Hr operation manager jobs

Buttle is seeking an exceptional HR Manager to work closely with the Director of Finance and Operations and lead on all operational HR matters such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations including embedding an organisational culture that makes Buttle a great place to work.

As our HR Manager, you will play a crucial role in nurturing our most valuable asset – our people – by fostering a positive workplace that empowers every team member to contribute to our mission. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to attract, develop, and retain the dedicated professionals who make our life-changing work possible.

Thank you for considering being part of our journey. We're ready to meet the challenges ahead—head-on, and together.

Please note: any applications received without a supporting statement of how you meet the requirements of this role will not be considered.

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About Us

The vision of Harris Academy Clapham is a simple one. From our opening in September 2020, our academy is a place where ‘everything is possible'.

The Clapham curriculum is designed to meet the needs, aspirations and abilities of every one of our students. Our aim is to improve their life chances and enable them to make a positive contribution to the city and world in which they live.

At Harris Clapham, the curriculum is delivered through high-quality teaching. This is codified in our research-informed approach to pedagogy, which we call the Clapham Way. The following principles apply in our curriculum:

• Subject specific knowledge and skills come first
• Embedding and building on the basics – ensuring that every student acquires the vocabulary, literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to fully participate in society
• The curriculum must be rigorous and relevant by engaging with the best of what has been thought and said and acknowledging that knowledge is fluid and can be contested
• The curriculum must prepare for life in modern Britain and beyond, and enable Clapham students to understand their rights and fulfil their responsibilities under the Equality Act.

Through the Clapham academic, enrichment and pastoral curriculum we expect our students to develop powerful knowledge and the following values and character attributes that will enable them to achieve our vision that ‘Everything is Possible'.

Endeavour for excellence

• Learning to work hard and relish challenge.
• Learning to never give up.
• Learning to take sensible risks.
• Learning to always strive for the best for themselves and each other.

Integrity and honesty

• Always acting with kindness.
• Treating others the way they would like to be treated.

Self-belief with a global view

• Growing to have the agency to achieve their ambitions for themselves and the wider world.

Our staff are supported in their work and in developing their future careers via:

• A centralised behaviour system, with each year group supported by non-teaching pastoral leaders
• A programme of instructional coaching, supported by the Step Lab platform
• Access to a wide range of National Professional Qualifications delivered by the Institute of Teaching
• Federation subject consultant support
• Harris Federation professional development training days and networking support.

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Summary

We are seeking a hardworking, ambitious, and dynamic Executive Assistant to the Executive Principal, who will also act as the HR Lead, to join Harris Academy Clapham at an exciting stage in our development.

This pivotal role will be based across Harris Academy Clapham Secondary and Harris Clapham Sixth Form, providing high-level administrative, organisational, and professional support to the Executive Principal. In addition, the postholder will lead on HR administration and coordination, acting as the main point of contact for staff HR matters and supporting the effective implementation of people processes across both sites.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of executive leadership and HR functions, whilst also benefiting from excellent opportunities to engage with wider Harris Federation academy improvement initiatives and to participate in ongoing professional development, supporting both personal growth and career progression.

This role is term time only, and the actual salary will be £45,092.19 - £46,895.95 (39 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week).

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Main Areas of Responsibility

The key duties of this role will cover:

• Managing the Executive Principal's diary, including identifying and arranging meetings and dessiminating briefings and documents, adding any necessary deadlines
• Communications and administration, including proofreading correspondence, communicating with key stakeholders, dealing with complex enquiries, and maintaining files and contact lists
• Managing meetings
• Being the Clerk to Governors
• HR support, including managing resignations, absence leave, risk assessments and sickness records

Qualifications & Experience

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• An appropriate degree or equivalent level of education
• Training in the use of a variety of ICT packages
• Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
• Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
• At least two years' experience working in school or other educational establishment
• Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
• Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines
• Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required
• Experience of managing diaries at a high level, including communication with a range of audiences
• Experience of managing high profile events
• Experience of developing policies, processes and procedures

Please download the Job Pack for a full person specification.

