Human Resources Jobs
Join the award-winning Independent Society of Musicians
Central London – Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team
Part Time (28 hours per week) and Permanent – Circa £38K - £40K pro rata
The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional membership body for musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its campaigning work as well as services to musicians ranging from legal support and representation to counselling and professional development.
The ISM is now looking for an Assistant to the SLT who will carry out a broad range of duties, from working with the CEO on external affairs and diary management through to being involved in all aspects of Board meetings and looking after the ISM’s offices. You will be comfortable working at a senior level liaising with a wide range of people from Board members to politicians and have excellent interpersonal skills and great attention to detail. You will be proactive, a great problem solver, trustworthy and committed.
You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is for 28 hours per week and we envisage that you will work four days per week, three of which will be in the office.
For a full job description for this role please see the attached specification.
To apply please send your full CV and covering letter saying why you are the right person for the job via the link on our website.
Closing date is Monday 13 May at 9.30. Interviews will take place face to face and applications generated by Ai will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Talent Acquisition Specialist
Known internally as “HR & Resourcing Advisor”, this is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with HR awareness who enjoys recruitment, resourcing and workforce planning. If you want a friendly, resourcing-focused role in a small, collaborative HR team then this could be ideal for you!
In the age of two-click job applications, it can be hard to grab candidates' attention – but we want you to take the time to read this ad.
This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with HR awareness who enjoys recruitment, resourcing and workforce planning. If you want a friendly, resourcing-focused role in a small, collaborative HR team then this could be ideal for you!
Please be sure to provide a covering statement when you apply – it can be short, but we’d love to know why this role caught your attention and why you’re a good match!
***Please don’t delay applying, since we will interview on a rolling basis.***
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As our first in-house resourcing specialist, you'll lead on recruitment, talent management and workforce planning across our expanding, multi-site organisation. You'll also advise on managers on retention and succession planning, working with them to develop strategies to motivate and retain our staff.
You’ll have the chance to really make your mark. From organising open days, attending careers fairs, creating talent pools, harmonising our job descriptions, writing advert and web copy - you'll be the engine that brings engaged, committed staff to our Charity.
We can only tell you so much in a job ad, so please read the full job description and person spec before applying - you'll get a much rounder picture of the role!
LOCATION AND TRANSPORT: You’ll be based mainly in our Hatfield offices but with regular travel to Herts, Beds & Bucks. We’re happy to support home-working for two days per week, perhaps three. You need access to your own vehicle with business insurance (usually a cheap add-on from your insurer).
HOURS: You’ll work 37.5 days per week Monday to Friday. We can consider 30 hours per week (across at least four days) if you would like to work part-time.
ABOUT YOU: We're open-minded about sector, so you may come from a private, public, retail, corporate etc background. What we do need is:
- A passion for making things happen and stories of successes to prove it.
- Evidence of solid business-partnering experience in recruitment, workforce planning and talent management (this could be a generalist HR role but we are open-minded).
- The ability to work on lots of things at once and keep all the plates spinning!
- Strong writing and technical skills, including proficient use of Excel, plus excellent English writing and drafting skills.
- Data protection and basic employment law knowledge (relating to good recruitment practice, e.g. avoiding unlawful discrimination).
- Commitment to equality, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of resourcing.
Your supporting statement must show how far you meet the Person Specification (which is in the job description). You may be stronger in some areas than others - that's OK, but please let us know where your strengths and development areas lie.
We are Disability Confident Committed. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you want to discuss any adjustments to enable you to participate in the application or selection process, please let us know.
Strictly no agencies.
You may also have experience in the following: Talent Acquisition Partner, Recruitment Consultant, Rec Con, Recruitment Administrator, Recruitment Assistant, Resourcer, Recruiter, HR Assistant, In House Recruiter, Recruitment Manager, Talent Manager, Internal Recruiter, Coordinator, CIPD, Resourcing Manager, Human Resources, HR, In House Recruiter, Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Specialist, Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Coordinator, Recruitment Admin
Crimestoppers are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a new Head of People and Organisational Development on a permanent basis. Crimestoppers has been breaking down barriers since the 1980s. We are experts at encouraging people with information about crime who might otherwise stay silent to speak up and share what they know 100% anonymously.
