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We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Business Development Manager to help Honeypot transform the lives of young carers. This is a unique opportunity to grow sustainable income while making a real, visible impact. You’ll build inspiring partnerships with corporate businesses, spotting new opportunities and turning bold ideas into meaningful support for our charity. Working closely with a passionate fundraising team, you’ll research pipelines, open new doors, and champion our mission wherever you go. If you’re an experienced fundraisier with business development experience, a natural relationship-builder who’s motivated by purpose as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Finance

• Manage financial bookkeeping (Xero, Sage, or equivalent), including credit control, and oversee charity income and expenditure in line with funding requirements and Charity Commission regulations. Act as the day-to-day liaison with accountants.

• Assist the executive team with budget management, helping to set priorities that meet funder or partner specifications.

• Prepare monthly financial monitoring reports for the trustee board and complete grant reconciliations in line with funder requirements.

Systems & procedures

• Develop and maintain processes that assist business objectives, ensure compliance, and uphold quality standards.

• Monitor daily operations, addressing potential issues proactively.

• Undertake general financial and HR administration, including ordering, invoicing, DBS checks, staff inductions, personnel filing, and systems to support budget monitoring and audits.

• Support the efficient management of office and operational procedures, promoting best practice and maximising efficiency.

Stakeholder & suppliers

• Consider the needs of internal and external stakeholders and incorporate them into strategic planning.

• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers as required.

Data Control & Management:

• Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date data and information in line with partnership systems and procedures.

• Act as the organisation’s Data Controller, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.

Health & Safety

• To act as the organisation’s Health & Safety lead, to ensure compliance in accordance with HSE and to provide information to the exec team and the trustees.

Administrative

• To provide personal assistance to the Head of Operations, when necessary

• To undertake the minute secretary role for Think Active CSW meetings, ensuring efficient organisation and dissemination of information.

Miscellaneous

• Generating income or raising funds.

• Travel to venues to meet the needs of the organisation

• Assist in the identification and undertaking of the postholder's own training and development requirements in accordance with the appropriate organisation's "confident, capable, inspirational people plan"

• To undertake such duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the Chief Executive or Executive team from time to time, in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

CORE VALUES

• Team player with a supportive, flexible, and professional approach.

• Demonstrates kindness, consideration, appreciation, and tolerance, expecting the same in return.

• Strong work ethic with resilience and willingness to go above and beyond.

• Respects confidentiality and can reflect on personal performance to drive improvement.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of operations management, systems, and processes.

• Knowledge of financial procedures, reporting, and budget management.

• Experience with databases, project management, and IT systems.

• Awareness of safeguarding, health, community, and legislation.

• Knowledge of performance measurement, reporting, and current funding streams in the sport and physical activity sector.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead, motivate, persuade, negotiate, and influence at all levels.

• Strategic, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

• IT literate, including ability to use Excel or willingness to adapt and learn new systems, with an understanding of how technology enhances planning, evaluation, and communications.

• Proven project management experience.

Experience:

• Measuring organisational performance to deliver strategic objectives.

• Developing and improving internal and external systems, processes, and communications.

• Strategic planning, implementation, review, and adaptation.

• Managing teams, including setting objectives and reviewing performance.

• Building and maintaining partnerships across voluntary, public, and private sectors.

• Managing budgets (£100k–£300k) and preparing financial reports.

• Generating income, preparing funding bids, and securing resources.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting volunteers, leaders, and professional workforces in sport, physical activity, or health contexts

• Project Management qualification

• Additional finance and budget-setting experience

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Innovative, forward-thinking, developmental, and solution-focused

• Passionate, inspirational, and motivational with a positive, can-do attitude

TECHNICAL AND PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends.

• Ability to travel across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

• Think Active’s main headquarters are in Leamington Spa, with work also taking place across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We operate a blended working model that includes home working, office attendance, and travel to meetings as required. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet the organisation's needs.

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

HR Business Partner  

Reports to: People Partnering Manager

This is a full-time, permanent position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the role

The Crick has an opportunity for an experienced People Partner to join a fast-paced and supportive HR team. The Crick is a biomedical research institute with a vibrant modern home, bringing together more than 2000 staff and students to make discoveries about how life works. 

We are now looking for a People Partner to join us and work closely with leaders across both science and ops team. As a People Partner with a strategic mindset, you will have the opportunity to influence, support and drive key initiatives that ensure the Crick continues to be an exceptional place to work. Your insight and guidance will support our leaders, strengthen our culture and enhance the overall employee experience.

