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Based at our Head Office in Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0BX

Status:       Permanent 

Salary:       Band 5, £31,049 - £33,487, per annum, pro rata, dependent on
                     experience, plus 5% Outer London Fringe Allowance 

Hours:       Part-time, 20 hours per week, hybrid working available 

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About Us:

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century, we’ve been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from military service. We have teams across the UK providing online and in-person treatment and support, depending on the individual’s needs and circumstances of those who need us.

About the role:

Join our HR team and play a key role in supporting people across the organisation.

In this position, you’ll provide a high-quality, efficient administrative service to the wider HR function, ensuring every stage of the employee lifecycle runs smoothly - from onboarding through to ongoing support. You’ll take ownership of maintaining accurate records and ensuring full compliance with essential checks, including DBS, PVG, Access NI, and professional registrations.

Working closely with the Payroll team, you’ll also help ensure payroll processes are completed accurately and on time, contributing to a seamless experience for all employees.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent HR support within a purpose-driven charity environment.

This role is subject to a DBS check.

What we offer:

You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.

Benefits:

•          27 days annual leave, with an increase to 30 days annual leave upon
           5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays and an additional
           increase to 33 days annual leave upon 10 years continuous service,
           plus bank holidays. 

•       Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to
           11% of salary

•       Discount shopping vouchers

•       Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

•          Flexible working

•          Access to Blue Light Card scheme

•          Death in Service Scheme

About parkrun

parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier planet.

Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2024, we have recorded over 100-million instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.

Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together and embrace regular physical activity.

Now in its 21st  year, parkrun spans over 2,600 locations in 23 countries with more than 10 million people registered, and counting. 

And we have really only just begun.

Brief role description:

This role holder will support our employees throughout their employment lifecycle and will also provide support with payroll and recruitment. This role ensures that all people related administration is handled effectively, efficiently and professionally. 

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure all HR-related administration linked to the employee lifecycle, benefits & documentation is processed efficiently and appropriately,  including management of data changes with external providers.

• Run Monthly payroll processes for countries outside of APAC & resolving issues with payroll providers. 

• Provide support to our recruitment process from advertising, screening candidates and arranging interviews to answering queries from candidates.

• Own and deliver HR related projects as and when required such as the annual performance review process and annual salary review cycle.

• Provide facilities support within the Leeds office.

Essential experience requirements:

• Experience with working in HR.

• Experience of preparing monthly payrolls for external processing and administering benefits with third party providers. 

• Experience of issuing employee documentation & supporting the administration of the employee lifecycle (leavers, absences etc).

• Experience helping solve problems and being confident communicating in a variety of formats.

• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to HR, as well as knowledge of best practice.

• Proactive at identifying and implementing improvements in processes such as payroll and recruitment.

• Experience in managing personnel records and ensuring these are kept up to date and accurate at all times.

Desirable experience requirements:

• Experience with working in the charity sector.

• Experience in managing recruitment.

Professional certification requirements:

• CIPD Level 5  (Level 7 desirable) or equivalent experience.

Most relevant skills:

• Adaptability: Able to easily adjust to changing circumstances and a growing organisation

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy

• Initiative: Able to recognise and create opportunities and to act accordingly, 

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate and establish rapport at all levels, internally and externally

• Priority Management: Able to manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously and work to tight deadlines

• Teamwork: Able to work well with others in multiple situations to achieve a shared goal

• Teamwork: Employs personal strengths, knowledge and talents to complement those of others

• Able to use a variety of IT systems and tools, such as google workspace.

• Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.

• Demonstrates a growth mindset, with a desire to improve and learn new skills.

Our values:

Family

We act with humility and always put the family first.

We’re humble. We know a lot but not everything. We take responsibility, acknowledge personal errors, and are open to learning, developing and improving. There’s no room for ego and no one is bigger than the family. We lead by example, and we share in our successes.

Bravery

We are brave, bold, and creative.

We’re ambitious and dynamic. We dream big, make bold decisions, challenge the status quo and get things done. We’re not afraid to question, innovate and be different.

Fairness

We act with kindness, compassion, and fairness.

We’re kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic. We assume others mean well. We’re aware of our actions and how what we do impacts others. We apply our founding principles of equality and inclusivity to every situation and opportunity.

Authenticity

We are honest, authentic, and accountable.

