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Royal Trinity Hospice is embarking on an exciting transformation in how we deliver HR operations services. As part of this transformation, we’re introducing a new HR Business Partner model and we’re looking for a forward thinking HR Business Partner to help bring it to life.
This newly created role comes at a pivotal time for our organisation. You’ll play a key role in embedding the HR Business Partner approach, working closely with leaders and teams to drive strategic change, enhance the employee experience, and ensure our people practices align with our mission and values.
We’re looking for someone with a strong grasp of both the technical and strategic aspects of HR, someone who can spot underlying challenges, influence outcomes, and deliver practical, people focused solutions. Your ability to build trusted relationships, be visible, communicate with clarity, and collaborate across the organisation will be essential to your success.
If you're excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of HR at Royal Trinity Hospice and believe you have the experience and drive to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.
As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will:
- Partner with the organisation to deliver an effective HR Business Partnering that is focused on proactive approach and solution.
- Lead and deliver effective HR operations, ensuring systems and processes are efficient and aligned with organisational goals.
- Oversee all aspects of HR operations, including employee relations (ER), recruitment, workforce management and Change Programmes.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on workforce initiatives and contribute to organisational development projects.
- Utilise analytics to inform HR decisions, measure the effectiveness of HR programmes, and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead on the development, implementation, and periodic review of policies to support organisational effectiveness, compliance, and strategic priorities
Benefits:
- We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
- A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
- A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
- Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
- Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
- 25% store discount in Trinity shops
- Life assurance cover
- Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
- Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
- Access to courses of free counselling
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
To discuss the role with the Director of People or arrange a site visit, please contact Helena O’Donnell, HR Advisor
Closing date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR Coordinator
Our HR Team are looking for an HR Coordinator to deliver day-to-day operations, support recruitment, and play a key role in employee administration, helping ensure seamless processes and a great experience for everyone who interacts with our team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Administration of key people processes including maintaining HR records, and advising on our core policies and processes.
- Bringing a people-centred approach to our work and building positive relationships with colleagues across KCLSU.
- Reflecting upon and contributing to the continual improvement of services and processes that the HR Team is responsible for.
To apply for this role, please fill in an application form and include a personal statement detailing how you meet the personal specification, which is attached.
To be eligible for this role, you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one.
- Not be a trustee of King's College London Students' Union
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KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
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Job Purpose
Are you a strategic HR professional passionate about people, culture, and inclusion? Centre 404 is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our Central People and Culture team and support the Director of People in delivering Centre 404’s People Strategy and sector workforce priorities. The role focuses on embedding workforce planning, building management capability, and strengthening cultural development, ensuring the organisation is well placed to meet the challenges of the Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy and the new national pay deal.
About Us
Centre 404 is a vibrant north London based charity committed to empowering people with learning disabilities and their families. We champion inclusion, choice, and wellbeing, and we’re proud to be driving sector-leading change in social care.
Key Priorities
- Deliver a management development programme with measurable impact
- Provide workforce analytics to inform strategic decisions and reduce agency spend
- Coach managers to resolve employee relations issues proactively
- Drive improvements in staff engagement, inclusion, and fair treatment
- Lead on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives and quality benchmarking
- Embed co-production principles across HR processes
What We’re Looking For
- CIPD Level 7 (or working towards) or equivalent
- Proven experience in workforce planning, leadership development, and cultural change
- Strong coaching, influencing, and analytical skills
- Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and the rights of people with learning disabilities
- Knowledge of CQC/Ofsted frameworks and sector reforms is a plus
Why Join Us?
At Centre 404, you’ll be part of a values-driven organisation that prioritises people. We offer a collaborative environment, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a real difference.
Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. All offers of employment are subject to a DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references covering a five year period.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the job description and person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
Head of Human Resources and Facilities
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £57,000 per annum plus £312 Home Worker Allowance per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Sands are the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. We are here to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.
We’re creating a community of compassionate and lifesaving changemakers, whose voices inspire change and turn understanding into action.
For more than 40 years, Sands has provided a safe, understanding and caring community for anyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss. We can help, whether your loss happened recently or long ago.
