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We are looking for a Reward and Benefits Advisor to join our wider People and Organisational Development directorate for a 12 month Fixed Term period.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at RBL, we aim to offer fair, reasonable and competitive pay for work undertaken (within the context of a national charity), and to provide a supportive and attractive set of benefits. Working with the Pay and Benefits Lead this role will offer support across all aspects of both ongoing and project-based pay and benefits activity within the organisation.
Based within our People team, key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the benefits package, through administering benefits provision and communication, and undertaking research to ensure RBL has a competitive and attractive benefits package.
- Undertaking salary benchmarking using a range of survey data, internal comparators and investigation of external markets
- Supporting the annual salary review process, through research, benchmarking etc, assist in the compilation of associated communications
- Undertaking Gender Pay Gap reporting, providing data and insights
- Providing effective reporting, reconciliation, and analysis of reward related data, providing trend analysis and recommendations
- Providing advice and guidance to People colleagues and senior managers on reward and benefit issues
This post is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Part Time opportunity, working 21 hours per week. Schedule of hours to be agreed between Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, with occasional travel (incl. for monthly team meetings).
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: virtual interviews week commencing 18th November
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Who you are
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our HR Manager will play a vital part in our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
·You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced charity team
·You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
·Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines
·Participate in and contribute to team meetings
·Co-operate and liaise with colleagues, working in a professional manner at all times
·Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.
·Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
·Make a positive contribution to volunteer involvement in delivering the charity’s strategy and raising the profile of Weston Park Cancer Charity
Main purpose of post
This role will lead the HR function of the charity, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day HR. You will be responsible for the end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance cycle co-ordination, talent development and off-boarding. You will support a culture of compassion, belonging and learning and development, so we can attract and retain the best people. It is our people who enable us to be there for people affected by cancer across South Yorkshire, Bassetlaw and North Derbyshire.
You will champion our people, making sure we offer an attractive place to work and package of support. You will support a culture where we focus on providing autonomy and belonging so every colleague can contribute their best.
This is the perfect role for anyone who sees the best in people and wants to support them to thrive, and who understands that strong employee engagement enables the charity to deliver on its strategic commitments.
Key Responsibilities
· Oversee and deliver end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance cycle co-ordination, talent development and off-boarding.
· Manage HR operations tasks in accordance with Employment law, e.g. HR policy updates and effective management of employee relations cases, with the support of external HR legal advisors
· Manage the evolution of Total Rewards (Employee Value Proposition) incl. benefits, career growth, reward & recognition and L&D.
· Champion and coordinate L&D for individual employees and wider staff initiatives e.g. training needs analysis, engaging training providers, arranging all staff aways days and training sessions
· Lead the staff survey with the support of an external coach, working with the CEO to implement feedback and learning
· Lead the Wellbeing working group to support employee engagement, making best use of the Employee Assistance programme and other support initiatives
· Act as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion champion, ensuring HR policies and practices reflect the charity’s commitment to EDI
· Work with the Head of Finance and Resources to produce payroll monthly and to calculate annual pay awards
· Lead on annual leave guidance to colleagues, ensuring Bright HR (online HR system) is used effectively
· Produce monthly HR reports to show activity and trends
· Work with external HR legal advisors to perform market rate analysis of roles to ensure the charity remains competitive with other organisations within the sector
· Advise managers on appropriate methods to support the management of attendance, absence, ill health, and performance, as well as arranging the OH process.
· Provide employment related advice for employees, addressing and minimising concerns
· Keep HR files up to date and maintain confidentiality at all times
· Keep up to date with relevant employment law and good HR practice in the charity sector
· Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team
· Ability and willingness to travel throughout the region to attend charity fundraising events and outreach services
· Able to work flexibly, including working in the evenings and at weekends
General Responsibilities:
Every employee is required to:
• Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.
• Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.
• Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.
• Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: People Advisor
Team: People and Culture
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and our London Office)
Salary on appointment: £26,360 - £34,629 per annum*
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £26,360 to £41,540. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £34,629, depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
About us
The Ramblers is Britain’s walking charity. We open the way so everyone can enjoy the benefits of walking.