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Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about  on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

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

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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

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Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Manager to oversee our financial operations and ensure the effective management of our resources. This role is central to maintaining our financial health and supporting our strategic goals. You will ensure all financial processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient. You will work closely with our Director to ensure all financial processes are accurate, compliant, and efficient. 

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE: 

Invoicing and Payments 

Cash and Monitoring 

• Update monthly actuals and track variances within the cashflow. 
• Support project teams with maintaining and reporting on budgets in line with funder requirements.
• Contribute to the development of budgets for fundraising proposals.
• Continuously review financial systems to ensure efficiency and best practice

Bookkeeping 

• Carry out weekly and monthly bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries in QuickBooks and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the production of quarterly management accounts.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required.
• Oversee Gift Aid claims and processes.

Independent Examination, Annual Report and Accounts 

• Prepared and organised all documentation for the Independent Examination, ensuring compliance with statutory and Charity Commission requirements. 

• Supporting the Director in responding to examiner enquiries and year-end processes. 

• Reviewing financial records, reconciled balances, and drafted sections of the Annual Report. 

• Coordinating with internal teams and external advisors and assisting with implementing examiner recommendations. 

The Katie Piper Foundation is seeking an experienced Finance and Business Manager to join our small, dedicated team in this newly created role, central to supporting our growth over the next three years.

You will lead all aspects of financial management, working closely with the CEO on budgeting, planning, and resource allocation. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day finances, producing management accounts, reporting to the Board, and ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.

In addition, you will help strengthen the charity’s wider operations, improving systems across IT, data, and reporting, as well as supporting risk management, policy development and measuring and communicating our impact.

This will be varied and evolvingrole suited to someone confident working across both strategic and operational areas, and comfortable driving organisational improvement.

We are a fully remote team. The role is home-based and part-time (28 hours a week, FTE 35 hours), and we are open to flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for a proactive professional with strong financial expertise and a broader business mindset. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a small team supporting a life-changing cause, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about the role and how to apply, please view the full job pack here:
https://lnkd.in/dXjWSVwV

Hours: Full time with 20% study time

Pay: £22,380 per annum

Duration: 20 months

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester (Hybrid working available)

Are you a capable individual with a passion for HR and making a difference in the world?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

Our HR and Membership Team ensure we have the right people with the right expertise available at the right time. We work with around 50 core staff members and the UK-Med Register, a group of over 850 health and humanitarian professionals who are ready to deploy international in our emergency responses. We maintain the capability to staff any emergency response required, including being able to provide a team of 60 health professionals to staff a fully functional field hospital anywhere in the world within 72 hours.

We are recruiting for an HR Apprentice who will support all HR processes with a particular focus on the end-to-end recruitment and vetting of health professionals and key support roles. This apprenticeship will provide you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn and grow within an international humanitarian context.

Our ideal candidate will be eager to learn, able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and have a passion for building a career in HR. You will have strong planning and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

We offer a competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an important role in our humanitarian programming.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – HR Apprentice - May 2026 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Response to the following question:

• A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification

Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday 19th May 2026.

Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.

Apply if in a Different Field or Higher Level, Especially for Those Without Related Experience or Qualifications

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

HR Officer

Salary: £38,738 per annum

Contract: Full-time, 3-month fixed term contract

Location: London (hybrid working available)

We are pleased to be supporting a specialist higher education institution in the search for a temporary HR Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong employee relations experience to work across a varied and impactful caseload.

Working closely with HR Business Partners and senior stakeholders, this role provides high‑quality, practical advice across the full employee lifecycle, supporting managers to navigate people matters confidently, compliantly and consistently.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

Employee Relations & Advisory Support

• Providing professional advice and support across a broad range of employee relations matters, including absence management, performance, conduct, grievance, capability and dignity at work cases.
• Supporting managers with disciplinary, grievance and change‑related processes in line with policy, procedure and employment legislation.
• Advising on occupational health referrals, interpreting reports and supporting managers to implement recommendations.

