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At The Baked Bean Charity, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Every day, we support adults and young people with learning disabilities through creative, educational and wellbeing services that build confidence, develop independence and create genuine opportunities for people to reach their full potential.
We're looking for an exceptional organiser, problem solver and people person to join us as our Deputy Service Lead.
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our organisation. Working closely with our Service Lead and Operations Manager, you'll help ensure our services run smoothly, our teams are supported, and every student receives an outstanding experience from their very first enquiry through to becoming part of our community.
No two days are the same. One day you might be welcoming a new student and supporting their transition into services, the next you'll be leading our transport team, improving an internal process, coordinating recruitment, or helping implement new systems that make life easier for colleagues and better for the people we support.
What you'll be doing
You'll take ownership of several key areas that keep our charity running successfully, including:
About you
We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a busy environment and genuinely loves making things happen.
You'll be someone who:
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to be part of a charity that is ambitious, creative and constantly evolving. You'll have the chance to shape the way our services operate, providing a supportive backbone to our everyday operations, and working alongside a passionate team who genuinely care about making a difference.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have real responsibility, plenty of variety and the opportunity to see the impact of your work every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Alongside a rewarding role, we provide a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. These include enhanced annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and a staff benefits platform with discounts on shopping and everyday costs. We also embrace a casual dress code to help you feel comfortable at work.
Ready to apply?
If you're exceptionally organised, enjoy working with people, and improving processes we’d love to hear more about how you could play a key role in changing people’s lives with a role at the Baked Bean Charity.
Please note we will review all applications as they are received, and begin contacting candidates for interview throughout that process. Interviews will however be scheduled to take place during the week commencing the 24th August 2026.
Preferred start date: September 2026.
Championing people with learning disabilities via creative education - pushing boundaries, empowering lives and creating a world where all can thrive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Choose Love supports refugees and forcibly displaced people across the world, ensuring they have what they need when they need it. The support we provide ranges from lifesaving search and rescue boats to hot, nutritious food, clothes and legal advice. We’re a small, agile and ambitious team who are powered by our vision of a world that chooses love and justice every day for everyone.
As our Office and Facilities Manager, you won't just keep the lights on and the supplies stocked you'll be the person who makes our office a place people actually want to be. You'll bring warmth, energy and sharp organisational instincts to everything from health & safety and vendor contracts to onboarding new colleagues and pulling off brilliant team events. You'll also lend a hand to our People team with day-to-day HR admin, so a genuine interest in people operations is a real plus.
What you'll be doing:
What we're looking for:
Charity sector experience is a bonus, not a requirement what matters most is your energy, your organisational skill, and your commitment to creating a workplace where people can do their best work.
If you're a proactive problem-solver who thrives on variety and wants your work to genuinely matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Application Process
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 17th August 2026.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their CV and a covering letter stating
how they meet the criteria for the role by 12pm Friday 14th August 2026.
We are pioneering a new movement in humanitarian aid: fast, flexible, transparent and accountable.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the role
Leading our PR, Communications and Marketing function, you will shape our external voice, reputation and visibility. You can expect to make a real impact on everything we do as you develop key messaging, secure media opportunities and strengthen relationships with journalists and supporters. Equally importantly, you will create an effective marketing strategy that drives engagement and reach, both across our membership and with external audiences. Above all, you will ensure consistency across all our communications, ensuring that we tell compelling, impactful and engaging stories that champion the issues that matter to women and their communities.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid, with one day a week at our London office.
About you
An experienced PR or communications professional, you will be skilled in securing high profile national press coverage, directing crisis communications and carefully managing risk and reputation. At the same time, you should be well versed in marketing across the full media mix, including social channels, and capable of managing multiple projects against strict deadlines. Your line management skills and experience will also ensure that you empower and support your team to work to the best of their ability. A background in the charity or non-profit sector would be beneficial, as would exposure to membership organisations, but we will value your creativity, drive and determination to maximise our profile above all.
How to apply
For further information about this Communications and PR Manager role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
Closing date: 13 August 2026.
First and second round interviews will take place w/c 17 August 2026. The first round will be held virtually, and the second will be in-person at our London office.
No other media or agencies, please.
The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.
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Join Our Team as People Support Team Administrator (10 months fixed term maternity cover)
Location: Work from Home and offices in Leatherhead and Redhill, Surrey
Salary: £28,840 per annum plus benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full time (10 month fixed term contract starting mid October)
Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
About you
You will love giving brilliant customer service and making a difference to our new colleagues in the onboarding process, our managers and teams. Detail and accuracy will be important to you and you will have experience of achieving this in a fast pace environment.
