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Do you have significant HR experience, with an ability to build strong partner relationships, and a track record of resolving key people issues through advice to managers? Can you manage your own workload, taking personal responsibility for progressing people activities?
We are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with managers and heads of department on all people matters in specific areas of the charity.  

What does this job do?
Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, the successful candidate will:

• build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders in specific areas within the charity, acting as a trusted partner for HR related advice.  
• develop a thorough understanding of partnered areas including departmental objectives, role and team structures, and key people issues. 
• provide tailored HR advice and guidance, using metrics and data to spot trends and identify risks and areas of opportunity. 
• manage informal and formal employee relations cases to successful resolution
• work closely with specialist teams in HR to improve people practices.

We currently have two opportunities available in the team:

• a full time, permanent position based at a rehoming centre in the South of England with frequent travel across the region (Basildon, Cardiff/Bridgend, Canterbury, Evesham, Harefield, Ilfracombe, Newbury, Salisbury, Shoreham-by-Sea, Shrewsbury, Snetterton),
• a fixed term contract until February 2027 (both part-time and full-time applications considered) based in the London office, predominantly London based teams, but with some travel.

First stage interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 5th and 6th March 2026 on Teams, with second stage interviews taking place the following week at our London office.

Could this be you?
Ideally qualified to CIPD level 7 (or with equivalent experience), you will have previously worked in a similar role and will have a proven track record of resolving key people issues through a thorough understanding of departmental activities, and tailoring advice to managers.  You will have significant experience in successfully resolving a wide variety of complex ER issues with the ability to build and maintain strong partner relationships, as well as also the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to diverse audiences.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

This role

The Head of HR and Operations will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This role will be central to shaping the organisation’s culture and ensuring that our HR and operational functions are robust, future‑focused, and aligned with our mission.

As we continue to grow, the postholder will play a pivotal role in building an inclusive, values‑driven, and high‑performing workplace where staff feel supported, trusted, and able to thrive.

They will lead on HR strategy, employee development and retention, and the effective management of our facilities and operational systems. A coaching and enabling approach will be essential—supporting managers to use people metrics confidently, strengthening people practices across the organisation, and embedding a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and wellbeing.

Main responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

· Contribute to the development and delivery of Your Voice Count’s organisational strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team.

· Champion inclusive, ethical and sustainable ways of working aligned with Your Voice Count’s values.

· Support organisational change, growth and service development from a people and systems perspective.

· Oversee HR function, policies, and efficient working practices

· Support managers with HR responsibilities and staff development.

· Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent management.

· Foster an inclusive, diverse, and well-being-focused culture.

· Manage HR systems, technology, and budgets

· Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices are legally compliant, up-to-date and consistently applied.

· Support managers to build confident, fair and values-led people management capability.

Facilities & Office Management:

· Oversee office, facilities, and repairs to ensure a safe environment.

· Manage supplier contracts, IT, and communication systems.

· Supervise facilities and operations staff.

· Ensure cost-effective procurement and budget management.

Organisational Operations and Compliance:

· Act as organisational lead for GDPR compliance, working with external advisors where required, supporting the Data Protection Officer.

· Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements and support managers in maintaining safe working practices.

· Maintain oversight of organisational assets and information management systems

Essential Skills & Experience needed for the role

· Experience of building inclusive and diverse workplaces.

· Ability to develop HR strategies that support business objectives and workforce planning.

· Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

· Experience supporting managers with employee relations and performance issues

· Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, with a people-first approach.

· Knowledge/experience of managing and delivering across multiple workstreams such as HR and Facilities (experience in all an advantage but not a requirement)

· Experience of contributing to senior decision making

· Ability to analyse, critique and evaluate business data and insights

· MCIPD qualified or a qualification or experience in human resources management, or equivalent experience at a senior level.

· Influential with the gravitas to effectively help shape the organisation

· Significant management or supervisory level HR experience

Desirable:

· Experience working in a charity or values-led organisation.

· Experience supporting organisational growth or change.

· HR or management qualification (e.g. CIPD or equivalent).

