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Brake is the national, acclaimed charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake’s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively. We have a 30-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families. We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues.
We need an HR Advisor to provide professional HR advice and operational support and training to managers and staff across the charity.
This is a hands on role, taking responsibility for taking the lead with matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management to resolve inhouse where practical.
The role will ensure that people management practices are fair, compliant with employment legislation, and aligned with the organisation’s values and mission.
This role is key in supporting employee relations, recruitment, policy implementation, and organisational development initiatives within a collaborative and people-focused environment.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Experience working in an HR related role with responsibility for managing and leading on HR related issues directly
- Strong demonstrable experience taking the lead in handling employee relations matters
- Demonstrable knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience advising and supporting line managers
Essential Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and HR cases simultaneously, understanding the need to adhere to time scales to comply with HR Law
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail both verbal and written
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
- Experience supporting organisational change projects
- Experience in running a monthly payroll using Sage Payroll
Personal Attributes
- Empathetic and approachable
- Driven to see tasks fully through to conclusion
- Values-driven and committed to the charity’s mission
- Collaborative team player
- Able to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Able to proactively manage own workload and work fully remotely
If you are seeking out a new challenge and think you have the skills, passion, and commitment that we are looking for, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly demonstrate you have what it takes to perform this challenging and rewarding role
- The successful candidate will be required to go through an enhanced DBS vetting process due to the sensitive nature of the service delivered.
- Please note we do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work. Employees are subject to driver licence checks.
Please take a look at our comperehensive job description for more details.
If writing a cover letter isn't your thing, why not send us a short video telling us why you think you'd be a great fit for our team.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ProVeg International is one of the leading international NGOs working to transform the global food system, and is represented in 16 countries with over 270 staff members (a federated network of 15 legal entities). ProVeg faces major opportunities and challenges – empowering our highly dedicated and experienced long-term staff and new talent development and acquisition, the integration of AI, changing funding landscapes, and the growth of our global network, to name but a few. In our work, we are guided by our global TRUe values:
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Transformative: We aim high and design for lasting impact. We prioritise evidence over intuition, pivoting when data demands it, and embracing bold experimentation to create systemic change.
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Reliable: We build trust through accountability. We do what we say we will, or we communicate early and transparently when we can’t, always focusing on quality and respect.
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United: We win together. We actively break down silos, co-create across borders, and share knowledge freely because collective success is our only success.
The role as Head of International People & Culture combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational excellence. Together with the International Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and, when required, specialised external support, you will serve as a vital operational anchor and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. You will shape a united, inclusive, and thriving organisational culture while ensuring our people processes, international compliance frameworks, and global HR systems are robust, efficient, and employee-centred.
Job details:
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Reports to: Global CEO (might change to COO once that role is filled in 2027)
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Department: INT People and Culture
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Direct reports: International Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
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Key contacts: Senior Leadership Team, ProVeg Country Directors/leadership teams, International Heads of Departments, P&C leads in ProVeg Countries
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Working hours: 40 hours per week
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Location: Remote (We welcome candidates globally who hold permanent residency and can adhere to a working schedule that includes core collaboration hours of 10 am to 4 pm CET)
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Salary: Depending on location and experience (e.g. NL: €54-64k, UK: £46-60k, PL: zł 140-170k)
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Application deadline: open until filled
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Start date: preferably 01.10.2026
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Culture:
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Develop and implement comprehensive people strategies aligned with our global mission.
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Lead the strategic workforce planning, scaling and organisational growth and expansion of team and talent.
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Provide clear, operational, and strategic advice to executives, country directors, and department heads aimed at high performance, growth, development and progression opportunities, and talent retention.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, offering insights, reports, and data for informed decision-making.
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Work with Finance on annual staff budgeting and the Development department on funding applications and other people-related requests.
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Shape, sustain, and champion an inclusive, diverse, and open organisational culture.
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Collaborate with the Dutch works council of our European Regional Office to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Operational Excellence and Systems:
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Own and continuously improve the day-to-day administration of our international employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth contract management, payroll preparation, and data accuracy.
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Lead the development of a scalable people operations infrastructure through effective use of technology, automation, and process design.
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Oversee and optimise our global HR systems landscape, with primary ownership of platforms such as Deel, Personio, and Leapsome.
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Manage and maintain compliant employment frameworks across relevant jurisdictions, supporting international entity operations and coordinating with external legal partners.
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Set and oversee the departmental budget.
Talent and Team Leadership:
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Lead, develop, and inspire our International Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high-impact environment.
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Guide our international recruitment framework and employer branding efforts to attract purpose-driven talent.
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Execute strategies for employee engagement, workplace satisfaction, and global well-being initiatives.
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Lead and support employee relations efforts and strategic reviews.
Qualifications:
You bring:
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Extensive international leadership experience in a senior HR or generalist role, with a track record of driving success in mission-driven non-profit organizations of 50+ employees.
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Deep expertise in people operations, international employment practices, and cross-border labour law compliance.
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Hands-on experience implementing and managing global HRIS, payroll, or employer-of-record platforms, ideally including Deel, Personio, or Teamtailor.
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Clear capability to turn operational complexity into simple, structured, and scalable processes.
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Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster trust and inclusivity across distributed, multicultural teams.
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Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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University degree in human resources management, business administration, psychology, law, or an equivalent educational background.
Preferred:
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Practical experience working with European legal entities or works councils.
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Familiarity with AI tools and understanding of how AI can be used responsibly to increase efficiency and scale systems.
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Professional language skills in Dutch, providing the confidence to interface directly with regional authorities or local legal advisors.
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Familiarity with project management tools (we use Wrike).
Benefits of working with ProVeg:
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A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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Career development support.
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Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace subscription
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
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And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
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Depending on your location, there might be additional benefits.
Further Information
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience to this role. Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse, and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development.
We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.
If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.
Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded.
Application process:
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Screening of your application
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Interview with People & Culture (30-40mins)
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Job related trial task (~ 2 hrs.)
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Second interview with the team (60mins)
Registered Charity
101 - 500
To accelerate the transition to a sustainable global food system by making plant-rich foods and alternative proteins more accessible and appealing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Lead the operations, governance and compliance that enable Solving Kids' Cancer UK to deliver its mission and impact for children and families affected by neuroblastoma. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably.
This broad and varied leadership role spans governance, risk, HR, IT, data protection and organisational operations, supporting delivery of the charity's strategy through robust systems, policies and processes. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, regulatory requirements and best practice. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-organisational projects and deputise for the CEO where required.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a strategic, highly organised and values-driven leader with strong experience in charity operations, governance and compliance. You will have a track record of ensuring organisations are well run, compliant and effectively managed, with the ability to oversee multiple operational areas and support strong governance and decision-making at Board level.
You will be comfortable working across a broad remit, including governance, risk, HR, IT and data protection, and confident providing clear, practical advice to senior leaders and trustees.
Person specification
Key requirements include:
- Significant senior-level experience in operations, governance or compliance within a charity or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of charity governance and regulation, with experience supporting boards and senior leadership.
- Experience overseeing organisational functions such as HR, IT, data protection or risk.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-organisational work effectively.
- Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the heart of a small, ambitious charity where strong operations are a vital enabler of impact for children and families.
Location: Home-based, within easy reach of London, with regular travel to the London office and occasional UK-wide travel.
First-stage interview: Thursday 6 August
Second-stage interview: Thursday 13 August
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.