The Head of People and Organisational Development will report into the Finance Director and will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the people, strategies, policies, procedures and technologies that together form the organisation’s HR function.
The organisation:
Our status as a charity and being independent of the police gives people the confidence to contact us and make that difference. Every day, over 1,800 people trust us with their tip-offs: our staff filter that information to ensure that they are never identified before passing on what we’re told to the relevant police force or agency.
The information we are given covers everything from murder and serious assaults, firearms, domestic abuse, modern slavery, to drugs including exploitation and gang violence. We also help prevent everything from bombs to acid attacks with sensitive, time critical intelligence that prevents injury and helps save lives.
The role:
- Driving the strategic development of human resources, organisational capabilities and culture.
- Developing, implementing and overseeing the people, strategy, and associated policies, procedures and processes that together form the HR function, which not only reflect industry best practice and run smoothly, but also foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Leading and developing a high-performing HR Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Overseeing talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract, develop and retain people aligned with organisational needs and values. With a focus on supporting the Contact Centre to improve staff retention rates.
- Providing both day to day and strategic HR guidance and support to senior leadership, managers and employees, on a range of HR and organisational development matters.
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, by developing and executing organisation wide strategies, programmes and initiatives that enhance employee skills, capabilities and engagement.
- Monitoring and analysing HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Driving change management initiatives to support organisational growth, transformation and agility.
The successful candidate will be:
- A fully qualified HR professional.
- Experienced in managing staff.
- A fantastic communicator.
- Experienced in developing and implementing HR Strategies specifically related to learning and development.
- Confident providing advice around employment law and regulations.
This position will be based officially at the head office in Wallington and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week. The closing date for applications is 5th May with interviews taking place most likely on 14th May.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
The Central Service Coordinator will ensure Gaddum delivers its organisational objectives by coordinating efficient and effective Human Resources, People and Central workstreams.
The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Finance and working as part of a small but high performing team: They will be a key reference point for the organisation’s leaders to ensure those they manage have the best possible opportunities to thrive during the course of their employment at Gaddum.
The postholder will be responsible for overseeing central systems and processes relating to organisation-wide People Services as required by the Senior Leadership Team and Trustee Board.
This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.
How to apply
Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email. Full details can be found on our website.
Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact.
Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This new role will lead on Platform’s People and Process functions as we progress through the next stage of our exciting restructure process.
We are a flat-structured organisation that makes decisions collectively. We are currently developing and designing a new organisational structure based on sociocracy where staff are supported to work more collectively and strategically across our seven programs.
The focus of this role will be on transforming and strengthening our HR systems and processes to centre compassion, care and liberation. As well as delivering the day-to-day HR functions within our small organisation, this role will lead on the long-term design and implementation of a People Strategy and a Learning and Development Strategy, supporting our staff to develop their own roles while growing as a team within our new structure. Key priorities for this work will be:
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Leading a review of recruitment practices, with a particular focus on equity and anti-oppression
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Leading a review of our line management practices and processes
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Supporting the review of our Socially Just Waging System policy
This role will sit within our new ‘Resourcing Circle’ - working with the Finance and Fundraising staff and liaising with our Board of Trustees.
We are looking for someone passionate about radical HR practices, who is excited to help us develop a structure that empowers and adequately resources our team to deliver their work.
Details:
Hours: 4 days: 32 hours per week based on a 40 hour week, flexible hours possible.
Contract: Permanent, subject to 6 months probation.
Salary: Baseline salary as of March 2024 is £42,248 pro rata (£33,791 at 4 days a week) and is subject to Platform’s Socially Just Waging System.