It’s easy to think everyone has the same opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. But look a little deeper and you’ll find lots of barriers standing in the way. So we’re continuing to fight for change. We campaign for the public’s right to enjoy the outdoors, protect paths, build skills and offer different ways to get out walking in nature.
Our programmes have a big impact in local communities: Ramblers Wellbeing Walks help people take the first step to a healthier happier lifestyle, and the Ramblers Out There Award gives young adults aged 18–26 the opportunity to kickstart their journey into the outdoors.
Through our refreshed strategy, we’ll build on this experience and grow our impact through activities that prioritise the needs of communities who have the least access and face the most barriers walking outside in nature.
Purpose of Role
The People Advisor role will pay a pivotal role in delivering the People Plan at the Ramblers and creating a truly great place to work.
The role holder will support projects, activities and administration related across the whole employee life cycle at the Ramblers – actively engaging in the attraction, recruitment, development and retention of talent.
The role will also support the delivery of our business outcomes through a data-led approach to people decision-making.
Key responsibilities
Lead on all People processes, and administration required to maintain a high performing People team.
Proactively manage all data in our People systems, ensuring complete accuracy
Providing first line advice to employees on general people policies and queries and escalate complex issues to the Head of People Experience
Support People projects that drive the delivery of our strategic ambitions
Recruitment and Onboarding
Management of our application tracking platform to attract key talent
Work closely with managers to complete all required documentation.
Provide recruiting teams with training and support throughout the recruitment process.
Liaise with agencies and social media platforms to ensure we are optimising recruitment channels.
Deliver a great recruitment experience in conjunction with key stakeholders across the Ramblers.
Provide a great onboarding experience for all new starters and ensure all documentation and checks are completed timely manner.
Ensure all staff are correctly added to our People systems and provided with appropriate training.
Performance Management and Development
Facilitate the processing of probationary reviews in a timely manner, including the completion of required documentation.
Support managers and staff with our Performance Management and Development process.
Ensure compliance training has been completed in a timely manner.
Liaise with external providers to co-ordinate the delivery of the Rambles training and development plan.
Management of our learning platform
Staff Engagement
Support the co-ordination of our staff surveys and action plans.
Promote programmes that promote wellbeing and staff engagement.
Co-ordinate stay and exit interviews.
Contractual
Ensure all absence management is managed in a timely manner, recorded appropriately on the People system and associated documentation has been completed.
Ensure contractual changes are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Responsible for the collation, preparation and checking of payroll information not limited to all new starter/ leaver information, pay changes, position changes etc, for submission to payroll for processing.
Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and procedures relevant to the role and keep up to date with employment legislation.
Rewards and Benefits
Raise the profile and continually promote our benefits.
Responsible for the administration of our benefits programme
Off Boarding
Effectively our support staff offboarding process
Other
Undertake any other relevant duties on projects delegated by the Head of People Experience and Chief People Officer
Support with tracking and reporting on People metrics to drive improvements.
Be the first line of support for all people queries from staff and managers and
and staff, escalating more complex matters
Enhance the profile of the department through proactively developing excellent working relationships across the Ramblers and providing a timely and effective service
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and spreadsheets
Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of information
Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.
This job description will be reviewed in conjunction with the postholder to ensure successful delivery of our goals.
The Person
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in a HR generalist or advisor role in a fast-paced business
Experience and a keen interest in cloud-based People systems and Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Strong organisation skills and the ability to balance multiple demands.
Experience of co-ordinating payroll
Ability to maintain confidential information and treat sensitive matters appropriately.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy of data management
Ability to work collaboratively at all levels across the Ramblers and with external agencies.
Understanding of employment legislation and how it applies to the Ramblers.
Part qualified or interest in pursuing the CIPD qualification.
Personal Attributes
Interest in walking and engaging people with the outdoors.
Committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.
Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Drive to do a great job provide a great employee experience.
