Human Resources Advisor Jobs in London

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.

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Human Resources, the HR Advisor will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused operational HR service to the National Gallery and National Gallery Global Ltd, as well as fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. The post-holder will work in partnership with people managers and employees to ensure the effective implementation of HR policies and procedures, employee relations, and recruitment, as well as to support the development and successful delivery of HR initiatives and projects as required.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as an HR advisor or similar generalist HR role and will be fully qualified to CIPD Level 7. They will have a proven track record of providing reliable advice on a broad range of HR issues relating to the employee life cycle, and demonstrably strong knowledge and understanding of HR best practices, initiatives, employment law, and regulations. Excellent and verbal communication skills so as to write, interpret and advise on policies and procedures, contracts, reports and other HR documentation will be essential to success in this role, as well as the ability to build effective working relationships to reassure and inspire confidence in clients and colleagues alike.

If successful, not only will you have the opportunity to work for one of the world’s best-known art galleries, you will benefit from a generous holiday entitlement and holiday trading scheme, hybrid working arrangements, access to the Civil Service pension Scheme, excellent family leave provisions, as well as free entry at a number of other museums and galleries across the UK.

The closing date for applications will be 11:45pm on Wednesday 6th December and interviews will be held on Friday 15th December.

I am currently looking for an immediately available Interim HR Change Adviser to work with my Not-for-Profit client as part of the team to support them through a period of organisation-wide change. This role will last until the end of March 2024 and will pay a salary in the range of £41,242 to £46,783 per year. The role will involve hybrid working with 1 to 2 days per week in their Stratford (London) office and 3 to 4 days working remotely.

As part of a HR Change Team, you will provide an effective Human Resources Service to the organisation, that is efficient, effective and accessible. The HR Change Advisor will contribute to the continued development of people change management practices that support the delivery of their change initiatives. You will be the first point of contact for all staff affected or involved in The Phase Two Restructure Project. You will respond to questions and queries in accordance with current employment legislation, Minds policies and procedures and best practice.

The ideal candidate will: -

• advise change leads on the application of their employment policies and procedures, providing coaching and training to managers to promote and maintain good employee relations as well as health and well-being at work.
• provide first line advice and support to managers on aspects of employee relations and change related issues, including sickness, unauthorised absence and performance management, ensuring support and liaison of cases, in line with Mind's policies, employment legislation and best practice guidance. In cases of higher risk issues, the HR Advisor will escalate the matter to the HR Change Business Partner.
• assist managers and the HR Change Business Partner in preparing documents for formal meetings, such as group consultation meetings and one-to-one meetings.

The essential criteria for the position includes: -

• CIPD qualified Level 5 minimum (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development in HR
• Generalist HR experience
• Experience of supporting and advising managers on a wide range of employment and people management matters, particularly Change Management.
• Experience of building positive professional relationships with customers and key stakeholders
• Proficient in using standard office IT and management systems (i.e. email, diary management, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Access). Proven ability to work flexibly under pressure, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and all essential elements required at employee relations formal meetings

If you are available immediately or within a weeks' notice and you have all of the relevant skills and experience, please apply now.

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.

Stella Maris is looking to recruit a qualified accountant to be our new new Head of Resources, to act primarily as the Financial Controller, but also to take on a leadership role for a newly formed team of 6 individuals responsible for Human Resources, Personnel Support, Governance, Assurance and Compliance.  Becoming our first Head of Resources will be an exciting opportunity to take the charity to its next level as we look to expand our presence nationwide, with new Chaplain posts expected in Northern Ireland and the Northwest in 2024.  The charity is constantly evolving, enhancing and developing its volunteer network, primarily focussed on ship visiting and establishing ‘parish contacts,’ who provide a vital link in the community with churches, schools, colleges and local businesses.

Core Tasks:

• Prepare and present the management accounts and related analysis, posting month end journals, ensuring bank and control account reconciliations are updated monthly.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely management accounts including monthly P&Ls and any other reports for the CEO and Trustees.
• Ensure financial filing systems and records are continually updated and appropriate evidence of financial controls are always available for audit.
• To produce financial reports for preparation of final audited accounts in line with current SORP guidance and accountancy standards.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly cash flow and working capital.
• To ensure the efficient operation of all day-to-day financial transactions required using Raisers’ Edge and Sage Line 50 software.
• Liaising with all usual external advisors such as HMRC and AVIVA.
• Develop, manage and maintain productive relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll and pension processing.