You will be an excellent team player and a fast learner. You will be organised, enjoy working with people and have some knowledge of HR processes, particularly in relation to onboarding.
As People Support Team Administrator, you work to support our homes with all onboarding and HR administrative queries across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on onboarding.
What You'll be doing
You'll be at the heart of our onboarding process, helping new colleagues join us smoothly and ensuring managers have the support they need along the way.
You'll:
Is This You?
You love being organised and keeping things on track.
You enjoy helping people and providing great customer service.
You have strong attention to detail and take pride in accurate work.
You can manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
You're confident using systems and learning new technology.
You enjoy working as part of a supportive team.
What We're Looking For
You may already have HR experience, or you may be an experienced administrator looking to develop a career in People/HR.
Ideally, you'll have:
Experience within a care organisation or knowledge of CQC recruitment requirements would be an advantage, but it isn't essential.
Why Us?
By ensuring smooth onboarding, accurate records, and excellent support, you'll help new colleagues feel welcomed, valued, and ready to do their best work.
And when people have a great experience joining us, everybody benefits.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine administration, customer service, and people support in a friendly and purpose-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All colleagues are expected to uphold this commitment.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:
All checks are completed at SeeAbility’s expense before a start date is confirmed.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
For this role, gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
TUPE Specialist (HR Advisor)
Location: Near Windsor (Office-Based – 5 Days per Week)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Start Date: Mid/Late August or Early September
Are you an experienced HR Advisor with strong TUPE knowledge looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced commercial environment?
We're partnering with a leading national facilities management organisation to recruit a TUPE Specialist (HR Advisor). This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing HR team where TUPE activity is a core part of the business, supporting the mobilisation and demobilisation of major contracts across the UK.
Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll work alongside an established TUPE Officer, playing a key role in managing a high volume of TUPE transfers in and out of the business.
The Role
This is a specialist HR role focused on TUPE, working within a business that regularly wins and loses large-scale contracts. The volume and pace are significant, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy, commercially driven environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Please note this role is focused on TUPE activity and does not include onboarding or offboarding responsibilities.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys working at pace and can confidently manage multiple priorities.
You'll ideally have:
What's on Offer?
If you're looking for a role where you'll gain exposure to complex TUPE activity in a fast-moving commercial environment, we'd love to hear from you.
HR / People Manager
Fixed Term initial 7-months | Maternity Cover
Circa £45,000 FTE | Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote)
Essex / Kent (multi-site)
I am excited to be working with a respected not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced HR / People Manager for a 7-month maternity cover contract.
This is a senior generalist role with real influence. You’ll lead the people agenda, manage a small HR team, and partner closely with senior leaders to deliver change, manage risk, and drive performance through people.
What you’ll be doing
Leading the delivery of the People strategy
Acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters, including ETs
Managing TUPE transfers and organisational change
Using people data to inform decisions and business cases
Coaching managers and embedding best practice
Working with Trade Unions and external partners
What we’re looking for
Strong senior/generalist HR experience
Proven background in complex ER and employment law
TUPE and change management experience
Confident stakeholder manager with commercial insight
CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)
Why apply?
High-impact role, flexible/hybrid working, and the chance to make a real difference in a values-led organisation.
If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!
We are Recruiting for a People and Culture Manager (Manchester-based)
Role: People and Culture Manager
Location: Manchester
Starting Salary: £45,000 pro rata - 2 days in the office, 1 day remote (21 hours a week)
Inclusive: Enhanced training and development package
Staff benefits: We Belong supports the holistic development of staff, which includes subsidised wellbeing provision. Employees also have access to a community of changemakers.
Plus 3% auto-enrolment pension contribution, in line with government criteria.
We Belong is a migrant youth-led charity fighting for equal and fair treatment of young migrants in the UK. Candidates with lived experience are welcome, as are those with a passion for social justice. You'll be joining an award-winning team dedicated to creating change for young migrants aged 16–25.
The People and Culture Manager is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the organisation's people function, ensuring that staff are well-supported, processes are legally compliant, and that workplace culture reflects We Belong's values of lived experience, empowerment and inclusivity. The role requires both professional HR expertise and an understanding of how trauma, lived experience, and care considerations should inform organisational policies and staff management.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Compliance develop policies, ensure legal compliance, report to CEO and Board
Recruitment & Development lead inclusive hiring, onboarding, appraisals and workforce planning
Staff Welfare champion wellbeing through a trauma-informed, lived-experience approach
Employee Relations support managers on performance, disciplinary and conflict resolution
HR Systems maintain accurate staff records, ensure data protection and streamline reporting
Essential CIPD Level 5+, proven HR management experience (charity or lived-experience-led organisation preferred), strong employment law knowledge, trauma-informed practice understanding, and excellent communication skills.