The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all section of the community.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive – We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring – We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering – We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible – We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a role where you can develop your HR experience while working for a leading charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us in the role of People Advisor to play a key role in delivering outstanding HR services across the organisation. The St Mungo’s People, Culture and Inclusion team are looking to achieve a number of ambitious and compelling goals which will have a real impact on colleagues across the organisation.
You will be joining an enthusiastic team of People Advisors and Business Partners, working with managers across the organisation to provide advice on a broad range of employee relations issues, and generalist HR queries. Key responsibilities in this varied role will include:
- Overseeing a caseload of high, and low risk ER cases within designated regions of the organisation, providing advice and coaching to managers throughout the case management process.
- Providing ongoing advice and guidance to managers, to support them in managing their people well and delivering an effective service.
- Ensuring a high quality, responsive, reliable and proactive service is provided to internal customers.
- Developing your own knowledge and experience in ER and HR advice services. We pride ourselves on supporting personal development and career progression across the team.
- Undertaking HR projects to improve the quality of the service in line with organisational objectives.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
If you are an experienced HR Advisor looking for a new challenge, then this People Advisor role is a great opportunity for you to get involved with a fantastic organisation that works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply.
- Experience of providing advice on employee relations matters within a generalist HR environment, including managing cases to resolution.
- Good time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload.
- Strong understanding of employment law, good management practice and stakeholder management.
- Be a qualified member of CIPD (Level 5 or 7) or have equivalent experience of working on HR issues.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 4 November 2024
Interview and assessments on: week commencing 11 November 2024
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Are you an experienced human resources professional looking for your next challenge?
Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?
With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a People Advisor to help us achieve real impact by business partnering with managers and senior stakeholders across the organisation to deliver best practice advice and guidance on HR policy and practice.
This role is based from RSA House in London for at least three days per week, with hybrid flexibility for the remaining days.
About You
What we look for in a successful candidate:
- A great work ethic.
- Experience of working in a professional Human Resources department at Advisory level and of effectively partnering with managers.
- Understanding and thorough knowledge of UK employment law.
- Proven expertise in recruitment (and associated activities) and HR processes (and associated activity).
- Strong excel skills with experience of producing and analysing data and statistics and reports.
To find out more about this role, please download our job description.
Apply
In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.
Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 November 2024. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply. Please get your application in as soon as possible.
Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.
Inclusion Statement
As a social change organisation, we believe everyone, regardless of visible or invisible difference, should be welcomed to participate in creating a better future.
We aspire to maximum inclusion in our work and endeavour to challenge systemic inequity and all forms of discrimination. We therefore welcome applications from everybody who is committed to our vision and values and can demonstrate the skills, competencies and experience required for the role applied for.
Read full our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion .
About Us
We are the RSA. The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas are turned into world-changing actions. We’re committed to a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. Our proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and unique global network of changemakers, work collectively to enable people, places and the planet to flourish. We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas in collective action to create opportunities to regenerate our world.
We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more! Read our full list of benefits .
We are looking for an enthusiastic HR and Office Administrator with great people skills to be a part of our core Head Office team.
The successful candidate will be willing to get involved in all aspects of our work and thrive in a role engaging with staff all over the country and supporting great internal communications.
Working closely with our CEO and Senior Management Team, a key part of the role is ensuring that we have effective organisational governance, contracting and HR systems in place. You will also support all aspects of HR, working with our HR Advisor to support recruitment processes, staff checks, induction, and development for our staff team.
The successful applicant will have excellent people skills, the ability to develop and maintain administrative organisational systems, and be happy getting involved in a range of different work. Experience of the charity sector, and experience of supporting HR, would be an asset but are not essential.
Working days are flexible but likely to require Wednesdays.
Senior Policy Advisor - Childrens Social Care
Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per annum pro rata plus Inner London allowance pro rata.
Location: London or Homebased (with frequent travel to our London Office)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract -12 months, Full-time - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Research, you will ensure Action for Children continues to influence and change UK Government policy through effective policy and research work that leads to lasting change in children's lives.
You'll be focused on creating and overseeing policies that ensure the safety and well being of children, whilst collaborating with government bodies and local communities to advocate for the needs of children in care and care leavers.