We’re looking for a skilled and committed HR Manager to join our team in Swindon,with a strong focus on:

• International payroll (including EOR and COR arrangements)
• Global policy development and compliance
• Hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle

This role is a great fit for someone who combines strategic HR thinking with the confidence to manage operational complexities across multiple countries. You’ll work closely with our International HR Director and collaborate with teams in the UK, 

USA, and other regions where we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee international payroll and contract management
• Lead global HR policy review and compliance
• Support recruitment, onboarding, ER, and staff engagement initiatives
• Provide HR guidance to managers across departments and regions

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in a generalist HR role with international scope
• Practical knowledge of EOR/COR arrangements and cross-border employment law
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Active Bible-believing Christian, engaged in local church life (this is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5+ or equivalent experience
• Background in charity, missions, or international development
• Familiarity with safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to use your HR expertise to make a real impact
• Friendly and faith-filled workplace culture
• Be part of a growing international ministry supporting suffering Christians

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner     
                   
Reporting To: Head of People

Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)     

Location: This is a hybrid role based at our Sheffield Office (Suites 1, 3, and 4, The Hive, Fountain Precinct, 1st Floor, Leopold Wing, Sheffield). The position will involve some travel across our northern UK depots and to our Head Office located in London.

Days/Hours per Week: 35 hours per week, working from 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday – Friday, with an unpaid 1-hour lunch break. 

Requirements: The Felix Project & FareShare UK can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.  Please take note of the location and days/ hours per week. 

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste. 

Following the recent merger of The Felix Project and FareShare UK into a single charity, we now operate as the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors. We bring together independent organisations to rescue good‑quality surplus food from right across the food industry and deliver it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week, our combined efforts provide enough food to create nearly one million meals for people facing vulnerability.

With this merger, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation that is growing in scale, influence, and impact and is firmly at the forefront of public awareness.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us.  

Purpose of the Job 

The HR Business Partner will provide a full HR service that fully supports the delivery of the company and site strategy and is aligned with charity HR policies and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities 

· Provide proactive leadership and support in ensuring the delivery of all functional demands. Ensure the functional processes and procedures are appropriately controlled.

· Create and maintain an innovative environment that encourages colleague participation in raising standards of quality, teamwork and communication

· Provide leadership and direction to ensure that within the function, people are engaged, focused, developed and delivering to their full potential

· Champion health and safety on site, ensuring that a safe working environment exists for all colleagues and that, as a minimum, the department meets the standards set out in relevant health, safety and environmental policies.

· Commercial awareness and a proven cost reduction measures on site. All areas of cost reduction investigated.

· Monitor departmental KPI’s and challenge improvement when required to ensure targets are achieved and improved

· Works with functional leads, enabling line managers to drive accountability at the appropriate level, and supports managers to achieve this

· Interpret HR Policy and support managers in the practical implementation of HR practice and employment legislation to ensure compliance and consistency

· Provides a professional advisory service that gives effective solutions to people's issues, ensuring a balance between individual and business needs

· Lead the talent and succession planning agenda

· Support the leadership team with advice and interventions to enable the successful delivery of the business strategy

· Leads the delivery of the EDI strategy

· Decision-making authority:

o Must work with high levels of autonomy but seeks assistance as required

o Able to support and answer all queries from the team in a timely manner and bring them to a conclusion

o Liaises with support functions as required to support the     overall business strategy

o Gives key stakeholders directional support in employment legal matters and compliance

Person Specification 

· Excellent leadership skills: Communicates clear objectives, provides feedback, suggests improvement for individual performance, coaches and confirms competency

· Adapts to changing charity needs, introduces new ways of thinking and behaving and applies new ideas

· Confidently manages conflict and deals with poor performers

· Customer focused

· Can priorities and work within tight deadlines

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Practical approach to problem solving

·  Sounds financial management skills and can link commercial awareness cross functionally

· Builds a united team and first class team capability

· Works with other departments cross functionally to contribute beyond the formal team

·Resolves complex and integrated problems bring them to a conclusion

· Robust change agent with a continuous improvement approach

Essential Criteria

· CIPD membership and qualification or time served in HR

·  Proven experience in HR, ideally within a similar-sized environment

·  Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation

· Proactive, organised and able to work flexibly in order to meet deadlines and have the drive to deliver results

· Intermediate Microsoft applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Ability to engage and give added-value information

· Experience working with a diverse workforce

· Experience in leading and developing your own team

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

At The Felix Project and FareShare UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics. 

Application Procedure

Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both a CV and a cover letter submitted. 