Desirable Experience in health, social care or community settings; knowledge of safeguarding frameworks; organisational change experience. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
Applications open: w/c 31st July 2026
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st August2026
Interviews: w/c 7th and 14th September 2026.
Please submit your application by sending your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience and background make you suitable for this role. Applications submitted without both a CV and a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will take place during the weeks commencing 7th and 14th September 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Coordinator/Administrator (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £32,099 FTE (+ London weighting where applicable)
Contract: Part-time (21 hours per week), permanent
Location: Barbican, London (hybrid working: minimum 1 day in the office)
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, the People Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our client's People Strategy and helping to create an outstanding employee experience across the organisation.
This is a varied and collaborative position for someone who enjoys working with systems and data, has exceptional attention to detail, and is confident building strong relationships across a diverse organisation. As part of the People & Culture team, you will provide high-quality administrative and operational support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure people processes run smoothly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle
Recruitment & Coordination
Systems, Data & Processes
People & Culture Support
Operational & Workplace Support
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll bring:
Desirable
Why Join our client?
At the charity, you'll be part of an organisation that is ambitious about social change and committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Guided by our values of being Brave, Inclusive and Accountable, we actively seek diverse perspectives and believe that different experiences strengthen our work. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where colleagues feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute to meaningful social impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation and play an important role in delivering an exceptional people experience while supporting social entrepreneurs who are creating positive change across the UK.
CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're interested in the role, please apply ASAP with your CV in a Word format.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We're looking for a passionate and experienced People Relations Specialist to join our People Relations and Wellbeing team on a part time 21 hours per week, 12-month fixed term contract. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by helping managers navigate complex people matters, championing early resolution and contributing to the development of a modern, values-led employee relations service.
You'll use your employee relations expertise to influence positive outcomes for colleagues, build manager capability and help shape how people relations is delivered across the organisation.
What You'll Do
What You'll Need
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
Please read before applying
Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract and is a part time role offering 21 hours per week.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Ryan Loasby, Talent Specialist.
Interview Date: Monday 17th August at Peabody, 45 Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7JB
The closing date for this advert will be Monday 10th August. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Earliest Start Date: 1st December 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer to lead the operations team, join the management team and support the CEO. Your priorities will be to oversee all fundraising, including campaigns, major donors and grant applications. You will oversee the HR of the organisation, including recruitment and disciplinaries. In partnership with the CEO and finance officer you will be jointly responsible for finance within the organisation. You will manage the facilities manager and administrator, ensuring that processes are followed appropriately and the building is maintained in good condition, ensuring we fulfil all legal requirements.
About You
You will be a senior manager who has energy and drive as well as sound judgement. On top of a strong track record in an operational position, you will have the breadth of experience to lead HR and systems, finance, monitoring and evaluation and fundraising. You will have experience in fundraising and funder management and be able to lead on making funding applications and reporting to funders. You will be a clear, analytical thinker who will strengthen the leadership of our charity. You will be an excellent manager of people. Finally, you will be excited about working in an organisation with a unique mission that strives to make a difference in the lives of some of the most disadvantaged young people in London.
For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. Together, we work towards creating a fairer society where everyone gets the opportunity to achieve their ambitions.
As People & Culture lead, you will help for shaping and sustaining an inclusive, supportive, and values-driven working culture at CJC. This hands-on role will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer to support HR operations, policy, recruitment, wellbeing, and training for both staff and volunteers. Our people—whether paid or voluntary—are central to our mission, and this role ensures that everyone feels welcomed, heard, and valued.
In 2024 ClementJames introduced a 9 day fortnight policy through which, staff members work 9 days over a fortnight and have a Friday off every other week. We introduced this as a way of prioritising staff wellbeing, and ensuring individuals have a strong work-life balance. This policy will apply to you.
If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to realise their ambitions and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.
About Anne Health
Anne Health is a digital healthcare facilitator dedicated to trans+ and gender-diverse communities. We support the delivery of affirming, evidence-based care, including access to therapeutic and clinical support for patients across the UK and beyond. Our service is delivered by a team of independent wellbeing contractors, and we are now looking for an experienced, values-driven manager to support the team.
