Human Resources Advisor Jobs in Belfast
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We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Human Resources Manager to join our team, on a permanent basis.
This will be a, primarily, remote working role, which requires the willingness and ability to travel to meet the needs of the team and the wider organisation when appropriate. There may be occasional travel for meetings with the wider team several times a year.
What we offer:
- A starting salary of £33,024 - £40,221 depending on experience.
- 28 days’ leave + 8 public bank holidays (25 days annual leave and 3 closure days)
- Ethical pension scheme (5-7% employer contribution)
- Flexible working hours
- Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme
- A fun and supportive team
- A solution-focused atmosphere and hard-working environment
- Cycle to work scheme
- Animal companion compassionate leave
- Death in service benefit
If you are a CIPD qualified HR professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that champions a healthy working culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
In this highly rewarding role, you will have the chance to make an enormous impact on the culture of our progressive organisation. We will provide you with ample professional support and opportunities for career growth as you join us on our mission.
Key responsibilities of the role:
As an HR Manager, you will be responsible for providing The Vegan Society with clear HR advice and guidance as we carry out our operations.
Providing expert advice to our senior leadership, you will manage a range of HR functions, ensuring all company procedures and policies are compliant with all relevant legislation. You will support a range of complex employee relation cases including change management.
Playing a crucial role in our organisational development, you will also produce an annual HR plan and will lead on HR activities such as the development and delivery of staff training programmes. Alongside these activities, you will lead on the employee lifecycle and support the delivery of our EDI strategy and build the strategies and processes required.
What are we looking for?
- Extensive experience in HR
- Experience of supporting senior management and/or trustees
- Experience of supporting the management of organisational change processes
- The ability to answer complex queries
- Experience of implementing and planning organisation-wide training
- A high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law, HR policy and legislation
- Experience of recruitment and EDI
- CIPD qualified
The Vegan Society as an organisation values equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
Salary and Hours:
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) role with a salary of £33,024 - £40,221 depending on experience.
It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle.
Other organisations may call this role: HR Manager, Senior HR Advisor, Senior Human Resources Advisor, Employee Relations Manager, HR Generalist, HR Support Manager, or HR Services Manager.
How to Apply:
Please fill out the job application form
The application deadline is 9am Monday 18 December 2023.
Interview dates TBC
CVs cannot be accepted. No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Maternity Cover position from January to October 2024
Full-time
Homebased working in the UK
The Director of Development and Engagement is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and works in partnership with the CEO to lead the development, delivery and co-ordination of the organisation’s strategy.
In this role, you will have oversight across several areas including fundraising, membership engagement, finance and governance and will take the lead in generating income and ensuring the sustainability of the organisation.
The post also holds line management responsibility for three members of staff delivering across multiple areas of work including fundraising, finance, and communications.
For more information, please download the job description below or visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.
This is an ongoing recruitment and interviews will be held as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this advert at any time.
STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.
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The organisation
Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The global COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the urgency to improve access to, and investment in, mental health care for all.
United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We focus on what will make the most difference to global mental health, and we build whatever it takes to make that happen.
We unite: campaigners, practitioners, national organisations, businesses, people with lived experiences, funders, researchers, governments, and international bodies so that they can learn, collaborate and make greater progress together.
We incubate: Designing and setting up the initiatives that will make the most impact on global mental health and helping them to grow and ultimately flourish independently.
The Initiative:
Poor mental health is a global crisis. Mental health conditions are increasing globally and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. However, the world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur. A team of global mental health, resource mobilisation, and advocacy experts have come together to develop the first global campaign for global mental health. Advocacy priorities for 2024 and beyond will include the integration of mental health into primary health care and the upskilling and development of the workforce for mental health.
The Role:
You have the opportunity to join this new initiative, working as part of a small NGO as it builds and implements its global strategy. You will work with the Policy, Advocacy and Financing Advisor and colleagues, to develop and implement policy and advocacy projects and coordinate support including; research, report writing, briefing, partnership building and management, campaigning and government relations work. This work will be mainly focussed at the global level as well as supporting national partners with advocacy planning and implementation.
You:
You have a proven track record in international health policy and advocacy with an eye for detail and an entrepreneurial spirit. Confident to work across the range of advocacy and policy activities you are flexible, competent and take initiative, and have a desire to learn and grow. You are a true team player; able to take both responsibility in managing important projects and relationships and unafraid to take on essential tasks to support the team. You have a passion for international development and mental health.
Responsibilities:
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Policy, advocacy & financing strategies: Helping design and implement global policy, advocacy and financing strategies.
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Stakeholder relations: Support engagement with key governments, the UN and other international organisations. As appropriate, directly engage and manage relationships with key decision-makers.
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Partners support: Help build and manage coalitions and partner relations with external stakeholders including governments, UN agencies, non-governmental organisations, and research institutions.
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Grant and contract management: Help develop funding proposals for work on policy, advocacy and financing and track and report on progress.
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Advocacy support: Helping guide and support national and global advocacy activities to connect national campaigning to effective advocacy initiatives.
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Events: organise meetings, events and small gatherings of partners and other stakeholders.
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Policy reports and papers: draft policy reports and papers to support high-level influencing.
