This is an opportunity to join an organisation focused on protecting the public through effective regulation and a well-established culture of continuous quality improvement. This new role will be an integral part of the Policy and Standards Team at HCPC, driving forward the EDI agenda for the organisation. Engaged in research, stakeholder engagement, and policy development, the Policy and Standards team supports the organisation in ensuring our registrants maintain high standards, and have the advice and support they need in doing so.

You will join us at an exciting time in this new post, as you lead the development of our first EDI strategy, maximise our work with stakeholders, and modernise our approach to EDI in all that we do.

Your role will be to lead and transform the HCPC’s work on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) matters, ensuring that we are compliant with our statutory duties, reporting obligations, and pursue best practice as a regulator and employer.

You will have proven ability to provide specialist and expert EDI policy advice, guidance, challenge and support, and will work continually and effectively with internal and external stakeholders. You will be comfortable in not only adapting to change, but in driving forward change and bringing others along with you.

You will exhibit excellent communication skills, and act as an authoritative source of expert advice and guidance to colleagues on relevant legislation and best practice in relation to EDI.

You will also be able to research and write accessible, clear policy documents and other content for a range of audiences. You will also possess the skills required to lead the EDI policy portfolio, working collaboratively with colleagues across the organization, and are able to weigh up conflicting demands and make decisions independently. You will be willing to travel on an occasional basis throughout the UK and overseas, including overnight stays as required.

What we offer

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation and in return we offer our employees generous benefits. As a member of the team you will have access to wide range of employee schemes and benefits including:

- 30 days annual leave plus discretionary days at Christmas

- Interest free season ticket loan

- Cycle to work scheme

- 7% employer pension contribution

- Employee discounts on gym membership and a broad range of retail outlets

- Flexible working options

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Alongside our excellent employee benefits, we are committed to your ongoing learning and development to build your skills, experience, and career.

You can find out more about our benefits on our website

Closing Date: 16 August 2020

Interview Date: week commencing 24 August 2020

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

The HCPC welcomes applicants from all sections of the community we embrace diversity and promote inclusivity and equality of opportunity.

Did you know that more than 7% of the working age population of England can barely read at all?

Read Easy UK is a rapidly growing national charity that provides one-to-one volunteer reading coaches for adults who struggle with reading. This service is provided through an expanding network of locally-run volunteer Read Easy groups in various parts of the country, which are set up and supported by Read Easy UK. The charity operates from a small head office in north Gloucestershire. More information about the work of Read Easy can be found on our website.

The role

Read Easy UK is at an exciting stage of development and this new post has been created to strengthen the charity’s infrastructure as it expands. The role will be varied and challenging as you will have responsibility for all administrative and financial matters, including policy, risk management, budgeting and bookkeeping, human resources and document development.

The role of Head of Administration and Finance will form part of Read Easy UK’s small, but dynamic Management Team. You will report to the Chief Executive and work alongside the Head of Operations and Head of Fundraising & PR, helping to ensure that the charity runs efficiently and sustainably and is able to meet the goals of its ambitious new Ten Year Strategic Plan. Our culture is friendly, focused, mature and hard-working.  

For more information, please download the role profile.

Salary: £32,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience, pro rata for 3-4 days per week. (This is the full time equivalent salary; the part-time salary will be calculated pro rata.)

Benefits: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata. Pension scheme available.

Please click on the Apply Now button and email your CV with a covering letter, laying out in detail how your skills and experience meet the above criteria. Please note that applicants who do not provide this detailed covering letter will not be considered.

