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About The Role
This is an integral leadership position where you’ll drive the evolution and implementation of our people and culture strategy and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team. As a member of the Place2Be Executive team, you will work strategically and collaboratively to drive our five year business plan to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people, deepen our work in communities, and demonstrate our impact.
You’ll champion a values-led culture across the organisation, role modelling creative thinking, perseverance, integrity and compassion in your own leadership. You will lead a talented team to enhance our policies and practices, and ensure our people operations are aligned with our mission to improve children and young people's mental health.
You’ll play a key role in shaping a workplace culture that is inclusive, values-driven, and high-performing—ensuring our people feel supported, empowered, and proud to be part of Place2Be.
To find out more about this exciting role, please read through our Director of People and Culture Recruitment Pack.
Key Responsibilities
- Evolve and lead the People & Culture strategy as a key enabler of our five year business plan
- Collaborative and visionary leadership as a member of the Place2Be Executive team
- Lead and strengthen the People & Culture team, fostering a collaborative and high-impact environment
- Advise and influence senior leadership and the CEO on strategic people matters and organisational culture
- Champion our values across all people policies, processes, and communications
- Drive operational excellence across recruitment, performance, reward, employee relations, and engagement
- Lead the implementation of our EDIB strategy and co-chair the EDIB Steering Group
- Oversee employee engagement programmes, including surveys and ongoing feedback dialogue
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, safeguarding, and legal obligations
- Manage the People & Culture budget and contribute to governance and risk management
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience leading a successful People & Culture function in a values-led organisation
- Proven experience of dealing with complex employee relations situations with compassion and confidence
- Flexible leadership approach spanning visionary and strategic to practical hands-on delivery
- Ability to work collaboratively at Executive level to deliver the five-year business plan
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 15 March 2026
1st Interview date (via Teams) - Monday 23 March & Wednesday 25 March 2026
2nd Interview date (via Teams) interview with Chief Executive & Director: W/C 13 April 2026
Final Interview - (In person at our London office): Friday 24 April 2026
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
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!
Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit
an experienced, part-time Human Rights Outreach Officer to oversee an exciting
new 2.5 year project we are delivering to build understanding of human rights issues
and law.
The person we are looking for will be well organised, motivated and aware of the
nuanced issues affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities. Their duties
include arranging training, workshops and outreach visits to create awareness of
human rights legislation and the practical impacts in areas with large, transient
communities.
The Outreach Worker will act as primary contact for the project and policy work and
ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and
programmes partners.
This post is funded by The Baring Foundation.
To bring together voluntary and community groups, businesses and local residents in Southall to address the social, cultural, religious & local needs.


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About the Role
As part of our People and Culture Team, you will play a key role in providing a comprehensive and first-class recruitment and onboarding service to the College and all prospective candidates.
This includes, being the first point of contact for managers, candidates and new starters, working with hiring managers to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources to attract and recruit the best talent for their teams and ensuring the College remains competitive and attractive in the external market.
Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Act as the first point of contact for all recruitment queries and advice
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all College vacancies
- Advise hiring managers on recruitment and selection processes from role release to offer, in line with the College’s Recruitment Policy, promoting EDI at all times
- Identify suitable job boards and platforms for advertising vacancies
- Manage the RCoA Careers page, ensuring it is engaging, up to date and fit for purpose
- Liaise with candidates (internal and external) and coordinate telephone, face-to-face and remote interviews and assessment days
- Manage the onboarding process, ensuring all pre‑employment checks are completed efficiently and in a timely manner
About You
You will have strong, in‑house recruitment experience, having managed the full end‑to‑end process from role release through to onboarding. You will also have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels, and experience administering HRIS or Recruitment Management Systems.
You will be able to work independently and proactively within a small team, demonstrating excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication. You will also have a sound understanding of HR legislation, policy and best practice, and be proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint / OneDrive.
The Package
This is a part-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):
- 16 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
- 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
- Healthcare support through Benenden Health
- Up to 12% pension contribution
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Wellbeing hour once a week
- Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes
About the College
The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.