Sands offer many types of support, including our free, confidential telephone helpline, email support, and online group sessions. We have a UK-wide network of local groups offering peer-support in the community, social media groups helping people connect wherever they are, and free resources for partners, siblings, grandparents, and wider family and friends.
The Role
Our Human Resources and Facilities team are responsible for providing a high standard of support to our staff, who are based throughout the UK.
This exciting and high-profile role is responsible for leading on all operational HR & Facilities activity within the charity. This includes ensuring that this activity aligns with Sands’ strategic objectives and meets KPI’s set by the Board. This is a key role which will help us to promote Sands’ vision; a world where fewer babies die and when a baby dies those affected receive the best care and support for as long as they need.
The areas that the team covers include staff learning & development, organisational change management, EEDI, implementation and development of HR policies and procedures, staff wellbeing, recruitment, employee reward and recognition, employment relations, development of HR IT systems and management of our property portfolio.
With significant experience in a Head of HR role, you will have a good understanding of UK employment law and be able to apply this in everyday situations.
You will be confident in advising senior managers in HR best practice, including leading on change management processes.
Experience of developing employee benefit and wellbeing packages, HR policies and information systems is essential. Additionally, you will have demonstrable experience of developing HR strategies including budgets and be able to confidently present to groups of staff and managers.
An excellent influencer and communicator, you will be able to build effective working relationships with staff and managers across the organisation as well as external stakeholders.
With a good knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice, you will be able to manage several work streams simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure. Excellent organisational and time-management skills are therefore essential for this role. You will also need to be highly numerate and demonstrate good problem-solving ability.
Skills and Qualifications
- CIPD qualification at Level 7 (MCIPD) or equivalent
- Significant experience of working in a Head of HR / People role
- Proven track record of developing and delivering HR strategies, policies, and reports aligned with organisational objectives
- Experience in organisational development, staff learning and training design, and delivery
- Demonstrated experience of introducing and embedding Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) initiatives
- Experience in HR policy development, implementation, and review
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
- Experience of managing complex employee relations cases including grievance, disciplinary, and capability matters
- Significant experience of leading organisation-wide change management and transformation projects
- Experience in developing and implementing reward and recognition initiatives
- Experience of introducing and promoting staff health and wellbeing programmes
- Strong working knowledge of HR Information Systems (HRIS), ideally Sage HR or equivalent platform
- Experience of managing departmental budgets and reporting on financial performance
- Proven experience of leading, motivating, and developing a team of HR professionals
- Excellent influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
- Ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Sound knowledge of data protection and GDPR legislation as it relates to HR practice
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a pragmatic approach to complex issues
- Confident, assertive, and able to make sound judgements and decisions when required
- Experience of, or an interest in, facilities management
- Understanding of maternity, neonatal, and healthcare policy and practice across the UK
- Empathy with Sands’ vision, mission, and values
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sands, please do not hesitate to apply.
About the opportunity
This role plays a key part in supporting the wider Action Tutoring team with HR and Safeguarding matters and sits within the Finance, HR and Operations Department, reporting to the Head of People and Culture.
Closing date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Interviews: Thursday, 4th December 2025
Start date: Ideally as soon as possible
Place of work: This role is within the Action Tutoring Operations team. We operate a hybrid working model where staff based in London will be required to work from our London office for a mandatory minimum of one day per week. We are open to considering candidates who wish to work remotely from elsewhere in England. Our London office is located at: 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH.
Contract and hours: Fixed term contract until 21st August 2026. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Duties and responsibilities
Safer recruitment for staff and volunteer tutors
- Responsible for ensuring staff and volunteer tutor safer recruitment records and related checks are up date and complete.
- Collecting references and ensuring they meet our standard requirements.
- Conducting ID calls for volunteer tutor DBS checks.
- Processing DBS checks and DBS update service checks.
Safeguarding
- Undertaking an initial triage of safeguarding concerns and incidents raised by members of the team and referring to senior staff as necessary.
- Maintaining and overseeing the tutor safeguarding refresher training using a dashboard
- Compiling safeguarding data into termly reports for the team and board.
HR
- Supporting the Head of People and Culture with recruitment processes. This will include preparing paperwork relating to the selection process and offers of employment and following up with applicants and the hiring manager to ensure both sides have a quality hiring experience.