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Briefings: Preparing briefings for senior government officials, Ministers and other decision-makers as well as campaign partners as required.
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Funder profiles: maintaining updated profiles on key mental health funders.
Reporting to: Policy, Advocacy and Financing Advisor
Experience:
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You will have at least 5 years of experience working in country and/or global health policy, advocacy and/or financing for a UN agency, non-governmental organisation, think tank or decision-maker.
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You will have undertaken work related to health systems strengthening and have a track-record of research, brief writing and government engagement.
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A background in health,including mental health.
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Low-to-middle income country level experience of designing and/or implementing health programmes such as primary health care and/or disease specific programmes (e.g., HIV/TB, NCDs) and understand the bidirectional relationship between physical and mental health.
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Low-to-middle income country level experience engaging with different stakeholders – governments, donors, civil society.
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Understanding of key donor government and/or national government health financing – international resource mobilisation and domestic resource.
Skills:
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Grant proposal writing and project management and reporting.
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Ability to perform research and report writing
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Ability to work as part of a team but equally a self-starter capable of devising and delivering work under your own direction
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Experienced in and thrive working in a fast-paced,campaign environment, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing agendas
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Strong organisational skills to plan, meet deadlines and successfully deliver events
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Ability to multitask and prioritise workload over short time frames
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Knowledge of foreign languages is desired but not mandatory.
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A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and other project management tools e.g., Trello, Google Suite, among others.
Qualifications:
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You will have a degree in a relevant subject.
You will need to be able to work remotely and travel internationally.
Application process
Ideally this role will be filled as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be organised on an ongoing basis. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
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Application Closing Date: December 31, 2023 at 23:00 GMT
Location: Flexible within the UK (with the right to work in the UK a must).
Term: full time - 35 hours a week
Organisation: Global Greengrants Fund UK
Salary: Salaries at Global Greengrants Fund UK (GGF UK) are dependent on applicable salary scales, internal pay policies including equity considerations and budget. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, GGF UK has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. Our best offer for this position is £37,000 per annum for an 18-month fixed term contract.
Benefits: We have improved our benefits package and we now offer 10% employer’s pension contribution, remote and flexible remote working, generous family and sick leave, employee assistance programme, health and life insurances, 28 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
About Global Greengrants Fund:
Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries. GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.
Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of nine staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.
In 2023, Global Greengrants Fund is amid a strategic journey in which we collectively centre our values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational care in our work, and to rediscover our identity and potential after 30 years of work. We have experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels. This includes creating a globally networked learning organisation and transforming our organisational culture to be more collaborative and self-steering – we call this our transformational journey. The Finance and Operations Administrator needs to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with these transformations and is able to remain flexible, steady, and adaptable.
The role
Global Greengrants Fund UK is looking to hire an energetic and passionate individual who will play a key role in collaborating across teams to support finance and operations. They work to ensure that all financial transactions are entered and recorded correctly, that all payment related queries are followed up to completion and that all financial records are maintained appropriately. They will support the grant making processes by working with the grants management team to track and monitor payment processes to completion, including through liaising with payment service providers. They will undertake general operations and administration duties, including supporting recruitments, being the first point of contact for suppliers and vendors, purchasing and maintaining equipment and scheduling meetings and events.
As part of the finance and operations team, they will join a growing team currently staffed by four members in the UK. In the present accountability structures the Finance and Operations Administrator, GGF UK is line managed by the Director of Finance and Operations, GGF UK while building and working in more self-organised and collaborative ways.
The candidate profile.
The successful applicant will have significant relevant experience in a similar role in a charitable, environmental, development, and/or grant-making organisation. They demonstrate knowledge and experience in charity/nonprofit grant accounting/financial issues and dealing with financial information and processes, and understand accounting principles, and have knowledge of accounting and budgeting processes. They demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to ensure accuracy of work and demonstrate precise attention to detail. They have experience dealing with administrative processes and office administration, especially in a non-profit, remote organisation. They will have skills to give, receive and work with feedback constructively. They also thrive in a virtual environment, motivated to take on challenges and collaboratively find innovative and creative solutions. English fluency is a must.
The right candidate will understand GGF’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of GGF and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a new Country Director to provide leadership and direction to the MS Society Northern Ireland.
Director for Northern Ireland
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in Belfast, BT7 with flexibility to work remotely.
Salary: £61,404 per annum plus excellent benefits
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
You’ll be responsible for taking forward our corporate and functional strategies in Northern Ireland. As a senior leader in the organisation, you’ll be contributing to the leadership, planning and policy formulation of the MS Society across the UK.
You’ll also act as the principal spokesperson for the MS Society in Northern Ireland and the main advisor to the MS Society Northern Ireland National Council.
You’ll play an important role in developing our strategic approach to supporting people affected by MS. Helping us to ensure that our priorities align with the needs and aspirations of the MS community.
We’re looking for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate that they understand the challenges that people with MS face.
You’ll be enthusiastic and passionate about the work we do and you’ll be focused on delivering positive outcomes for the MS community in Northern Ireland and UK wide.
We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society.
Working with external pay and reward consultants, we’re taking active steps this year to review our employees’ pay and benefits package. Ensuring we’re aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 4th January 2024
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More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- Health cash plans to help offset the cost of health care for you and your family
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.