Reporting into the Head of Human Resources who is currently remote working, you will be responsible for providing a pro-active and efficient HR service. Your key accountabilities will include:-

Responsibilities:

* Quickly and effectively establishing positive working relationships with HR colleagues and demonstrating an understanding of the Jewish Care Strategic Vision and Values
* Pro-actively seeking opportunities to build relationships and provide professional advice with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an effective HR service to the organisation in a virtual way.
* Able to advise managers on our HR policies and procedures with a pragmatic solution based approach but always within the guidance of Employment Law regulations
* Gaining credibility to become a go to critical friend for managers when dealing with change and culture shift
* Provide advice on any proposed re-organisation structures and help deliver, mitigating risk
* Provide advice on any redundancy process to avoid unfair practice
* Provide advice and support to managers on all aspects of employee relations including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues,
* Up to date experience of ET1 and ET3 Tribunal processes, including the preparation of organised and chronological bundles.
* Being responsible for efficient outcomes to close ER cases within a specified time frame
* Experience of working with Trade Unions
* Up to date, demonstrable continuous personal development
* Organising virtual diary appointments, preparing invite letters/emails
* Typing and collating virtual notes to support Managers in a fast and efficient process
* Adapting letter templates to reflect individual circumstances
* Responsive and efficient to deliver excellent customer service
* Keep the ER case files active and relevant with attention on closed resolutions
* Manage a high volume of complex ER casework
* Devise and implement tailored solutions to complex issues, in line with Jewish Care's policies and procedures to enable line managers to make informed and timely decisions on staffing matters.
* Knowledge of employment law
* Ability to work effectively both as a member of the team and on own initiative

What you'll need:

* MCIPD CIPD qualified level 5
* Educated to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
* Able to touch type at speed and be proficient in all Microsoft packages
* Experience of working within a multi-site, unionised environment
* Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Zoom
* Not for profit and / or care sector experience
* Experience and/or understanding of remote working demands
* Good coaching skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
* Able to engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders at all levels
* Evidence of ability to deliver high standards of customer service even when under pressure

This role is fixed term for 6 months with immediate start. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for work, as this role will involve onsite visits and remote working.

Benefits

Jewish Care offers excellent benefits and training to all staff. Benefits include, free meals, 20 day's annual leave, Jewish Care Pension scheme, various discounts, Loans and mileage reimbursement, ride to work scheme, eye tests, employee referral bonus and more.

About

Jewish Care is a leading communal organisation. We are the largest health and social care charity for the Jewish community in the UK, caring for nearly 7,000 people every week. Approximately 1500 staff from multi-cultural backgrounds together with 3,000 volunteers help to maintain their service. It provides a wide range of services to help meet the community's physical, social and emotional needs, both directly and in partnership with other organisations. We care & support many people including; older people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs and Holocaust survivors and many more.

We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by creating excellent social care that enhances well-being and inspires them to stay connected to their community. The organisation is committed to finding innovative solutions tailored to the people who use their services.

We are a proud to be multi award winning organisation. Prestigious awards and accolades they have received include; The Skills for Care Best Employer for over 250 people, and The Investors in People Gold standard.

Please be aware that this vacancy will close, once a sufficient number of suitable candidates have been identified therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

We are actively recruiting for an Interim Transition Manager, with Organisational Development and culture change experience for a 6 month FTC. Working remotely, you will be helping this client achieve a complex re-organisation, helping to push through operational objectives. Project management skills are key, but most importantly you will have a deep understanding of coaching stakeholders through change positively.

HR and Safeguarding Manager
The Dock, London (office and home based)

Are you an experienced HR professional seeking your next step up? Want to contribute to the culture of a growing charity that values integrity, dedication and collaboration? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school.

In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.

We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.

We’re currently looking for an HR and Safeguarding Manager to join us on a 12 month contract that has the potential to become a permanent position.

The Benefits 

- Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum DOE
- Flexible working
- Pension with employer and employee contribution (after probation) 
- 25 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- Team socials 
- Recognition schemes to celebrate staff who go above and beyond
- Team away days with regular training opportunities

This is a superb time to join us at a key stage in our evolution. We’re supporting the delivery of the National Tutoring Programme, which will provide catch-up support to pupils whose education has been impacted by COVID-19. It’s vital that we’re able to grow and expand our resources so we can support every pupil in need – that’s where you come in. 

You will have the opportunity to play an integral part in helping us build a strong team and culture that is fit for growth. As this is a new position in our organisation, you will have the chance to really make the role your own. 

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive induction and training to ensure you succeed as part of the Action Tutoring team. We’re committed to providing development opportunities for staff, so you will be supported to challenge yourself and take on new areas of responsibility. 