Location: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London, E2 6HG, but remote working is possible. Most Platform staff are supported to work from home most of the time, but all permanent members of staff are expected to attend in-person monthly meetings, and other in-person meetings when required.
Responsible to: Management Group, Trustees (in conjunction with the Treasurer)
Duties and responsibilities:
People work
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Working within the Resourcing circle to manage all aspects of our People work
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Leading the development of a People Strategy, Wellbeing Strategy and Learning and Development Strategy
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Managing recruitment, selection and contracting
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Managing all employee on and off boarding procedures ensuring the company meets its statutory obligations and delivers an effective probationary process
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In collaboration with line managers, developing and managing performance appraisals, probationary reviews and annual reviews
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Providing necessary HR administration and remaining up to date on employment legislation (training provided) ensuring that any changes are communicated in a clear and timely manner
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Developing and managing our organisational policies and procedures in line with Platform’s values
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Support the Fundraising and Finance Manager in a collaborative review and redesign process of our Socially Just Waging System
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Leading a collaborative review of our line management process and overseeing its implementation
Culture and wellbeing
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Coordinating the anti-oppression working group, and bottom-lining the development, delivery and monitoring of the anti-oppression strategy
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Managing individual and team development and training
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Supporting and maintaining a culture of care, compassion and liberation in Platform where team members can thrive and achieve personal development
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Maintaining safe working environments for staff and volunteers in line with our policies and procedures
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Providing an additional point for pastoral care for staff
Operational support and office management
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Provide general operational coordination to the staff team on a day to day basis.
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Manage the office, ensuring everyone has the supplies and equipment they need, the post is well managed, and the office is well organised and safe
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Liaise with our IT consultants to manage assets and IT needs/processes
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Lead and manage our organisational systems and processes
Board of Directors
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Prepare reports for the board meetings and subgroup meetings, providing advice and recommendations where necessary.
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Attend board meetings and subgroup meetings (involves a few hours of work in the evening, outside normal working hours, which you’ll be able to claim back).
Collective organisational management
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Pro-actively participate in sociocratic, consensus decision making in our team meetings, contributing to the general strategic development of Platform.
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Participate in line management processes, including line management of colleagues after probationary period
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Active participation and collaboration in Platform’s restructure process, including development of roles, circles and teams
Any other reasonable requests made by the Platform staff team, Management Group and/or Trustees.
Person Specification:
Outlined below is our understanding of the skills, experience and knowledge that would be beneficial in the role of People and Process Manager. We define this as skills, knowledge and experiences, whether in paid work, volunteering or through your lived experience.
We welcome people to apply even if they do not meet all of the criteria: we are very aware that people, in particular those who are racialised and/or otherwise minoritised may not have had formal opportunities to demonstrate their skills and competence.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions or want more information about the role.
Essential
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Commitment to Platform’s vision, values and principles, in particular a strong commitment to anti-oppression, wellbeing, compassion and care as it relates to HR practices
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Experience (2 years or more) in People (Human Resources) Management
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Experience of designing and implementing HR policies and processes that actively counteract disableism, classism and racism
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Knowledge and interest in progressive HR policies and procedures, for example alternative ‘just’ waging systems
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Experience of leading conflict resolution processes in organisations
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Strong organisational skills and self-starting initiative
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Experience of collaborative team working as well as autonomous, independent working including clear communications and ability to prioritise and adapt
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Experience of collectively running a group, and/or working and/or organising within a collective management structure and/or a flat or non-hierarchical structure
Desirable
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Knowledge of employment law
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Experience in managing and improving office systems and processes
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Experience of developing HR strategy with a focus on staff wellbeing, learning and development
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Experience of reporting to Board of Trustees on HR risks and opportunities
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Experience or training in counselling and/or mediation and/or group work/facilitation.
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Experience in organisational strategy development.
Platform works towards a just future beyond fossil fuels.