 Financial Reporting:

• Work closely with the team to develop forecast and budget for all departments.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts and associated reporting in a timely manner.
• Responsible for monthly closing coordination and ensuring the correctness of accruals / provisions / prepayments.
• Lead the preparation of the annual statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with current accounting guidance, fully documenting processes.
• Liaise with the auditors throughout the year; advance and arrange the provision of documentation to audit, ensuring information meets appropriate standards before release.
• Promote accounting concepts such as accurate classification of revenue, expenditure, accruals accounting and materiality as part of an overall system of robust financial governance and budgetary control.

Management:

• Provide leadership, management and oversight of a team of six staff delivering Human Resources, Personnel Support, Governance, Assurance and Compliance functions across the entire organisation.
• Mentoring staff within the Resources Branch, including training, managing workloads, delegating and stepping in as required.
• Coordinate the smooth operation of the monthly payroll with external bureau and ensure that all relevant requirements relating to PAYE, etc. are complied with.

 Financial control:

• To review and act in compliance with the Charity’s financial controls policy.
• Take responsibility for the charity’s accounting procedures, ensuring financial handbooks are kept up to date and all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To comply with the requirements of the charity’s auditors and ensure compliance in line with legislation.
• Maintain the Charity’s Fixed Asset register – capitalise new assets, post depreciation and dispose of sold/donated assets.
• To attend meetings on financial matters as appropriate.

Generalist Advisor (Integrated Advice)

Location: Bromley by Bow
Contract: Full-time/ Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £29,120
Hours: 35
Benefits: Competitive

Our client are recruiting for a Generalist Advisor to assist their centre in meeting the growing needs of their community, facing the energy crisis, and helping improve the health and wellbeing of their community. 

As a Generalist Advisor, you will provide initial triage and assessments to people accessing the Integrated Advice Service to identify individual needs, the complexity of the issue(s), and specific requirements. Provide free, impartial, and confidential assisted and generalist advice to clients on a range of energy and benefit issues including carrying out an energy and benefit check. 

You will be required to maintain and update client databases and carry out administrative tasks relating to client tracking and monitoring. Input data and case records into internal and external databases in accordance with agreed timescales and to required standards. You will support Team Leaders and advisers with reporting and compiling data on cases covered and services provided in the agreed format and in accordance with agreed timescales.

You may have experience in the following: HR Consultant, Employee Relations Specialist, People Operations Advisor, Talent Management Advisor, Organizational Development Specialist, Career Counselor, Workforce Planning Consultant, HR Business Partner, Employee Engagement Coordinator, Personnel Specialist, and Workplace Adviser.

REF-210093

Salary range £39,000-£42,000 per annum | 35 hours per week (full-time) | Permanent

This is a hybrid role, usually involving one day a week working at WGN’s Vauxhall offices and another at one of our various community based offices in West London.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and support our newly formed people oriented team. This is a key role within WGN and requires someone with sound experience of managing and developing people focused operations, to continue the delivery of a comprehensive, effective and supportive function. Ensuring it continues to underpin our team, work and values as we grow, and making certain all team members, beneficiaries and stakeholders have excellent experiences with us.  

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future of WGN’s human resources function work and focus so it remains aligned with our principles and approach in an ever evolving landscape. 

About you

Ideally you will have a strong understanding about working within the charity / not-for-profit sector and will be looking for an opportunity to contribute to our shared commitment of working towards the eradication of violence against women and girls and challenging inequality. 

Interview Details

The interview process will consist of two stages which will be held on Thursday 14th and Monday 18th December 2023. 

Further Information

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 6th December 2023.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.

WGN’s employee benefits include: 3% pension contribution, enhanced leave entitlement and an Employee Assistance Programme, as well as the opportunity to work with a leading multi-cultural, women-led feminist charity.

We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic communities.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1

Senior Advocacy Advisor

Salary: £67,717 per annum
Reporting to:  Co-Directors – Research & Innovation 
Contract:   Full-time, Permanent 
Location: Remote / Flexible 

 
Who we are

Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.  

Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.  

We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), USAID and philanthropic investors.  