Trustworthiness, honesty and integrity are foundational to our family. We’re honest about what we know and what we don’t know. We hold each other to account. We communicate with transparency and empathy,  acknowledging that communication influences behaviours, emotions and feelings, and underpins effective collaboration.

Recognition

We recognise and respect each other.

We see and hear each other. We respect ourselves and others, support and help one another, listen attentively, and celebrate the uniqueness, strengths and diversity of our family

General information:

The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by parkrun Ltd.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The organisation may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed and may be subject to change.

parkrun is an inclusive employer and we are committed to diversifying our staff and therefore we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

At parkrun, we strive to make every voice heard and valued, and we are dedicated to breaking down barriers to inclusion in all aspects of our workplace. For more on our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please see our Global DEI Statement.

HR Business Partner

Calling all HR experts!

Anna Freud is seeking a HR Business Partner to join our 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.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.

Alongside our wider staff benefits, this is a great role for someone looking to build broad HR Business Partnering experience in a varied and purpose-driven organisation. You’ll be part of a collaborative and well-connected People & Culture team, with opportunities to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to organisation-wide projects and change activity, and build strong partnerships across Anna Freud. The role also offers opportunities for continued professional development through initiatives such as our Manager Development Programme, alongside opportunities to help shape the colleague experience and share ideas through forums such as the Employee Voice Forum.

What you’ll do

This is a varied and collaborative HR Business Partner role where you’ll work closely with senior leaders and managers across Anna Freud, helping shape people plans, provide expert advice and support teams to deliver their priorities in a way that reflects our values and supports a positive colleague experience.

• You’ll build trusted relationships with Executive Directors and senior managers, getting to know their teams and priorities so you can offer practical and proactive people support that meets business needs
• You’ll provide expert advice and guidance on a range of employee relations matters, including restructures, TUPE transfers, disciplinary and grievance matters, helping managers feel confident navigating complex situations
• You’ll partner with colleagues across People & Culture, including HR Operations, Organisational Development and Recruitment, to deliver joined-up people initiatives and make sure support feels consistent and effective
• You’ll help shape and implement people strategies that support service delivery, using your HR expertise to develop solutions that are practical, people-focused and aligned with organisational priorities
• You’ll coach and support managers to build confidence in leading their teams, while helping to embed inclusive recruitment and people practices that reflect Anna Freud’s values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

What you’ll bring

This role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, partnering with senior leaders and providing practical, people-focused advice in a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation. You’ll bring a broad HR generalist background, sound judgement and the confidence to support managers through both day-to-day people matters and wider organisational change.

• Strong experience developing and delivering HR strategy, with the ability to translate organisational priorities into practical people-focused solutions
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice, alongside experience advising on employee relations matters such as restructures, TUPE transfers, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Proven experience building effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and wider stakeholders, with the confidence to influence and build credibility at all levels
• Experience supporting or leading change projects, with the ability to balance business needs with a positive colleague experience and organisational values
• Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the ability to provide clear advice, support managers to build confidence and contribute to inclusive people practices across the organisation

 

Key details

Hours: Full-time 35 hours per week: usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible.

Salary: £52,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

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 office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH)

Contract type: Permanent

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 15 June 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Monday, 22 June 2026. 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: will be held in-person/remotely in week commencing 6 July 2026

How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email us 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 license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

1. Background

Osman Consulting Ltd supports the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian and development programmes across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America

The organisation delivers a diverse portfolio of interventions spanning emergency response, seasonal, education (including back-to-school initiatives), food security and livelihoods (including zero hunger programming), and other humanitarian priorities. Osman Consulting works through a partnership-based approach, collaborating closely with local implementing partners to ensure contextually appropriate, responsive, and sustainable programme delivery.

2. Purpose of the Role

The HR and Admin Officer provide human resources and administrative support to ensure that project staffing, records, contractual documentation, scheduling, and general office administration are managed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policy and project requirements.

3. Terms of Reference

• Duty Station: Solihull, B90 4BG, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
• Reporting to: Project Manager
• Line Management: Provides technical guidance and oversight to field partners and may support the supervision of interns
• Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months), subject to organisational requirements
• Full time/Part time: Full Time

4. Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities

     Human Resources administration

• Support recruitment processes, including vacancy logistics, interview scheduling, reference collection, and contract preparation for approved roles.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date personnel files for project staff and consultants, including contracts, IDs, onboarding forms, performance records, and leave documentation.
• Support staff induction processes and ensure that policies, reporting lines, code of conduct requirements, and key administrative procedures are clearly communicated.
• Track attendance, leave, contract dates, renewal points, and other HR actions and raise reminders in advance.

   Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support for meetings, travel arrangements, calendars, document circulation, filing systems, and internal correspondence.
• Maintain project contact lists, mailing groups, organisational charts, and administrative trackers.
• Ensure that project documents requiring signatures, approvals, or controlled circulation are processed efficiently and stored appropriately.

  Policy Compliance & Staff Support

• Support consistent application of HR policies, confidentiality standards, and personnel administration procedures.
• Act as a point of contact for routine HR and administrative queries and route sensitive issues to management appropriately.
• Support the preparation of HR and administration summaries for management review.

5. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, management, Social Sciences, Humanities, or related field 
• At least 5 years of relevant HR & administrative experience, preferable In NGOs sector.
• Good understanding of HR documentation, personal administration, and ability to handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Strong organizational, attention to details and communication skills.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Good knowledge in labor law.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with diverse stakeholders.

6. Core Competencies

• Administrative reliability
• Confidential handling of information
• Timely escalation of risks
• Service orientation and teamwork

7. Compliance, Safeguarding and Ethics

The post holder is expected to uphold Osman Consulting Ltd policies, donor requirements, humanitarian principles, and all applicable national and international regulations.

The role requires full compliance with safeguarding standards, including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

The post holder must promote accountability, inclusion, and non-discrimination in all aspects of their work, ensuring respectful engagement with all stakeholders.

Any concerns relating to fraud, corruption, conflicts of interest, safeguarding incidents, or security risks must be reported promptly through the appropriate channels.

About us

Refugee and Migrant Justice (RMJ) is one of the UK’s largest charities providing immigration and asylum advice, dedicated to supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrants to access justice and rebuild their lives.

As an IAA Level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at every stage of the immigration and asylum process, including appeals up to the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. Our work also extends beyond legal advice: we support individuals facing destitution to access housing, financial assistance, and other essential services to which they are entitled.

At RMJ, we are not only committed to delivering high-quality legal support—we are also working to change the system. Our team actively campaigns for a fairer and more humane immigration system. This means our caseworkers have opportunities to contribute to strategic litigation, policy engagement, and wider advocacy work that drives meaningful change.

We are proud to have recently been recognised as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to building a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace where our staff can thrive while making a real difference.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RMJ.

We guarantee an interview to refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, as long as they meet at least 50% of the essential criteria.

If you are passionate about justice, human rights, and supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview:

This is a new role. The HR Administrator will play a key role in supporting the HR function, ensuring efficient management of HR systems, accurate record-keeping, and smooth onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and volunteers. This role also provides recruitment support, manages pre-employment checks, and assists with general HR administration.

Reporting to: People & Culture Manager

Hours of work: 15 hours per week. Open to candidates who can work 15 hours across three days.

For further information and application process, please refer to the job pack.

Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About us 

CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections. 

Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life. Our values are: 

Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences. 

Support – We are supportive, caring and kind. 

Community – We connect people and build community. 

Trust – We earn trust and create safety. 

Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly. 

About the role 

The HR and Operations Manager is responsible for managing the employee lifecycle and core operational functions at CASPA.

The role ensures that HR and operational processes are efficient, compliant, and accessible.It also has a strategic focus on user experience in a neurodiverse organisation. 

What you’ll do: 

• Manage the full employee lifecycle 

• Keep HR processes running smoothly, ensuring they are efficient, compliant and easy to use. 

• Maintain accurate HR systems so all our date is up to date and GDPR compliant. 

• Manage monthly payroll and pension processing. 

• Provide clear, practical HR advice, guidance, and support to managers and staff on employee relations and workplace issues 

• Lead staff wellbeing, engagement, and development to promote a positive workplace culture. 

• Help deliver important infrastructure projects. 

• Make sure day-to-day operations run efficiently. 

• Keep processes running smoothly so our teams can focus on supporting our members and staff. 

• Bring a strategic focus on accessibility and a great user experience for everyone. 

Salary Band: £26,590.64 per annum
Contract Type:  12 month fixed-term contract with potential to extend 

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer 

Working Pattern:28 hours per week. 

Location: Able to work at CASPA's Oakley House Bromley office on Mondays and/or Tuesdays with hybrid-working flexibility for remaining hours.