We are seeking an experienced People Partner who brings both depth of experience and a collaborative approach, and who demonstrates a clear alignment with our core values of being Bold, Open and Collegial.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a world-class organisation, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

These include but are not limited to:

• Build strong credible relationships with senior leaders across science and operations
• Act as a performance coach and sounding board to senior managers
• Work with our Centres of Excellence to drive people strategies and support the delivery of projects across the Crick
• Use extensive knowledge of customer groups to support communication and implementation of Crick wide initiatives
• Provide leadership and management to the People Advisors with a focus on continuous development that supports a cross-team way of working
• Provide data analytics and meaningful insights to Directors/leads to support their people and delivery of initiatives

About you

You will have: 

• Extensive experience of working as an HR generalist at People Partner level *
• Experience of partnering with Centres of Excellence with a proven track record of delivering initiatives such as talent, succession planning, engagement etc *

• A solid knowledge of good HR practice/employment law and experience of brokering its translation into innovative and effective practical solutions in a large complex organization *
• Highly pragmatic, flexible and adaptable with an ability to tailor approach to meet contrasting needs and demands
• The ability to draw insights from data and apply solutions to drive change for both individual departments and across the Institute
• Good interpersonal skills, including political awareness and emotional intelligence, enabling the post holder to influence and deliver at all levels and to work effectively as part of a team*

Minimum criteria *

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please contact us via our vacancies page. 

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received. 

Our client is a large, well-established UK charity dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities. Their people are at the heart of everything they do, and they are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered to make an impact.

The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim HR Business Partner to join our friendly and collaborative HR team for an initial period of 3+ months. This is a key role supporting managers and staff across the organisation, providing expert guidance on people matters while championing a positive culture aligned with their mission of supporting communities.

You'll work closely with senior leaders, enabling high-quality people management, driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and ensuring our HR practices continue to reflect our values.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing pragmatic HR advice across the full employee lifecycle.
• Support organisational change projects, restructures, and workforce planning activities.
• Lead on employee relations matters, ensuring supportive, fair and timely outcomes.
• Work closely with HR colleagues to deliver people initiatives that strengthen engagement and wellbeing.
• Use HR data and insights to influence decision-making and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are aligned with charity sector best practices and UK employment legislation.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive culture that reflects the charity's commitment to serving communities.

About You

We're looking for someone who is not only an experienced HR professional, but also genuinely passionate about supporting people and communities. You will thrive in a collaborative environment and bring a calm, solutions-focused approach.

You will bring:

• Experience in an HRBP or senior HR advisory role, ideally within the charity, public, or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confidence managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters.
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships at all levels.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work autonomously.
• A warm, people-first approach aligned with our values.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, friendly HR team who value collaboration and kindness.
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to improving lives and building stronger communities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact during a key period for the organisation.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 6 years in a row!

The HR Officer will provide expert support and advice to operational management in all areas of HR whilst consistently demonstrating HR best practice. The HR Officer will be the initial point of contact for all operational HR related matters. 

Occasional travel to team meetings across the region.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft teams.

About the role 

Your main duties will include: 

• Providing first level advice and guidance on HR Policies and procedures, employment law and employee relations issues with the guidance of the HR Services Manager as required
• Advising and supporting Business Support Managers with disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance improvement cases.
• Ensure the provision of appropriate, timely and accurate management information to support strategy development, management decision making and improve the effectiveness of HR Services as and when required.
• Review sickness absence and undertake relevant interventions, including referrals to Occupational Health and advice to Managers on phased return.

About you

The successful applicant will have: 

• Qualified or working towards CIPD
• Experienced in developing metrics and reports with data analysis ability
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experienced in supporting managers with ER cases

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

Apply now

• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Do you have significant experience of working in an employee relations, case management and policy focused role, including strong knowledge of employment law?

We are recruiting for an Employee Relations (ER) Manager to provide guidance and practical support across the charity in all employee relations matters.  Supported by a HR Advisor and working closely with the HR Business Partnering team, you will direct the workflow, coach for performance, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality case management. 

What does this role do?

