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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £45,855 - £52,988
Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-2 days per month, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home. You are responsible for your own commuting costs).
Contract: Permanent, Full time.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: CEO
Direct reports: Finance & Operations Manager
Role summary
As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Ben Kinsella Trust has the strong operational foundations needed to maximise its impact and support continued growth. Reporting to the CEO and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across the charity's operations, governance, finance, HR and IT, ensuring the organisation operates efficiently, remains compliant and has the systems and infrastructure required to deliver its mission.
You will lead the development and continuous improvement of organisational systems, policies and processes, driving operational excellence and enabling colleagues to focus on delivering high-quality programmes, campaigns and services. Working closely with the CEO, Finance Manager, trustees and external partners, you will oversee governance, risk management, financial planning, people and culture, and digital infrastructure; ensuring the charity is well-managed, resilient and equipped for future growth.
We're looking for a proactive, organised and collaborative leader who enjoys improving how organisations work and can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. Your leadership will help ensure the Ben Kinsella Trust remains a well-governed, financially sustainable and high-performing organisation, enabling us to honour Ben's legacy and prevent knife crime through education and campaigning.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
Governance
Finance
HR & IT
How to apply
Please upload a CV and Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4).
When you’re ready to apply, please use the ‘Apply’ button; we’re not able to accept emailed CVs or supporting statements.
For a chat about the role before applying, please call the charity and ask for Patrick.
We are accepting applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than advertised.
Applications close: Monday 3rd August @ 9:30am.
For Recruiters:
This role is not currently open to recruitment agencies. We work with a small number of trusted recruitment partners where agency support is required and will contact these suppliers directly if appropriate. We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title:People Coordinator
Salary:£32,500 per annum (full time)
Location:Hybrid: Working time split between your Home and our London Office
Hours of work:This is a full-time role (35 hours pw) with flexible working options
Reporting to:Director of People
Premier, Europe’s largest Christian Media agency, is seeking a People (HR) Coordinator to play a vital role in supporting our mission to help people encounter God through media.
We’re looking for a capable and proactive People Coordinator to play a key role in delivering an excellent people experience across our organisation. This is an opportunity for someone with solid coordination experience who wants to grow, take ownership, and contribute to improving how a People function operates in a mission-driven environment.
About the Role
People Experience and Operations:
This is a hands-on, varied HR role in a small team where you’ll be involved across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping ensure that our people processes are professional, efficient, and aligned with our values.
You’ll act as a first point of contact for queries, providing clear and professional support on a range of people policies and procedures.
Recruitment Coordination:
Responsible for managing designated vacancies using our Applicant Tracking System, including all stages of the recruitment cycle from advertising to appointment and onboarding.
People Systems, Data & Insight:
You will be proficient in using systems and databases, responsible for maintaining the data in our HR System. You will ensure that individual records are accurate and up to date and produce reports when required.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
You will enjoy project work, and you won’t just be maintaining processes – we’ll be expecting you to look for opportunities to improve them!
This role offers excellent development for someone looking to grow in HR, including:
•Exposure to the full employee lifecycle in a mission-driven organisation
•Opportunities to develop expertise in HR systems, data, and reporting
•Involvement in projects and continuous improvement initiatives
What we’re looking for:
This role will suit someone who is organised, detail-focused, confident managing multiple priorities, passionate about people with a genuine interest in developing their HR career.
✅ Essential
·Experience of working in a busy team in a generalist or coordination role
·Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
·Clear and professional written and verbal communication
·Some experience of applying UK employment legislation in practice
·Used to handling confidential information with discretion
·Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively under pressure
·Confidence using Microsoft Office and ideally some experience of databases.
➕ Desirable
·Experience using HR systems and producing reports
·CIPD qualification (or willing to work towards it)
·Experience supporting end-to-end recruitment processes
·Project coordination and process improvement
Please note that this role sits within a Christian organisation, and faith is an integral part of our working life. The nature of the role and our Christian context means this role has a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal Christian faith and a commitment to Premier’s mission.