Policy, Contracts & Casework

• Supporting the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures and terms and conditions of employment.
• Managing the fixed‑term contracts process, including tracking end dates, coordinating extensions or terminations, issuing documentation and ensuring compliance.
• Advising on family‑friendly leave, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, career breaks and related processes, including the production of maternity leave schedules.

Change, Job Evaluation & Projects

• Contributing to organisational change activity, including restructures, changes to terms and conditions, redundancy and redeployment processes.
• Undertaking job evaluations for new or amended roles to support recruitment, regrading and organisational design activity.
• Supporting people‑focused projects relating to contractual, policy or terms and conditions changes.

Collaboration & Best Practice

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider People & Culture function to share expertise, coordinate activity and ensure consistency.
• Developing strong internal and external networks to ensure the application of best practice and awareness of sector developments.

To be considered for this position, you should bring:

• CIPD Level 5 or above qualification.
• Previous HR experience within Higher Education institutions.
• Demonstrable experience managing employee relations casework within a complex, unionised environment.
• Sound working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, with the resilience to manage competing priorities.
• High standards of data protection, information governance and confidentiality.
• Digital confidence, with experience using HR systems and collaborative digital tools.

Knowledge of job evaluation frameworks, HR systems and UKVI requirements would be advantageous.

If you're motivated by the opportunity to provide meaningful HR support in a culturally rich and values‑driven academic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply below and submit your CV in Word format.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout the application process.

The Operations and Development Manager is a senior leadership role at AALT, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operational effectiveness, financial stability, and long-term sustainability.

They will join at a pivotal and exciting moment for the organisation, as AALT prepares to open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at Penton Street and transition into a newly restored and developed building, establishing operations and embedding a resilient and ambitious model for the future.

Working in close collaboration with the Director, the postholder will have strategic oversight of finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, while also taking direct responsibility for delivering key operational, financial, and income-generating activity.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active delivery. The postholder will lead on financial and operational management, co-develop and drive fundraising activity, and ensure that the organisation’s systems, processes, and resources are robust, effective, and fit for purpose.

The role will also take responsibility for venue management during the early stages of the AALC opening, before transitioning to line management of dedicated venue staff as the organisation grows.

Head of Operations
Salary: Up to £61,600 (dependent on experience)
Location: Home-based or hybrid London-based co-working
Contract: Full-time (flexible working requests welcome)

Suicide is preventable. That’s why we are working to create a safer online world and to connect young people with the help and support they need to stay safe and well.

We’re Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. At Molly’s inquest, a coroner ruled harmful online content contributed to her death. In her name, we’ve now got big plans to create change and save young lives.

We’re looking for a Head of Operations who can ensure we grow effectively and focus our energies on helping young people live long and stay strong. You’ll lead and develop our finance, governance, HR, and IT operations, ensuring we can deliver with impact and grow and scale smoothly.

You’ll play a leading role in shaping and delivering our organisational strategy, monitoring our progress and budgets, and leading the process to design and develop our next Strategy to 2030. You’ll be adept at designing effective and robust policies and committed to developing a high functioning, high-impact organisation.

As a member of our Leadership Team, you’ll have the vision, strategy, and entrepreneurial zeal to help us thrive.

But you’ll also relish the opportunity to build a small organisation from scratch with the drive and passion to really get stuck in and help us to fulfil our potential.

We offer a comprehensive package that includes:

- 27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service;

- annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;

- employee pension scheme;

- £500 employee wellbeing budget;

- we welcome applications from diverse range of applicants in circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests.
 

Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) via the Charity Jobs website.

Application closing date: Friday 22 May 2026

There will be a 2-stage interview process with first interviews held online between 11 - 12 June 2026.
Second interviews will be held in-person in London.

Leukaemia UK – Our Charity

We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this. 

We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. 