Employment Keyworker
Job Type: Full time, Temporary
Location: Leeds
Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum
Hours:
‘Everyone is different. At Humankind we value your difference. Join our inclusive organisation.’
The Role
The Pathway to Progress team are looking for 8 Employment Keyworkers to join their newly launched service.
As an Employment Keyworker, you'll have the opportunity to transform lives and create a fairer and more inclusive society. With a client-centred approach, you'll take the lead on how you deliver your support.
The service will be based across Leeds, Bradford and North Yorkshire, and your base is open for discussion at the interview. Don't let your location stop you from applying!
If you're looking for a critical role in building someone's future while breaking down barriers, apply to become an Employment Keyworker today!
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience or an understanding of working with people with complex needs/barriers, or similar groups.
- Experience of working with people on a one-to-one basis, offering motivation and support.
- Empathy with those with complex needs/barriers.
- The ability to build good relationships with a range of different people, from employers to clients.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
- A passion for making a difference to peoples’ lives.
Benefits
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
- Death in service benefit
- Free Will writing
- Eyecare vouchers
- Blue light card discount
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
- Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
- Happy, Healthy You! – our wellbeing offers for our workforce
- Employee Assist Programme and Humankind Support Networks
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.
We value unique perspectives and experiences that everyone can bring, and fully understand the strength in diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you have a genuine passion for working for us, we want to hear for you.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Our People and Culture team is committed to putting people first through informed decision making based on the valued feedback of our employees. We are seeking an employee engagement specialist to join the Head of Organisational Development, to champion and lead initiatives that positively impact employee experience, engagement and foster a sense of belonging and purpose.
The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end project management of employee engagement surveys and activities, and providing delivery, insight, analysis and recommendations from the results. Proficiency in data collection, analysis and presenting is key to this role.
We are looking for someone who can confidently identify opportunities to engage employees working in hybrid environments in an inclusive, inspiring and innovative way. Knowledge of employee engagement current thinking and trends is essential in order to successfully engage diverse audiences across all levels of the organisation. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Head of Organisational Development to design and implement wellbeing and employee recognition initiatives.
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract duration
Permanent.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Monday 29 April 2024
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 3 May 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held from 13 May 2024 onwards.
How to apply
Please visit our careers website and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
As an Operations and Office Assistant at Back Up, your primary objective is to provide comprehensive operational support and fostering an efficient office environment. This pivotal role extends beyond administrative duties, encompassing the responsibility of managing the onboarding process for new joiners. From liaising with IT to prepare laptops to conducting health and safety inductions on the new joiner's first day, you play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for new staff members. Additionally, you will be responsible for keeping health and safety protocols up to date and maintaining the HR software. Your diligent efforts directly contribute to the effective management of services within the charity, furthering its mission to empower individuals impacted by spinal cord injury by delivering services that promote confidence, independence, and positive adjustment.
We are looking for a People Coordinator to join the National Theatre People Operations Team (FTC - 12 Months)
The purpose of the role
The People Team provide advice, guidance and support to all National Theatre staff, line managers and senior leaders on people policies; terms and conditions of employment; recruitment and selection; performance management; staff engagement; diversity and inclusion; trade union and employee relations; discipline, grievance, and capability processes; and training and career development. We pride ourselves on providing a customer-focused, flexible, and agile service and aim to support and facilitate an open and inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
This role is an excellent entry level role to the work of a human resources function. Working in close collaboration with colleagues to provide a full administrative support to the People Team, assisting the team in delivering a positive, proactive, and outward-facing operational HR to the National Theatre.
The primary focus of this role is the full employee lifecycle and payroll administration, recruitment administration and managing first-line HR queries in a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Excellent attention to detail and able to prioritise conflicting demands.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
- Experience of working effectively under pressure and managing multiple priorities, with good time management skills and with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of proactively identifying where practices can be improved and proposing solutions to manage them.
- Experience of using a system to support tasks and working within defined processes.