Recruitment Timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early, and we might assess candidates and arrange interviews as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback. 

About the Team
The Ministry Development Team (MDT) is a team of 45 people which sits within the Archbishops' Council. We are nationally responsible for ensuring that there is a pipeline of lay and ordained ministers together with their terms of service and the development of future and current senior leaders to meet the missional needs of the church. As such we have a key role to play in the delivery of our national Vision and Strategy in which we aspire to be a church which is Jesus Christ shaped and centred.

Our work requires us to work collaboratively with a wide range of stake holders and partners including the 42 Church of England Dioceses, 20 Church of England Theological Colleges, the House and College of Bishops, the College of Cathedral Deans and the College of Archdeacons together with a range of universities and other external bodies. Our work is overseen by the Ministry Development Board, which is a subcommittee of the Archbishops' Council and is chaired by a Diocesan Bishop.

About the Role

The Ministry Human Resources (HR) Lead will be line managing a colleague (the Ministry HR Policy Officer) and work in collaboration with colleagues across the church, especially in the MDT and HR teams.

The Ministry HR Lead will be supported by the Advisory Group for Terms of service and Wellbeing of Ministers (AGTAWM). AGTAWM is chaired by the lead Bishop for ministerial terms of service and wellbeing, and is a subcommittee of the Ministry Development Board. The Ministry HR Lead is currently a member of the MDT leadership team and reports to the Director of the Ministry.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead the collaborative development and implementation of new and revision of existing ministerial HR policies and practice in collaboration with AGTAWM and other key stakeholders especially dioceses including recommendations for changes to church legislation
• Ensure that ministerial HR policy and practice is consistent with the ongoing development of wider legislative and HR developments inside the church and in wider society particularly changes in good employment practice
• Lead ministerial HR projects as required and provide ministerial HR support to projects led by others
• Support the Archbishops' Council in carrying out their responsibilities as the Central Stipends Authority
• Provide advice to dioceses on specific HR matters when appropriate
• Support the induction of Archdeacons and Diocesan HR advisers
• Act as the key NCI contact for organisations including CECA (trade union) and the Retired Clergy Association
• Play an active role in the leadership of the wider MDT

Governance

• Ensure that AGTAWM operates within its terms of reference, including working with the Chair and the Director for Ministry to fill vacancies on the Advisory Group when they arise
• Ensure that AGTAWM meetings happen sufficiently frequently to provide support to the work of the Ministry HR team
• Support the work of the MDB, including reporting as required on Ministry HR work and seeking the Board's support and formal approval where appropriate
• Engage with, and obtain the support and formal approval of other bodies including Archbishops' Council and the College and House of Bishops where appropriate

Teamwork

• Provide healthy line management of the Ministry HR Policy Officer
• Provide briefings to the Director for Ministry on request
• Play a proactive and positive role within the wider MDT and NCIs, including inhabiting the NCI values
• Build and sustain a wide network of collaborative relationships with colleagues across the MDT, NCIs and wider church, especially with diocesan HR colleagues

Key Relationships outside of the MDT

• Inside the NCIs
  • The central HR, Legal, Data Services, Clergy Payroll, and Finance teams and the Pensions Board, Bishoprics and Cathedrals
• Governance
  • AGTAWM and especially its episcopal chair
  • The MDB and Archbishops' Council
  • The House of Bishops
• The Wider Church
  • Diocesan HR teams
  • Network of Diocesan Clergy Wellbeing Leads
  • Archdeacons
  • The Retired Clergy Association
  • Church of England Clergy Association (Faith Workers Branch of Unite)

Closing date for application is 4 March 23:55 pm

Head of Human Resources
Kidney Care UK
Alton, Hampshire (Hybrid)
Up to £50-60,000 per year (depending on experience)
Full-time (37.5) or part-time
(Minimum 30 hrs per week, flexible options considered)
Permanent

About Kidney Care UK
 

Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Over 68,000 are treated for end-stage kidney failure, relying on dialysis or a transplant to keep them alive. Treatments are gruelling and relentless and impact the patients’ ability to work, maintain social interaction and live the life they choose. For over 50 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
Promoting better outcomes for people living with kidney disease, we actively seek applications from people who live with CKD or who have experience of the condition as a family member or healthcare professional.

About the role
Are you excited by the opportunity to be the HR lead for a leading Kidney Care Charity with a lot of exciting people projects in the pipeline? Are you happy operating in a stand-alone role, providing end to end HR support for our 100+ employees based in Alton and across the UK? Can you use your excellent interpersonal skills to partner and coach our leaders, and handle all people matters sensitively? If so, we would love to hear from you!

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional, ideally able to show us your success in partnering senior leadership teams, leading on strategic HR projects, and transforming how people processes get delivered. You will have broad HR generalist experience that you can apply pragmatically, plus passion and excitement for taking our people plans to the next level.

Now is an exciting time to join Kidney Care UK – our plans are ambitious, and we hope that you are excited to be part of them.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:

• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.

Worldwide, the pace of Bible translation has never been quicker – a full Bible or New Testament translation is being completed at a rate of 2 a week and a record number of translation programmes are in progress! To help enable this fast-paced mission, we are seeking an organised and approachable HR Administrator to support our People team at Wycliffe.

Your role will give you exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, maintaining employee records, and supporting internal communications. You will help ensure that staff feel welcomed, supported, and well informed, and that our HR processes allow people to thrive at work. 

• Salary: £25,350-£27,350 (FTE) + benefits
• Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford.
• Hours: Part-time (0.6 FTE – 22.5 hours per week).  Fixed-term contract ending 30 September 2026. Please note that while this post is offered on a fixed-term contract basis, there is the potential for the role to become permanent.
• Closing date: Tuesday 17 March at 9am
• Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Monday 23 March

Key responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding Administration;
• Employee Records and Documentation;
• Internal Communications;

*More detail can be found in the job pack.

Benefits include:

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
• Fully employer-funded life assurance
• 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
• Family-friendly employer
• Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
• Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
• Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.

​It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.

To apply, visit our careers site and complete the short online application, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) summarising why you’re applying, how you meet the person specification, and telling us about your personal Christian journey and church involvement.

The purpose of this role is to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice, to our Clinic and Animal Behaviour teams in London and to our Battersea Old Windsor and Battersea Brands Hatch sites. The postholder will provide expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff, coaching and empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 26th February 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First interview (online, via Teams): To be confirmed
Second interview (if necessary, in person): To be confirmed

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

About the role:
To support the smooth running of HR, administration, IT coordination and organisational events. The role works closely with the Business Operations Manager, the Director of Finance and Business Operations and colleagues across the charity to ensure a positive employee experience and effective internal systems.
 

About Croydon Drop In

Croydon Drop In (CDI) has been serving children and young people in the London Borough of Croydon since 1978. We are deeply embedded in and trusted by local communities. Each year, we work with over 5,000 children, young people and families, providing life-changing support, advice and guidance.

We are a proud member of Youth Access and operate a Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Service (YIACS), partnering closely with the NHS, Local Authority, Education Providers, the Police and other Voluntary and Community Sectors organisations.

Since 2019, CDI has grown rapidly, with the largest growth being the expansion of our therapeutic services and outreach support. Our income has grown to £1.9m and our focus is now on consolidating our position and ensuring our infrastructure, processes and governance are robust to support our continued growth and long-term sustainability.

What do we offer?

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Flexible and remote working options

Employee Assistance Programme cover via Healthshield

Annual organisation team day out

CPD training days

Employer Pension Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Established in 1997, Jigsaw4u provide a range of services for children, young people and families experiencing complex social and emotional difficulties in SW London.

Jigsaw4u is a rewarding place to work with a supportive team environment.  Working for us offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families.

We are seeking a proactive HR Operations Manager to join our Management Team.  This key role oversees HR and operational management, ensuring that our people, systems and processes support high-quality, impactful services.   

Jigsaw4u’s HR Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day HR and operational management functions, supporting staff wellbeing, organisational development, compliance and high-quality service delivery.  This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a values-driven environment and is passionate about helping a charity maximise its positive impact on local communities.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date.  We therefore encourage early applications, as the vacancy may close prior to the advertised deadline

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 FTE (pro-rata £22,800 - £24,000)​

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours (3 days) per week 0.6 FTE​

Location: Remote​

Contract: Permanent​

In this exciting and varied role, you will manage the HR lifecycle, provide HR advice, develop and improve policies and processes, and manage payroll and benefits. You will report to the CEO and work with the with the Senior Management Team (SMT) to deliver a high quality HR & Payroll service. You will demonstrate and promote the culture and values of FoodCycle, incorporating equity, diversity, inclusion and environmental sustainability.​

This is a key role in which you will enjoy using your expertise to interact with all FoodCycle staff (~40 headcount) and lead initiatives like the annual staff survey, performance reviews and provide quarterly HR updates to the Board. You will be responsible for all HR operations and people activities of FoodCycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, PAYE, pensions, employee engagement surveys and performance management and training oversight.​

You will be comfortable managing a busy and varied workload, able to connect with employees and stakeholders while working remotely, and bring your knowledge of HR best practice & employment law to maintain and improve our positive working culture. You will have experience managing HR operations and/or payroll in an organisation with 20 or more people, and CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Plus, everyone gets an extra day off on their birthday! Our health and wellbeing cash plan allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​​

Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Wednesday 25th February.​

Interviews: Planned for Friday 6th March (online).​

Inclusivity: At FoodCycle, we are committed to being an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation. Our vision is to create a working and service environment where every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We want everyone to bring their full selves to work and to our community meals. We commit to removing barriers that prevent our employees, volunteers and guests from embracing their distinctive and diverse identities.​

We want our organisation to reflect the communities we serve.We welcome applications from everyone and especially encourage people from unrepresented groups to apply.​

Disability Confident Employer: FoodCycle is a Disability Confident Employer and candidates who are disabled and who meet our minimum criteria for the job will be offered an interview.Please state in your application if you identify as disabled and wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. ​

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Basic DBS check.​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Do you have proven experience in strategic HR leadership, alongside a passion for building people-centred solutions that drive organisational success? Then join Shelter as a Senior HR Business Partner and you could soon be leading a talented team at the heart of our mission to enable impactful people management across Shelter.

You must be a highly focused Senior HR Business Partner, with the aim to proactively build relationships and add value to the directorates you work with. You need to enjoy variety, challenging work and be equally experienced in HR and ER, able to lead strategically and operate practically. In particular you will be confident in your own decision making based on your knowledge and hands on experience in organisational change, TUPE, data and insights and complex ER cases at all levels, working within a unionised workplace. You will be able to manage and motivate your small team, cope with ambiguity as well as working collaboratively within a large, very busy HR/ER team. If this sounds like you, please get in touch, expect robust interview questions as we want the best HR partnering for our charity and the most competent ER knowledge. In return will offer a supportive team environment, working from home, competitive salary and very generous staff benefits.

About the role

With line management responsibilities for a team of HR Business Partners, the Senior HR Business Partners will drive HR aspects of the Strategic Plan ensuring development and delivery of the strategy to enable relationships and people management solutions across Shelter and Shelter Scotland.

The postholder will identify HR priorities which supports Shelter and Shelter Scotland’s Strategy, making recommendations to the HR Senior Leadership Team that supports the overall strategic direction.

Role specifics

As a Senior HR Business Partner at Shelter, you will play a key role in delivering our People strategy, ensuring it supports the wider goals of Shelter and Shelter Scotland. You’ll lead on embedding effective business partnering across directorates, providing expert HR support and insight to help achieve strategic objectives. Reporting to the Head of HR Business Partnering and Employee Relations, you’ll help foster a strong partnership with Trade Unions and lead key HR projects that drive organisational change. As a senior leader within the team, you’ll manage up to two HR Business Partners, offering coaching, development and performance support, and creating opportunities for collaborative, cross-functional working.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The HR Business Partnering Team provides the strategic lead on people management and organisational development at Shelter.  We aim to enable the organisation to have the right Culture, Capacity and Capability to achieve its purpose.  We do this through providing Employee Relations and Business Partnering support, partnering with specific directorates within the organisation to understand business needs and advise on people initiatives which support the delivery of directorate objectives. Working with colleagues within the wide people directorate to delivery cultural and structural change management initiatives tailored to the needs of the business. Supporting the Head of HR Business Partnering in the continued development and delivery of the wider people plan.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

If you are a proactive, people focused HR professional with excellent organisational and communication skills — and you’re excited by the opportunity to support a global women’s health charity — then we want to hear from you!
 
Location: 122 Freston Road, London - hybrid with a minimum two days per week in the office
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 25 days per year bank holidays 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, 4% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, death in service benefits.
 
The Organisation
 
The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation with members in 165 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who utilise and depend on ultrasound in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology . This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.
 
The Role
 
Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead and manage ISUOG’s HR functions while ensuring our London office operates smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will be the first point of contact for HR and office matters, delivering excellent customer service to staff and stakeholders.
 
Key elements of the role include:
 
Human Resources
 
• Lead and manage HR strategies and initiatives
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and performance management
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employment practices are up to date and legally compliant
• Manage employee relations, learning and development, and HR administration
• Maintain accurate HR records in line with GDPR
• Office Management
• Manage day to day office operations, equipment, suppliers and logistics
• Oversee travel, IT coordination, telephone systems, mail, and building matters
• Maintain office efficiency and ensure high operational standards
 
Health & Safety
 
• Lead organisational health and safety compliance
• Ensure risk assessments, safety processes and mandatory training are up to date
• Reporting
• Develop HR and office related reporting to support organisational decision making
 
About You
 
You will have a strong generalist HR background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, solutions focused approach. You’ll be comfortable working independently, supporting a diverse team, and managing sensitive issues with professionalism.
 
You will have:
 
• A good first degree in HR or related field and hold CIPD Level 5 or above
• Experience of providing HR guidance and support to a senior team
• Strong organisational and relationship building skills
• Knowledge of HR systems, up to date UK employment law regulations, GDPR and awareness of health and safety requirements
• Experience of office and HR administration
 
We would particularly like to hear from you if, in addition to the above, you also have experience of working as a standalone HR Manager, working with medical professionals and/or facilities or health & safety management experience.
 
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Closing date: 11.59pm, Monday 9th March 2026

You may also have experience in the following: HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Standalone HR Manager, HR & Office Manager, People & Operations Manager, Head of HR (Small Organisation / Charity), HR Generalist, Senior HR Advisor, People Manager, HR Business Partner (SME / Standalone), Office Manager with HR Responsibilities, Operations & HR Manager, HR and Compliance Manager, HR & Health and Safety Manager, People and Workplace Manager
 
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At Scouts, we believe in empowering young people with skills for life. We give over 400,000 4-25-year-olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview. Skills they need for life and to help them find their place in the world.

Scouts brings people together from all genders, races and backgrounds – everyone is welcome! Together we’re building stronger communities and contributing to a stronger society. All this is made possible by the generosity of our adult volunteers and the incredible staff who make our mission possible.

We’re now looking for an empathetic, values‑driven HR Business Partner to join our vibrant People and Culture Team and help shape a workplace where everyone can thrive.

In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with leaders across the organisation to build capability, strengthen culture and ensure our people strategies truly support our wider business aims. You’ll be the trusted first point of contact for managers and staff in your directorates, offering clear, thoughtful and pragmatic advice across the full spectrum of employment matters.

Whether guiding a manager through a complex employee relations issue, advising on terms and conditions, or ensuring our HR systems and records are accurate and up to date, you’ll bring a calm, human approach rooted in our values of care, respect, integrity and cooperation.

You’ll play a key role in administering our salaries policy, liaising with Payroll, issuing contract amendments, updating policies and supporting our commitment to health, safety and wellbeing. You’ll also help us embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – balancing organisational needs, individual circumstances, legislation, data insights and our values to provide fair, consistent and compassionate guidance.

Alongside day‑to‑day support, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to exciting cross‑organisational projects linked to organisational development, learning and development, pay and benefits, workforce planning and EDI. This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your experience while helping shape the future of people practice at Scouts.

We’re looking for someone who brings emotional intelligence, curiosity and a collaborative spirit. You’ll have experience across a broad range of HR advisory and administrative work – including change processes, grievances, disciplinaries, capability and performance management – and a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle. You’ll be confident using an HRIS, analysing data, mediating conversations and supporting wellbeing. You’ll also have up‑to‑date employment law knowledge, line management experience, and be CIPD‑qualified.

If you’re passionate about delivering a great people experience and want to make a meaningful difference in an organisation with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Come help us build a workplace where every colleague feels supported, valued and ready to do their best for young people.

For further information, including the full role profile and required criteria, please download the recruitment information pack by clicking through on the Redirect to Recruiter button.

Closing date for applications : Midnight on Friday 27th February 2026

All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Morgan Law.