At RCoA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is a core part of our culture, so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome all individuals irrespective of age, race, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital or civil partnership status, or parental and caring responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates on their application. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date. Please note that the closing date is subject to change.
Applicants must reside and have the right to work in the UK. No agencies please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Variety
There are 1.8m children living with disabilities in the UK with 600,000 children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future. Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme, and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
Role purpose
Variety, the Children’s Charity is looking for a Head of People and Culture to lead and deliver all aspects of the charity’s people strategy. Part of the Operations Team, this is an exciting role combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational HR management. The postholder will be experienced in driving forward new strategies, ensuring Variety has robust, compliant and people centered practices in place. This role will support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture which is aligned to Variety’s mission and values.
This is a new role at Variety during an exciting time as we develop and launch a new three-year strategy later this year and invest in our people and culture. The staff team at Variety has grown over the last year, reflecting the charity’s ambitious strategy to double charitable expenditure over the next three years. We are at an exciting point to recruit an experienced HR professional to continue our growth, developing our people while strengthening our collaborative culture, champion wellbeing, and leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Head of People and Culture will work with the CEO and Senior Management Team and contribute to strategic decisions at Variety. There is a separate support service which is outsourced for complex or specialist HR matters if required. Variety is a small, dedicated team of 30 staff, and this role reports to the CEO with a close working relationship with the Director of Finance and Operations.
Key responsibilities
Strategy and Performance
Building organisational capacity is one of the pillars of our three-year strategy which is in development. Variety is investing in recruitment, and retention of a high-performing workforce with harmonised contracts and policies.
This role will:
- Develop and implement a People and Culture Strategy aligned with Variety’s new three-year organisational strategy
- Lead workforce planning and organisational development
- Implement and oversee a clear and consistent performance managementframework
- Mange safe and inclusive recruitment processes
- Lead the annual appraisal process and support probation reviews for new staff
- Provide regular reporting to the CEO for Trustee meetings on people metrics and any risks to the people strategy
- Manage the outsourced HR provider to Variety
HR operations and recruitment
- Oversee and directly manage recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management and exit processes at Variety
- Develop and support the investment in recruitment and retention of high-performing team members
- Manage the onboarding process for new staff, sending offer letters, taking up references and inductions, ensuring a good start at Variety
- Manage employee relations cases (if they arise)
- Maintain and update the staff handbook, HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law
- Introduce and manage an improved HR portal which will improve Variety’s HR function
- Manage the HR budget and the annual salary review process with the Director of Finance
- Support managers and staff in all aspects of people management
- Oversee payroll and benefits management (if applicable)
- Ensure staff have updated contracts and keep HR policies up to date
- Support managers in people management
- Advise the CEO and Senior Management Team on people-related risks
- Maintain accurate HR records in accordance with GDPR
- Carry out DBS checks for staff and volunteers
Culture and wellbeing
- Work with the Senior Management Team on cultural development and values-led behaviours across Variety
- Lead the People Strategy at Variety to foster a positive working environment, where people feel engaged, supported and happy at work
- Lead on Variety’s learning and development programme for all staff
- Promote a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
Person specification
Essential
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience in a senior HR/People role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing employee relations cases independently
- Experience advising Senior Management Teams and Trustee boards
- Ability to operate strategically while delivering operational HR hands-on
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience working as a standalone HR lead
- Experience working in a small or medium-sized organisations
- Knowledge of safeguarding requirements for the charity sector
- Experience implementing HR systems and improving processes
Key competencies
- Resilient and confident decision-maker
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Values-driven and inclusive leadership style
- Comfortable working autonomously
Role scope and considerations
As this is a standalone, part-time position please consider:
- Clear prioritisation will be essential
- Operational HR tasks (e.g. contracts, letters, policy updates) sit within the role
- External HR advisers will be used for legal matters
- Administrative efficiency (templates, HR systems, automation) will be important to manage workload
- The role may include line management in the future
Benefits
- Enhanced Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, after one year's continuous service, an extra two days’ annual holiday for every complete year of service will be added, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday (pro rata will apply for part-time).
- Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given as discretionary leave
- Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme
- Life Assurance scheme offering 4 x salary
- Company Sick Pay
Please note that this role may require travel within the UK, requires a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Variety, the Children's Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief. Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description. In your cover letter please include a people system or HR platform you have implemented that improved operational efficiency and employee experience. What was your approach and what impact did it have.
Applications will close at midnight on Sunday, 15 March 2026 with first round interviews w/c 23 March 2026.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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
We are looking for an experienced Operations Officer to join our HR and Operations team.
You’ll help CASPA run smoothly, grow and adapt while supporting our neurodiverse community.
What you’ll do:
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Help deliver important infrastructure projects.
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Make sure day-to-day operations run efficiently.
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Keep processes running smoothly so our teams can focus on supporting our members and staff.
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Bring a strategic focus on accessibility and a great user experience for everyone.
Salary Band: £27,300 - £30,030 per annum FTE (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: 12 month fixed-term contract
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Working Pattern:21 - 28 hours per week.
Location: Oakley House, Bromley (Mondays and Tuesdays). Remote working (Wednesdays to Fridays). With frequent travel in Bromley, as required. Potential attendance may be required at events and meetings outside regular working hours on an ad hoc basis.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is
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Resilient and solution-focused
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Proactive and people-focused in communications with colleagues and staff
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Takes pride in delivering high-quality work
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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 client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Gym Membership
Reports to: HR Business Partner
Based: Battersea
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week
DBS: Not Required
Role Overview:
Are you passionate about helping people grow, upskill and thrive in their roles?
Do you believe that developing individuals is key to organisational success?
At Enable, we know that hiring the right people is just the start. That’s where you come in. As our Learning and Development Partner, you’ll play a central role in building an environment where our people – and our managers – feel supported, confident and capable of delivering their best.
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, and working closely with the Talent Partner and HR Advisor, this role will lead on designing, delivering and evaluating learning and development initiatives that help Enable’s diverse teams reach their full potential. The role will require close collaboration with the wider HR team to support with operational needs.
You’ll bring a blend of creativity, structure and emotional intelligence – someone who understands the needs of operational teams as much as senior leaders, and who’s always looking to make learning meaningful and impactful.
The Central Services Team ensures the company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver Enable’s learning and development strategy, aligned with organisational priorities and future workforce needs
- Identify capability gaps across the organisation – and design interventions that build confidence, consistency and compliance
- Lead on all aspects of internal training, including; Mandatory and compliance-based training; Management Development; Skills Based & Professional Development & Soft Skills and resilience-building workshops.
- Partner with the Talent Partner to ensure new joiners experience a seamless onboarding journey into Enable’s learning culture
- Create toolkits, frameworks and learning pathways that are accessible, flexible and inclusive
- Build a blended learning offer using face-to-face, digital, self-led and social learning approaches
- Evaluate learning impact using feedback, performance data and insights to inform continuous improvement
- Support individual development planning, particularly for high-potential staff and those seeking career progression
- Maintain strong relationships with external learning providers and ensure best value from third-party training options
- Promote a culture of learning where staff at all levels take ownership of their development and feel supported in doing so.
- Support the wider HR team as required, contributing to cross-functional projects, operational priorities and the delivery of a cohesive People service.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience designing and delivering impactful learning and development strategies within a multi-site or community-focused organisation.
- Previous experience working within an HR or People function, with an understanding of core HR processes and how L&D aligns with the wider employee lifecycle.
- Demonstrated success in developing and running manager capability programmes.
- Confident facilitator with experience delivering workshops or training to both frontline staff and senior managers.
- Able to identify learning needs through observation, feedback, data and performance trends.
- Knowledge of modern learning practices and digital tools/platforms (LMS, e-learning, blended learning etc).