- Experience of writing and communicating in a clear way to ensure the provision of an excellent service to the People team and the wider National Theatre.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows and NT Talks and Events, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 29th March 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are Made in Hackney
Made in Hackney started life in 2012 as a community cookery school working across London with the mission of tackling the climate crisis, health inequalities and bringing communities together using the power of plants. The impact of our work is varied, far-reaching and very real; changing hundreds of thousands of people’s lives for the better. We provide diverse culinary education, inspiration and support networks needed to ensure no one is left behind in the transition to a plant-centred, planet-friendly diet.
When you join Made In Hackney – you become part of this pivotal movement, where a new type of food culture is being formed with care, compassion and justice at its core.
We are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded individual to become our Head of Operations and a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will have experience working in a senior role in the areas of operations, HR and governance. You will help the charity comply with health and safety requirements, safeguarding best practice and data protection and lead in developing organisational policies.
You will have a passion and flair for improving operational processes and efficiency, administering CRMs, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure we operate most effectively. You will not shy away from problem-solving operational challenges and thrive in supporting the core team (of 10 staff) to ensure the smooth running and ongoing development of the organisation. We appreciate you may not have all the experience outlined in each category below but if you excel in a few key areas please still apply.
The experience of working for Made in Hackney is varied, unique and rewarding. There is plenty of room for the successful candidate to be creative and bring new ideas for developing services.
Responsibilities include:
Leadership, Strategy and Governance
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Be an active member of the Made in Hackney Senior Leadership Team, working together to galvanise the organisation behind the strategic plan
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Contribute to strategic discussions on the future path of the organisation; providing oversight on key initiatives as required as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Proactively participate in and/or lead team meetings to ensure effective communication and mutual support
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Provide lead support to the Board of Trustees, assisting the Chair with trustee meetings, keeping the Charity Commission website updated, and assisting with trustee recruitment, induction and training, board reviews etc;
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Act as the lead staff team representative on the Resource & Remuneration board sub-committee
HR & Training
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Lead the organisation’s HR function ensuring employment practice is legally compliant and fair, with a focus on being a fully inclusive employer;
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Keep abreast of the latest guidance in employment law and HR legislation, acting as the lead liaison with Croner external HR support;
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Act as MIH’s Lead for:
Safeguarding - conducting regular reviews of safeguarding policy, procedures and regular training for staff, trustees and volunteers and completing;
Data Protection - ensuring Data Protection Policy review and organisation-wide compliance and responding to any data incidents or breaches;
Training - overseeing staff/volunteer/trustee training and lead on implementing staff wellbeing initiatives eg. socials, team building days etc; -
Oversee monthly staff salary payment and coordinate with external payroll provider;
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Responsible for regular organisation-wide policy, procedure and risk assessment reviews
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Oversee any organisational structure reviews and ensure a system is in place for staff to receive regular and motivational feedback, and feel supported and able to perform their role;
Salesforce Admin
To be the main point of contact for core users' technical support and training needs, and to develop the Salesforce platform to improve organisational efficiency, relationship management and income generation. Intensive training will be provided to support this role.
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Act as the system administrator and manage admin functions including assigning new users, creating reports, dashboards, surveys, application forms etc;
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Onboard and train new users, and grow the level of expertise among the core team;
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Implement custom features when new work streams/programmes are set up and as organisational needs grow;
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Oversee support partnerships with external technical support and training providers.