Ready to make a lasting Impact? If you have a great eye for detail and can also see the bigger picture, if you enjoy taking ownership of your work, improving processes, and are passionate about delivering a high-quality people experience within a mission-driven context, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Premier?
Premier offers a great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look after one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually!
Competitive salary and benefits package:
In addition we offer:
Application Process
Premier exists to help people encounter God through media.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for a proactive and people-focused People & Culture Manager to join YMCA South Midlands and help us build a workplace where people can do their very best work.
This is a hands-on operational HR role where no two days are ever the same. One day you'll be supporting a manager through a complex employee relations issue, the next you'll be interviewing candidates, coaching managers through difficult conversations, leading an induction, organising a staff event or helping improve the way we recruit, develop and support our people.
You'll be the trusted HR partner for managers across the organisation, providing practical, commercially minded and legally compliant advice whilst delivering an exceptional employee experience from recruitment through to leaving.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working at pace, thrives on variety and genuinely wants to make a difference. You'll need to be confident, resilient and highly organised, with the ability to balance empathy with accountability. We're proud of our supportive culture, but we're equally ambitious about building a high-performing organisation where people take ownership, strive for excellence and are supported to succeed.
If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, making things happen and building great relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you'll lead the day-to-day operational HR service across YMCA South Midlands, ensuring managers receive expert advice and employees are treated fairly, consistently and with respect.
You'll be the first point of contact for managers on a wide range of people matters, providing practical solutions and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
This is a role for someone who enjoys being visible, building relationships and working closely with managers to help them lead their teams confidently and effectively.
The role is based across both our Milton Keynes and Northampton sites. You'll typically work three days each week in Milton Keynes and two days in Northampton, with some flexibility to work from home where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
You'll play a key role across the entire employee lifecycle, including:
About You
You'll be an experienced HR professional who enjoys being at the heart of the organisation. We are happy to consider people stepping into their first HR Manager, as well as more experienced professionals.
You'll need to love variety, work well under pressure and be comfortable managing multiple priorities at the same time. You're someone who takes ownership, finds solutions and gets things done without needing close supervision. You'll also need to be tech savvy and comfortable working in the MK office & the Derngate office.
It's important you are approachable, kind and supportive, but equally confident having honest conversations and holding people to high standards where needed. You understand that a great HR function isn't about saying "yes" to everything. It's about making fair, balanced decisions that are right for both our people and the organisation.
You'll ideally have:
It would be an advantage if you have experience using BambooHR.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation that's ambitious about both its people and the communities it serves.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Everyone is Welcome Here
At YMCA South Midlands, we believe everyone should feel they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the people we serve and where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
As a Christian charity, our faith inspires our values and our commitment to serving others. We welcome people of all faiths and none, and appointments are made on merit.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want every candidate to have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process.
If you have a disability, long-term health condition or are neurodivergent and would benefit from any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us at any stage. We'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.
Safer Recruitment
YMCA South Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which will include a DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, employment references, qualification checks (where applicable) and other relevant pre-employment screening in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to help build a culture where people are supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their best, we'd love to hear from you.
We exist to ensure young people have a safe place they can call home, people they can trust, and the support they need to fulfil their potential.
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Hours per week: 35 hours
Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
Role Description
The COO is the Cathedral’s principal member of staff and has responsibility for the overall operational performance and administration of the organisation, its assets and its people. Appointed by the Chapter and accountable to them through the Dean, the COO works with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and implement strategy and policy, ensure effective governance and compliance, manage the business functions of the Cathedral and monitor its overall progress and development.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Safeguarding
Staff and Volunteers
Cathedral Compliance and Operational Management
Direct Reports
Attendance Required at:
Person Specification
Essential Qualities
Desirable Qualities
Knowledge and skills
Other criteria
Additional Information
The role requires the post-holder to work occasional weekends, evenings and non-working days, as required for which time off in lieu will be given. The post-holder will undertake such other duties as may reasonably be expected. This document is accurate at time of publication but is subject to regular review and may change in line with the Cathedral’s requirements.
