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Job Title: Children’s Rights Manager/Advocate

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Hours:21 hours per week

Salary: £17,895(FTE£29,825) per annum

Location: This is primarily a home-based role, with travel to secure children’s homes and other service sites across the Midlands, Northeast, and Upper South East/South West. The role would suit someone located centrally, such as in the West Midlands (Birmingham area), to maintain reasonable and roughly equal travel distances between sites.

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram Voice

Coram Voice is a leading national children’s charity committed to championing the rights of children and young people. Since 1975, we’ve worked to ensure that children in care, care leavers, and others who rely on state support are heard, valued, and empowered.

Our vision is a society where children and young people are treated with dignity and respect, free from inequality and discrimination. We strive to ensure their voices are at the heart of decisions that impact their lives.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Children’s Rights Manager to join Coram Voice. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of visiting advocates whose work ensures that children in care or in need have a voice about their care and treatment within their settings.

The role also includes overseeing the commissioning of advocacy services, ensuring that all services meet required standards, deliver high-quality outcomes, and respond to the needs of children and young people, safeguarding their best interests.

We are seeking a proactive, resilient, and experienced leader who can provide guidance, and professional development to the visiting advocacy team, ensuring services are delivered in line with national advocacy standards and frameworks.

What you will receive

Coram Voice reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of up to 28 days’ annual leave plus an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.

We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.

Recruitment process

Our Service Managers will undertake Shortlisting. Successful candidates will be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.

Returning your application

• We cannot accept general CVs.
• When completing your application form, you need to address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
• Applications must be fully completed.
• If you are a current Coram Voice employee you may submit a supporting statement only addressing the person specification requirements for the post.

Closing Date: Monday 09th February 2026 at 5pm

Interview Date: Friday 20th February 2026

General consideration for applications

• DBS checks: all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
• Training: All successful candidates are required to complete our compulsory training programme which includes training in Advocacy (Being a Voice) Safeguarding and Diversity
• Conflict of interest: the independence of the service is important to Coram Voice. Prospective applicants need to raise any other potential conflicts of interest when initially contacting Coram Voice about this post.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

People Relations Partner

£35,072 -£36,918

Location , Leeds, West Yorkshire. With Hybrid working opportunities available

The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities.   

We are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring lifelong learning within reach fighting inequality and promoting social justice. 

Job Description 

 As the People Relations Partner, you will lead across the WEA’s people relations. Ensuring all colleagues are heard, supported and treated with dignity and respect. As a trusted partner to leaders, you will provide expert, person-centred advice and guidance on all people relation matters, mitigating risk and fostering a fair, consistent and positive workplace culture.  

Reporting to the Head of People Relations and Policy, the successful candidate will empower leaders and colleagues to resolve issues effectively, safeguarding our people and our organisation.  

We have attached the full role profile, that lists the key deliverables, performance measures and experience/qualifications needed for this role. Please take your time to read through this, and if you’d like to apply, hit that button! 

We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply. 

Should you need any support with your application, then please get in touch.   We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible 

 In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development. 

You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website .

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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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PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

The Role
Contract: Part-time, 16 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Salary: £12,255.3 per annum
Location: London (hybrid working – 1 day office-based, 2 days from home after probation)

As the HR Assistant, you will provide high-quality of HR Generalist duties to the HR Team, including administrative, data input, recruitment and training support to the HR department and management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Check recruitment updates and progress for all active vacancies.
• Follow up with candidates and managers on any outstanding documentation.
• Provide recruitment administration support, including setting up vacancies on the HR system, coordinating interviews, preparing documentation and issuing contracts
• Support onboarding by coordinating induction activities, equipment and paperwork
• Provide general HR administration such as employee records, surveys, reports and presentations
• Assist with leadership team meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking
• Coordinate training sessions, room bookings and catering
• Support learning and development administration, including maintaining the Learning Management System
• Support benefits administration, including pension and employee assistance programmes

Skills and Experience
Essential

• Ability to use HR information systems, including accessing, inputting, and compiling data.
• Demonstrating accurate data and attention to details
• The verbal communication skills to communicate.
• The written communication skills to produce succinct correspondence and reports.
• Experience of working effectively in teams and understanding expectations.
• Ability to write and present information. 

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 9 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete a Basic DBS disclosure check.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team.

You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately.

You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date.