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is 

• Resilient and solution-focused 

• Able to work independently and as part of a team 

• Proactive and people-focused in communications with colleagues and staff 

• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work 

• Eager to learn and develop in the role 

You are also someone who shares our way of working: 

Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work. 

Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and  support others to grow. 

Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed. 

Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities. 

Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic Pride. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. 
 
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability. 

The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. This post is subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check. 

Closing date for applications: 11th June 2026 

Interviews to take place: w/c 15th June 2026 

We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that this role requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of employment without sponsorship. 

If you want CASPA to delete your personal information after the recruitment campaign closes, let us know when you apply. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver an HR transformation project, helping AMRC to deliver a more effective HR function that enables our team to learn, develop and thrive. The postholder will be responsible for refreshing and delivering fit-for-purpose HR policies and processes, and for developing a new learning and development framework. AMRC has a small but growing team (now 20 people) and we have always outsourced our HR support. We are now looking for someone who can embed themselves in the AMRC team, to understand our culture and help us prioritise being a great place to work. AMRC has recently published a new strategy which sets out our purpose to champion, support and connect our members. This role will help us show how we also champion, support and connect our employees.

Please see the attached job description for more information. 

London
21 hours per week (3 days)

As our People & Benefits Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient and accurate HR and benefits administration. You will ensure that employee records, systems, and processes are maintained to a high standard, working with the team and other colleagues to deliver a positive employee experience.

You will have administrative experience and knowledge of HR systems or other similar systems. You will possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with good communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous experience of working in a Human Resources or similar role would be an advantage. 

This role offers a mix of office-based and home working, with two days per week in the office and the remainder worked remotely, the office is close to King Cross and Euston stations. The URC offers a generous pension contribution, annual leave of 31 days per year plus bank holidays and development opportunities. 

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please contact us/see our website for the full job description and application details. CV along with the completed application details will be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Tuesday 2 June 2026 
Interview date: Monday 8 June 2026

Job title: Human Resources Assistant

Salary: £29,000p.a. FTE (pro-rata for reduced hours)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week (hours must be delivered over 5 days per week)

Location: Wigan/hybrid or remote-based with ability to travel to the Wigan office on a weekly basis with occasional travel in England

Keep Britain Tidy is one of the UK’s leading environmental charities. At a time when we are living in a world that is facing its greatest environmental challenges, the work we do has never been more important or more urgent.

About the role

We are looking for a HR Assistant who is looking to develop their career in HR, working towards or already holds their CIPD level 3 qualification.

You will help deliver an effective HR service to employees across the organisation. Working in a small team, you’ll support the full employee lifecycle at Keep Britain Tidy in a varied, fast-paced role that suits someone who is organised, proactive and able to work at pace.

The successful applicant will support in our HR and recruitment service alongside office and administration duties. Please review the job description to learn more.       

Benefits

All our roles benefit from generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions, including the opportunity to join the UK’s first net zero carbon pension scheme and to receive extra days leave for using alternatives to flights. You can view our range of benefits on our website.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups.

If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you’d like to help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  Please review a copy of the full job description and ensure you meet the essential criteria before applying. 

After reading the application information, if you would love to work with us please continue to apply via our website. 

As part of the application process you will need to answer 5 timed multiple-choice questions, 2 sift questions relating to your relevant experience and submit your tailored CV which highlights how you meet the essential criteria of the role.  We also ask that you complete equal opportunities monitoring information as we want to try to make sure that our workforce is representative of the population and we are not excluding any community. Please note that this information will be held separately.

Please submit your application before the closing date.

The deadline for applications is 09:00 Monday 08 June 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so recommend that you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams w/c 15 & 22 June 2026.

If you require an in-person interview, please let us know.

We have signed the pledge to always #ShowTheSalary for the roles that we advertise.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an experienced CIPD qualified HR professional who can provide expert people advice to staff and managers ensuring policy and practice reflects our values.  In return, we can offer you an enriching personal experience of making a real difference to children and their families.

About the role

The HR Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of The Brilliant Club’s HR operations. Sitting within a wider HR team, this role is primarily focused on delivering high quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, particularly in relation to attraction, recruitment, selection, onboarding and offboarding activity.