You'll influence change to develop robust frameworks that support and protect vulnerable children, fostering an environment where these children can thrive.
You'll develop and apply influencing strategies that incorporate the views of children, parents and staff and deliver integrated projects with public affairs and campaigns to secure maximum impact with political stakeholders.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Function as Action for Children's expert in key policy priority areas leading on the development of strategic influencing priorities.
- Establish collaborative working with colleagues to develop effective campaign design and activity.
- Ensure all Action for Children's evidence gathering, research and policy work across the UK has the child at the centre.
- Provide expert advice on key policy priorities across Action for Children, ensuring that the Chief Executive and senior colleagues are informed and resourced with the relevant information.
- Manage a diverse and challenging workload progressing policy and research projects from design to delivery, including commissioned work through external researchers, networks and academic institutions. Undertake research activities using a range of approaches, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with senior civil servants, politicians, academics and opinion formers, working proactively.
- Work proactively with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to share policy and research expertise.
Let's talk about you
- Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex information and develop policy solutions and recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team, across departments and with other organisations, and the ability to work with all kinds of people, including people affected by the issues we influence to change.
- Good organisation skills to respond quickly to the demands of the fast moving and complex policy and media agendas.
- Good influencing skills.
- Excellent research and intelligence gathering skills and ability to understand and apply information to specific audiences.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Contact: Scott Jones via email at quoting reference 10320
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
Senior Policy Advisor - Early Help
Salary: £38,000 to £42,000 per annum pro rata plus Inner London allowance pro rata.
Location: London or Homebased (with frequent travel to our London Office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers discounts.
Why Action for Children?
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.
A bit about the role
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Research, you will ensure Action for Children continues to influence and change UK Government policy through effective policy and research work that leads to lasting change in children's lives.
You'll focus on our universal services such as family support and children in need, to shape and advocate for policies that provide comprehensive support systems for children and their families.
Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll help develop and implement policies that ensure access to necessary services, conduct relevant research to inform policy decisions and provide guidance.
You'll develop and apply influencing strategies that incorporate the views of children, parents and staff and deliver integrated projects with public affairs and campaigns to secure maximum impact with political stakeholders.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Function as Action for Children's expert in key policy priority areas leading on the development of strategic influencing priorities.
- Establish collaborative working with colleagues to develop effective campaign design and activity.
- Ensure all Action for Children's evidence gathering, research and policy work across the UK has the child at the centre.
- Provide expert advice on key policy priorities across Action for Children, ensuring that the Chief Executive and senior colleagues are informed and resourced with the relevant information.
- Manage a diverse and challenging workload progressing policy and research projects from design to delivery, including commissioned work through external researchers, networks and academic institutions. Undertake research activities using a range of approaches, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with senior civil servants, politicians, academics and opinion formers, working proactively.
- Work proactively with colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to share policy and research expertise.
Let's talk about you
- Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex information and develop policy solutions and recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team, across departments and with other organisations, and the ability to work with all kinds of people, including people affected by the issues we influence to change.
- Good organisation skills to respond quickly to the demands of the fast moving and complex policy and media agendas.
- Good influencing skills.
- Excellent research and intelligence gathering skills and ability to understand and apply information to specific audiences.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.
Contact: Scott Jones via email at quoting reference 10321
Diversity, equality and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Don't meet every single requirement?
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
MLC Partners are working with a leading children’s charity who are doing amazing things for some of the most vulnerable young people in London and the South East. Following some changes within the HR team, they are looking to recruit a People Business Partner on a permanent basis. The role has the opportunity to help shape the delivery of HR services across the organisation and work with a People Director who is a supportive leader with a track record of developing people.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Review, update and revise organisational HR policies and procedures, ensuring these are rolled out effectively.
- Take a leading role in the upskilling and support of managers across the charity to allow a more hands-off approach from the people team.
- Manage employee relation cases, where these have been escalated from the advisor in the HR team or other line managers.