What we do

Our work includes:  

• Evidence-based disease elimination support  
• Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening  
• Building collaborative partnerships  

Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:  

• Reduced productivity  
• Internal organ damage  
• Impaired child development  
• Reduced school attendance  
• Increased risk of HIV in women  
• Infertility  

The Role

The post holder works across teams and in close collaboration with policy and technical leads to provide targeted, demand-based advocacy support to Ministry of Health partners for policy change, resource mobilisation and sustainability of disease elimination efforts at country level, as well as support the influencing work of Unlimit Health through strategic advocacy, at the UK and international level.

Further information can be found in the Application Information Pack (Job Description and Person Specification, What It’s Like to Work at Unlimit Health, Information on Data Protection, Safeguarding, and Equality and Diversity). 

To apply 

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification. 

Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This post may close prior to the specified closing date, please do not hesitate in submitting your application early.

Closing date: 09:00 on Thursday 30th November.
Interview dates: 4th-5th December. (Please ensure you are available to attend an interview on these dates).

Applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage. 

REF-209 910

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity to join us as our Senior Nutrition Advisor in our Global Programmes Division to lead Save the Children's Global Malnutrition Initiative.  You will oversee the strategic direction of our nutrition work, with an emphasis on child wasting / acute malnutrition and provide high level technical assistance to country offices,  driving quality in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of Save the Children's UK's nutrition programmes.

About Us

Save the Children UK (SCUK) believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.  When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave.  We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Background

About the role

The role of Senior Nutrition Adviser is an exciting position leading Save the Children UK's Global Malnutrition Initiative, providing matrix leadership across the movement on complex assignments and projects, and contributing to overall divisional strategy and policies.

The Global Malnutrition Initiative (GMI)'s strategic objective is to galvanise increased action to prevent and treat child wasting better in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

The majority of this role focuses on leading the programmatic elements of the GMI's work in close collaboration with country teams and research and advocacy leads.

Beyond the GMI work this role also contributes to our broader nutrition portfolio. We are tackling undernutrition in more than 15 countries with the highest burden of malnutrition, including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malawi, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Niger, Kenya, Somalia, DRC and Yemen. 

 Job Purpose:

The Senior Nutrition Advisor is responsible for leading Save the Children's Global Malnutrition Initiative, overseeing the strategic direction of our nutrition work, with an emphasis on child wasting / acute malnutrition and providing high level technical assistance to country offices,  driving quality in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and documentation of Save the Children's UK's nutrition programmes.

 In this role, your key accountabilities will be:

Technical and Strategic Leadership and coordination

• Lead the programme technical components of the Global Malnutrition Initiative (GMI), defining the strategic direction and overseeing the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of GMI activities.
• Monitor progress and achievements against GMI objectives and organize regular meetings with SCUK leadership and relevant colleagues to provide updates and ensure continued engagement and support.
• Support fundraising objectives and ensure they are aligned with the GMI objectives, needs and are technically sound.
• Coordinate GMI activities across health, humanitarian and advocacy and ensure high level of engagement
• Work closely with the Senior Evidence and Learning Advisor and the advocacy team to develop and implement a strong research and learning strategy for GMI
• Facilitate the incorporation of GMI M&E and research findings and broader scientific evidence into the work of the Hunger Reduction and Livelihoods Team, country office programme strategies and programme design, and SCI global strategies.
• Co-lead the Save the Children wasting community of practice under the Nutrition Technical Working Group
• Participate in the senior leadership of the Hunger Reduction and Livelihoods Team contributing to high performance of the team
• Work with other senior advisors to set strategic direction for the Hunger Reduction and Livelihoods team and lead work-planning for the Nutrition sub-team.

High level technical assistance for quality nutrition programme development and delivery 

• Identify technical assistance needs in GMI countries and identify and coordinate appropriate support
• Provide in country and remote technical assistance to GMI countries and other complex nutrition programmes
• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure that our nutrition programs are applying state-of-the-art approaches based on best practice, to achieve increased provision and use of nutrition services and practices at scale at the country and global level.
• Lead development and application of evidence-based Nutrition programme standards, guidance, and tools that reflect global best practice, and promote widespread application and use of these standards and tools (CMAM, SBCC)
• Lead the design and implementation of complex and strategic nutrition related programmes, ensuring they are based upon a high-quality needs assessment

Resource Mobilization 

• Identify and pursue new opportunities and partnerships and develop long-term funding strategies for nutrition.
• Develop and sustain donor and partner relationships, including relationships with academic institutions, research and implementation partners, and technical personnel in bilateral and multilateral agencies, donors, among others.