- A proactive, relationship-focused approach – comfortable working across diverse teams and adapting your style.
- A continuous improvement mindset – always looking to evolve and strengthen learning impact.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're looking for a People Advisory Manager to join our team.
You'll lead and manage the team of People Advisors, as well as the Onboarding team, to deliver a customer and quality focused service to managers and staff on all matters relating to the employment lifecycle for all employees. You'll coordinate and manage employee relations casework and lead on people support queries, advising managers and staff on ways of working and implementing employment policies.
You'll provide guidance on safer recruitment, safeguarding and vetting policies in line with Ofsted, CQC and Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, as well as managing and reporting on Occupational Health service usage.
We are looking for some who has:
- Demonstrable experience of providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
- Experience of applying and managing pre-employment checks inclusive of DBS, Right to Work and other associated compliance
- Experience and desire in delivering a customer focused advisory and onboarding service.
- CIPD qualified level 5 or above or demonstrable equivalent Employee Relations and HR Management experience.
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 and proactive HR professional with a strong understanding of UK employment law and a passion for supporting people? We are seeking a confident and capable People & Culture Lead, providing high-quality advice and guidance to managers and employees across a wide range of HR matters. You’ll play a key role in shaping our HR function and contributing to a positive and inclusive working culture.
• Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working - available with 60% home working.
• Starting salary: £35,750per annum (depending on experience) with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
• CMS offers 36 days of annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• CMS supports the mental wellbeing of its employees and offers a generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
regular wellbeing coffee mornings
support on menopause for women
up to three volunteer days a year
up to three family emergency leave days a year
retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
Your role
The People and Culture Lead will be working closely with the Head of People and Culture to ensure recruitment, onboarding, employee reward, employment relations, learning and development and projects serve the long-term goals of CMS.
You are responsible for delivering professional HR service that supports our operations, vision and strategy. This applies specifically to UK contracted staff (some of whom work overseas) and providing support for volunteers (including CMS Trustees) and consultants.
What you’ll need to succeed
The People and Culture Lead role (one-year, fixed term contract, three days per week) will have proven HR experience at a business partner or officer level which includes experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and policy (and will ideally hold CIPD Level 5 accreditation). The successful candidate will have a good understanding of UK employment law and best HR practice.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be a committed and practising Christian as well as committed to CMS’s values and aims. Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 8 March 2026
Interviews are planned to be held on Wednesday 18 March 2026 in CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed Application Form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any ‘SEAH’ (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Systems and Reporting Specialist
The purpose of the People Team in delivering the organisations goals is to empower our colleagues to thrive by shaping exceptional experiences and culture that unlocks their potential — so ARUK can realise it's vision of a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.
To be able to deliver this the People Function is going through an exciting transformation and one of the key enablers of this is automation and data analytics. This role will support the People Services team in setting up our lifecycle and operational processes by ensuring data accuracy and reliable system performance. Our aim is to make our processes as smooth and automated as possible and ensure that we are optimising the functionality of our existing systems and driving continuous improvement through automation.
The role will also be key in setting up more streamlined and automated reporting of people metrics and KPI’s to ensure that the team and leaders have the insight at the right time to enable decisions. In doing so the role will work closely with the People Experience Partner to ensure that we are combining all data sources to present a holistic view of our workforce.
The post holder is part of a small team at ARUK and from time to time may need to support other colleagues to ensure smooth critical service delivery to the organisation.
This is a 12-month FTC
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess and improve functionality in the HR system (Cascade) to ensure that all functionality around data capture, formulas, workflows and reporting for lifecycle events and payroll are being maximised and improve where there is opportunity.
• Work closely with the People Services Manager, Cascade team and payroll processing service to maximise payroll automation
• Configure and develop the HR systems in place to meet evolving business requirements and improve user experience.
• Ensure that all data recorded in the system is accurate and conduct regular audits.