As ER Manager, you'll:

• oversee the management and resolution of employee relations cases including grievance, disciplinary, performance, and capability investigations, hearings and appeals with professionalism, integrity and compliance
•  lead on allocation and monitoring of casework, ensuring timely and accurate resolution, providing coaching, support and guidance 
• manage complex or sensitive cases or investigations to ensure consistency and objectivity and appropriate outcomes 
• manage, develop and coach the HR Advisor
• deliver continuous improvement in all aspects of ER for the benefits of all stakeholders, through collaboration with colleagues across the People directorate.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role you'll have significant experience of working in employee relations, including managing complex or sensitive cases, with sound decision making based on in-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and equality legislation.  

You'll be a people focused, credible and assertive subject matter expert with strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, and experience of portraying complex issues and problem-solving initiatives in a ‘user friendly’ format.   

You'll be skilled in training, coaching and developing HR and business stakeholders on ER matters, to share your knowledge and increase their capability, and you'll have experience of using and analysing data to inform and influence business decisions.  

What does this team do?

The People directorate delivers a first-class service to the organisation and our 1,600 employees across the country. We work across all people related activities including resourcing, pay and benefits, payroll, learning and development and employee engagement as well as providing pragmatic and principled guidance on individual people issues.

The HR Business Partnering and Advisory Services team works closely with leadership and line managers across the organisation to provide tailored HR advice and guidance, identifying risks and opportunities in people activities and supporting with formal and informal employee relations cases.

Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place on 19th February 2026.

The Head of HR at the Donmar Warehouse will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support an excellent standard of staff management, welfare and engagement. Using proven skills and experience in HR generalism, recruitment and organisation design, the role will support the overarching strategy of the Donmar with a fit for purpose HR business plan and manage the full employee lifecycle.

The role will deliver on all aspects of HR operations, using a blended approach of staff welfare and culture with compliance and due diligence to keep our people and our organisation safe and thriving. The standalone role encompasses the full lifecycle of HR activity which includes business partner and business planning, through to administration and support of relevant workflows. The post works closely with the Head of Inclusion and Skills to ensure our training programmes are relevant, effective and embedded.

Terms: 30 hours worked across 4 out of 5 weekdays per week

Salary: £55,000 37.5 FTE (this would be pro rata for 30 hours a week)

Applications Currently Scheduled to Close at 10am on Monday 9 February

Round One Interviews: Monday 16 February and Tuesday 17 February

Round Two Interviews: Tuesday 24 February

Ideal start date: end of March/early April (please contact us if you have any questions about this)

We would ideally like a candidate who can start in post at the end of March/early April. We will consider applicants who are available for a staggered start or significant handover if not available at this exact time.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable candidates to shortlist and may recruit on a rolling basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: HR & Admin Manager

Reports to: Head of Finance and Operations

Salary: £41,000 - £48,000 depending on experience.

Hours: 37.5 per week (part time, flexible working available)

Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution

About Black Thrive

Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.

Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to support our Head of Finance and Operations with our HR, operations and admin functions including managing systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Black Thrive Board of Directors. This includes being the first point of contact for HR and office queries, leading the recruitment process, managing onboarding and offboarding, preparing employment contracts (Full-time and/or part-time, zero hours and/or fixed terms contracts), supporting the Finance Officer with payroll, checking and following right-to-work in the UK, administrating DBS checks and creating new company policies together with management. The ideal candidate will be a sound HR generalist who has a good understanding of UK employment laws, organisational governance and  is comfortable working independently, have refined problem-solving skills, and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.

Duties and responsibilities

1. The HR Manager assumes the primary responsibility for ensuring the organisations employment policies are fit for purpose and in line with any changes in employment legislation and for communicating the changes to the Directors and SLT where required.

2. Support the Head of Finance & Operations to manage HR and admin functions, including working with managers to prepare job descriptions, employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding.

3. Lead the recruitment process for new staff to source appropriate candidates for the organisation. This includes job advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, pre-employment checks and other pre-employment activities that are necessary.

4. Ensure the renewal of DBS checks for all staff is carried out on a periodic basis.

5. Process new joiners and leavers on the HR platforms and liaising with IT Support to ensure staff are set up or removed as needed.

6. Plan and coordinate induction for new employees.

7. Manage the employee performance reviews, and performance improvement plans in line with the organisations policies and any legislative requirements.

8. Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to implement and review the organisations reward principles and salary benchmarking exercise.

9. Support the Head of Finance and Operations to embed Black Thrive’s mission and values across the organisation, leading and driving the required culture change.

10. Review the existing policies and update or create new HR related policies in line with the current employment laws or governance requirements.

11. Develop, implement and review the employee development and training plan / strategy with the Head of Finance and Operations.