The Role

As the HR and Safeguarding Manager, you will help us to build a strong culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and drive forward our work in these areas. 

This is a varied role that will cover HR, safeguarding, recruitment, learning and development and strategy and leadership. You’ll benefit from an interesting workload, including providing advice to line managers, hiring the best people for our team and driving forward diversity initiatives, such as our Black Lives Matter work. 

Reporting to our Head of Finance and Operations, you will: 

- Work with senior team members to develop and implement HR policies, procedures and guidance documents
- Introduce and develop an organisational L&D strategy
- Manage the recruitment process for new hires 
- Support our safeguarding functions, including processing DBS checks 
- Work with our Mental Health First Aiders to ensure we have a strong wellbeing offering
- Liaise with teams across the organisation to make sure we are as diverse and inclusive as possible 

About You

To join us as our HR and Safeguarding Manager, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience as an HR administrator or manager 
- Experience of using, and taking responsibility for, a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) 
- The ability to work flexibly on your own initiative to achieve objectives
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A CIPD membership 
- A degree (or equivalent) 

You may have previously worked as an HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor, Human Resources Generalist, or HR Generalist. 

The closing date for applications is the 24th August 2020. 

Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next step as our HR and Safeguarding Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a HR Advisor to provide people management advice and guidance to managers, ensuring that HR policies, procedures and standards are applied fairly, reasonably and consistently across the organisation. 

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Human Resources Team

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Battersea is way ahead of the sector when it comes to employee engagement – and our department works hard to keep us there. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments achieve their strategic objectives. We do this to attract, retain and develop our people to be the best they can be, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

Within the Human Resources department sits the core HR team and the L&D Team. Providing strategic and operational advice on all HR topics and developing/operating good practice policies procedures and processes, we enable our people to help every dog and cat.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

HR Business Partner
Location: 55 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BN (may involve some travelling around South West)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000.00 per annum + benefits
Closing Date: Monday 10 August '20 (12 noon).

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of marginalised people?

Julian House is a Bath-based charity supporting people who are homeless and socially excluded to build sustainable independent lives. 

We have been through an exciting period of growth to deliver our strategy and are well placed to continue to develop, with ambitions to support more people across the South West, at a time when there is increasing demand for our services. 

We are looking for a dynamic, CIPD qualified, HR Business Partner with proven change management and employee relations experience who can successfully partner the business to improve organisation performance. 

You will provide excellent strategic HR advice and guidance on the full range of people issues including recruitment and on-boarding, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, talent management, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues and HR information systems.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work as part of the wider senior management team, leading on the development and implementation of our People Strategy, and projects within this including reward, retention, policies, diversity and staff well-being.

Confident and credible, you’ll need to be comfortable working at pace, often on multiple projects at the same time.  With excellent communication skills, acting as a coach to all levels of management, you will play a key role in embedding best practice in people management and shaping the culture of the organisation.  Excellent problem solving and influencing skills are also key requirements for this role.

You’ll be responsible for managing and developing a small team comprised of an HR Assistant, Volunteer Coordinator and Head Office Receptionist.

Above all, you will share our passion for making a difference to the lives of the most marginalised.

Upon the end of the pandemic restriction period, the successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Bath and occasionally required to travel to other offices and services.

We are committed to equality of opportunity in service provision and employment. We are also committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community and candidates with lived experience.  We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week.  We are happy to consider reduced hours for the right candidate.

The salary for this role is £40,000 pa.

As an employee, you will receive an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Cash health care plan 
• Up to 27 days annual leave (depending on length of service) 
• Employer pension contribution (up to 6% of your gross salary) 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Award Scheme 
• 20% Discount at Julian House Shops and Bike Workshops 

Closing date:

The closing date for this post is Monday 10 August ’20 (12 noon).

Please note: interviews will be taking place on Monday 17 August '20.

To Apply: 

To apply for this role all you need is an up to date CV with a cover letter to include why are you a great fit for this role. Please reference the person specification and draw on your track record and transferable skills, giving clear examples. If possible please upload your CV and supporting statement as one document. Please upload your CV & Cover Letter via our Julian House jobs page on our website. 

