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Stella Maris UK is looking for an experienced and confident Senior HR Manager to drive and deliver our people-focused HR strategy that supports employee wellbeing and organisational growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Resources, this is a senior leadership role with responsibility for promoting the vision, mission and values of the organisation.
You’ll oversee all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, and policy implementation, and will provide leadership and support to the HR team.
You’ll also work collaboratively across the organisation to foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
About You
We’re looking for a confident leader with experience in human resources leadership, employee relations, organisational development, workforce planning, and people management, as well as experience in leading teams and building strong relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
You’ll;
• Have CIPD or equivalent professional HR qualification.
• Be educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Have experience managing HR functions within a charity, not-for-profit, public sector, or mission-driven organisation.
• Have experience of advising senior leaders on people matters.
• Have strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Have strategic thinking and organisational development capability.
• Have strong communication, coaching, and influencing abilities
We improve the lives of seafarers and fishers through our network of local chaplains and seafarer centres, expert information, advocacy, and support.



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Information about Headway Gloucestershire:-
Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1987 and since then has been working to make a positive difference to the lives of people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. We provide specialist recovery support and respite through the following services
Headway Gloucestershire is a busy, growing charity providing services to people with an acquired brain injury and their families and carers. Every year we are challenged to raise funds to help deliver our services.
CEO Role
You will lead and motivate a small team of staff and volunteers and work with them to provide a person centred, enabling and outcome focused support service to people over 18 with an acquired brain injury. You will seek opportunities for planned development and growth and build on the success of our existing services to increase our offer.
You will act as principal spokesperson and advocate for the charity, demonstrating integrity and commitment to key stakeholders, partners and donors to ensure the best outcomes for people affected by brain injury in the Gloucestershire area.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we work together with health and social care partners to monitor and understand the needs of people with brain injury in Gloucestershire and influence the pathway for rehabilitation and longer-term support.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a small organisation in the charity or care sector, developing strategy and business plans, a track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers.
Headway Gloucestershire is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Salary
£50,000 - £52,000 (Pro Rata) with a possible bonus for meeting agreed fundraising targets
Based at
Headway House, Gloucester
Hours
37.5 hours per week with the option of some flexibility depending on business need
Contract
Permanent
Responsible to
The Board of Trustees
To find out more about this role, please email us.
To apply for this position please send your CV and maximum of a two-page personal statement outlining how you meet the requirements for the role.
We provide essential services across Gloucestershire for people with acquired brain injuries, their partners, families, friends and carers.

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We're looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR & Executive Support Assistant to support a high quality people function at IHP. This part-time role combines HR administration with wider organisational and executive support, offering a varied and rewarding opportunity within a small charity that is making a significant impact around the world.
IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.
About the role
The HR team is responsible for a broad range of functions supporting our 24-strong staff team and trustees. The HR & Executive Support Assistant will play a key role in delivering effective HR administration while also providing wider administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, our outsourced HR Consultant and the Finance & Administration Officer, the postholder will support the employee lifecycle, maintain HR systems and records, coordinate training and wellbeing activities, and help ensure HR processes are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Alongside the core HR responsibilities, the role will provide support across a range of central organisational activities, including supporting with office administration, governance, trustee administration, staff meetings and events, maintaining internal systems and records, and assisting with cross-organisational projects led by the Senior Leadership Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, has strong organisational skills and wants to develop their HR career while gaining experience across the wider functions of a small, collaborative charity.
We're looking for someone who can:
Essential skills and experience
Personal attributes:
For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.
IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate.
Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
Join a supportive and inclusive team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you have the space to work independently and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two A4 sides setting out how you meet the person specification including the Occupational Requirement. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you require any support with your application please call the IHP Office and select Option 2.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore we encourage applications to be submitted at the earliest opportunity.
We want to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated.