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
- Experience in safer recruitment practice and working within relevant procedures and guidelines.
- Experience in HR administration.
- Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong IT skills (ideally knowledge of G-suite).
- Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and cultures.
- Able to manage a busy and varied workload, highly-organised and able to work well under pressure and to manage competing deadlines.
- Able to take initiative and work independently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Trustworthy, with strong integrity.
- Committed to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
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HR Manager
Salary: £45,530 per annum + 6% employer pension contribution
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2026
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Fully remote with occasional travel to London (expenses covered)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong track record in managing recruitment and redundancy processes?
Charity People are delighted to be supporting a values-led charity to recruit a HR Manager on a fixed-term basis. This newly created role will provide critical support to an overstretched HR function during a period of high-volume recruitment and organisational change.
The organisation is navigating complex staffing transitions due to project-based funding, and needs someone confident, compassionate, and highly capable to lead on recruitment and redundancy processes.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the HR Manager will lead on recruitment for a large-scale project (10-15 hires initially), manage redundancy and restructure processes, and support line managers with people practices and development.
You'll play a key role in embedding inclusive, values-driven HR practices, ensuring staff are supported through change, and helping build a culture of empathy, accountability, and respect.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage redundancy and restructure processes
- Deliver high-volume, time-sensitive recruitment campaigns
- Support line managers with HR policies, performance, and onboarding
- Develop and deliver training and toolkits for inclusive leadership
- Promote organisational values through all people practices
- Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice
About You
We're looking for someone with strong HR generalist experience, ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified, and confident managing both recruitment and redundancy processes. You'll be highly organised and able to deliver difficult messages with clarity and compassion.
- Minimum 3-years in a generalist HR role
- Extensive experience in redundancy and restructure
- Strong recruitment lifecycle experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis as this is an urgent role.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
HR Business Partner
Permanent - 35 hrs per week
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Location: London (hybrid)
Our client, a successful and hugely impactful Charity that supports the interests and wellbeing of children and young people, now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team on a permanent basis.
Please note; this role offer hybrid working arrangements requiring at least 2 days per week working from the central London offices.
This role will suit an enthusiastic and highly organised HR generalist who is able to work in partnership with a diverse stakeholder group across the organisation, to provide high quality and consistent people related advice and guidance and an excellent customer experience. This interesting, busy and varied role covering the full HR remit requires an experienced HR professional with the confidence to independently manage local HR matters, whilst also contributing as part of a wider HR team.
As HR Business Partner, you will:
- Work in partnership with the leadership teams and stakeholders in your assigned business areas to help shape, develop and deliver people solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the organisation
- Provide expert and professional HR advice and support to staff and managers, ensuring they are equipped to fulfil their role
- Drive organisation results and increase colleague engagement, by working with senior stakeholders to identify and manage risk in support of the people and organisational strategy
- Work with colleagues across the wider HR team to develop the HR service and implement specific HR projects and policies linked with the people strategy
What you will require:
- CIPD qualified or equivalent, or be qualified by professional HR experience with evidence of proactive CPD
- Experience of delivering solution-focused, professional HR generalist advice to senior stakeholders, underpinned by an up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, ideally gained in contract-driven Charity or not-for-profit organisation
- The ability to simultaneously manage numerous people-related projects across multiple business areas, and effectively navigate conflicting deadlines and priorities
- Experience of working with HR systems (ADP would be ideal), manipulating and analysing data and disseminating insights to a variety of audiences across a wide range of People matters
- Proven experience of influencing and coaching managers through a wide range of employee relations issues
- Experience of managing change, including redundancy, TUPE and culture change
About us
CSE is a national charity based in Bristol with a clear mission: to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. We believe in a future where everyone can live in a warm, healthy home powered by a fair and sustainable energy system, and we work with people, organisations and communities to help make that a reality. We collaborate across teams and disciplines to deliver practical change, and we’re proud of our independence, integrity and commitment to social justice. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we want CSE to be an outstanding place to work, one where colleagues feel supported, included, and empowered to make a difference.