Closing Date: 9.00 am Monday 3 July 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 12 August 2026
It is our aim to be a centre for learning, both for the Christian faith and beyond.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to build your career at the heart of a busy international NGO working to protect rainforests and uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples and forest communities. As Operations Officer, you will help keep RFUK running smoothly across HR, office management, IT coordination, contracts, travel and administration, working closely with colleagues in the UK and internationally. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the energy to learn quickly, support a committed team, and grow their skills while contributing to our mission.
We encourage candidates of varying experience levels to apply, particularly those with a proactive mindset, a "can-do" attitude, and a knack for problem-solving. This role offers an opportunity for growth and development, making it ideal for someone who is eager to learn and contribute to our organisation's success.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office for 3 days per week.
Application Process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, Monday 17 August. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Head of Operations
CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
DIRECTORATE: Corporate Services
LOCATION: RLSS UK HQ, Worcester/Hybrid (3 days per week at HQ)
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
DIRECT REPORTS: HR Manager, Interim Head of Compliance, Head of Business Systems and IT
SALARY: £48,000 to £52,000 per annum
ABOUT RLSS UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is the national charity supporting communities of all backgrounds to enjoy water safely and be free from drowning. Our vision is to have ‘Communities free from drowning’ and our strategic framework 2025-2030 details our goals over this period.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Head of Operations will play a central leadership role within RLSS UK, ensuring the charity operates effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will lead and support the RLSS UK HR, Business Systems and IT, and Compliance departments and provide high quality decision support to senior managers on areas within this portfolio. This is a strategic and hands-on operational role overseeing key areas of the corporate services directorate.
Our current Regulatory bodies are:
Maintaining and exceeding the standards, policies and procedures of these bodies are essential for ensuring our Awarding Organisation and Awarding Body status with the respective Regulators, enabling us to offer regulated qualifications. We also maintain compliance with the Charity Commission, Companies House and the Fundraising Regulator.
Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will help manage the organisation’s systems and culture needed to support high-quality delivery across a growing water safety education charity.
The role will suit someone who thrives in dynamic organisations, enjoys problem solving and optimising systems, understanding and making sense of complexity, and is motivated by supporting teams to deliver meaningful impact and achieving the organisation’s purpose ‘To prevent drowning, so everyone can enjoy water safely’.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Organisational Leadership & Operations
People & HR Management
Compliance
Organisational Systems
Programme & Delivery Support
Other Duties & Responsibilities
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills, and/or Aptitudes
Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills, and/or Aptitudes
We are looking for someone who:
YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the post
Closing Date – 11.59pm, Thursday 23 July 2026
Interview Date – Thursday 30 July 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)
WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU
*Subject to eligibility criteria
Should you wish to discuss the role, any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.
RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.
It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team.
You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately.
You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date.
We are looking for some someone who has:
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced senior HR leader looking to shape the people strategy of one of the UK's leading cultural organisations?
I am working with a nationally significant cultural institution that preserves, develops and provides access to one of the world's most important collections of books. They have an ambitious vision for the future, they are looking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director of People, Culture & Organisational Development on a 12-month FTC to help lead organisational transformation and build an inclusive, high-performing culture.
This is a key strategic leadership role, reporting to the Senior Director of People, Culture & Organisational Development and working closely with the Executive Leadership Team. You will provide leadership across Employee Relations, HR Business Partnering, Reward and People Policy, ensuring the organisation continues to attract, develop and retain talented people while delivering a modern, customer-focused people service.
The Deputy Director of People, Culture & Organisational Development role is paying £80,000 - £90,000 per annum accompanied by an excellent public sector benefits package. The role is located in King’s Cross, where they go into the office 2-days per week.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior HR professional with a strong track record of leading people strategy within a large, complex organisation, ideally within the public, cultural, education or wider not-for-profit sectors. You will be a collaborative and influential leader, with significant experience in employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and developing high-performing teams. A strong understanding of employment law, governance and strategic HR leadership is essential, alongside a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The interview process will consist of two stages, with the final stage taking place in person. They are looking to have someone in post by September 2026.