12. Develop and manage the annual training budget.

13. Ensure the provision of effective day-to-day office administration and support across the organisation.

14. Develop and implement sound strategies and initiatives to enhance the people management skills and capabilities across their teams.

15. Assist the Head of Finance and Operations in ensuring adherence to GDPR legislation liaising with external DPO service provider as required.

16. Responsible for ensuring staff issues around performance, disciplinary issues, needs for aids and adaptations and other wellbeing issues are dealt with in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Liaising with external HR providers where necessary.

17. Manage employee relations and resolving conflicts and disciplinary issues / grievances

18. Manage the relationship with BTG’s outsourced HR partners.

19. Ensure employee health and safety compliance and all associated documentation is maintained.

20. Ensure all employee information in Bright HR is updated daily and accurately to ensure that the payroll can be processed on the due date.

21. Enhance the development and use of Bright HR across the organisation.

22. Produce and deliver presentations, reports and other material relevant to the role.

23. Supporting staff wellbeing, including promoting the Employee Assistance Program, conducting check-ins as needed, facilitating return-to-work meetings, and tracking staff absences such as sickness, time off in lieu (TOIL), and holidays.

Please note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Company Benefits

• Flexible working – we give you control over your work schedule

• Up to 34 days annual leave inclusive of 8 days bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance programme

PERSON SPECIFICATION

HR & Admin Manager

Qualifications and Experience

Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.

Practical knowledge of HR best practice policies and procedures in the UK.

Knowledge of business compliance in relation to HR, health and safety and data protection.

Experience in developing and implementing new systems and processes in start-up environments.

Previous experience of working in an HR/People generalist role.

Experience setting up and maintaining administrative systems that are compliant with data protection and privacy laws.

Ability, skills, knowledge

Good knowledge and understanding of Payroll/HR policies

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Proven experience in delivering a payroll operational or contractual administration service

Confident dealing with issues like succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.

Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying complex information adaptable to people from different professional backgrounds and levels of seniority.

Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and to manage a heavy workload and competing priorities.

Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure.

Ability to remain enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-focused in the face of adversity and to deliver tangible results with minimal supervision.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.

Your new company

A leading London-based university is seeking an HR Advisor to join its collaborative HR Business Partnering team. You'll play an important role in delivering high-quality, customer-focused HR services during a period of positive change and improvement.

Your new roleAs HR Advisor, you will provide practical HR guidance and support to managers and staff across a wide range of operational areas, including:

• Absence management and family-friendly cases
• ER support for disciplinary, grievance and capability matters
• Recruitment coordination, job description reviews and pre-employment checks
• Managing Certificates of Sponsorship where required
• Supporting job evaluation panels and general HR administration
• Ensuring compliance with UKVI, right-to-work, DBS and GDPR requirements
• Contributing to HR projects, policy updates and process improvements

You will work closely with colleagues across HR to ensure consistent, timely and high-quality HR service delivery.
What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and UK employment law
• Experience managing ER cases, absence, and recruitment processes
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• A proactive mindset, high attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a supportive and values-driven HR team
• Exposure to varied HR activities and transformational work
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative environment focused on service excellence

If you are interested, please apply now!

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Location: Hybrid (Weekly travel to West Division Centres & London for monthly team meetings)
Hours: 35 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £30,321.51 - £36,689.03 (depending on location, experience and skills)

About the Role 
We’re looking for a proactive and professional HR Advisor to join our People team. In this role, you’ll provide expert advice and support on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and compliance. You’ll focus on our stakeholders and work closely with managers and colleagues to ensure policies, procedures, and best practices are followed, while driving initiatives that add real value to our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR advice on policies, processes, and employee relations.
• Support managers with complex ER issues such as absence, disciplinary, and grievance cases.
• Promote self-service for HR systems and processes, and coach managers where needed.
• Assist with annual appraisal and salary review processes.
• Oversee sickness reporting, occupational health referrals, and compliance checks.
• Provide HR system support, reporting, and payroll administration.
• Contribute to HR projects and policy development.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong ER and HR advisory experience, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Ability to manage complex ER cases with confidence and professionalism.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join Us? 

We offer a supportive, values-driven environment where your contribution is recognised and rewarded:

Financial Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Fast expense reimbursement (within 10 days)

Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
• Family-friendly policies

Rewards & Perks

• Long service recognition
• Discounts at 4,000+ retailers via Blue Light Card

Health & Wellbeing

• 24/7 GP access
• Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

• Paid training and development
• Accredited apprenticeships
• Clear progression pathways

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. 