The role
Would you like to play a key role in making CSE a great place to work, enabling our people to deliver on our mission to end fuel poverty and tackle the climate emergency?
We are looking for a proactive and values-driven Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team. This is a newly created role and reflects both organisational growth and the increasing demand for proactive HR support, line manager guidance and HR project delivery.
As Senior HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted HR partner, providing confident advice, empowering line managers, and supporting projects and initiatives that strengthen engagement, wellbeing and performance. You will combine day-to-day HR support with delivering improvements to systems, processes and the employee experience, working closely with the Senior HR Manager and Senior HR Officer.
You will also play a key role in helping us embed new digital HR tools, including our HRIS (Employment Hero), Monday, and SharePoint HR intranet. We are in the early stages of rolling these out, so we are looking for someone tech-savvy who can support the Senior HR Manager with rolling up their sleeves, troubleshooting, and helping staff and line managers get the best out of them.
This is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving ways of working, and helping people thrive. If you’re collaborative, approachable and solutions-focused, and excited by the chance to make a real impact in a mission-led charity, we’d love to hear from you.
Who you are
You are an experienced HR professional who is confident advising managers, balancing compliance with a people-centred approach. You are curious and resilient, always looking for ways to improve systems and processes, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience.
You will bring:
· Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, ideally supported by CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience).
· Experience advising line managers on employee matters.
· Experience contributing to HR projects
· Confidence using HR systems and digital platforms
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.
· Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail, and the ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
· A collaborative, values-led approach that champions inclusion and builds trust with staff and managers.
What we offer
Working at CSE means being part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, where your skills contribute to real social and environmental change. We offer:
· Salary: Scale F (£36,075 - £43,211)
· Pension: 8% employer / 6% employee
· Holiday: 25 days AL plus BH’s
· Benefits:
o TOIL programme and flexibility to support work–life balance
o A commitment to supporting your role progression and continued development
o Health Cash Plan
o Life Assurance
o Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay, adoption pay
o Access to retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Staff activities like yoga at lunch and a book club
o Tech Scheme
o Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
At CSE, our values shape how we work together and with others.
· Commitment to our mission
· Collaboration
· Conscientiousness
· Initiative
Application procedure
To apply, please complete CSE’s application form attached. Applications should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the person specification outlined in the job description.
The closing date for applications is 10:00 on Monday 24 November 2025.
Interviews will take place on w/c. Monday 1 December and Monday 8 Decmeber 2025.
Applications should be emailed or sent by post to: Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH.
If shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to provide evidence demonstrating your eligibility for employment in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
37 hours per week / £24,755 per annum / fixed term maternity cover until 31st March 2027.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR and Payroll Administrator to provide high-quality HR administration and co-ordinate HR and Payroll processes across the organisation. You’ll be the first point of contact for HR and Payroll queries, maintain accurate personnel records, and support to ensure accurate monthly pay across the organisation. You’ll also work closely with colleagues to ensure our systems and procedures are efficient, compassionate, and compliant.
You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of HR and Payroll support, including:
- Responding to HR and Payroll queries via email, phone, and in person
- Maintaining personnel records and supporting HR system improvements
- Assisting with HR projects and audits
- Ensuring payroll deadlines are adhered to, and data is prepared
- Processing and calculating SSP and CSP for the organisation
- Providing cover for other HR administrators during absences or busy periods
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
- Experience in HR, People, L&D, or Payroll administration.
- Basic understanding of PAYE regulations and statutory payments.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems (training provided).
- Ability to manage confidential data in line with GDPR.
- Payroll or HR qualification (or willingness to undertake accredited training).
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CLOSING DATE: Sunday 9 November 2025 at midnight.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.

People and Culture Administrator
Do you have excellent administrative and communication skills? Enjoy working with a wide variety of people?
• Permanent, part-time 28 hours per week
• Hybrid working – forty per cent office presence at CMS House, Oxford
• Starting salary £21,988 (£27,485 per annum full time equivalent) 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:
o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
o regular wellbeing coffee mornings
o support on menopause for women
o up to three volunteer days a year
o up to three family emergency leave days a year
o retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
Your role
Your role is to provide vital administrative support to the people and culture team, specifically relating to HR, which includes recruitment, onboarding and contract administration. In so doing, you’ll contribute to the development and maintenance of a climate of collaborative relationships between staff at all levels, and the attraction, retention and development of employees working to fulfil CMS’ mission.