We are looking for an experienced, driven and resourceful Head of HR and Operations, reporting to our Director of Finance and Resources. The role brings together delegated leadership for HR, Governance, Operations (Facilities, H&S, IT) and Risk management, working within the strategic direction set by the Director of Finance and Resources and CEO. We are transitioning from a historically outsourced HR model to a strengthened, inhouse HR and Operations function, to support delivery of our new five-year strategy.

Team  

We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on ‘keeping it real’ with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia.

As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people’s lives.

Leukaemia UK and You 

You will lead the development and delivery of People, Governance & Operations frameworks, aligned to the organisation’s strategy and under the direction of the Director of Finance and Resources. As a Head Of, you will contribute strategically as a specialist in your field, combining hands‑on operational delivery with a strong focus on continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to help shape and embed new ways of working, improve processes and systems, and develop an important function that is fit to support an ambitious and growing charity. Delivery will be a team effort, with operational coordination and administrative delivery carried out by the Governance & Operations direct report, under your leadership.

Whilst the accountability is broad, we seek first and foremost a qualified and experienced HR professional, with a track record in a wide range of HR disciplines, working across a variety of stakeholders and managing a busy workload to deliver programmes of work. As part of this, we would expect a level of exposure and competence with regards to operations, governance and risk management. You will line‑manage and develop the Governance and Operations direct report, who provides administrative and coordination support across HR, governance, health & safety, facilities and IT activity.

In return, you will gain exposure to a broad range of organisational activity, work closely with senior leaders and teams, and play a key role in supporting Leukaemia UK’s next phase of strategic development.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience in managing a broad range of HR activities in a small or medium-sized charitable organisation.
• CIPD Qualified
• Proven experience of shaping HR strategy and implementation, with tangible outcomes.
• Business partner experience, to tailor HR support to the needs of different teams.
• Proven experience in shaping the culture and internal ways of working of an organisation, including expertise in EDIB and Wellbeing.
• Proven experience in organisational design and change management
• Excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law and how to embed this into HR policy.
• Proven experience in advising on Employee Relations to reach fair and just outcomes.
• Sufficient knowledge to oversee and review the Comp and Benefits framework.
• Proven experience in providing learning and development solutions to meet internal needs.
• Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral), ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
• Effective planning and work prioritision skills to balance strategic and project work with hands on delivery and line management.
• Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries.
• Resilient and resourceful to navigate through and embed organisational and process change
• Able to demonstrate our charities values of being bold, collaborative and curious.
• Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity.
• Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint.

Desirable:

• Governance experience
• Risk management experience
• Level of exposure to Health and Safety obligations
• Management of outsourced service providers.
• Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes.

Role Specifics

• 22.5  hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 4-5 days, Monday to Friday.

• Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working.  In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week.
• FTE Salary range £60,000 dependent on experience (pro-rata for part time)
• We are proud of our benefits – see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK

 

Benefits 

• 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays- pro rata for part time employees
• Pension – default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6%
• Life Assurance – x 4 cover
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week
• Company sick pay

Applications and interview timings  

If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. 

To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter.

Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 12th May 2026

- First interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 21st May 2026

- Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices – at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Wednesday 27th May 2026 

I look forward to hearing from you! 

Azra

Azra Karaselimovic

Director of Finance and Resources

Leukaemia UK

Here at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charity we fund, facilitate and champion world-class specialists to transform the lives of heart and lung patients. We provide clinicians, academics and researchers across London and beyond with the funding and resources they need to understand more, prevent more and treat more.

Our funding comes from the fundraising efforts of thousands of supporters as well as income generated by our investments in property and equity markets. We currently grant around £6 million each year – but we want to do more. 

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to play a central role in supporting the delivery of our HR and Operations functions.  This position is vital to ensure that all activity is recorded accurately,  that systems run smoothly and stakeholders receive an exceptional level of support.

You will be responsible for supporting the Charity's HR processes throughout the lifecycle of employees, sourcing and booking training and contributing to various HR and operations projects. In addition, you'll act as a point of contact for operational issues across the charity’s two sites (Chelsea and Harefield), ensuring safe, well-managed, and well-supplied working environments.