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Support the Head of Fundraising & Communications and Community Programmes Manager with the creation of reports and dashboards in salesforce to present programme outcomes for funder and trustee reports and the MIH Annual Report;
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App Integration – use apps such as Mailchimp and 123 Form Builder (survey software) and integrate with Salesforce
Venue Management
MIH has a part-time Venue Manager who is responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the ‘Liberty Hall’ kitchen venue. The Head of Operations will oversee them and support key areas of venue management in the following ways:
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Manage relationship with venue partner ‘Clapton Commons’ to ensure key services of venue are running smoothly and represent MIH in oversight committee meetings;
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Ensure venue and office equipment is safe to use and repaired/replaced/PAT tested on time;
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Ensure the venue meets the latest Health & Safety requirements, Fire Safety Standards and is fully accessible;
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Support acquisition of new kitchen equipment when required, such as ovens, hobs etc either from a donated source or purchased from a supplier;
Finance
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Organise quarterly budget meetings between the core delivery team and Finance Manager to review budget and expenditure;
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Ensure the finance team understands the requirements and deadlines of board meetings and provide reminders to them for preparing the required financial reporting.
Line Management
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Line management responsibility for 3 direct reports, creating a supportive environment for growth and development
Apply with:
1. a CV with your career history and relevant experience for the role;
AND
2. a cover letter outlining what has attracted you to apply for the role of Head of Operations at Made In Hackney and what makes you the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson is thrilled to collaborate with a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion, across diverse communities worldwide. This impactful organisation is seeking a People Systems Implementation Manager. This contracted role involves a 6/9 months project to upgrade HR systems, aiming to streamline operations and integration across multiple international jurisdictions. This goal of this role aims to reduce administrative burdens, costs, and errors while improving processes, data consistency, and decision-making. This initiative is crucial for modernising the NGO's people management tools across the international organisation by integrating various systems such as ATS, HRIS, Payroll, LMS, staff survey, and finance for more efficient operations.
The role is based in London and will require presence in the London Office 1/2 days a week. The main deliverables are:
- Come in and quickly make the case for change
- Develop and implement HRIT road-map for strategic goals. The HRIT systems shortlisted to be implemented are Personio, HiBob and HR Bamboo. Consulting with the HR D and deciding which HR system fits the international organisation's needs best will be key to the role
- Manage planning, execution, and delivery of HRIT activities across multiple countries
- Create business case for system improvement.
- Lead selection, implementation, and optimisation of HR technology.
- Establish HRIT working group for systems improvement.
- Provide guidance and training for sustainable HRIT capability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and streamline processes.
The Ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in communicating and influencing in a global organisations
- Demonstrated Programme Management expertise, ideally in HR processes or technology-driven transformations, with transferable skills across sectors.
- Proficient in standard Project Management tools like MS Project, SharePoint, and Visio for efficient project execution.
- Mastery of various project management frameworks for versatility in managing diverse projects.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for articulating technical information persuasively and fostering understanding.
- Strong understanding of HR systems technology functions and capabilities on a global scale
Benefits:
- Competitive day rate salary outside of IR 35
- Flexible working (can be one day in the office)
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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About the role
£18,975 for 22 hours, FTE salary is £31,051
In this varied and rewarding role you will develop and coordinate our team of volunteers and Sessional Workers (zero hours youth workers). You will be instrumental in defining our volunteer strategy moving forward and identify other participation opportunities such as work experience placements, university placements, internships and apprenticeships.
You will also help develop internal engagement activities and participate in external awareness raising and fundraising activities, to support both volunteering and fundraising.
This role is for 22 hours per week, which will ideally be worked over 4 days. There is the option of hybrid working. We provide a surrey wide service, so the successful applicant will be willing to travel across the county to meet volunteers and sessionals as well as participate in engagement opportunities.
Key responsibilities
Full duties are included in the job outline, key responsibilities include:
- To coordinate the recruitment and induction process for volunteers and sessional workers.
- To coordinate, develop and deliver appropriate induction, training and supervision activities.
- To act as a central point of contact for volunteers and sessional workers
- To embed good practice in every aspect of the volunteer & sessional worker journey.
- To develop and manage partnerships with external stakeholders including Universities/volunteering hubs, local businesses and community groups to encourage a range of opportunities.
- To organise and attend community events and organise recruitment workshops and talks, across the county.
- To support the HR Manager by organising engagement activities and forums for our own staff, sessionals, volunteers and other stakeholders.