• Review, reduce and automate all manual people processes and forms, either using Cascade, Power Apps or MS Forms in line with the ARUK technology landscape
• Develop Power BI dashboard for People metrics and KPI’s
• Work closely with the People Experience Partner to create regular people insight reporting
• Maintain core people metrics and ensure they are accessible for reporting and analysis.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Team and deliver prompt and accurate headcount reporting for use in the monthly KPIs.
• Deliver timely insights to support workforce planning, organisational design, compensation strategies, and resource utilisation.
• Design dashboards and visualisations to communicate trends and support People & Culture initiatives.
• Improve analytical capabilities within the broader team by sharing skills through the provision of guidance and training as needed.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Extensive experience in HR system optimisation (Cascade used by People Team), with proven ability to configure, customise and integrate HRIS systems to meet evolving organisational needs.
· Advanced data analysis and reporting expertise, including the ability to manipulate large, complex datasets, apply data validation techniques, and deliver actionable insights through dashboards and visualisations.
· Demonstrated success in process automation and workflow optimisation, reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy across the employee lifecycle.
· Knowledge of GDPR and data governance principles as applicable with sensitive data.
· Proficiency in HR data tools and technologies, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros), SQL for data extraction, and experience with BI tools for predictive analytics.
· Evidence of a continuous improvement mindset, demonstrated through successful projects that have improved system functionality, reporting capability, and user experience.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 8th March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Are you looking to take the next step in your HR career? Do you want hands-on experience in employee relations and the opportunity to grow within a supportive, highly skilled HR team? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
Employee Relations Assistant
Reference: FEB20264403
Location: This role can be worked primarily from home, Flexible in UK
Contract: Fixed until 31st December 2027
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance
The Employee Relations Team is a vital part of our HR department, supporting managers across the organisation with matters including conduct, capability, absence, redundancy and a wide range of other employee relations topics. We are now looking for an Employee Relations Assistant to support our Advisers while also developing your own skills and responsibilities.
This is an ideal role for someone currently working in HR administration or HR support, who is working towards (or already has) a professional HR qualification-ideally CIPD Level 5-and is keen to gain deeper ER experience.
What you’ll be doing
In this position you will work closely with our experienced team of eight Employee Relations Advisers. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of ER activities, take part in case discussions, and gradually take ownership of less complex matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
Employee Relations Support
- Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations, policy and contractual queries.
- Supporting and coaching managers through first stage queries and HR processes.
- Attending ER meetings alongside advisers and contributing to case discussions.
- Applying HR policies and procedures with accuracy and confidence.
HR Operations
- Assisting advisers with case preparation and documentation.
- Maintaining and updating employee records.
- Providing advice on terms and conditions of employment.
Project Work
- Contributing to HR and operational projects as required, including policy development and process improvement.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, confident in supporting others, and keen to build a solid foundation in employee relations.
Essential skills & experience:
- Experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or HR Coordinator role.
- Confidence in advising managers on HR procedures and basic ER issues.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Competent user of MS Office and HR systems.
- CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent) and ideally working towards Level 5.
- A basic understanding of employment law principles and developments.
What we offer
- Clear progression pathways and ongoing professional development.
- Regular check-ins, shadowing opportunities and hands-on ER learning.
- Exposure to a wide range of HR activities, projects and policy work.
- A collaborative, supportive HR team where your growth is a priority
Additional Information:
This is a Contract until 31/12/27, Full Time role for 37.5 hours per week.
Closing date: 23:59, Tuesday, 31st March 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as we see good applications, so please don't delay.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

I am currently recruiting an Interim Senior People & Culture Partner role with a charity based in the East Midlands (Leicestershire area M1 corridor) on a 12-month fixed term contract at a salary in the range of £60,570 to £62,813 per year. This role can be carried out over 4 or 5 days per week with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office and the remainder working remotely.