Working closely with the HR Director and wider HR team, the HR Coordinator will help ensure that HR processes are delivered efficiently, consistently and with excellent attention to detail. The role will involve maintaining accurate employee records within our HR system (Personio), coordinating recruitment administration, supporting compliance processes and assisting with a range of people-related activities across the organisation.

Alongside core HR administration, the HR Coordinator will also have the opportunity to support wider HR and organisational projects, including elements of equality, diversity and inclusion work, process improvement initiatives and systems development. At times, the role may also involve supporting related administrative activity connected to our tutor workforce and wider operations processes.

This role would suit someone with strong organisational and administrative skills who thrives in a fast paced, detail-oriented environment and enjoys balancing multiple priorities. We are looking for someone who is proactive, flexible and willing to get stuck into a broad range of work, including opportunities that may sit slightly outside of their immediate remit in order to support their own development and the wider team.

Prior HR experience is not essential, however a genuine interest in HR, people, culture and organisational development is strongly encouraged and desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to build a career within HR and develop their skills within a supportive, collaborative and mission-driven organisation.

About you

The role will best suit someone who

• Essential – Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively, work independently and exercise good judgement around when to escalate issues or seek support.
• Essential – Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Essential – Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor communication to different audiences and present information clearly and professionally.
• Essential – Good numerical and mathematical ability, including confidence working with proportions and calculations relating to employee entitlements. Training will be provided, however an aptitude and awareness around working with numbers is essential.
• Essential – A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Essential – A demonstrable passion for The Brilliant Club’s mission to increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups.
• Essential – An interest in HR, people management, culture or organisational development, alongside a willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Essential – Adhere to information security policies included in the charity’s ISO 27001 manual and complete information security training.
• Desirable – Previous experience in an administrative role, particularly within a busy or fast paced environment.
• Desirable – Experience of working in a small or medium-sized charity or education environment.
• Desirable – Experience of working with HR systems, databases or managing sensitive employee data.

About the Role

We're looking for an organised, proactive and people-focused HR Administrator to join our small, friendly team and UKCISA.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the full employee and volunteer lifecycle, helping us create a positive and inclusive experience for everyone who works with us.

This is a varied role where no two weeks look the same. You’ll support recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, volunteer governance, and small improvement projects — all with the guidance of our Head of Finance & Resources and an external HR advisor when needed.

If you enjoy meaningful work, value autonomy, and like being part of a mission‑driven organisation, this could be a great fit.

About UKCISA

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) support international students and the institutions, students’ unions and organisations who work with them. Our mission is to ensure every international student has a positive, supportive and informed experience throughout their time in the UK.

We are a small team of around 20 permanent staff, working closely with a network of volunteers, trustees and member organisations. Despite our size, our impact is significant – we provide expert guidance, training, policy insight and a trusted advice line that helps shape the national conversation on international student experience.

We’re collaborative, values-driven and committed to creating an inclusive environment for both our staff and the communities we serve.

Further information about us and the services we provide can be found on our website.

What You’ll Be Doing

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support managers with scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates

• Prepare offer letters, contracts and new starter packs

• Carry out right‑to‑work and reference checks

• Co‑ordinate induction plans and ensure new starters are set up on our systems

• Provide admin support for recruitment of staff, trustees and committee members (We typically recruit around five roles per year, so this is steady but manageable.)

HR Administration – Employees

• Keep personnel files accurate and up to date

• Process changes such as hours, job titles, salary amendments and contract renewals

• Draft routine HR letters (e.g., confirmations, probation outcomes)

• Support the review and updating of HR policies

• Manage the quarterly rota for our advice line

HR Administration – Volunteers

• Maintain accurate records for trustees and committee members

• Support governance admin such as registers of interest and suitability checks

• Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements

• Work closely with the Head of Finance & Resources on governance tasks (Governance cycles are predictable and well‑supported.)

Attendance & Leave Management

• Keep annual leave, sickness and other absence records up to date

• Run leave reports and share them with managers ahead of the leave‑year end

General Support

• Contribute to HR projects and help improve our processes

• Keep our intranet updated with useful HR information

• Provide friendly, high‑quality support to staff and volunteers

• Help us nurture a positive, inclusive workplace culture

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in an HR support role (CIPD Level 3 or working towards it is ideal)

• A commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

• Excellent attention to detail

• Clear, confident communication skills

• Ability to work effectively with remote colleagues

• A proactive approach and willingness to improve how we work

• Alignment with UKCISA’s mission and values

In Your First Few Months, You Will Have…

• Built strong working relationships across the organisation

• Become confident using PeopleHR to support the team

• Reviewed our HR systems and suggested ways to improve efficiency

Why Join Us?