For more information, please visit our website.
The Role
As Wellbeing Services Manager, you will provide day-to-day support to a growing team of independent, contracted counsellors. Working closely with the Wellbeing Director, you will contribute to governance, protocol development, administrative coordination, and quality assurance across the service.
This is a role for someone who combines experience in therapeutic pathways and counselling governance and processes, with the leadership skills and technological confidence needed to thrive in a fast-moving, fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
Counselling practice
Act as the primary internal escalation point for risk and safeguarding.
Triage high-risk and complex cases and refer them to the counsellor best placed to support the client.
Apply trauma-informed, gender-affirming approaches across all areas of practice.
Team support & development
Provide day-to-day management and operational oversight of the counselling team, ensuring consistent standards of service delivery across the caseload.
Coordinate admin support for counsellors.
Coordinate scheduling and mentoring support for counsellors.
Contribute to the onboarding and initial suitability review of new counsellors joining the Anne Health register.
Support the Wellbeing Director in building a high-performing, resilient service culture.
Governance & quality
Contribute to counselling governance processes, policy development, and quality assurance activity.
Assist in refining, maintaining and improving standards across the wellbeing service.
Platform & technology
Develop and maintain expert-level proficiency with Anne Health's internal platforms.
Contribute to platform training and onboarding for other team members where needed.
Use digital tools confidently to manage records, communications, and counselling workflows.
Person Specification
Qualifications & professional membership
Minimum Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (completed); higher qualifications welcomed.
Full BACP membership, or the UK equivalent professional body registration.
Experience
Experience managing a team of counsellors, including providing internal oversight of service delivery, distinct from the formal clinical supervision counsellors hold independently as a condition of their professional registration.
Significant, demonstrable experience in transgender and gender-affirming healthcare at a senior level.
Proven ability to manage risk, safeguarding, and ethically complex presentations.
Experience in a mentoring or counselling lead capacity.
Familiarity with the unique needs of trans+ and gender-diverse people across a range of presentations.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be based in the UK for the duration of their employment. This is an employed role and cannot be undertaken from overseas.
Skills & attributes
Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and mentor others in a remote environment.
Confident and competent with technology, including case management platforms and digital communication tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work autonomously and exercise sound clinical judgement under pressure.
Committed to inclusive, affirming, and anti-discriminatory practice.
Desirable Experience & Specialist Skill Increments
The following qualifications and areas of experience are particularly valued at Anne Health:
Trauma-informed practice or formal trauma therapy training.
Hypnotherapy qualification.
Neurodiversity experience or training (autism, ADHD, and related areas).
Deeper knowledge of LGBTQ+ wellbeing, healthcare, or community support.
Governance, service development and/or quality assurance experience.
What We Offer
A meaningful role at the forefront of trans+ healthcare globally.
A fully remote position with a supportive, inclusive team culture.
Salary of £40,000 per annum.
Remote working (work from home).
35-hour working week with standard Monday to Friday hours.
28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
Pension contributions.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to Anne Health services for you.
All equipment and software required for the role.
The chance to shape and grow a specialist wellbeing service.
Opportunities for CPD and professional development.
The chance to be part of an organisation genuinely committed to accessible trans+ healthcare.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be based in the UK for the duration of their employment. This is an employed role and cannot be undertaken from overseas.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you're interested in this role and how your experience meets the requirements outlined above to our HR Portal Breathe. Files must be saved as PDF and labelled with your name and the role you are applying for.
Closing date: 5pm Monday 10th August
Interviews: Online w/c Monday 17th August
Start date: ASAP
Anne Health is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from trans+ and non-binary people.
Anne Health is a gender-affirming healthcare support service helping trans+ people of all ages access safe, expert care.
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting for a new Service Manager role to support Upskill, Employment Hub and Kingston Supported Employment services. This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week; we will consider applications for 28 hours/4 days.
What you’ll be doing
You will provide collaborative and motivational leadership, ensuring our services deliver agreed outcomes while maintaining a client-led approach.
Your responsibilities will include:
What you’ll need
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
What we offer
30 days annual leave plus public holidays (FTE)
Paid company closed days at the end of the year (FTE)
Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight (FTE)
6% employer pension contribution
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months.
To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
If you are ready to help us build a service that supports people into meaningful work, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions. Telephone and final interviews will be confirmed.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a fixed-term role from September 2026 to July 2027, working term-time only. Hours are 18 per week, (see job pack for working pattern details), with 7 weeks unpaid during school holidays (3 half-terms, plus 2 weeks each at Christmas and Easter). We welcome applications from all candidates, including those looking to balance work with any caring or personal commitments.