- Develop new reports for SMT to allow improved strategic decision making and better use of data collection.
The successful candidate will:
- Understand ‘what good looks like’ within HR, ideally having written new policies and procedures.
- Preferably have experience within the charity space, but candidates with transferable skills from other sectors are also encouraged to apply.
- Be an excellent communicator, able to influence decision making in the wider workplace.
This is a great opportunity to join an organisation who are doing fantastic work at the centre of their communities. Applications will be reviewed daily, so please do not delay in applying. For more information or a broader discussion about your job search, please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to help keep some of the world's most vulnerable children safe from exploitation and abuse? If so, consider joining Keeping Children Safe as our Africa Programme Safeguarding Adviser.
Keeping Children Safe sets International Child Safeguarding Standards to help organisations protect children from abuse in organisations across the world.
We are completely independent and guided by the best interests of the child principle in all that we do. We work with people who have been subjected to child abuse, researchers, practitioners, policymakers and leaders to defend children’s right to be safe in all organisations, no matter how big or powerful.
This newly created role in our Standards and Learning team will lead on the development and implementation of a new safeguarding programme in higher education institutions in Francophone Africa as well as contribute to the development of Keeping Children Safe globally. The overall goal of this programme is that all children, young people, and youths and adults at risk – especially refugees, youths with disabilities and persons vulnerable to discrimination because of their gender – who encounter Higher Education Institutions are safe from harm.
To apply for this post and to be considered for an interview please apply with your CV and a covering letter addressing each point in the person specification to Helen Carter. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. The position is open until filled.
In view of the nature of the work involved, any offer of appointment will be conditional upon satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service or police and background checks.
KCS values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will select employees on their individual merits and abilities, irrespective of a person’s gender, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic background, religion or belief, age or disability. KCS has a zero-tolerance policy to any form of harassment and abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Age UK Bromley & Greenwich as a Generalist Adviser and Make a Difference in Later Life!
Are you passionate about supporting older people and ready to play a vital role in the community? Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled Information & Advice Generalist Adviser to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide essential guidance to older adults and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions about welfare benefits, care options, and legal matters.
As part of our team, you’ll support older adults in navigating sometimes complex systems, helping them live with dignity, confidence, and independence. This role is based in our Bromley office, with occasional travel across Bromley and Greenwich for community outreach.
About the Role:
The Information & Advice Generalist Adviser provides rights-based advice to clients, helping them understand and access services, entitlements, and benefits. Working closely with our team of volunteer advisers, you’ll be a valued source of expertise, conducting benefits checks, assisting with claims, and providing guidance on a range of issues that affect older adults. You’ll also take part in outreach activities, collaborating with partner agencies and representing Age UK Bromley & Greenwich in community events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate, accessible advice on welfare benefits, care provision, housing options, legal issues (such as Lasting Power of Attorney), and more.
- Conduct benefits assessments, support claims processes, and advocate for clients in appeals.
- Perform rights-based casework, including helping clients with complaints and making representations as needed.
- Maintain detailed, up-to-date client records in our case management system.
- Collaborate with volunteer advisers, providing training, support, and guidance to ensure consistent service quality.
- Conduct outreach and participate in community events across Bromley and Greenwich to expand our reach.
- Work closely with colleagues and external partners to facilitate client referrals and deliver joined-up support.
- Stay informed of relevant laws, policies, and local services to offer the most current and effective advice.
About You:
We are looking for a compassionate, organised individual who understands the challenges faced by older people and is eager to support them. To succeed in this role, you’ll need experience in a rights-based advice setting, knowledge of issues affecting older adults, and strong communication skills to engage effectively with a wide range of people. Empathy, patience, and a commitment to equality and diversity are essential to provide our clients with the respectful, understanding service they deserve.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in providing rights-based advice, ideally related to welfare and support for older people.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with a methodical approach and attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with client databases.
- Ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Willingness to travel across Bromley and Greenwich as required.
- Commitment to Age UK Bromley & Greenwich’s values of equality, respect, and creativity.
Why Work With Us?