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that is passionate about seeing lives transformed that is also fun, friendly and committed to seeing our values shape all that we do and are. As a member of the HR Team, this role will help serve all of our team including the CEO, National Office Staff, front line staff and those working in our projects. HR has the privilege of working across the organisation and interacting with all of our team to support them in their roles.

The Payroll & HR Administrator will provide a high-quality payroll processing service, and will support the HR Team with administration, to help ensure a professional, compassionate and efficient service is delivered to the organisation.  Therefore, the successful candidate will be passionate about the work that we do and see the importance of having good processes in place to ensure that things run smoothly and that expectations are clear. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and administration skills, being able to work calmly under pressure and understanding the importance of confidentiality. 

We believe the HR team plays a key role in helping to shape the culture of the organisation. Therefore, you should be someone who models our values and understands how these impact the way that we work. This role can often be busy with a number of competing demands, and you should therefore be someone who can work flexibly. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, who is able to communicate well, and be available to help where needed. 

For more information, please see the recruitment pack and apply via our website. 

My client, a leading charity brand, now requires an experienced Head of Workforce Policy and Reward to join them for an initial period of 6 months. 

As Head of Workforce Policy& Reward you will be an expert in employment-related issues and risk, leading the provision of workforce guidance and advice and enabling policy frameworks to support the organisation and People strategy and legal requirements. Reporting to the HR Director, you’ll be responsible for the development and implementation of elements of the People Strategy, helping to drive improvements in performance management and capability. You will also be responsible for leading on the review of the organisations reward strategy and framework, aligned with the organisational strategy. 

To be considered you will require:

• Proven experience in a senior HR role delivering an expert policy or similar function, gained in a large, complex organisation

• A comprehensive and up to date understanding of employment law 

• Experience of maintaining and developing a comprehensive portfolio of HR Policies including drafting policies and procedures 

• Previous responsibility for the oversight of organisational reward arrangements together with a good understanding of the principles of reward management, pensions and benefits

• Proven ability to interpret legal guidance to organisational issues and needs 

• Previous experience in leading a team of HR professionals 

• Knowledge of volunteer workforce dynamics and arrangements for the management of a volunteer workforce 

Office, HR and Finance Administrator (One Year FTC)
The Dock, London, E1

About Us

Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school.

In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.

We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.

Following a recent promotion, we’re now on the lookout for an Office, HR and Finance Administrator to join our team in the heart of London for a one year, fixed-term contract which has the real possibility to extend subject to funding.

Your Benefits

- Salary of £23,000 - £25,000 per annum depending on experience
- 25 days’ holiday per year per annum, plus Bank Holidays
- Contribution to staff pension scheme

This engaging and varied role requires a highly organised individual who can turn their hand to many different tasks and facilitate our organisation. You’ll have the chance to take the initiative, work independently and provide vital support across a number of our teams.

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive induction and training on our systems and we strongly believe in offering professional development opportunities to all our staff, so you will have plenty of chances to grow within your role.

What’s more, as a growing charity, you can be sure that not only will your work be doing good and giving back to the community but also you will potentially have the chance to get involved in new areas of responsibility and stay with us far beyond your contract.

Your Role

As the Office, HR and Finance Administrator, you will act as the conduit for effective operations throughout our Head Office. In many ways, you will be the glue that holds all the strands of our activities together and you will have the chance to get involved in a wide array of projects and activities that will mean no two days are the same.

Your role will be divided into several distinct areas of operation: administration support, Board support, finance support, HR support and additional (general) support. This will include:

- Managing diaries, co-ordinating travel, arranging meetings and events and taking minutes
- Fielding phone calls and emails and greeting and welcoming visitors to the office
- Playing an active role in IT, GDPR and safeguarding meetings
- Providing administrative support for Board meetings
- Assisting with financial administration, including invoices and payments, preparing monthly finance paperwork and processing payroll and expenses
- Supporting accurate HR record keeping, starter and leaver processes and staff social activities
- Assisting with the delivery of fresher’s fairs and events, processing volunteer applications and DBS checks
- Providing cover for staff during holiday periods or absence

About You

To be considered as an Office, HR and Finance Administrator, you will need:

- Previous experience in an administrative or finance role
- Experience in customer service or customer-facing roles
- Strong IT skills
- A degree level qualification (or equivalent work experience) with GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths (at a minimum)

You will also need the following attributes:

- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong numeracy skills
- The ability to work well with a wide range of people
- The ability to manage a busy and varied workload in a highly organised fashion, work well under pressure and manage deadlines
- The ability to take the initiative and work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Trustworthiness and strong integrity

All applicants will require the right to work in the UK.