You'll be an experienced administrator with a strong understanding of office systems and processes. You'll bring excellent coordination and organisational skills, communicate clearly and confidently, and build effective working relationships across multiple workstreams. Comfortable juggling competing priorities, you will take a practical, solutions-focused approach and follow tasks through to completion.

Most importantly, you will be proactive, hands-on and happy to step in wherever needed. You will thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment and help the team stay organised, connected and moving forward.
Our benefits package includes: 27 days annual leave public holidays (pro rata); 6% contribution into pension scheme; life assurance cover; cash health pots; family leave policies that provide and enhanced level of pay; investment in your development; support for your physical and mental wellbeing including an employee assistance provider and access to GP, counselling and more.  

If the above has piqued your interest and you think this role might be for you, we'd love to hear from you. 

How to apply
Please aplly with a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by midnight on Friday 8th May 2026. 

An initial screen call (on Teams) for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 14th May to be followed by in-person interviews on Monday 18th May for those who passed the screening. 

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of heart and lung patients, we require our staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions and undergo a Disclosure and Barring service check, including an ID check. 

If a sufficient number of high quality applications are received, we may close the opportunity earlier than the 8th May.  To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible.  Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.

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Head of People

London (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
£57,500 - £62,500 + excellent benefits
Permanent | Start ASAP (flexible for up to 3 months' notice)

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About the Organisation

Goodman Masson are thrilled to be exclusively partnering with a truly inspiring, fast-growing UK charity making a meaningful difference in people's lives every single day.

With a current headcount of just over 50 (and plans to grow to around 60 by the end of the year), this is an incredibly exciting time to join. The organisation is scaling thoughtfully, investing in its people, and strengthening its culture as it enters its next phase of development.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a first-ever Head of People role, giving you real scope to shape strategy, influence leadership, and leave a lasting impact.

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The Opportunity

This newly created Head of People position blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, offering autonomy and visibility across the organisation.

Reporting to the Operations Director and managing an HR Manager, you'll take ownership of the full people agenda - from designing a forward-looking strategy to embedding inclusive, high-performing practices across the charity.

You'll be a key member of the senior leadership landscape, acting as a trusted advisor while ensuring the organisation's people approach evolves in line with its growth.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a 3-year People Strategy aligned to organisational growth
• Lead workforce and succession planning as the charity scales
• Drive and embed a meaningful EDI strategy across recruitment and culture
• Sit on SMT and ensure accoutability
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on all people-related matters
• Lead on complex employee relations cases and provide expert guidance
• Build leadership capability by coaching and developing line managers
• Oversee HR policies, processes, and systems ensuring compliance and consistency
• Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive and values-led culture
• Line manage and develop the HR Manager

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Essential Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum) - Level 7 desirable

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a respected leading charity and partnership in the domestic abuse charity sector. We are Respect, working in partnership with SafeLives and Social Finance to stop domestic abuse as part of the Drive Partnership. 

We are looking for a People Programmes Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping our people and culture across the Partnership.

This role is offering a unique opportunity to build and embed people practices, processes, and systems across the organisation and partnerships working together to end domestic abuse. You will support Drive Partnership staff across the full employee lifecycle to create a consistent, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

We are looking for someone with a strong background in HR operations and project management, who can turn complexity into clarity and bring creativity and structure to a fast-paced, partnership environment. Please refer to the job description for further details.

Closing date: 26th May 2026 at 9am.

30 - 37 hours per week / Permanent / Monday - Thursday 0900 -1700, Friday 0900-1630 / hybrid working, requiring a minimum of three days working on sites each week, with up to two days working from home. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves regular travel across West Sussex and Surrey.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

The People Team are responsible for all aspects of candidate and employee experience across the organisation. We drive organisational performance, compensation, benefits, and people tools and technologies - and oversee the continuing evolution of the organisation's culture.

As a People Partner you will be proactive, curious, and solution focused partner to People Managers across the organisation. Working closely with the Head of People, you will play a key role in improving employee experience, strengthening leadership capability, and embedding a positive and engaging workplace culture.