External Networking & Representation 

• Produce programme policy reports demonstrating what works and raising our profile.
• Represent our work to, and work with, civil society organisations, networks, regional bodies and forums and donors
• Serve as internal and external expert on child wasting / acute malnutrition and maternal and child nutrition, representing SC at global fora including workshops, conferences and meetings.

HR Management, Mentoring and Capacity-Building 

• Support the recruitment and attraction of high quality nutrition technical advisors.
• Support country offices in effective resource planning and management, including identifying and addressing technical capacity gaps.
• Act as a mentor to technical staff in country offices and team.

 About you

To be successful, it is important that you have:

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan strategically at a senior level
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of key issues in the field of nutrition and how they relate to programmes to improve the survival, health and development of children and to food security, social protection, and water and sanitation
• Substantial experience in the design, implementation and management of nutrition programmes in an international development context that have generated rigorous evidence
• Experience in leading or managing a major nutrition programme(s) focused on treatment and prevention of wasting.
• Strong record of fostering new and effective partnerships on an international level
• Successful track record with developing high-value proposals with strong M & E approaches, budgets, grant management, donor liaison and report writing
• Significant knowledge and experience overseeing approaches to secure optimal infant and young child feeding including behaviour change communication approaches and treatment of child wasting
• An internationally recognised third level qualification in nutrition, such as an MSc in Public Health, Nutrition or equivalent
• Proven ability to develop strong external networks including developing effective working relationships with senior stakeholders in government agencies, international organisations, donors, academics and opinion-leaders, including successful advocacy and influencing skills

To learn more about the position, please visit our website. 

Please Note: This role has the potential to be based outside of the UK in a country that has a Save the Children office and provided you have the right to work there.

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.

We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits here.

Please note:

To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

Remote First – The majority of our roles can be performed remotely, however you may work from the office as often as you wish. Whilst you will be predominantly  working from home,  we may at times require you to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  Note: This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team. This is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

On-site – There are certain roles that cannot be performed remotely and so your role will be based in an office location and you may occasionally be able to work from home.

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

This new role of People & Operations Lead is designed to ensure that our team continue to be connected, informed and supported as we grow and change.

We need someone who is confident communicating to the organisation as a whole, and one-on-one when people need support. Who is adaptable, both strategic and detail orientated and who is excited to turn their hands to a variety of things. As this is a wide ranging role we don’t expect any candidate to have experience of every point on the person spec, but we would want you to show us how you’d grow your skills to fulfil the role.

This role will work closely with the CEO and the Trustee Lead for HR on implementing the strategic direction we jointly set to support our team to thrive. We are keen that the post holder acts as an advisor to us and proactively identifies problems and suggests solutions.

We want to be THE best workplace for PDA people and their loved ones as well as the most impactful charity in our work. This role is key in getting us there.

PDA Society understands the positive contribution a team from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to an organisation. We actively encourage applications from people with experiences not currently represented in our team. We want the recruitment process for this job to be a positive one. If there are things you need to make the process accessible to you, please let us know - we’ll do our very best to accommodate you.

Key Facts: 

Type of role:    0.8 FTE or Full time. Permanent (fixed term considered if preferable)

Working Pattern: Minimum of 3 days per week on campus if full time. 2 days a week if 0.8 FTE. Core Hours from 10 - 4pm.

Reporting to:   CEO

Annual Salary:   £50,000 - £55,000

Location:   1, Sutherland Street, Pimlico. SW1V 4LD. London (Ada’s Victoria Campus)

Start date:   As soon as possible

Welcome to Ada!

We are the Government’s National College for Digital Skills, a high performing technical college with the mission of educating and empowering the next generation of diverse digital talent. As evidenced by our two new city centre campuses in London (Victoria) and Manchester (Ancoats), our recent King’s Award for promoting social mobility and Good (with Outstanding features) Ofsted rating, we are a College that is going places! As the only specialist technology-focused Further Education College in England, we partner with a wide range of industry partners ranging from King Games to Bank of America and a host of tech start-ups and SMEs to help them build new, diverse entry-level tech talent pipelines.