Joining Age UK Bromley & Greenwich means joining a supportive, mission-driven organisation that has been dedicated to the well-being of older adults for over 50 years. We are a close-knit team, where each member’s work is valued, and everyone has the chance to make a positive, tangible impact in our community. As a Generalist Adviser, you’ll be part of a dynamic, client-focused environment that prioritises flexibility, professional development, and meaningful work.
We offer 27 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a competitive pension scheme, an employee assistance programme, and the potential for hybrid working arrangements, allowing for work-life balance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a compassionate, organised individual with a commitment to supporting older adults, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join us in making Bromley and Greenwich a place where everyone can enjoy later life to the fullest.
Apply now to be part of our team transforming later life across Bromley and Greenwich.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Careers and Employability Adviser
We are looking for an experienced Careers and Employability Adviser with extensive knowledge of working with care experienced young people (16-26) to guide and support young people in their professional development to help them reach their full potential.
Position: Careers and Employability Adviser
Location: London
Salary: £32,960 - £33,949 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Start date: Immediate Start
Benefits: 27 days holiday per year PLUS the 1st Friday of every month is a half day. Pension and contributions are payable 3% after 3 months of service, employee assistance programme.
Closing Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024 – we reserve the right to close the role early if we find the right candidate so we encourage you to get your application in as early as possible.
About the role:
As a Careers and Employability Adviser, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for making a difference in your client’s lives. You will possess the ability to build trusting relationships quickly, broaden horizons, and encourage young people to be aspirational.
You will be working for a charity that really makes a difference in the lives of young care leavers. Wherever they’re coming from, they help to open doors and give them the skills, confidence, and inspiration to realise their full potential.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To provide individual Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) support to young people on the programme.
- To identify opportunities for work that match participants’ interests and abilities.
- Support the delivery of various Programmes.
- To assist young people in their search for employment in outreach locations.
- To maintain a client-centred approach and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse client group.
- To compile and maintain accurate records and collect monitoring data for the project.
- To support the delivery of milestones and outcomes relating to those agreed upon with our partners.
- To provide progress information to line management as required.
- To attend and participate effectively in internal and external meetings.
About you:
To be successful in the role of Careers and Employability Adviser you will have resilience, a belief that there is always a way forward and an innovative approach to youth engagement.
If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
- At least 2 years’ experience working with disadvantaged youth groups to transition them into employment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Experience working with vulnerable young people.
- Resilient, positive, and comfortable working effectively with complexity.
- Experience in delivering training sessions to young people.
- A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and risk assessment.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as collaboratively with the rest of the team
- Empathetic, engaging, and innovative – the ability to present and to be motivational.
- Flexible approach yet able to maintain clear boundaries with clients once contracted.
- Strong organisational, timekeeping and record-keeping skills.
- Good IT skills required including recording of database entries.
- Ability to effectively communicate and relate to young people with varying levels of educational attainment, attention spans and motivation.
If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!
You may have experience in areas such as Careers Officer, Careers Manager, Careers Specialist Advisor, Recruitment Support, HR & Recruitment, HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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OUR VISION: A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success
OUR MISSION: To prepare talented students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds for career success.
OUR VALUES: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. We demonstrate empathy and passion in everything we do. We act with integrity; communicating openly and provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
There are talented young people from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds with the potential to thrive in top industries. And firms are looking for them.
We identify, inspire, and train our candidates to connect them with our sponsor firms where they can launch successful careers.
At the start of their careers, our candidates join our professional network of alumni both tapping into and contributing to this community of knowledge, experience, and contacts.
SEO London was launched in 2000 and has subsequently delivered two decades of transformative leadership in the UK workplace diversity and inclusion segment. Today, over 14,000 diverse students and professionals are registered with SEO London, benefiting from sponsorship and engagement opportunities with over 120 blue chip firms across financial services, corporate law, consulting, technology, engineering, and corporates.