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.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience and enjoy working with a wide range of people. You will have excellent communication skills, plus scheduling and organisational skills, and enjoy a variety of responsibilities within the role. Experience within an HR setting would be an advantage.
You will need to be in sympathy with the aims and values of Church Mission Society.
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 16 November 2025
Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 27 November 2025 at CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV via 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 & Culture Manager
Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.6 FTE, 3 days a week which can be worked flexibly)
Salary: £21,500 - £24,000 pa, depending on experience (0.6 FTE of £35,828 - £40,000)
Closing Date for applications: Sunday 23rd November 2025, 11:59pm
Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role. Please note we are only able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.
* N.b. Both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered.
Screening calls: Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Start Date: ASAP – this is a new post.
About: The Good Faith Partnership
At Good Faith, we create solutions to society’s most difficult problems. Our clients are diverse and complex, from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to faith-based organisations, businesses, charities and funders. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities to make lasting change - from incubating projects like the Warm Welcome campaign, helping support the Home Office’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme or co-ordinating public affairs for the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the UK, US and EU.
At our core, we believe in the power of strong, unlikely relationships, to drive positive social change.
The Opportunity
Good Faith is seeking our first People & Culture Manager – a hands-on, strategic HR generalist who is excited to shape and scale a people-first culture in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.
You’ll play a pivotal role in building and embedding people practices that reflect our mission and values, ensuring Good Faith remains an exceptional place to work. As an advisor to the senior leadership team (SLT) and a key support to colleagues across the organisation, you'll be responsible for day-to-day HR operations as well as helping to shape longer-term people strategy.
This role combines compliance and compassion, policy and people, and structure and soul. It’s ideal for someone who thrives in an agile environment, brings a proactive and people-centred mindset, and wants to make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations & Compliance
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Act as first point of contact for HR matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice.
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Maintain and embed up-to-date HR policies and processes, delivering staff training where needed.
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Manage sensitive employee relations issues (e.g. grievances, disciplinary, absence management) with fairness and integrity.
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Serve as designated Safeguarding Lead
Recruitment & Onboarding
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Lead inclusive and transparent recruitment processes, ensuring a great candidate experience
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Oversee onboarding to ensure new team members feel welcomed, equipped and engaged from day one.
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Provide direction, support, and oversight to the team member responsible for implementing recruitment and onboarding activities.
Performance & Development
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Oversee effective line management processes, ensuring they are fair, developmental and aligned with our values.
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Support managers to strengthen their people leadership skills and to deliver effective performance reviews and personal development plans.
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Identify and coordinate learning and development opportunities to support growth and career progression.
Wellbeing, Engagement & Inclusion
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Lead initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention.
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Design and run staff feedback mechanisms (e.g. surveys), working SLT to act on insights and improve workplace experience.
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Champion diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across all people practices.
People Systems & Processes
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Manage HR systems (BrightHR), employee records and documentation.
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Oversee payroll, pensions, and benefits administration (in collaboration with external providers where relevant).
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Manage Associate (external consultant) contracts.
People Strategy & Culture
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Develop and deliver a people and culture strategy aligned with our mission and values.
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Embed our organisational values across people processes and internal communications.
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Lead workforce planning to ensure we are structured for sustainable growth.
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Develop and implement internal communications that strengthen alignment and team cohesion.
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Foster a positive, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Leadership & Management
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Provide line management to relevant team members, supporting their growth and wellbeing, as required
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Work closely with the SLT to provide HR insight and strategic advice.
Other
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Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role and the evolving needs of the organisation.
Person Specification
We value lived experience, transferable skills, and potential – so if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply if this role excites you. However, the following will be an asset for this role:
HR Operations & Compliance
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3–5 years of relevant HR experience, ideally within a small or purpose-led organisation.
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Demonstrated experience managing sensitive employee relations issues.
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Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy development, and HR best practice.