Our ‘Evolving to Ada 2.0’ strategy through to December 2025 focuses on doubling our learner volumes to a 1000 while continuing to drive diversity and ensure we maintain the quality of our applicants and the education and support they receive.  Our wide range of diverse, talented staff members, from education, private sector and non-profit backgrounds, is one of the things that makes us unique and we’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff, which is where you come in!

What’s your mission? 

In this role you will embody Ada’s culture, being responsible for the wellbeing of the staff and attracting new talent as well as providing effective leadership and line management of the People function. 

Reporting directly into the CEO, you will act as a trusted, strategic partner, ensuring alignment on both organisation and people capabilities, fostering a culture of high performance and growth. You will regularly attend Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings and engage with Board Members and have the opportunity to harness the experience and expertise of some of our private sector pro bono supporters to drive forward the vital People Management agenda at Ada, which is a core pillar of our ‘Evolving to Ada 2.0’ strategy and critical to scaling our impact.

You will be responsible for leading the People and Talent team and ensuring relevant processes are followed as well as driving forward people management priorities and initiatives.  This is a hands-on operational role that will also stretch your strategic thinking and planning skills. The role is expected to evolve in seniority as you build out the team underneath you in line with the College’s planned growth in learner volumes and staff headcount.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Management -
  • Partner with the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team to lead on the design and implementation of Ada’s people management strategy. With the mission to link the people strategy to the overall organisational strategy.  Ensuring effective implementation, taking short-term decisions with a clear view of the long-term consequences.
  • You will set clear priorities and focus areas for the People team, effectively managing performance, and supporting development.
  • Provide effective day-to-day support for the Executive Leadership Team and line managers to ensure the College runs smoothly, is attracting ever an ever better quality of candidates for vacant roles and is HR compliant at all times.
  • Design and implement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention, promoting a positive and inclusive culture for Ada.

• Building our Employer Brand -
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders, work to ensure we significantly improve our ability to attract and retain the best talent in a competitive market. Create a transparent and authentic brand externally to help Ada to welcome more amazing people.

• Employee Relations -
  • Advise line managers and staff on best practices for managing employee relation cases and conflict resolution using external best practice and up to date legislation.
  • Partner with the ELT on complex, high risk cases or disputes to deliver a pragmatic outcome that reduces risk to Ada.
  • Stay up to date with relevant employment laws and regulations, and ensure compliance in all employee activities while upholding Ada’s organisational values.

• Policies & Procedures -
  • Provide support and guidance to line managers and the Executive Leadership Team.  Acting as a trusted advisor in all cases including performance management, conflict resolution and disciplinary cases ensuring Ada’s policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
  • Act as the leader on topics/requests related to policies, employment law and compliance.
  • Ensure policies and procedures are reviewed regularly and are up to date.

• Systems & Processes -
  • Provide support on change management programmes including restructures, ensuring change processes are implemented smoothly and risks are identified and mitigated in a timely manner.
  • Drive adoption of the recently implemented HR platform (i.e. AccessHR).  Ensure all staff adhere to the agreed processes including performance management.  Plans are to effectively link performance management to reward and recognition.
  • Proactively review existing processes and identify areas to introduce efficiencies.

• Diversity & Inclusion - Partner with the Executive Leadership Team, and lead on the implementation of the EDI action plan. In time, evolve this into a more formal strategy that ensures Ada remains an inclusive and welcoming employer across our campuses for all our staff and other stakeholders.

Key skills and experience required:

• 5+ years previous HR generalist and partnering experience preferably with some experience of working in schools, colleges, universities, training providers or education management organisations.  Chartered CIPD membership is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience of improving talent attraction, selection and development
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of UK employment law and experience in handling complex ER cases, Employment Tribunals, ACAS Conciliations and Settlements.
• Demonstrable experience of working with leaders on complex people related issues.
• High level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality
• Evidence of delivering HR solutions, including strategic HR initiatives and change projects.
• Strong problem solving and decision making ability, with a proactive and solutions - oriented mindset and approach.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of building and/or maintaining a high-performance culture and role modelling excellent behaviours.
• Strong communication and  stakeholder management skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels of  the organisation.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the function, showing a united front to stakeholders.
• Ability to balance commercial outcomes with mitigation of business risks.
• Willing to travel to the different College sites.
• A personal commitment to safeguarding and learner/colleague wellbeing.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.  References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. 