We’re looking for an HR Advisor to join our HR Business Partnering team and make a real difference in a mission-led organisation. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of a professional, high-quality HR service to the Caring Services directorate, working closely with HR Business Partners to help managers and teams navigate a wide range of people matters.

You’ll provide trusted, practical advice to managers and employees on the full spectrum of HR and employee relations issues, underpinned by sound employment law knowledge and best practice. From managing absence and performance issues to supporting formal ER processes, you’ll play a key role in enabling managers to act confidently, fairly and consistently. 

This role offers a collaborative environment with strong support from your Business Partnering colleagues, while also providing significant flexibility and autonomy in managing your daily responsibilities.  

Your Impact: 

• Working in partnership with HR colleagues to deliver a responsive, high-quality HR service aligned to regional needs and wider organisational objectives. 

• Providing professional advice and hands-on support to managers on misconduct, capability, absence and performance matters, including acting as the HR representative at disciplinary and performance meetings. 

• Proactively managing short- and long-term sickness absence cases, liaising with Occupational Health and supporting managers to take appropriate action. 

• Preparing and analysing HR management information and reports to support senior leaders in identifying trends and developing effective action plans. 

• Working closely with Payroll and HR Services to resolve queries within agreed timescales and ensure a smooth employee experience 

• Supporting local recruitment activity, HR workshops, and project work as required. 

Key Criteria: 

• Solid experience in a generalist HR role, providing advice to managers on best-practice HR approaches, including change management. 

• Recent experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site organisation. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to handle sensitive and complex employee relations situations professionally and tactfully. 

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously. 

• Good working knowledge of current employment legislation and its practical application. 

• Experience working with trade unions is desirable. 

• Experience within healthcare, social care or the charity sector is an advantage, but not essential. 

• CIPD qualification (or working towards one) or equivalent practical experience. 

Please see the full job description . 

Application & Interview Process 

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and complementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. 

• Close date for applications: 8 Feb 2026. We encourage you to apply early as we may close the application process sooner, once we receive enough qualifying applications. 

Salary: £30,000-35,000 per annum, depending on experience 

Contract:  Permanent, 35 hours per week 

Based:  Home-based in Wales and the Southwest with regular travel to our Wales Hospice and Tiverton offices. 

Benefits you’ll LOVE: 

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 

• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) 

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) 

• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets 

• Continuous professional development opportunities. 

• Industry-leading training programmes 

• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes 

• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits 

• Access to Blue Light Card membership 

• Subsidised Eye Care 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

Talking Money is looking for someone with a deep understanding of charity finance who can provide robust financial management for the charity. You will manage all Talking Money finances, from banking, invoicing, and payments to end-of-year reporting and funding management. You will also have a strategic overview of our organisational finances, and work closely with our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees on Talking Money’s financial planning.

Importantly, you will be passionate about and be able to work at a strategic level, providing support and guidance to the Leadership Team whilst also working flexibly within a small organisation taking care of all day-to-day finance tasks.

About Talking Money 

Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client’s perspective, is: 

“Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.” 

Demand for our services continues to rise. 

Our approach is: 

• Holistic: addressing debt, benefits, energy/fuel poverty, income and wellbeing together. 

• Person-centred: psychologically informed, strengths-based and empowering. 

• Practical and impactful: securing income gains, writing off unmanageable debts, preventing eviction, reducing stress and anxiety and improving knowledge and confidence. 

We are looking for someone with:

· Strong experience in financial management in a not-for-profit context.

· Passion for managing all aspects of finance from the data input to the strategic oversight.

· Experience of working closely with Senior Leadership and being responsive to organisational needs.

· Commitment to working for a charity fighting inequality for individuals and communities.

Hours: 15 hours a week (0.4 FTE). The postholder may be required to work additional hours at certain key points in the accounting year cycle to complete end-of-year statutory accounts preparation and occasionally attend meetings out of office hours.

Contract term: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working negotiable but some time in office is required to keep in touch with the team - team sessions are currently Thursdays.

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 25-28 (approx. £36,000 - £39,000 for FY26-27)

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Holiday entitlement: 25 days FTE pro rata (rising to 30 days after 5 years) + bank holidays. 