- To undertake ad hoc work for our fundraising function, to support our community fundraising efforts.
- To coordinate sessional work opportunities.
About you
You must:
- Have proven experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
- Have experience delivering information or training
- Have experience with having difficult conversations with volunteers or workers
- Have experience of working across different teams, networking and developing links with other agencies
- Be an effective communicator, with strong written communication skills
- Be able to multi-task, plan a workload, set priorities and manage time effectively, working without direct supervision
- Have a good professional knowledge of standard Microsoft packages and databases
- Ideally, have a driving license and use of own vehicle. Mileage expenses are paid.
About us
Action for Carers Surrey has a vision ‘that every unpaid carer in Surrey is heard, valued and supported.’ We are a committed, local charity determined to make a difference to young and adult carers across Surrey.
Our values are Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence. By keeping to our values, we are able to provide an innovative, high quality and compassionate service to carers in every community in Surrey, making a real difference to their wellbeing.
We offer our staff a friendly, supportive, flexible workplace and are committed to welcoming applicants from a wide range of backgrounds as well as supporting staff who have their own caring responsibilities. To this end, we offer staff a weeks paid carers leave. We also provide a generous holiday entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, an employee assistance programme, pension and opportunities for development and training.
We are looking for an ambitious and driven individual who is passionate about building businesses that change lives. This individual will help us continue to develop excellence across all that we do for our staff team and our customers. We are looking for someone who naturally thinks about ways to improve businesses and thrives in driving forward change.
You will work closely with the Head of Enterprise (HofE) and the Leadership Team to ensure that both enterprises are fulfilling their key mission which is to create genuinely life-giving work and that our employees excel at.
About us
Upbeat Communities was founded in 2005 to support refugees and asylum seekers to rebuild their lives through a whole range of support including training, social activities, befriending and hosting. Upbeat Communities became a registered charity in 2015.
In 2013, Upbeat Communities launched Derby Language School (DLS) which is a social enterprise that provides language courses to individuals and organisations in the East Midlands. Alongside generating considerable income for the charity through its private and corporate classes it also provides quality language training for many refugees through contracts with councils.
In 2021, Upbeat Clean was started in response to significant challenges that refugee women have in finding employment to support their families. Upbeat Clean’s 5-year goal is to be able to offer a Real Living Wage job to every refugee woman who needs one in Derby. Upbeat Clean is fast becoming the most talked about commercial cleaning business in Derby with contracts at key venues like Derby Museums, Getinge, Vaillant, Quad, Deda and large offices across the city.
The two social enterprises (DLS and Upbeat Clean) have grown substantially over the last two years with a combined expected turnover of around £700,000 in 2024/25 and more rapid growth ahead. We have over 30 employed cleaners and 20 freelance teachers and interpreters, with over 40 corporate contracts and 100 private clients.
Main duties and responsibilities
Strategy, Analysis & Development:
• Continuously focus on balancing fast social enterprises growth while pursuing excellence for our customers.
• Support with the development of the overall business strategy.
• Lead on key business changes.
• Support in the development and implementation of marketing strategies for both enterprises.
Operations:
• Oversee the day-to-day business needs of Upbeat Clean and DLS.
• Lead recruitment and training Upbeat Clean and DLS staff.
• Develop excellent systems and processes for Upbeat Clean and DLS.
• Negotiate new partnerships with businesses in the city.
• Act as key account manager for some of the client contracts in conjunction with the Head of Enterprise (HofE).
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with client contacts to effectively communicate and resolve queries and issues.
• Regularly visit clients to ensure that our clients are heard and looked after.
• Contribute towards the operational excellence of the team and ensure that all contractual service level agreements are met.
• Maintain the organisation’s security and safety standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring these are adhered to, including regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain an overview of all policies and procedures and lead on creating new and updating existing policies and procedures as necessary.