We care about equity, diversity and inclusion

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• to provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• to recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• to ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or;
• civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• to provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• to promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We, therefore, encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact us.

This job description is liable to variation to reflect changes in the requirements of the post.

How to apply for the role

Please submit your CV to us and, either in your email or a separate document, answer the question: ‘What excites you most about this opportunity?’. In the subject field please write “Application for Head of People & Talent” followed by your name.

What are the timelines?

Interviews will be on a rolling basis upon receipt of application. These will consist of an initial video call, 1st round interview and final interview. At least one interview will be in-person.

Application deadline: 5pm on 30th November

Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application

POLICY & ENGAGEMENT EXECUTIVE - JOB DESCRIPTION 

Contract:    Permanent

Hours:              Full time or 0.8 FTE

Start date: ASAP.

Location:          London / Hybrid / Remote

People can work flexibly as per Bite Back 2030’s hybrid working policy noting that office based employees are expected to be in the office 2 days per week; remote staff are required to travel to our London HQ at least once a month.

NB This is a UK based role; you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Salary:             £25,000 - £28,000

Reporting to:  Senior Policy and Special Projects Manager

Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?

Be part of the creative, agile and growing team behind Bite Back 2030’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Policy & Engagement Executive and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.  See below for more details about the role and how to apply.

At Bite Back 2030 we are committed to ensuring our staff is representative of the diverse world around us and therefore encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. At Bite Back we are inclusive and want to ensure we uphold our multicultural environment.

About Bite Back 2030 

We’re surrounded by junk food. From the moment we're born, every second of every day, children are being targeted. Giant companies manipulate them with colourful, cuddly, clever marketing, deceive them with packaging claims and pump products at them that are full of junk. It's become the cultural wallpaper. Now, it risks destroying the health of a generation.

In the UK, nearly a third of children aged 2-15 are now at risk of developing food-related conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease in their futures.

The good news is, it's totally preventable. And we're biting back.

Bite Back is a youth activist movement challenging a food system that's been set up to fool us all by:

1. Calling out the manipulation of junk food giants.

2. Demanding higher standards from food marketing and from everyday food itself.

3. Mobilising and equipping young people in the fight for better food.

We do all this so we can bite back against a global epidemic of food-related ill health.

About the Role

We are looking for a Policy & Engagement Executive, to support our work influencing the government to help deliver evidence-based policies that will make a real difference to children’s health. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of an urgent and politically salient policy area while also collaborating with young people to ensure their voices and lived experiences are heard by policymakers. 

The Policy & Engagement Executive will report to our Senior Policy and Special Projects Manager and will play a key role supporting our public affairs, research and policy projects. Our Policy & Engagement team works closely with the Campaigns team, and you will get stuck into existing campaign priorities including restricting expanding eligibility of free school meals, junk food advertising and an exciting new campaign that is currently in development. You will also support the team with monitoring and evaluation, to help us understand the impact of Bite Back’s work. This is a great entry-level opportunity to join a team of 27 and learn all about policy development and influencing public health. 

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out desk research (grey literature, academic studies) and support with other research tasks as required.

• Support our evidence-based policy development work to influence and inform local and national government decisions.

• Monitor activities and outputs across Bite Back and evaluate their return on investment, and draft reports for the Leadership Team and Board.

• Set up in-person and virtual meetings with stakeholders (including businesses, other organisations and MPs) and organise logistics.

• Work with our youth team to engage and support our youth activists to speak with policymakers including development of briefing materials.

• Conduct stakeholder mapping and contact tracking to inform strategic political engagement plans and evaluation.

• Translate young people’s insights and policy context into campaign messaging for policymakers and distil policy detail into key points for young people to engage with and campaign on.

• Draft letters, consultation submissions, briefing notes, reports and other campaign materials to engage policymakers and manage dissemination and follow up. There may also be opportunities to arrange in-person and virtual events e.g. in Parliament or at our HQ.

• Work closely with other organisations via established coalitions and more informal coordination around key issues, working collaboratively at the highest levels with values-aligned organisations to achieve our goals.