The ideal candidate will also have experience gained within the charity sector or of working with volunteers.

Other organisations may call this role Administrator, Office Administrator, Operations Assistant, Office Assistant, Admin Assistant, Receptionist, Secretary, PA, EA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, HR Assistant, Human Resources Administrator, or Customer Service Administrator.

The closing date for this role is the 24th August 2020.

Please note: we are expecting a high number of applications for this position. Please ensure that all supporting questions are answered in full within your application to ensure you do not miss out.

Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Office, HR and Finance Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides mental health support and training for over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils.
 
Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.  Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the ‘comprehensive CAMHS system’.
 
Through our professional development programme, we are training c1200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.

We continue to pilot, trial and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children, families and schools we support. We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing, fast paced HR team in order to provide comprehensive human resources support to the whole organisation.

You will contribute to Place2Be’s strategic and operational HR objectives and provide the full range of HR generalist advice and guidance to managers and employees. As the first point of contact for all employee related matters, you will ensure that staff are aware of our HR policies and procedures and that these are being implemented consistently across the organisation.

You will develop and coach managers so that they can confidently and consistently address any staffing issues that may arise alongside managing routine employee relation cases. You will manage the ill-health and sickness absence process, regularly engaging with our Occupational Health and EAP providers.

Proven experience in a HR function alongside a solid understanding of employment legislation and employee relations is essential, together with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion to make a difference.

You will:

• Work alongside the HR Officer to act as the first point of contact for all HR queries and ensure a timely and responsive HR service is delivered
• Support to coordinate and provide training in relation to the annual performance management process
• Advise, guide and support managers with all matters relating to employee relations
• Provide effective management of people related issues such as disciplinaries, grievance, redundancies and performance management

Diversity and Inclusion

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Because we are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in, we are particularly interested in attracting male candidates,as well as candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

All successful applicants will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS/PVG.

You will posses: 

• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Previous experience in managing a range of employee relation cases and working with highly sensitive information
• Be CIPD Qualified or working towards a CIPD accreditation
• Good oral and written communication and the ability to build effective relationships
• Great understanding of UK employment law with the ability to implement legal advice into practice

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
 
Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.

We are looking for an engaging, dynamic, passionate and committed CIPD qualified professional to become Head of People at UK Youth.

Operating in a busy and inspiring organisation, you will provide excellent strategic HR advice and guidance on the full range of people issues across a rewarding and inspiring Charity which makes a difference in the lives of young people across the UK.

The charity is embarking on an exciting journey of transformation as we implement an ambitious new strategy, underpinned by our People First mantra. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will work with the CEO and wider leadership and management team, leading on the development and implementation of our People First Strategy.

The core of the role is to provide excellent strategic HR advice and guidance on the full range of people issues including:
• Culture and EDI
• Recruitment and on-boarding
• Organisational development and talent management,
• Reward, recognition, compensation and benefits
• Performance, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues
• People analytics.
• Policies and procedures
• Employee engagement and staff well-being.

As an experienced, motivated and independently minded leader, you will be able to act on your own initiative and be a confident, authentic and credible communicator. You’ll need to be comfortable working at pace, often on multiple day to day operating tasks at the same time using your excellent analytical, problem solving and influencing skills. Acting as a coach to all levels of management, you will play a key role in embedding best practice in people management and shaping the culture of the organisation. Above all, you will share our passion for making a difference to the lives of Young people.

You’ll also be responsible for managing and developing a small team currently comprised of an HR Administrator, and Office Manager and overseeing the day to day running of our London office

You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.

This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be home-based.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.