• A genuinely supportive team

• A role with variety and autonomy

• Opportunities to shape processes and make a real impact

• A mission‑driven organisation where your work matters

• Staff benefits include:

o A defined benefit pension scheme (USS),

o Support for your training & development as well as 3 days personal development leave

o 25 days annual leave + bank holidays as well as concessionary days between Christmas and New Years. Staff also receive an extra day of leave for every year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days.

o Flexible working – Our staff mainly work from home, but we have an office in London for collaborative work and staff who want access to an office space. We also meet in person for regular all-staff days in London.

We welcome applications from throughout the UK, as long as you are able to join us in London for one day every month.

We are unable to sponsor visa for this role, so you must have the right to work in the UK.

HR Advisor

Location: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire (minimum of 4 days in the office per week)

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.  We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist, innovative field.

Main Purpose & Scope of the Role:

The HR Advisor will provide specialist and proactive support to other departments within the Charity to ensure organisational compliance in all relevant areas relating to HR.

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the People Engagement Manager, you will be supporting the Charity to set and deliver on its People Strategy. You will be responsible for providing operational HR services, advice, and guidance with a primary focus on HR transactions, employee relations management, engagement, recruitment, and performance management.  You will identify, analyse and utilise HR data to inform decision making and identify more efficient ways of working.

Reports to: People Engagement Manager 

About the Role

You will lead the development and implementation of a best practice approach to recruitment.

You will advise managers on best practice techniques for monthly one-to-one meetings and annual appraisals to ensure staff feel confident to openly discuss challenges as well as successes.

You will review and update our existing HR policies and procedures, ensuring they not only comply with current HR law but importantly promote best practice.

You will also work with the senior leadership team to develop a set of organisational values that prioritise equality, diversity and inclusion and reflect best practice, ensuring these are then communicated to all staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to join a charity that wants to strengthen the support it provides to its staff and volunteers..

Responsibilities of the Role

• Maintain all HR policies and procedures ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect relevant legislation and best practice.
• Ensure managers and staff are aware of and understand policies and procedures, communicate changes, and provide support to managers when interpreting policies as required.
• To work in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team in leading Medical Detection Dogs towards our vision of becoming a staff centric Charity.
• Provide an efficient service to deliver HR transaction activities throughout the employment lifecycle, from offer to off-boarding.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Employee relations (e.g. performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, etc) case management in line with current UK employment legislation
• Management of end-to-end recruitment activity, supporting hiring managers and focussed on candidate experience
• Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills
• Experience of managing relationships with staff at all levels

Desirable

• Experience of reward and recognition practices
• Experience of managing and inspiring staff, including encouraging innovation and improving ways of working to build a resilient and high performing
• Effective organisation and administrative skills gained within HR
• Experience on use of HR database (BREATHE)

Desirable Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision in a fast paced and demanding environment, exercising good judgement, and using own initiative.
• Ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams and build good working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when appropriate
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong people management skills with the ability to train and develop individuals and create a ‘one team’ ethos

Other Requirements 

• A full current driving license
• Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive charity. Medical Detection Dogs thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Medical Detection Dogs, please do not hesitate to apply.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Platinum Investors in People HR Team as a HR Legal Administrator. The role will be to support the Head of People with managing the pre-litigation process from any employee tribunal claims and support with employment dispute resolution. With major UK employment changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 to take effect from 1st January 2027 and an increase to the qualification period the HR Team must ensure they are compliant with all legal requirements. 

The successful candidate will assist the Head of People working closely with our solicitors, you will play an important part in preparing and checking legal documentation, working under pressure to meet tight legal deadlines, gathering and checking large amounts of data, preparing reports and ensuring all cases are progressing efficiently. The role will also incorporate overseeing all Subject Access Requests ensuring information is provided in a timely manner, meeting GDPR guidelines.

The candidate must be quick to learn, have strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook), be highly organised, able to pay attention to detail and be confident in speaking and corresponding with employees and management in person, over the phone and via email as this forms a major part of the job role.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate seeking a varied, busy, and rewarding position that offers constant opportunities for development within an HR setting. Some HR experience would be beneficial but we are happy to train the right candidate.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84370

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.