• Ensure the staff team and Youth Boards are up-to-date on the shifting political landscape.

Skills / experience 

As this in an executive role we do not specify any particular academic background or training. Rather than having in-depth knowledge or experience that you will rely on, you will be able to master and quickly move between a variety of tasks. The role is likely to suit a person with the following skills:

• A keen interest and practical understanding of how the national government works. 

• The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and respond flexibly to changing priorities.

• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages and language to resonate with different audiences.

• Critical analysis and the ability to interrogate a variety of research findings, from policy reports to academic studies. 

• Strong ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities, manage and report on projects effectively and identify and act on priorities independently. 

• Organised, action-oriented and results-driven.

• Passion for young people’s health, nutrition and social justice.

• Brings a positive, can-do attitude to the team and applies it to identify new opportunities to advance our organisational purpose.

You will be able to show the following qualities:

• A bold and open mind - you will be prepared to think differently about issues.

• A level head - you will be comfortable working both reactively and proactively.

• A sense of humour - we believe work should be fun and that we all perform at our very best when we enjoy what we do.

• Creativity - you will come at issues from new and unusual angles and be prepared to work hard on finding fresh and surprising angles.

• Resilience - you will be prepared to keep going or as our values say, set back won't set you back.

• A passion for our mission.

This is a new position funded by the Scottish and Welsh Governments, to increase the availability of free, high quality, expert and locally accessible immigration advice. This role will help to grow Settled’s presence in Scotland and Wales.

You will provide complex immigration advice to EU citizens and their families in Scotland and Wales and work collaboratively with other service providers in those nations and with Settled’s dynamic UK-wide team of multilingual staff and volunteers. 

Your clients will be from all parts of Europe as well as people with EU citizenship who are from other countries, they will include isolated and vulnerable groups such as Roma, and you will work alongside Settled's Ukraine service. 

Much of the advice can be delivered remotely, but some face-to-face advice is expected in Wales and Scotland (we have staff in Newport and Edinburgh) and there will be some travel to meetings within the UK.

The role is full time, but we appreciate that some good candidates may prefer to work part-time, or may prefer to focus either on Scotland or Wales rather than covering both nations. We welcome applications for all options. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Andrew Jordan at Settled.

We will interview as soon as we receive applications from good candidates so please apply promptly.

Technical Project Executive

£26,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on relevant experience and skills) plus generous benefits

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

To help us with this important mission, we currently have a vacancy for a Technical Project Executive. Supporting within the Technical function of the Grant Management Team, you will assist with the scrutiny of the technical/construction aspects of capital grant projects ensuring the successful completion of new and improved sport facilities. You will work in collaboration with partner organisations to provide professional advice and guidance to applicants to assist with the development of capital projects, both at grass-roots level and within the Football League and National League system. 

This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional experience in construction to help improve lives and strengthen communities through grassroots football.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone. 

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place. 

What are we looking for?

You will be a newly qualified graduate, or a more experienced graduate looking for a different career path with a construction-related degree or professional qualification (for example architecture, building surveying, planning, civil engineering, quantity surveying, project management or construction management). 

You must also have great people skills and the ability to work with people at all levels, from clients and suppliers to volunteers. We are looking for someone who can inspire and excite our applicants. You must be accurate, systematic, and flexible with the ability to juggle a wide range of activities. 

You must hold a current, clean driving licence, have access to your own vehicle, and be willing to undertake site visits to be able to undertake the role.

We’re looking for a team player with a keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills who takes pride in delivering excellent customer and administrative service. 

You don't need to follow football to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Football Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

For more details about the role and full person specification, please download the recruitment pack. 

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £26,000 - £30,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience. 

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment 

We request that all applicants complete our equal opportunities form as part of the application process. This anonymous and confidential form helps the Football Foundation to build up a picture of who is applying to join the organisation, and to monitor progress in this area. The link to complete this is in the application process. 

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs@ footballfoundation .org. uk

How do I apply?

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Please send the following to jobs @footballfoundation. org .uk

o CV

o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying. 

2. Complete an anonymous Equal Opportunities form which can be found on our webpage. 

Click here to fill it out. Please only fill out one form when you apply. If you need any help, please let us know.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 30 November 9:00am.

Interviews are currently scheduled for 14 & 15 December.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.