Visit our website to find out more about the role, working at UK Youth and what we can offer you.

Are you a Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator looking to have a meaningful impact and help us in making the ordinary possible for children and young people with autism?

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding as well as campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, Ambitious College and The Rise School we provide specialist education and support to children and young people, aged 4 to 25, with autism.

As the Recruitment and Onboarding Administrator, you will be passionate about delivering an excellent and rigorous onboarding service to both new and existing employees. In addition, you will pro-actively support and guide all stakeholders with expert knowledge of effective onboarding and compliance regulations in line with the organisations policies and procedures.

About you

We are looking for an agile and pro-active individual that has experience within a compliance role within a regulated setting such as Education, Health or Social Care. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Excellent communication skills and a passion to build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Experience of processing compliance files, including DBS, referencing and occupational health.
• Understanding of Safer Recruitment and processes relating to the maintenance of internal HR systems.
• Knowledge of legislation (such as Keeping Children Safe in education) and recruitment best practice
• Adaptable through conflicting deadlines whilst ensuring the upmost attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the value of being a team player, within small and large teams
• Strong influencing skills and ability to engage successfully with stakeholders at all levels

 Why join us?

• We trust and value our employees as expert's in their field of work.
• Holiday generous 27 days
• Flexible working
• Autonomy to build and nurture trusted relationships across the organisation.
• We are committed to CPD, where you can access a wide range of training and development opportunities.
• Annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000.
• Season ticket loans.
• A wide range of wellness programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to physiotherapy for all employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to young people and children with autism.

Additionally, we will support the successful applicant to work from home both from a technical and a well-being perspective during current restrictions regarding non-essential travel.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams video call. This will be a 2 stage on the 1st stage will be held on the 18th Aug and 2nd stage on Thursday 20th Aug.

If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers.

 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Amnesty International UK wants to inspire and mobilise more people with its message of freedom, justice and equality. We want to be a truly inclusive organisation and are looking for a change agent to join us in developing and delivering our inclusion strategy and support the organisation to build a more inclusive culture, where all are respected and supported to deliver the best they can for human rights.

Reporting to the Head of HR, and working closely with our Director of Corporate Services who is the senior lead on diversity and inclusion, you will play a key role in influencing our ways of working and be a visible champion for inclusion across the organisation, working with internal and external stakeholders to provide expert advice to drive change.

About the role

You will support AIUK in challenging and changing our culture, behaviours, attitudes and how we talk about diversity and inclusion issues.

You will lead on the development and implementation of AIUK Diversity and Inclusion strategy and embed a positive culture of diversity and inclusion considerations to all areas of our work.

You will develop and deliver a suited of innovative resources that challenge and stretch our understanding of diversity and inclusion issues and develop measures that enable us to track, monitor and address areas we need to focus on.

About you

We want someone who is bold and brave, who will support us to disrupt our norms, challenge ourselves and learn what we need to put in place to be an actively anti-discrimination organisation. Resilient and tenacious, you will have experience of successfully supporting culture change in previous roles by working collaboratively and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have a track record of developing and delivering inclusion strategies while also promoting and delivering effective interventions to support the organisation through change.

You will also have strong project management skills and an ability to develop and analyse management information with strong problem solving skills to identify and address the root cause of issues.

Do you want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world? If your answer is yes, then we would encourage you to apply.

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Already our network of over seven million people is making a difference in almost every country in the world. Whether we are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer and offer the following benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) moving to 37 after 5 years’ service
• Generous pension where 2-5% employee contribution is matched at 6-9% by AIUK
• Life Assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Opportunities to volunteer at major events
• Flexible working supported wherever possible
• Interest free Travel / Bike / Computer loans
• Range of wellbeing and social activities

Amnesty International UK as an organisation values equality, diversity, and inclusion, we want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation, particularly at senior levels, and strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Apply for this role

For further details about the role please see the job description and person specification on the AIUK website. To apply, please complete an application form before midday on Monday 31st August 2020. Please ensure all information to be considered is included in the application form, as CV’s and cover letters will not be seen by the hiring panel.

Interviews will be held remotely/online on Monday 14 September 2020.

Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK.