Interim Senior People & Culture Officer

Interim Senior People & Culture Officer
Location: Farringdon (2days/week, hybrid working pattern)
Contract: Temporary, 3months (full time hours)
Salary: £230/day (through umbrella)

An established national charity is seeking an experienced Senior People & Culture Officer to join their People, Culture & Governance team during a period of significant organisational change.

This is a hands-on, project-focused role supporting organisational change, policy development, and core People operations. You will work closely with the Head of People & Culture to coordinate change initiatives, review and update policies, and ensure smooth operational delivery across the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and coordination of organisational change activities
• Provide project support, including tracking progress, preparing documentation, and drafting communications
• Contribute to the review and development of People policies, ensuring alignment with legislation and best practice
• Provide professional first-line People advice to managers and employees
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and wider employee lifecycle administration
• Maintain accurate HR systems, records, and reporting
• Assist with employee relations case coordination and documentation
• Contribute to improvements in systems, processes, and ways of working

About You:

• Proven HR/People experience, including involvement in organisational change projects
• Strong understanding of employment law and best practice
• Confident supporting employee relations matters
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Discreet, professional, and comfortable handling confidential information
• Proactive and able to work independently while supporting senior stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced People professional who thrives in change environments and enjoys balancing operational delivery with project work.

For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.