We are looking for some someone who has:

• A CIPD qualification/currently studying towards a CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent ER experience.
• Demonstrable experience providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
• Strong knowledge of ER case work, current employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with an ability to be sensitive, diplomatic and tactful when required.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

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. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Job Purpose
Lead and develop the charity’s HR and Volunteering functions (People) to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive work environment, in line with the organisation’s values and EDI objectives

Key Tasks

Leadership

• Work with the People Sub-Committee (PSC) and SMT to develop and implement organisational people strategies and plans to support the delivery of our organisational strategy for older people.
• Have responsibility for our progress against these plans; measure and report this to PSC and SMT, including by administering our annual people survey, volunteer survey and trustee survey. Identify areas that require improvement and make recommendations for change.

People management

• Oversee People-related policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to those in line management roles within the organisation including on performance management issues and processes.
• Provide line management and support to the Community and Volunteer Manager, ensuring 6 their work aligns with organisational priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and change management.

Administration

• Ensure all employee compliance requirements are met, including DBS checks, right to work documentation, and up-to-date staff records.
• Work with the DFO to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing)

Quality

• Ensure that AUKEL’s People policies and procedure are in compliance with the Charity Quality Standard.
• Strive for excellence through the people in the organisation.

Liaison

• To participate to the National Age UK HR network to exchange insight and learn good practice.
• To liaise with our Solicitor team to ensure compliance when managing complex cases.
• To represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events in order to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting charitable companies.
• To attend relevant HR/ Employment Law seminars or work groups as the AUKEL HR ambassador.

General

• To meet regularly with the CEO for support, supervision and appraisal.
• To attend team and staff meetings, as required.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required
from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To undertake any training required to fulfil the role.
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.

Functional links

• This role reports directly to the CEO
• Excellent working relationship with SMT and Finance team.
• Close working relationship is needed with the Operations Coordinator and the Executive and Governance Coordinator.

Person Specification

Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of a Generalist HR role including managing employee relations in compliance with UK employment law.
• Experience in collaboratively developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in working collaboratively with managers to provide both constructive feedback and support to staff.
• Experience of line management and developing staff or volunteers.

Desirable

• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of reporting directly to a Trustees Board.

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practice across People Functions.
• Degree in Human Resource

Desirable

• Management or have acquired the equivalent CIPD level through experience assessment (or working towards same)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety as it relates to the HR function
• HR data system/ data bases (preferably Sage HR).
• Confidence in using Office365 including Microsoft forms.

Skills/Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication including ability to write reports and present to different stakeholder groups.
• Ability to collect and analyse data to extract insights and trends to make informed decisions.
• Intermediate IT skills including using of Microsoft form and polls.
• Professional and proactive approach which instils confidence, trust and motivates others

Desirable

• Mediation skills
• Conflict Management skills 
• Values-driven and aligned with the mission of the charity. 
• Empathetic, with a strong commitment to employee and volunteer well-being.

Additional Requirements

• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• This post is required to ensure to undertake regular CPD to ensure that their working knowledge is up to date with
changes in employment law and HR best practice.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

Senior People Officer – Employee Relations & Learning and Development

Part-time (21 hrs/week) | Permanent | Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel)
Salary: £39,597 (Full time equivalent)

MLC are partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Senior People Officer to join their small, collaborative People team and play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the organisation.

This is a hands-on generalist role with lead responsibility for employee relations and learning & development. Working closely with the People Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to managers, independently manage a varied ER caseload, and help shape a positive, inclusive and legally compliant workplace culture. You will also lead on coordinating organisational learning and development activity, supporting manager capability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact for employee relations matters, managing cases such as sickness absence, performance, conduct, probation and grievances
• Advise and support managers through formal processes, including investigations and hearings
• Prepare clear, high-quality HR documentation and correspondence
• Lead on planning, coordinating and evaluating learning and development activity, including mandatory training
• Provide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle
• Support people data reporting, policy development and continuous improvement of People processes
• Develop clear internal People communications to support managers and staff

About you:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Solid experience working as an HR generalist across the full employee lifecycle
• Proven experience independently managing employee relations casework
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR good practice
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with sound judgement and attention to detail
• Confidence supporting and advising managers in complex or sensitive situations
• A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion, confidentiality and respectful working relationships

Some benefits include:

• 30 days + Bank Holidays (prorated for part time employees)
• Home working allowance of £26 per month
• Generous and encouraging Maternity and Paternity leave
• Strong flexibility around the core working hours of 10am – 4pm

This role would suit someone who enjoys balancing operational HR work with the opportunity to influence culture, capability and learning, and who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy in a small team.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Main Duties

Strategy

• Working with senior leaders, lead on developing an organisational wide and joined up People & Volunteering Strategy aligned to organisational goals and workforce plans.

Oranisational Design and Culture

• Use engagement and feedback data to identify cultural risks and drive improvement.
• Lead strengthened leadership, coaching and management capability through clear expectations, advice and development frameworks.

Management

• Lead, coach and manage the People Services team to provide proactive support to the organisation, with a clear focus on the team’s development.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and SLT on disciplinary and staff performance issues.
• Liaise with the external employment lawyers to make robust risk assessments on disciplinary and staff performance issues.

Volunteering and Resourcing

• Establish annual capacity and skills plans (headcount, volunteer hours, peak demand cover, succession planning).
• Review and implement a volunteering journey to support our volunteers.

Quality Framework

• Continue to develop and implement specific projects as part of The Passage’s internal quality framework ‘Excellence For All’.
• Lead a review to ensure there are clear and transparent salary ranges, job descriptions, aligned terms and conditions across the organisation.
• Ensure that People Services policies are up to date to reflect current legal and HR compliance and best practice.

Analytics and Systems

• Develop digital systems that add value to HR management with the organisation.
• Develop systems that give managers and staff ownership over their HR journey.
• Make use of workforce data and analytics to inform SMG of the development of improvements and interventions that can lead to enhanced HR and business outcomes.

Training

• Develop a learning and development strategy/plan for all staff to receive Continuous Professional Development.
• Develop a learning and training strategy for volunteers so that they are supported to fulfil their volunteering roles.

Reporting/Governance

• Responsible for the Peoples Services annual budget.
• Attend Senior Management Group (SMG) monthly meetings.
• Report to the People, Performance and Culture (PPC) Committee meeting.

Strategy

• Working with senior leaders, lead on developing an organisational wide and joined up People & Volunteering Strategy aligned to organisational goals and workforce plans.

Oranisational Design and Culture

• Use engagement and feedback data to identify cultural risks and drive improvement.
• Lead strengthened leadership, coaching and management capability through clear expectations, advice and development frameworks.

Management

• Lead, coach and manage the People Services team to provide proactive support to the organisation, with a clear focus on the team’s development.
• Design and lead implementation of frameworks to support those with responsibility for managing staff to demonstrate a consistent and high standard of line management and development across the organisation.
• To oversee a comprehensive training programme , including by developing a strategic training needs assessment to support the organisational values and aims.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and SLT on disciplinary and staff performance issues.

Volunteering and Resourcing

• Establish annual capacity and skills plans (headcount, volunteer hours, peak demand cover, succession planning).
• Review and implement a volunteering journey to support our volunteers.

Quality Framework

• Continue to develop and implement specific projects as part of The Passage’s internal quality framework ‘Excellence For All’.
• Lead a review to ensure there are clear and transparent salary ranges, job descriptions, aligned terms and conditions across the organisation.
• Ensure that People Services policies are up to date to reflect current legal and HR compliance and best practice.

Analytics and Systems

• Develop digital systems that add value to HR management with the organisation.
• Develop systems that give managers and staff ownership over their HR journey.
• Make use of workforce data and analytics to inform SMG of the development of improvements and interventions that can lead to enhanced HR and business outcomes.

Training

• Develop a learning and development strategy/plan for all staff to receive Continuous Professional Development.
• Develop a learning and training strategy for volunteers so that they are supported to fulfil their volunteering roles.

Reporting/Governance

• Responsible for the Peoples Services annual budget.
• Attend Senior Management Group (SMG) monthly meetings.
• Report to the People, Performance and Culture (PPC) Committee meeting.

General Responsibilities

• In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.
• To ensure that all The Passage policies and procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code of Practice and Confidentiality.
• To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Diversity and Equality Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of The Passage.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role.

Desired Experience

Experience

• E1: Proven experience in leading strategic HR initiatives that support organisational goals and culture.
• E2: Experience of working with senior leadership teams to influence organisational design and workforce planning.
• E3: Track record of managing complex employee relations and advising on disciplinary and performance issues.
• E4: Experience in developing and implementing learning and development strategies for staff and volunteers.
• E5: Experience of reporting to governance committees and contributing to organisational risk management.

Knowledge and Skills

• K1: Strong understanding of UK employment law, HR compliance, and best practice.
• K2: Knowledge of organisational design, performance management frameworks, and cultural development.
• K3: Ability to use HR data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• K4: Skilled in developing inclusive policies and embedding equality, diversity, and wellbeing into organisational practice.
• K5: Proficiency in HR systems and digital tools to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent professional qualification (Level 7 desirable).

We're looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys building strong relationships, and can provide high-quality HR support across a regional workforce.

As our HR Advisor, you'll provide practical, people-focused guidance to managers and employees across a variety of HR areas. You'll work primarily from home, with very occasional travel to sites within the region (typically in Kent and surrounding areas)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice on employee relations matters, policies, processes, and best practice
• Support managers with sickness, performance, conduct, and capability cases
• Guide and coach stakeholders to build confidence in managing people-related issues
• Coordinate and support HR processes including onboarding, contract changes, and employee lifecycle administration
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR team on projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with legislation and company policies

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an HR Advisor or similar generalist role
• Confident managing ER cases from start to finish
• Knowledgeable about UK employment law and HR best practice
• A strong communicator, able to build trust and credibility quickly
• Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working remotely
• Ideally based in Kent or nearby for ad-hoc travel to local sites

CIPD qualification for this role is not essential.

We are looking for someone who is known for their attention to detail, and who is willing to pick up a wide range of financial and HR administrative tasks. Are you someone with qualifications demonstrating excellent numeracy and communication skills and have experience of using these in an office environment? If so, you could become a vital part of our work, keeping us running smoothly and efficiently, allowing us to best churches and Christian charities. We are a remote-first organisation, and therefore we can be flexible about your working hours and location. 

HR Business Partner  

Reports to: People Partnering Manager

This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the role

The Crick has an opportunity for an experienced People Partner to join a fast-paced and supportive HR team. The Crick is a biomedical research institute with a vibrant modern home, bringing together more than 2000 staff and students to make discoveries about how life works. 

We are now looking for a People Partner to join us and work closely with leaders across both science and ops team. As a People Partner with a strategic mindset, you will have the opportunity to influence, support and drive key initiatives that ensure the Crick continues to be an exceptional place to work. Your insight and guidance will support our leaders, strengthen our culture and enhance the overall employee experience.

We are seeking an experienced People Partner who brings both depth of experience and a collaborative approach, and who demonstrates a clear alignment with our core values of being Bold, Open and Collegial.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a world-class organisation, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

These include but are not limited to:

• Build strong credible relationships with senior leaders across science and operations
• Act as a performance coach and sounding board to senior managers
• Work with our Centres of Excellence to drive people strategies and support the delivery of projects across the Crick
• Use extensive knowledge of customer groups to support communication and implementation of Crick wide initiatives
• Provide leadership and management to the People Advisors with a focus on continuous development that supports a cross-team way of working
• Provide data analytics and meaningful insights to Directors/leads to support their people and delivery of initiatives

About you

You will have: 

• Extensive experience of working as an HR generalist at People Partner level *
• Experience of partnering with Centres of Excellence with a proven track record of delivering initiatives such as talent, succession planning, engagement etc *

• A solid knowledge of good HR practice/employment law and experience of brokering its translation into innovative and effective practical solutions in a large complex organization *
• Highly pragmatic, flexible and adaptable with an ability to tailor approach to meet contrasting needs and demands
• The ability to draw insights from data and apply solutions to drive change for both individual departments and across the Institute
• Good interpersonal skills, including political awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling the post holder to influence and deliver at all levels and to work effectively as part of a team*

Minimum criteria *

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact us via our vacancies page. 

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received. 

Are you a HR professional passionate about people, culture, and inclusion?

Would you like to use your HR expertise in a values driven organisation supporting conservation aims?

DWT is seeking an HR Operations Team Leader to oversee day to day HR advice and delivery at Devon Wildlife Trust. They will use their HR expertise to guide managers, support staff and to develop HR processes that support DWT. They must be confident and knowledgeable in up-to-date HR law and good practice.

Key priorities

· Oversee day to day HR administration relating to employee lifecycle

· Coach managers to resolve employee relations issues proactively

· Refresh HR processes optimising digital solutions

· Provide HR management information

· Lead on staff wellbeing initiatives

What we’re looking for

· CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience

· Proven experience in employee relation issues

· Understanding and commitment to values led HR practice

· Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment for 12 months based at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.

Interviews are being held on 3 & 4 March.

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and abilities who meet the essential criteria for this role. To achieve our vision, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.

For further information and to apply for the post, please visit our website

DWT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.

Registered Charity Number no 213224

We are the only environmental charity working across the entire length of the River Severn. Our work is bold, ambitious, and rooted in science and community action. From urban streams to remote upland headwaters, we are tackling the biggest challenges facing our rivers through restoration, education, and collaboration. 

Your Role 

As Senior River Engagement Officer, you’ll take a leading role in our Community Engagement team – designing and delivering creative programmes that connect people with rivers and inspire action for nature. You’ll manage and mentor a growing team, develop exciting new projects, and secure funding to make them happen. 

Working in one of our operational catchments, you’ll build partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities, while delivering hands-on engagement activities – from citizen science and volunteering to wellbeing initiatives and outdoor learning. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of community engagement at Severn Rivers Trust. 

What you will do 

• Lead ambitious engagement programmes – from school learning and family events to volunteering and river health monitoring. 

• Manage and mentor River Engagement Officers and freelancers, fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture. 

• Develop new projects and secure funding, turning bold ideas into real-world impact. 

• Champion nature-based solutions and river wellbeing, helping communities understand how rivers support climate resilience and biodiversity. 

• Build partnerships across sectors, working with schools, businesses, and community groups to create shared benefits for rivers and people. 

• Act as the local lead for your catchment, delivering engagement that reflects local priorities and inspires action. 

Who We Are Looking For 

This is a senior role requiring proven experience in community engagement and project management. You’ll need: 

• A strong passion for rivers, wildlife, and nature conservation. 

• Experience leading engagement programmes such as citizen science, volunteering, education, or wellbeing initiatives. 

• Confidence in managing and mentoring staff or volunteers. 

• Excellent communication skills – able to engage, inspire, and influence a wide range of audiences. 

• Strong project management skills, including planning, delivery, and monitoring of multi-strand programmes. 

• Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across sectors. 

• Willingness to travel regularly within your catchment and work occasional evenings/weekends. 

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use is essential. 

Join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as our new Head of People and Organisational Services and play a vital role in shaping the future of animal welfare in Bristol and beyond.

Head of People and Organisational Services
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA – occasional home-working may be possible subject to business requirements
Contract: Permanent 
ours per week: Part time, 28 hours per week (out of 35 hours FTE). To be worked usually within the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday with consideration of team requirements. Flexibility in hours required on occasion (e.g. trustee’s meetings 6/pa usually in evening and occasional staff and volunteer meetings outside of standard hours).
Salary: £46k – £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 – £40k actual for 28 hour per week)

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role:

The Head of People and Organisational Services is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s people strategy, volunteer programme, and core organisational services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with Trustees and senior colleagues, the post holder ensures that the organisation has the right people, structures, systems and culture in place to deliver its mission effectively.

The role provides strategic and operational leadership across HR, volunteering, administration, customer service, safeguarding, data protection and compliance. Leading a multidisciplinary team, the post holder drives high standards of people management, employee wellbeing, volunteer engagement and organisational effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of People and Organisational Services contributes to organisational strategy, oversees departmental budgets, manages risk, and supports strong governance and stakeholder relationships. The role plays a critical part in fostering a positive, inclusive and values-led culture, aligned with a strong commitment to animal welfare and making a meaningful impact.

About you

• You are an experienced senior leader who enjoys working at a strategic level while staying connected to what’s happening on the ground.
• You are a confident, supportive and motivating manager who brings out the best in others and builds strong, engaged teams.
• You have a strong grounding in HR and are comfortable dealing with everything from day-to-day people issues to complex employee relations and organisational change.
• You are highly organised and adaptable, able to juggle multiple priorities across HR, volunteering, administration and customer service.
• You have a good head for compliance and governance, and you take pride in making sure organisations operate safely, fairly and within the law.
• You are comfortable working with trustees, senior leaders and external advisers, and can communicate clearly, professionally and with influence.
• You are data-informed and analytical, using insight to improve decision-making and organisational performance.
• You are innovative and forward-thinking, always looking for better ways to support people, volunteers and the wider organisation.
• You care deeply about wellbeing, inclusion and positive workplace culture, and you want people to feel valued and supported.
• You are a natural relationship-builder who works collaboratively across teams and with partners.
• You are committed to learning and professional development, keeping your skills and knowledge up to date.

Application deadline: Midnight on 1 February 2026

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.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

No agencies please.