Overview
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire an HR and Operations Manager, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
Team: Operations
Location: 41 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0ES
We offer flexible and hybrid working but office-based work is required from all staff on a regular basis. For this role we require the post-holder to be in the office min. 3 days per week, at least at the outset.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Line Management: Senior HR and Operations Officer
Term: Permanent Role
Ideal start date: ASAP
Salary: £38k - £46k depending on experience
This is a full-time role but we are open to flexible arrangements.
Role Description
The HR & Operations function at SEO London has grown significantly in recent years, with a strong foundation now in place. This is an exciting opportunity for a new HR & Operations Manager to build on this progress and shape the next phase of our development. With recent growth and a focus on nurturing a positive culture, this role offers the chance to make a real impact and drive continued success within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
The role is to oversee and continuously improve the delivery of HR Strategy and operations in line with SEO London's mission, values and strategic objectives. In addition, this role will oversee organisation-wide operations.
The post-holder will:
- Further develop and execute a People plan that supports the achievement of the charity’s strategic objectives and an engaging and inclusive work environment
- Ensure that all policies and procedures align to SEO London’s vision and mission and the necessary regulatory and legal standards
- Support a culture that is focused on employee engagement and continuous improvement including giving and receiving feedback
- Support managers in attracting and retaining staff who have the necessary motivation, values, skills and tools to deliver
- Provide line managers and staff with HR advice in confidence
- Be focussed on efficient and cost effective operational and service delivery across SEO London
- Execute ‘business as usual’ HR administration including monthly payroll and management of appraisal processes
- Lead or support strategic projects such as SEO London’s Learning and Development Plan, internal communications via SEO London’s intranet and continuous improvement of our recruitment and onboarding processes
- Line Management, currently of a full-time Senior HR and Operations Officer
Accountabilities
HR Strategy and People Plan
- Full accountability to design and align the annual People agenda to the strategic needs of SEO London, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer
- Compilation and use of HR data to inform planning and decision making
Regular review of HR policies, procedures, pay and benefits to make sure these are in line with current regulation - Provision of advice and support re. organisational design and development
- Internal reporting to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and via an organisational dashboard
Employee Engagement and Wellbeing, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI)
- Responsibility for developing and overseeing the engagement strategy for SEO London’s staff team
- Planning, execution and analysis of staff surveys, communication of insights and planning and execution of follow-up actions
- Design and delivery of culture building activities to support employee engagement and well-being e.g. team away days, oversight of staff-led wellbeing committee
- Responsibility for designing and embedding DEI policy and initiatives in conjunction with the ELT and other senior leaders
- Responsibility for providing employment advice and counsel and managing the risk of staff team attrition
Learning and Development and Performance Management
- Execution of a robust and future-focused talent development, performance management, and learning strategy that supports staff members’ ongoing learning and performance
- Identification of skills gaps and internal and/or low-cost solutions/training to meet needs
- Continuous improvement of regular performance management, talent management and succession planning and execution
Employee Relations
- Advice and support to Senior Managers regarding employee relations issues
- Lead responsibility for management of employee relations issues, as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Identification of recruitment needs and plans alongside hiring managers with focus on filling skills and experience gaps where necessary, internal progression opportunities and cost-effective hiring processes
- Design and execution of an effective and efficient candidate experience
- Execution of competency-based assessment and selection
- Embedding of DEI and Safeguarding measures into recruitment processes
- Continuous improvement of onboarding plans and processes, working closely with managers to ensure high quality new starter induction
Employee Reward
- Responsibility for sourcing and analysing regular market data to inform renumeration
- Responsibility for delivering a competitive and attractive salary, pension and benefits programme
- Responsibility for managing a fair and transparent salary review process focused on providing incentives for good performance and fair pay
- Responsibility for payroll and associated processes
Operations
- Responsibility for regular review of SEO London’s suppliers, working closely with the Finance team
- Lead responsibility for some supplier relationships, including those connected to SEO London’s offices
- Maintenance, curation and regular review of organisation-wide policy and procedures ensuring adoption across the organisation and alignment with accepted good practice and regulations
- Accurate record keeping in line with SEO London’s data protection policies and procedures
- Governance administration including scheduling and taking minutes at Board and sub-committee meetings and support to the Chief Operating Officer on all matters relating to SEO London’s governance
Line Management
- Line management as required (currently one team member), including goal setting, performance management, support with planning and execution of tasks, identification of learning and development opportunities and accountability for report’s outcomes and outputs.
