The Head of People & Governance will provide leadership to the CEO Office team and serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This role will be responsible for the three specialist areas which form the CEO Office: People Services, Governance and Executive Support. 

This role is responsible for delivering the People Services function for the organisation, including the development and implementation of People Services strategies, plans, policies and processes. You will lead the People Services team in delivering high quality support and advisory services.

This post requires the individual to understand, anticipate and react to the organisation’s changing needs, to think critically, make decisions, and offer solutions to problems with expert professionalism, sensitivity, and confidentiality. To implement Butterfly Conservation’s (BC) objectives through leadership of the CEO Office team, setting and managing budgets, targets and workplans while inspiring and enabling staff to achieve their best.

Specific Tasks:

1. Delivering the People Services function      
2. Responsible for delivering a high-performing People Services function ensuring all interactions adhere to BC’s inclusion and organisational values. To lead, manage and be accountable for the function, including:

• Aligning workload with BC’s Strategy and annual business plans.
• Advising, coaching, and enabling the People Services team to deliver effectively and create an engaging, supportive, and empowering environment. 
• Ensure monthly workforce reporting systems are in place and actions followed up where required.  
• Lead on Employee Health and Wellbeing initiatives, promoting a culture of engagement and self-responsibility.
• Implement, monitor and evaluate performance management systems and processes. 
• In conjunction with the CEO and SLT, procuring external specialist support and/or legal advice as needed to minimise risk to the organisation.
• Act as the escalation point for complex employee casework, including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy, ensuring that the SLT members’ roles remain objective and that safe formal processes can occur if required. 
• Account management for providers of BC’s People Services Workforce Systems, ensuring Service Level Agreements are met and partnership opportunities are maximised including Occupational Health, EAP services, Hireful and BreatheHR.
• Oversee and manage ‘Charity Learn’ BC’s online learning management system, to include setting up annual statutory training for all staff and creating bookable in-house training sessions as required.
• In conjunction with the CEO and SLT, develop and implement a People Strategy to include areas of succession planning, talent management, change management, and staff engagement. 

1. Governance, Risk and Management Information & Reporting

      Accountable for the smooth running of BC’s core governance activities and trustee meetings, including:

• Overseeing the risk and audit process for the CEO Office, bridging as needed between the Finance Directorate and the CEO Office Directorate.
• Ensuring all core legal requirements are met and that the trustees comply with their duties in accordance with the Articles of Association.
• Ensuring relevant statutory returns are submitted to Charity Commission and Companies House.

1. Executive Support

      Ensure the support function to the CEO and SLT is delivered efficiently and effectively, including direct line management of the Executive Assistant to the CEO and SLT PA’s.

1. Management and Development of Team members

      Responsible for managing a team of five direct reports and undertaking all People Manager duties, including:

• Setting objectives, workload planning, holding 121 meetings and regular reviews.
• Conducting Performance Development Reviews and giving timely direction and feedback.
• Building engagement within the team and creating an environment of trust and wellbeing.
• Coaching and developing team members to ensure professional and personal growth and career development and supporting any training needs. 
• Role modelling people management in line with BC’s values and competency framework, setting a good example from the CEO Office. 

1. Strategy, Planning and Budgeting

      Working with the CEO and SLT on the annual and long-term business cycles, including:

• Supporting with the creation of BC’s Strategy as required.
• Creating annual Directorate work plans to deliver actions and outcomes in line with BC’s strategic priorities ensuring  teams within your responsibility have clarity and direction.
• Working with Finance to ensure that the function has adequate budget to match the work plans and supporting with budget refresh and reforecasting.
• Supporting the Directorate with workforce planning and resource management as required.
• Responsible for the CEO Office budget.

1. Relationship building, partnering and culture development,

     Operating as a strong ambassador for BC and the CEO by:

• Cultivating and nurturing excellent working relationships both internally with all colleagues and trustees, and externally with branches, volunteers, partners, suppliers, funders, and sector networks.

General:

• Promoting and exemplifying BC’s values (Excellence, Passionate, Inspiring, Collaborative) ensuring they are adopted in all aspects of the role.
• Aligning with the mission and strategic goals of BC; commitment to species conservation, the environment and nature recovery.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required and commensurate with the grade of post.
• Undertaking all duties and responsibilities in compliance with BC policies, processes and code of conduct, role modelling inclusive behaviour to enable a diverse workforce.
• Be cost conscious and respectful of funders’ money. Make good financial decisions to minimise cost and maximise impact by the charity.
• Actively participating in on-going professional development activities, committing to personal and professional growth and development.

Candidates must have the right to work and be resident in the UK.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early before the advertised closing date and time.

Closing date:Sunday, 15 February 2026 at 23:59. 

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