Apply now to join a purpose driven organisation where your leadership will help shape the future of a nationally important institution and the people who make its mission possible.
This role is internally known as Senior People Officer
As Senior People Officer, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality People service across SSAFA. You'll provide trusted advice and guidance to managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.
Based at SSAFA's Central Office in London, the role offers flexibility to work remotely in line with organisational needs. You must be willing and able to travel to the office at short notice when required.
This role is ideal for someone with solid HR generalist experience who is looking for the next exciting step in their career and wants to broaden their experience across:
Unlike many HR roles that focus on a single specialism, this position offers genuine variety and exposure across the People function. You'll have the opportunity to build a well-rounded skillset while making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that supports our Armed Forces community.
About the team
You'll join a collaborative and supportive People & Organisational Development team that is passionate about delivering an excellent service and continuously improving the employee experience. We value partnership, professionalism, compassion and inclusion, working together to help colleagues and managers thrive. In this role, you'll work closely with:
This cross-organisational exposure will give you valuable insight into how different teams work together to support SSAFA's mission.
About you
You thrive on building relationships and working collaboratively with others. You enjoy helping people find practical solutions to challenges and can adapt your approach to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues, and managers, balancing empathy with sound judgement, You’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change.
We're looking for someone who:
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 54,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 22 July 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: TBC
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
As our People Coordinator you will be the first point of contact for People related queries maintaining a positive, proactive, and outward-facing operational service in a fast-paced environment.
Delivering excellent day to day administration for the full employee lifecycle including payroll and recruitment this role undertakes a broad range of administrative activities working in close collaboration with colleagues across the National Theatre.
Contributing and supporting process improvement this role works alongside other People Coordinators to deliver an exceptional People service.
The successful candidate will have the following:
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Please note:
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 20th July 2026 at 12 noon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Central London / Hybrid Working
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary until mid-September 2026
Pay: £13.31 per hour (+ holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national charity in the search for a temporary People & Administration Coordinator to provide vital support to their People team over the summer period.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented administrator to join a busy and collaborative team. The role will focus primarily on compliance, data management and recruitment administration, making it ideal for someone with strong administrative experience who enjoys working with systems and processes. Previous HR or recruitment experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Responsibilities
Requirements
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator to gain exposure to a busy People function while contributing to important compliance and recruitment activities within a values-driven organisation.
At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract:6-month fixed term contract
Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 days
Salary:£29,500 - £34,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Location:Burford, Oxfordshire or Radcliffe Greater Manchester, hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office
Closing date: 21 July2026
Interview dates:Interviews will be arranged as applications are received
Are you passionate about supporting people and creating positive workplace experiences? We’re looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term basis.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters, while helping us continue to build an inclusive and collaborative One Blue Cross culture.
More about the role
Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations? We're looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term contract.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters. A key focus of the role will be supporting managers through Employee Relations matters, helping them navigate both informal and formal processes confidently and consistently.
We're looking for someone who can quickly build effective relationships, work independently and confidently manage a varied caseload, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make an immediate impact.
About you
You'll be an experienced HR professional with strong Employee Relations knowledge and the confidence to advise managers through a wide range of people matters. You'll be comfortable handling both informal and formal cases and able to provide practical, balanced advice that supports positive outcomes while ensuring compliance with policy and employment legislation.
You'll have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to influence, challenge and support managers effectively. You'll be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and comfortable working independently while collaborating as part of a wider team.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys helping managers navigate complex people issues and is able to quickly establish credibility and trust within a busy operational environment.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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As Operations and Systems Manager, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly. You will take the initiative and hold responsibility for managing projects to improve systems and working practices and provide the administrative and training support needed to enable staff to implement these.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will work across the SMK staff team of six, the board members, suppliers and occasionally our training associates maintaining great working relationships and clear lines of communication.