Required qualifications
- University degree (any discipline)
- HR qualification (minimum CIPD Level 5)
Skills and experience of:
- Analysing and using data to inform planning
- Designing and executing a people strategy
- Project management and process improvement (start to finish)
- Creating and curating policies
- Creating and executing Learning & Development plans
- Managing employee reward and benefits
- Recruitment and onboarding including planning, assessment, selection and process management
- Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint) including ability to create spreadsheets, run and analyse pivot tables in excel and create quality PowerPoint presentations
- HR technology including HRMS and applicant tracking systems (Personio preferred by not essential) and payroll system/s
- Operations and supplier management
- Internal communications
- Event management
Knowledge of:
- UK Employment Law
- The HR life cycle
- Wellbeing and DEI practices
- Knowledge of Salesforce desirable but not essential
- Understanding of coaching and mentoring practices
Behaviours:
- Influencing and engaging, and excellent relationship management across all levels of an organisation
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Tact, diplomacy and integrity
- Highly organised
- A deep understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion to foster a positive organisational culture
What we offer?
- Salary: from £38-46k, depending on experience
- Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Family Friendly Policy
- Flexible working - 3 days in the office
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Discount to Nuffield Gyms via Private Health Care and many more…
Closing date for applications
Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: 18 October at 12 noon
- Shortlisting: 18 October
- First interviews: 21-24 October or sooner as possible
- Second interview, with task/presentation: 25 October or sooner as possible
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply as soon as possible. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Equal opportunities Statement
As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against based on race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, other protected characteristic, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.
Safeguarding
All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
Right to work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Immigration advisor
Hours: 35 hours (full time) or contact us for part-time options
Contract: Fixed term for 1 year with the possibility to extend
Salary: £36,352 (OISC L2), £38,750 (OISC L3) or £42,192 (with IAAS Supervising Senior Caseworker accreditation) plus benefits
Office based role in Westminster, London
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for an Immigration Advisor to provide tailor-made advice to individual clients and to engage them in the process of making informed choices about their future direction. This is an exciting role in our Immigration Team that will work closely with the team to ensure that the centre is able to provide confidential advice and representation, whilst providing support and training to colleagues. We are passionate about defending the rights of our clients and you will be joining a team that achieve great results. The role is pivotal in providing highly skilled legal advice and representation to vulnerable clients across London at no cost to the individual. This is particularly important at a time where free or low-cost advice is becoming harder to find.
If you have the IAAS senior caseworker accreditation, you will be a key advisor with regards to Legal Aid work, including prioritising Legal Aid cases and ensuring that Legal Aid is used whenever appropriate throughout the team.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.
Please refer to the job description for further information.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
Benefits
·26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)
·Two annual wellbeing days
·Access to Blue Light Card discounts
·Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.
·Life assurance cover(after probation passed)
·Season ticket loan
·Training and development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an immediate available Learning & Development professional? Do you have with a proven track record in e-learning implementation and learning management system integration?
I am working with a membership organisation who are looking for a skilled Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join our team on a temporary basis, covering an absence for approximately 2-3 months. This role offers a fantastic balance of remote and on-site working, with only one day per week required in there central London office.
£24.73 - £27.47 per hour PAYE
Previous experience with iTrent is adventurous. You should be comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively with the team.
Role
- Finalise the Training Calendar for the upcoming financial year, sourcing providers and coordinating training sessions.
- Implement e-learning solutions, including iHasco for mandatory trainings and transitioning from the current system to LinkedIn Learning.
- Enhance HRIS (iTrent) by reviewing and refining existing learning modules.
- Analyse training needs identified through performance reviews and develop targeted solutions.
- Organise Respect and Inclusion training for all new employees.
- Support with project work as well as other ad-hoc tasks as required.
If you are interested in applying for the position through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.