• Lead on measuring and maintaining an excellent quality of provision across both social enterprises.
• Create and distribute digital content including publications, annual reports and other marketing materials that communicate the organisation’s activities, products, and services in conjunction with HofE.
Finance:
• Work with the finance team to forecast income and manage expenditure in line with the agreed budget.
Human Resources:
• Line manage team members.
• Lead in workforce planning.
• Assist with the smooth running of HR management including recruitment and terms and conditions compliance.
• Oversee the provision of staff training and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
• At least two years’ experience in a management role.
• Strong IT skills with a track record of working across a range of software packages.
Skills & Attributes
Essential:
• Possesses a ‘can do’ attitude and approach challenging situations in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• A strong desire to support and empower refugees to succeed.
• Proven ability to spot and solve problems in a proactive way, delegate effectively and prioritise events.
• Ambitious, focused, and able to work in collaboration with others to achieve shared goals.
• Numeracy and financial management skills, with ability to cost work, prepare budgets and monitor income and expenditure.
• Ability to engage confidently and comfortably with a wide range of people with proven ability to build productive partnerships and teams both internally and externally.
• Well organised and able to manage and prioritise workloads.
• Calm and consistent manner, able to demonstrate initiative, problem-solve and to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work sensitively with those of different cultures and faiths and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Other:
• Interest in the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and commitment to their support, wellbeing, and empowerment.
• The right to work in the UK.
What we offer you:
Our guiding purpose across the enterprise is to “create life giving jobs that we can excel at” so we will always aim to ensure you find your job life giving and you can excel at it.
• A positive working environment where staff are valued and cared for.
• An inclusive and friendly staff team.
• Regular support and supervision.
• Regular opportunities for team building.
• Flexible working conditions to promote a good work/life balance.
• Annual team retreat to recharge, re-envision and build relationships across the team.
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays for full time staff (pro rata for part time staff).
• Opportunities for continued training and development.
• Access to language classes through our social enterprise (Derby Language School).
• Competitive pension scheme (5% employer contribution matched by 5% employee contribution).
If you are looking for a job where you can enjoy building something that will change lives, then Upbeat Communities is the right place for you.
The deadline for applications is 30th April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Growing Hope seeks a highly-motivated and experienced Director of Operations who is passionate about our mission. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the charity’s essential operations.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our finance, HR, IT, and governance functions. This will provide the backbone for Growing Hope to continue making a tangible difference in the world and ensure the charity’s long-term sustainability and growth.
This role will report to the CEO of the charity and will work closely as part of the Senior Leadership team. The Operations Director will have oversight of HR, IT, Operations, Finance and Governance within the charity. This will involve line management of the Finance Officer and Operations Officer in the team. As the charity grows we want to ensure that we have strong governance, processes and financial reporting across Growing Hope and the local charities. As a small charity, the role will require balancing practical tasks with strategic planning and management. The role will be based in King’s Cross (2 days office based) with occasional events outside of the office.
Further information about the role is found in the job description and person specification. All applications must be submitted along with a CV via our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client, a leading London university are currently looking to recruit a temporary Employee Relations Advisor on a full-time basis (35 hours per week) for 4-months. The post will be looking to start as soon as possible and will be based 3-4 days on-site in Potter’s Bar.
Key responsibilities for this post will include:
- Supporting managers working on formal employee relations processes.
- Providing professional advice and guidance to managers regarding employee relation issues, under the direction of the Employee Relations Manager.
- Supporting the Employee Relations Manager in case management e.g. arranging meetings, minuting, drafting investigation reports and administration.
- Assisting the HR team to promote internal employee assistance programmes and policies.
- Providing responses to queries regarding employee relation issues and enquiries.
To be considered for this post, you will have:
- Experience in a similar role, preferably within a HR setting.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Experience engaging and liaising with stakeholders with confidence.
- Knowledge/understanding of current employment law/best practice.
The post is looking to start as soon as possible, so you will need to be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.
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