This hands-on role requires the ability to shift between operational delivery and strategic priorities, balancing reactive needs with proactive planning to support short, medium, and long‑term organisational objectives. The role blends strategic people partnership with practical HR support, ensuring people practices are consistent, employee‑centred, and aligned with organisational values.

As a trusted People Partner, you will work closely with managers and leaders to build confident, capable people management across the organisation. Acting as a proactive and curious advisor, you will coach and support managers on employee relations, performance, engagement, and employment legislation, ensuring decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with organisational values. You will lead on complex employee relations matters where needed, promote positive and informal resolution wherever possible, and role‑model a values‑led approach to leadership and culture.

In delivering the role, you will work in partnership with the Head of People to

• help shape an inclusive, engaging employee experience across the full lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to development, performance, and wellbeing.
• contribute to workforce planning, learning and development initiatives, policy development and compliance, and the effective delivery of HR operations, including HR data, records, and payroll support.
• build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, you will use insight and collaboration to drive continuous improvement and deliver a professional, people‑centred HR service that enables both individuals and the organisation to thrive.

If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your skills and experiences may be more transferable than you think, and you could be exactly the person we’re looking for.

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner with a proven ability to deliver effective, high‑quality HR processes. You will bring a strong track record of working professionally and constructively with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels of the organisation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is essential, while CIPD Level 7 qualification (or working towards it/equivalent experience) is desirable, alongside sound knowledge of ED&I legislation and safeguarding best practice.

You will be comfortable managing a varied employee relations caseload, applying sound judgement, discretion, and a working knowledge of employment law to support fair and consistent outcomes. You will recognise the value of building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders from the outset. Genuinely passionate about developing others, you will partner closely with People Managers to unlock their potential, enabling them to manage and lead their teams with confidence and effectiveness.

You will bring a positive, proactive approach and genuine enthusiasm for the organisation’s work, alongside excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills. Confident working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment, you will demonstrate strong cultural awareness, professionalism, and attention to detail.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 14 May 2026 at midnight, proposed interview date Wednesday 20 May.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.

About us

With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.

About the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role

In this varied and exciting position, you will manage high profile WI campaigns and play a key role in achieving change on key issues affecting women and their community.

The Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager provides essential management of the Public Affairs team and its activities- including campaigning, lobbying, research and policy work- whilst working closely with the Director of Campaigns and Membership to maintain a strategic overview of the department’s work.

You will be responsible for devising appropriate lobbying strategies to achieve our key objectives, responding to governmental policy and consultation papers and supporting the NFWI’s media work in relation to all campaigning and Public Affairs activity.

This role also plays a vital part in managing departmental projects, from the development and implementation of campaign project plans, to identifying funding opportunities and administering budgets.  

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Location: Hybrid working, with at least one day per week at our London office.

About you

Experienced in all aspects of campaigning and lobbying, with a strong understanding of current affairs and issues across the policy spectrum, you will be adept at taking a campaign from start to finish, whilst developing impactful influencing strategies in a political context. You will be a confident line manager, with experience of supporting and overseeing your team’s performance, development and wellbeing.

The ability to represent the NFWI externally- to civil servants, government departments and external organisations- as well as working closely with volunteers and members at a grassroots level is also key.

An understanding of key policy issues relating to areas such as women’s health or the environment would also be desirable, however your passion for helping the WI achieve its mission by making a difference every day will be the key to your success in the role.

Benefits

In return, we will offer you a hybrid working arrangement, which means a minimum of one day a week in your primary office and the rest worked from home, although you can work up to three days in the office if preferred; 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years’ service with the flexibility to take your annual leave in hours; membership of our healthcare scheme; enhanced family-friendly policies; a commitment to employee wellbeing; and more.

How to apply

For further information about the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.

To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.

Closing date: 13 May 2026.

First and second-round interview dates: w/c 18 May 2026, with the first round conducted virtually and the second in-person at our London office.

No other media or agencies, please.

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