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Demonstrable awareness of emerging trends in People and HR, including the opportunities and ethical considerations presented by AI and automation
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CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above), or equivalent experience.
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Experience acting as a Safeguarding Lead, or working closely with a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
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Proven ability to design and deliver HR policy and compliance training.
Recruitment & Onboarding
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Experience leading recruitment, including drafting role descriptions, selection criteria, managing shortlisting and interviews
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Ability to create positive onboarding experience
Performance & Development
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Experience developing and embedding performance management frameworks, including appraisals and personal development planning.
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Ability in supporting and equipping managers in their line management responsibilities
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Experience identifying learning and development opportunities that align with organisational and individual growth needs.
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Understanding of how to support career progression and talent development in small or resource-constrained organisations.
Wellbeing, Engagement & Inclusion
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Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in people practices and organisational culture
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Experience designing and managing employee feedback mechanisms and using results to initiate change
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Knowledge of workplace mental health practices.
People Systems & Processes
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Experience managing HR systems (e.g., BrightHR or similar) and maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records.
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Proficient in overseeing payroll, pensions and benefits administration, including liaising with external providers.
People Strategy & Culture
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Experience developing or contributing to a People & Culture strategy aligned with organisational mission and values.
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Ability to embed organisational values into internal communications, processes, and leadership behaviours.
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Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, team structuring, and anticipating future people needs for sustainable growth.
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Strong understanding of how to build and maintain a positive, inclusive, high-performing organisational culture.
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Experience writing and managing internal communications that support engagement, alignment, and transparency.
Leadership & Management
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Experience of working independently and managing a broad portfolio of HR responsibilities with minimal supervision
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across diverse teams and at all levels of seniority.
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Demonstrated ability to provide strategic HR insight and advice
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Experience in line management, including supporting direct reports’ development and wellbeing.
Other Skills and Attributes
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Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex or sensitive information with clarity and empathy.
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Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills.
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Proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable to change.
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High level of integrity, discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, values-led, and evolving environment.
Working Arrangements
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Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting which takes place in Bristol or Reading. Additional coworking opportunities in Bristol, Reading or London may be possible.
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This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting Your Application
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We are happy to discuss and make any reasonable adjustments you might need at any stage of the application process.
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
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If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us.
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We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us on with ‘Query for People & Culture Manager role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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To apply, send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which specifically addresses the requirements listed in the person specification, along with a CV, as we will use this to shortlist applications. Email these to us with ‘Application for People & Culture Manager role’. Applications must be received by 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025.
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For more information, see our website or find us on X at @goodfaith
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Coeliac UK is seeking an experienced and proactive HR Manager to join our team.
Job Title: HR Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 35 hours p/w
Location: Head Office, High Wycombe (hybrid working available).
Salary: Specialist (SP2) Circa £46k per annum
Line Management: 1 FTE
Benefits: 36 days holiday (including bank holidays and our three-day Christmas closure), enhanced parental leave, private counselling service, professional development opportunities
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025 (early applications may be reviewed as received)
The Role:
The successful candidate will be working closely with the Chief Financial and Operations Officer to deliver high quality, commercially focused HR support. This role provides expert guidance on employee relations, including performance, disciplinary, grievance, absence and change management. The HR Manager will help shape and maintain employment policies, lead recruitment and onboarding, advise on compensation and drive DEEI initiatives. Coeliac UK is looking for a strong generalist with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, up to date employment law knowledge and confident using HR systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide commercially focused advice and support to line managers on all Employee Relations issues in line with Company procedures including performance management, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, change management, absence and sickness absence issues
- Develop and maintain company employment policies to comply with employment law and regulations
- Execute recruitment strategies and oversee the recruitment and onboarding process
- Advise senior management on compensation and benefits
- Lead annual surveys, including Employee Engagement, Mental Health, DEEI and Offboarding, with implementation of improvement opportunities.
- Identifying training needs, facilitating training sessions, and leading EDI initiatives
- Oversee day-to-day office operations with responsibility for managing the office environment. Coordinating and negotiating with vendors and service providers
About You:
We’re looking for a positive and confident person with excellent people and communication skills.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong generalist HR background and experience of complex HR issues including redundancies, dismissals, grievances and change management
- Good I.T skills, especially with MS Office and confident using HRIS
- Excellent inter-personal skills, able to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels in an organisation structure
- CIPD Level 5 qualification desirable
About Coeliac UK:
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025 (early applications may be reviewed as received)
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.
Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: People and Culture Manager, People Manager, Workforce Manager, HR Business Partner, HRBP, Human Resources Management, Senior HR Advisor,.
Coeliac UK is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant, employee or volunteer receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
No agencies please.
Relief International (RI) is a global humanitarian and development organisation working in over 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. We partner with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and natural disasters to save lives, strengthen resilience, and promote long-term health and well-being. Our integrated programmes span health and nutrition, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), education, and livelihoods, with protection embedded as a core principle across all areas of our work.
This is a crucial time to join Relief International as we continue to invest in our HR function which is an integral part of delivering our global mission. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our people function and ensuring we can attract, support, and retain the talent needed to deliver our humanitarian and development programmes worldwide.
Global Human Resources Director
Relief International
Salary: Circa £80,000 plus benefits
Location: Remote
The role
Relief International is looking for an operational Global Human Resources Director to lead our global HR function. This is a unique opportunity for a senior HR professional to drive real, lasting impact across our international operations by strengthening the foundations of HR practice, enhancing team capability, and embedding consistency and compliance across global offices.
Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Global HR Director will act as a trusted advisor to the COO and wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on all people and organisational matters.
This is a transformative role for a leader who combines vision with pragmatism, and who thrives on translating challenges into meaningful change. The successful candidate will:
- Modernise and harmonise HR policies and processes across country programmes and global support offices.
- Review and update staff handbooks and HR procedures to ensure relevance, clarity, and compliance.
- Restructure and lead an international HR team, clarifying roles and fostering a positive, collaborative culture.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws and international standards, mitigating HR-related operational and financial risks.
- Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, mobility, and well-being.
- Support organisational change, guiding managers and teams through transitions with empathy and structure.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, and accountability in line with RI’s values.
- Advise senior leadership on strategic HR matters, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
About you
We are seeking a confident and values-driven leader with the following:
- Significant experience as an HR Director or senior HR Manager, ideally within an international NGO context.
- Background working in complex, multi-country organisations—including fragile or conflict-affected contexts.
- Deep expertise in HR policy design, implementation, and compliance.
- Proven ability to lead and restructure remote, international teams.
- Skilled in change management and supporting organisations through transitions.
- Strong knowledge of HR systems (e.g. BambooHR), staff handbooks, and performance tools.
- Strong communicator, capable of building relationships across cultures and levels.
- Fluency in English, French language skills are desirable but not essential.
- Current right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Further information, please review the Appointment Brief below.
To arrange a discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus, Harjit Bola or Erica Ritchie.
Closing date:Sunday 16th November
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 17th November
First stage panel interview with Relief International: w/c 1st December
Final stage panel interview with Relief International: w/c 8th December
Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £48,000 per annum
Location: Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AZ
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Today, we are a group of charities and charitable companies and have a strong reputation within the children’s care sector. Coram is a leader in adoption and fostering, children’s health education, therapy, child and family law, and advocacy for those in and leaving care. The organisation has grown rapidly in recent years, both in terms of income and staffing, making an exciting and interesting place to be.
Coram Group’s Human Resources team is multi-faceted, it sits at the heart of the organisation and has a reputation for excellent customer service and advice. We would welcome an enthusiastic and highly organised HR generalist who would be keen to grasp the challenge of working with a range of diverse partners across the organisation providing high quality and consistent people related advice and guidance whilst responding to and being mindful of operational needs.
As an HR Business Partner, you will:
- Work in partnership with Coram group leadership team and stakeholders to help shape, develop and deliver solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the organisation.
- Provide expert and professional advice and support to all staff and managers, ensuring all feel included, engaged, comfortable and equipped to fulfil their role.
- Drive organisation results and increase colleague engagement, by working with senior partners across the Coram group in support of the people and strategy/business plan
- Keep the organisation safe by identifying and managing risk.
- Work with the wider Human Resources (HR) team to develop and implement specific HR projects and policies linked with the people strategy.