Reporting to the HR Director, your role will be to provide leadership and management of the People and Culture team of 5 and drive forward existing and new projects. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in the Charity or Not-for-profit sector as an HR generalist with a background and ability to: -
- Work closely with the Senior Management Team and the Director of People and Culture to run an effective, compliant and well-supported people service
- Lead and manage the People and Culture and Facilities teams, ensuring high standards of service and strong teamwork
- Mentor the People & Culture Partner as part of a succession plan
- Support Organisational Change and the ongoing development of the People and Culture function
- Lead key people projects, including: HR systems (HRIS), Pay and benefits, Policies and procedures, Improvements to ways of working
- Advise and coach senior leaders and managers on all aspects of people management and building high-performing teams
- Overseeing the full employee journey, including: Recruitment and induction, Workforce planning, Learning and development, Apprenticeships, Engagement and wellbeing
- Support managers to run effective performance and development conversations
Experience of building and implementing a Development Framework would also be an advantage for this role.
If you are available within a months' notice and you have the skills and experience to undertake this role in the Leicestershire area, please submit your up to date CV and contact details in application.
In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to managers, offering expert guidance on policy, best practice and employment law while helping to resolve a wide range of people-related issues. You will manage a varied employee relations caseload, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness matters, ensuring all cases are handled in a timely, fair and transparent manner. The role requires building strong, credible relationships with managers and trade union representatives, supporting investigations and formal hearings, and contributing actively to weekly case review discussions.
You will also play a key part in developing managerial capability by providing coaching and delivering HR-related training sessions. In addition, you will help maintain accurate records, support HR projects aimed at improving processes, and undertake job evaluation work. This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can balance competing priorities and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
To succeed, you will need CIPD Associate membership (or be working towards it), strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law, and experience managing complex employee relations cases. You should be an excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills, outstanding attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. Resilience, professionalism and a commitment to fairness, inclusivity and best practice are essential.
Hybrid policy is 3 days onsite based at Kings Cross, London
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Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in the criminal justice system?
We’ve made substantial progress in recent years, with improvements and expansions to our delivery model and significant growth in our staff team. In Spring 2026, we will launch our refreshed organisational strategy, which will shape our work over the next three years and beyond. To support this growth, we are recruiting for a full time Director of People to help provide strategic people leadership to our growing team of staff and volunteers.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will shape and deliver our People and Culture strategy, ensuring an inclusive, values‑driven and high‑performing environment for our people. You will lead organisation‑wide strategic workforce planning, oversee the full employee lifecycle, and champion initiatives that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and belonging. As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will advise on all workforce matters, drive leadership development, and support our managers to build capability and confidence. You will ensure our HR, volunteering and people operations run smoothly and efficiently, modernising processes and maintaining compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements and best practice. You will also provide strategic oversight of EDIB work, reward and recognition frameworks, and organisational risk, while leading a dedicated team covering HR, learning and development, and volunteering.
The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, strong knowledge of employment law, the ability to coach and influence senior leaders, and the capacity to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities effectively. You must be IT literate, with a good working knowledge of the commonly used Microsoft business tools, and be able to work independently. The role calls for a hands-on, collaborative, people‑centred leader with strong emotional intelligence, an inclusive and values‑driven mindset, and the ability to think strategically while remaining performance‑focused and learner‑centred.
We want to hear from applicants who are as committed to the cause as we are.
This is a home-based role but may require occasional travel around the UK including overnight stays. This role is 5 days per week (35 hours) with working days/hours to be mutually agreed in line with business needs.
Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions.
Interviews, which will be held online, will take place on 31st March and 1st April 2026
All applications must include a covering letter of no more than 2 pages which outlines your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employee Relations Advisor
Location: London – Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,600
Make a real impact through brilliant people management
Goodman Masson are excited to be recruiting an Employee Relations Advisor to join a busy, values-led organisation delivering a high-quality, proactive HR service. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is passionate about enabling managers to get the very best from their people.
You’ll be joining a large and very supportive ER Advisor Team of around 15 and partner closely with managers across the business, providing expert, pragmatic advice that drives performance, builds capability and minimises employee relations risk.