As Operations and Systems Manager, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly. You will take the initiative and hold responsibility for managing projects to improve systems and working practices and provide the administrative and training support needed to enable staff to implement these.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will work across the SMK staff team of six, the board members, suppliers and occasionally our training associates maintaining great working relationships and clear lines of communication.
In this internally facing role, you will play a key part in shaping the culture at SMK and in creating an environment in which the staff team can work productively and in line with our values.
Job description
Governance
Human Resources
Compliance and Risk
Office Admin
IT and Information Management
Finance
About you
Having worked in a similar role, you’ll display a proven ability to create, implement or update systems that will increase the organisation’s operational efficiency. You are organised and methodical, with an excellent eye for detail and an understanding of bigger picture joined-up systems. You are able to manage and prioritise a busy and diverse workload, with support from your line manager. You’re responsive, approachable, and will have a solid overall understanding of how organisations work at every level.
You are able to operate in a small interdependent team in the heart of the campaigning community where relationships based on trust.
Person Specification
We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people in underrepresented groups. To ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, where needed we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.
Please read more here about our commitment to solidarity, equality, diversity and inclusion on our website.
Experience. We’re interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life
Essential
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
• Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail demonstrated by excellent record keeping and information management skills.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively, maintain flexibility and take the initiative when required.
• Good financial literacy, with a working knowledge of budgets and finance systems.
• Experience of supporting charity Boards and working with trustees, preparing papers, accurate minute taking, overseeing action logs and responding to enquiries. And a working knowledge of charity governance requirements and reporting.
• Experience of leading recruitment processes including creating job packs, promotion, shortlisting and communications to applicants throughout the cycle.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and implementing organisational HR policy and procedures (HR expertise is provided by an external provider) and working with HR systems (we use Breathe HR)
• Basic training in risk management with experience of writing and implementing risk assessments.
• Good understanding of organisational health and safety requirements, including safeguarding and the knowledge and confidence of how to seek further advice and information when required.
• Experience of negotiating with and supervising third-party suppliers and contracts.
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use Microsoft Office to a high level and support others to do so.
• Experience of general administrative support including logistics, travel and events.
• Experience in CRM database management, preferably Salesforce, and a proven ability to handle and analyse data, and produce reports.
• A commitment to SMK’s mission, values and strategic objectives outlined in our strategy Change is Possible.
Desirable
Your covering letter should be no more than two-pages (at a minimum font size of 11pt), and should address the following:
• Why you want the job
• How you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification
Please note that generic application cover letters do not allow us to properly assess an application and will result in the application being screened out.
We welcome the use of AI tools to support candidates in preparing their applications, for example to improve structure, clarity, or presentation. We are interested in your experiences, perspectives, and achievements, so we ask that applications remain an authentic reflection of your own skills and work. Examples should be ones you can confidently discuss.
Strengthen campaigning by championing excellence & building a connected, resilient community of changemakers fuelled by hope that change is possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For almost 50 years, Animal Aid has been one of the UK's leading animal rights organisations. As we embark on an ambitious strategy to 2030, we're looking for an exceptional Head of People and Operations to help us build the organisation that will deliver our next stage of growth.
This is a new and critical senior leadership role. While our mission is to create lasting change for animals, it is our people who make that possible every day. You'll help ensure Animal Aid is a supportive, high-performing and values-led organisation where staff can do their very best work for animals.
Reporting to the General Manager and working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you'll lead our people function, oversee HR strategy and operations, support organisational development, and play a key role in finance, governance and organisational effectiveness.
We're looking for someone who combines strong HR leadership with excellent operational skills, strategic thinking and a genuine commitment to building positive workplace cultures.
You'll bring:
Significant senior-level HR and people management experience
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience developing policies, processes and organisational systems
Excellent relationship-building, communication and leadership skills
The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience)
Commitment to Animal Aid's aims and values, and sympathy with our ethical vegan position.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a respected and influential not-for-profit at a pivotal moment in its development.
Join us and help build the organisation that will power the next generation of progress for animals.
Please note: Animal Aid cannot provide visa sponsorship, so applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. You must live in the UK and we are unable to pay any relocation costs.
First-round interviews will be held online the week commencing 14th September, with the second round held in person on 21st and 23rd September.
Animal Aid campaigns peacefully against all forms of animal abuse and promotes cruelty-free living.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.