What we are looking for:
- CIPD Qualified or qualified by experience with evidence of proactive CPD
- Experience of delivering solution focused professional HR generalist advice underpinned by up-to-date knowledge of legislation
- Ability to manage numerous projects across Business Units with conflicting deadlines and to prioritise workload accordingly
- Be skilled at working with data, drawing insight from analytics including HR systems; ability to run reports, manipulate data, and analyse information
- Proven experience of influencing and coaching managers through a wide range of employee relations issues
- Experience of managing change - redundancy, TUPE and culture.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: Monday 17th November 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November 2025
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
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Join Lepra, an international charity working to beat leprosy and lymphatic filariasis, as our Senior Manager, HR, IT & Operations.
This is a key leadership role responsible for shaping our HR strategy, overseeing IT systems, and strengthening operational effectiveness across the organisation. You’ll play a vital part in building a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace that enables our teams to thrive.
We’re looking for someone with proven HR and operational leadership experience, excellent people skills, and a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is desirable.
Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We are in our second year of our Global Strategy for 2024-30, which guides us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.
Job Context
The Senior Manager- HR, Operations, and IT plays a key role in supporting Lepra’s people, systems, and governance functions. Working within a small and collaborative UK team, the postholder leads HR operations and organisational administration. The role combines hands-on delivery with advisory support, ensuring compliance with employment law and internal governance standards, and contributing to the efficient running of the organisation.
Job Purpose
The Senior Manager – HR, Operations, and IT provide functional leadership across human resources, operational management, and information systems. The postholder ensures that Lepra’s people, processes, and infrastructure enable a high-performing, inclusive, and compliant organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, this role provides support on HR strategy and governance, supports organisational operations, and provides leadership for IT and data management functions.
Working Relationships
Reports to the Director of Finance and Operations
Working with all of Lepra UK on all matters regarding HR, Operations and IT.
Will liaise across all Lepra staff, particularly those in management roles, in accordance with their staff and volunteer roles.
Will work closely with the Senior Management Team and Trustees
Key Responsibilities
The job holder will ensure that Equality/Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are recognised and promoted at all stages in the recruitment cycle for trustees and volunteers. They will provide an internal point of HR contact for all colleagues, liaising as necessary with external HR consultants. They will also provide support to the Trustees and SMT in an efficient, effective and confidential manner.
1. Organisational Support
Provide support on leading the delivery of efficient HR, operational, and IT functions across the organisation.
Provide professional advice and guidance to senior management and staff on people, compliance, and systems matters.
Support the Director of Finance and Operations in ensuring sound governance, risk management, and organisational resilience.
Oversee key internal processes that underpin organisational effectiveness, including performance, policy, and data management.
Support health and safety compliance within the organisation.
Provide executive and administrative support to the Senior Management Team, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute-taking
Support the Director of Finance and Operations in ensuring good governance practices and compliance with charity and employment regulations.
Coordinate Trustee and Board-related administration as required.
Contribute to operational efficiency by supporting the implementation of improved systems and processes.
2. Human Resources and People Development
Ensure HR policies, frameworks, and practices promote fairness, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.
Lead on workforce planning, recruitment, and providing support on retention strategies.
Support professional development, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with employment law and uphold best practice in employee relations and safeguarding.
3. Operations and Governance
Oversee office management, facilities, and supplier relationships to maintain effective operations.
Support Board and Committee administration, including minute taking.
Lead the review and implementation of operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Contribute to the development of a collaborative, transparent organisational culture.
4. IT and Data Management
Provide oversight and strategic support to the IT and Data Officer.
Ensure secure, efficient, and user-focused IT systems are in place.
Support the organisation’s data governance framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection legislation.
Drive continuous improvement in digital systems to enhance operational effectiveness and reporting capability.
5. Culture, Inclusion, and Wellbeing
Champion Lepra’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
Promote a positive workplace culture that prioritises wellbeing, respect, and collaboration.
Ensure that HR and operational processes align with organisational values and support staff engagement.
At Lepra, you’ll join a small, friendly, and mission-driven team working collaboratively across the UK, India, and Bangladesh.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.