What you’ll be doing
As an Employee Relations Advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering an effective and responsive HR service. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Partnering with managers to improve people management capability and confidence
- Providing expert advice and coaching on employee relations matters, including absence, performance, wellbeing and employee engagement
- Managing disciplinary and grievance cases independently, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes
- Supporting organisational change projects, including restructures, consultations and redundancy processes, in line with policy and employment law
- Building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver practical, customer-focused HR solutions
- Working closely with HR Business Partners, Recruitment teams and external providers to deliver joined-up people solutions
- Ensuring HR policies are up to date, legally compliant and consistently applied
- Maintaining accurate HR records and systems (including iTrent) and supporting KPI reporting
- Identifying risks and gaps in ER processes and proactively recommending improvements
- Supporting establishment budget management within relevant business areas
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a confident, credible HR professional who enjoys working collaboratively and isn’t afraid to take ownership. You’ll bring:
- CIPD qualification (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Strong technical knowledge across employee relations and employment law
- Proven experience managing disciplinary and grievance cases independently (essential)
- Housing Association experience – highly desirable
- Public Sector experience – highly desirable
- Exposure to complex ER casework (desirable but not essential)
- Demonstrable experience influencing and advising senior managers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement
- High levels of IT literacy, including advanced use of HR systems and MS Office
- Coaching qualification (desirable)
The organisation is looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP but are happy to wait up for a month notice period for the right candidate.
If you’re interested, please send your CV highlighting the relevant experience in bullet points under each of your previous roles (not just in your profile summary).
Please then email your updated CV to [email protected] as soon as possible to maximise your chance of being shortlisted for interview.
Head of Academic Representation
Salary: £46,323
Location: Oxford, Headington - we ask staff to spend at least 60% of their time on-site
Contract: Full time. Fixed-term contract (24 months) This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. Subject to funding, there may be the potential for the role to become permanent in the future.
Are you ready to champion student voice and drive meaningful change across higher education?
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is seeking a strategic, values-led Head of Academic Representation to lead their academic voice, representation and influence work, ensuring students are at the heart of decision-making and institutional change at Oxford Brookes University.
About Oxford Brookes SU
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.
The Students’ Union is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for the 26,000 plus students studying at Oxford Brookes University. Located in a bustling city, the Students’ Union is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at Oxford Brookes University in achieving personal success.
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union sits at the heart of a thriving student community, with activities and initiatives inspired by students themselves. The Students’ Union is committed to promoting the interests and welfare of its members, representing their needs, and offering opportunities for personal development through a wide range of social, cultural, sporting and recreational activities.
At the heart of everything the Union does, is a commitment to amplifying student voice and ensuring students can meaningfully influence the decisions that affect their education.
About the Role
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union is excited to be recruiting a Head of Academic Representation, a senior leader who will drive forward education, policy and influence work.
Operating at senior manager level and as a member of the Union’s Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead the student representation system, oversee academic policy and influence activity, and support elected officers to deliver high-impact, evidence-led campaigns.
The role will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the University, developing trusted partnerships at faculty and school level, embedding student voice into academic processes, and positioning the Union as an expert in student experience and academic representation.
The ideal candidate will be both strategic and delivery-focused, confident in leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders and using insight and data to drive change.
The successful candidate will not necessarily come from the Higher Education sector but will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the trends, challenges and opportunities that shape student life and the Students’ Union sector. They will bring a sound understanding of charity governance and democratic decision-making, alongside the strategic and operational capability required to lead student representation, policy development and institutional influence within a democratic, student-led organisation.
Oxford Brookes Students’ Union offers an inclusive and engaging working environment and is passionate about developing its people. The organisation is committed to ensuring its workforce reflects the diversity of the community it serves, respecting individual identity and celebrating differences. Applications are encouraged from all candidates regardless of their background.
It’s a genuinely exciting time for Oxford Brookes Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 16th March, 9am
Interviews (In-person): Thursday 26th March
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting. Their contact details can be found in the candidate job pack.