Before You Apply  

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At Talking Money, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles and lived experience goes a long way. Still not sure? Talk to someone at Talking Money about the role to see if it sounds like something you would be great at doing: Kat Caldwell telephone 0117 954 3998. Please note that Kat’s working days are Monday & Thursday. 

Access

Do get in touch if you would like any of this information in another format, or if you would like to apply in another format. 

If you are shortlisted, Talking Money will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making. 

Application Process

To apply please upload 

• Your CV; and

• Cover letter (max of 2 sides of A4)

Application Timeline 

Applications close: 11.30pm on Sunday 22 February 

Shortlisting: Monday 23 February 

Interviews: Monday 2 March in person at Talking Money, 1 Hide Market, West Street, BS2 0BH 

Start Date: ASAP to be discussed. 

Young Citizens is seeking a Business Development and Special Projects Lead to support a critical year of fundraising, income generation and partnership development. This role supports the special projects work with the CEO and will work with the senior team to lead on the income and visibility opportunities that unlock our delivery for our three-year strategy.

Your Role’s Purpose

Year 1 of this role will be focused on business model development, income generation and strategic partnerships. Working closely with the CEO and senior management team, you will help shape, test and secure new funding and commercial opportunities that position Young Citizens for long-term sustainability and impact. The special projects element includes supporting the developmental design of our future business model, charity strategy and public affairs work.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, creating and working at pace to achieve great results within a small team. You will be rapidly developing propositions, forging partnerships and converting ideas into credible, funded initiatives. You will play a central role in strengthening our relationships with funders, institutions, corporates and sector partners, while supporting wider organisational development projects.

Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, and this role offers a unique opportunity to influence how active citizenship is funded, delivered and embedded across the UK.

In Year 1, your primary focus will be to:

• Develop and drive income/fundraising with existing channels, including grant funding, partnerships and commercial activity.
• Build a strong pipeline of income opportunities, working closely with the CEO to convert prospects into funding
• Produce high-quality business cases, funding bids, proposals and presentations of our work
• Design and execute new funding models and partnership opportunities alongside the CEO’s updated strategic plan
• Lead staff member for strategic engagement with funders, corporates, policymakers and sector stakeholders.

Alongside this, you will contribute to priority special projects that support Young Citizens’ organisational growth and external positioning.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is not just open to traditional fundraisers or partnership managers. As long as you have the seniority and expertise leading results, you might come from a charity, social enterprise, consultancy, policy or start-up background. What matters most is your ability to confidently progress a pipeline of opportunities, build partnerships, generate income and deliver results.

We are interested in a wider pool of candidates with 5+ years in the working world, possibly from other start-ups or programme design focus instead of 'trad' fundraising roles'. If you are a high-performer who wants to focus on corporate partnerships, external relations and business success, this role may be right for you—talk to us.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a strong interest in business development and income generation
• Confidently able to design and deliver on their ideas, instilling confidence and get results with high-level stakeholders
• Highly professional writer and communicator, able to produce strong proposals and pitch deck materials
• Commercially aware, with an ability to spot and shape fundable opportunities
• Excels at working closely with senior stakeholders including the CEO, able to predict needs and are responsive to what gets the best results
• Organised and adaptable, able to own multiple priorities in a small, fast-moving organisation
• Technically capable, making data systems like Salesforce easily integrated into their workflow
• Distinctly motivated and/or experienced in social impact, education, democracy or civic participation

Please note the pay scale of this role is determined by the demonststrable strategic seniority the person brings in managing others and organisational outcomes alongside technical role skills above.

Success in the first six months of this role will look like:

• Immediate management and confidence securing existing income contracts with corporate and funding partners of £200,000+
• Tactical, high-volume stakeholder engagement campaigns to increase sponsorship and new income opportunities
• Leading the development of improved business modelling, pricing structures and income streams that create a more sustainable base
• Operating with professionalism, improving processes and keeping organisational priorities at the forefront

Why join us?

• Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
• Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
• Join a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
• Grow with us as we deliver our new three‑year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.

If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high‑quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

A few useful notes to apply:

This is a 12 month fixed contract starting as soon as possible. 

• The closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday 22 February 2026. We encourage you to apply ahead of the deadline, as shortlisting will begin on Thursday 12 February. However, as long as this advert remains live, first‑round interviews have not yet been finalised.
• Please submit a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in this role. Applications without a covering letter cannot be reviewed. We are unable to progress applications that do not demonstrate direct or clearly transferable experience.
• If you have any questions before applying, please contact our HR team.

For a full overview of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack for more details.