In this internally facing role, you will play a key part in shaping the culture at SMK and in creating an environment in which the staff team can work productively and in line with our values.
Job description
Governance
Human Resources
Compliance and Risk
Office Admin
IT and Information Management
Finance
About you
Having worked in a similar role, you’ll display a proven ability to create, implement or update systems that will increase the organisation’s operational efficiency. You are organised and methodical, with an excellent eye for detail and an understanding of bigger picture joined-up systems. You are able to manage and prioritise a busy and diverse workload, with support from your line manager. You’re responsive, approachable, and will have a solid overall understanding of how organisations work at every level.
You are able to operate in a small interdependent team in the heart of the campaigning community where relationships based on trust.
Person Specification
We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people in underrepresented groups. To ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, where needed we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.
Please read more here about our commitment to solidarity, equality, diversity and inclusion on our website.
Experience. We’re interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life
Essential
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
• Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail demonstrated by excellent record keeping and information management skills.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively, maintain flexibility and take the initiative when required.
• Good financial literacy, with a working knowledge of budgets and finance systems.
• Experience of supporting charity Boards and working with trustees, preparing papers, accurate minute taking, overseeing action logs and responding to enquiries. And a working knowledge of charity governance requirements and reporting.
• Experience of leading recruitment processes including creating job packs, promotion, shortlisting and communications to applicants throughout the cycle.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and implementing organisational HR policy and procedures (HR expertise is provided by an external provider) and working with HR systems (we use Breathe HR)
• Basic training in risk management with experience of writing and implementing risk assessments.
• Good understanding of organisational health and safety requirements, including safeguarding and the knowledge and confidence of how to seek further advice and information when required.
• Experience of negotiating with and supervising third-party suppliers and contracts.
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use Microsoft Office to a high level and support others to do so.
• Experience of general administrative support including logistics, travel and events.
• Experience in CRM database management, preferably Salesforce, and a proven ability to handle and analyse data, and produce reports.
• A commitment to SMK’s mission, values and strategic objectives outlined in our strategy Change is Possible.
Desirable
Your covering letter should be no more than two-pages (at a minimum font size of 11pt), and should address the following:
• Why you want the job
• How you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification
Please note that generic application cover letters do not allow us to properly assess an application and will result in the application being screened out.
We welcome the use of AI tools to support candidates in preparing their applications, for example to improve structure, clarity, or presentation. We are interested in your experiences, perspectives, and achievements, so we ask that applications remain an authentic reflection of your own skills and work. Examples should be ones you can confidently discuss.
Strengthen campaigning by championing excellence & building a connected, resilient community of changemakers fuelled by hope that change is possible.
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Citizens Advice Wirral is a local charity that supports Wirral residents by providing advice, information, casework and social prescribing services. We assist clients with a range of issues including benefits, debt, employment, housing and life challenges that affect their health and wellbeing. Citizens Advice Wirral also actively works for change in the policies and practices of organisations that impact our clients - we are passionate about the difference our Research and Campaigns work can make to people’s lives.
Our values shape how we as an organisation operate and how we work with each other across all roles: Open and Honest, Professional, Empowering, Non-judgmental and Approachable. They apply to all areas of our advice-giving, our research and campaigns work and how we challenge discrimination and champion equality.
We are recruiting for an Office and Compliance Manager to join our Senior Management Team. This vital role keeps our organisation running smoothly and securely by managing core day-to-day functions, including HR and finance administration, premises, complaints, and information assurance. We are looking for a system-minded coordinator to champion robust compliance, drive continuous improvement, and build the resilient working practices that empower our teams to support the community.
Working for Citizens Advice Wirral has a range of benefits including:
● A generous holiday allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
● Agile working with both home and office-based days (role dependent)
● A contributory pension scheme
● Employee Assistance Programme
● Invigor8 Corporate Membership available
To find out more and start your application please click the redirect button.
Closing date: Wednesday 12th August, 5pm.
Interviews will take place, in person, on 25th and 26th August in Birkenhead.