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As Payroll and Finance Manager, you will manage our Finance Department with particular focus on our payroll, pensions and treasury functions, ensuring the delivery of accurate information to our staff in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
You will oversee payroll and pension services for UK and overseas staff, ensuring full compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements, while providing guidance and support on payroll, tax and pension matters.
You will also manage all banking and treasury functions, ensuring payments are properly authorised, and funds are managed and invested effectively.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code
- Make staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice
- Maintain the integrity of financial reporting, nominal ledger and costing structures
- Strengthen internal financial controls and monthly financial processes
- Manage and develop the Finance & Administration Officer
About You
To be considered as our Payroll and Finance Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in a management role, including people and financial management
- Proven experience of charity accounting and SORP requirements
- Proven experience running payroll functions
- Proven experience running pension functions
- Experience preparing and managing budgets
- The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels within a complex organisation
- The ability to supervise, motivate and develop team members
- A degree, or equivalent qualification or experience
- A finance qualification
- A CIPP payroll qualification
This is a full time role but part time will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role is an opportunity for someone with the appropriate values, experience, and ambition to play a pivotal part in our People & Culture Team.
HR/People Officer
Reference number: 369
Reports to: Director of People & Culture
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday -Friday some occasional out of hours)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Working base: Watford (with occasional travel across Hertfordshire)
We’re Hertfordshire Mind Network
We deliver essential mental health support in Hertfordshire, providing a diverse range of services from our Wellbeing Centres and other locations across the county. We help individuals experiencing mental ill health to make choices, find their solutions, build resilience and manage their wellbeing. We offer opportunities for individuals to get support to allow them to recover from or live with mental ill health.
About the role
As HR/People Officer, you will provide high-quality, accurate support across the full employee/volunteer lifecycle, while also contributing to employee and volunteering relations, and continuous improvement of our People & Culture services. You will be a role model for our values and a key contributor to a positive team culture
As HR/People Officer you will be part of a team who support a headcount of approximately 250 employees, 200 volunteers and 150 self-employed individuals across Hertfordshire. You will be instrumental in ensuring that all individuals employed or volunteering within Hertfordshire Mind receive advice, guidance in a responsive, knowledgeable, and customer-focused way.
Key Responsibilities include:
Employee Lifecycle
Systems, Data & Reporting
Employee Relations & Case Management
Projects & Continuous Improvement
General Responsibilities
Benefits
Please note: The ideal candidate will need to be able to travel and cover the area Herts Mind Network serves. Candidates in Greater London may not be suitable for this role as it is not only in Watford.
Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd September 2026
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis.
We will close the advert prior to this date if we receive sufficient applications.
N.B. Please quote reference number 369 when completing your application for this role.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.
No agencies please.
People and Payroll Assistant
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do, and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As a People and Payroll Assistant, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please read the role profile linked above.
The Benefits
We offer a wide and generous range of benefits designed to support our employees through every stage of life. To read about these, please see the benefits section of our Careers Page.
The Role
As a People and Payroll Assistant, you will provide a professional, accurate and responsive administration service across the charity. The role focuses on payroll and benefits administration, recruitment support, maintaining accurate employee data across People systems, and supporting wider People Team activity.
Supporting the People Officer, the post holder will play an important role in ensuring payroll, benefits, recruitment and employee records are administered accurately and within agreed timescales. This includes preparing documentation and letters, updating systems and employee files, following up outstanding information, responding to routine employee and manager queries, producing reports, and supporting activity linked to training, induction, wellbeing and inclusion.
Specifically, you will:
Provide a professional HR administration service to managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, in line with charity policies, procedures, employment law and good practice.
Support regular employee drop-in sessions, for example on PDRs or Cezanne queries, helping to resolve issues at an early stage.
Maintain accurate People system records, including annual leave, sickness absence, changes to terms and conditions and personal details.
Keep People Team files, systems, intranet and public internet pages accurate, current and easy to navigate.
Support the People Officer with monthly sickness absence monitoring, ensuring return-to-work meetings, formal reviews and fit notes are recorded and followed up where needed.
Act as a People system superuser, providing guidance to new employees and responding to ad hoc system queries.
Support recruitment administration as required, including using the charity ATS system, arranging interviews, communicating with candidates as required, coordinating interview IT requirements and assisting with pre-employment checks and shortlisting as appropriate.
Lead day-to-day payroll administration, including preparing the monthly payroll submission, processing changes such as starters, leavers, contractual changes and overtime, monitoring sickness and maternity pay, issuing associated letters and ensuring records are retained for audit purposes.
Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, pensions and salary exchange, maintaining accurate HR and provider records and responding to routine benefits queries.
Follow up outstanding payroll and benefits information to ensure changes are processed within agreed timescales, escalating issues where required.
Support employee engagement activity, including People Team communications, benefits presentations and wellbeing surveys, helping to promote organisational development and strategic aims.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
To be educated to A level standard, or equivalent, or able to demonstrate relevant experience in a similar role.
To have a CIPD Level 3 qualification, with willingness to progress to Level 5, is desirable.
To be confident using Microsoft Office 365 packages, including SharePoint, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
To have strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
To have experience of processing high volumes of data accurately.
To have excellent administration and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
To have clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
To have the ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity and high professional standards at all times.
To have a proactive approach, with a willingness to contribute ideas that improve the People service.
To be motivated and reliable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
To be able to use initiative, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
To have good time management skills, with the ability to balance a range of objectives.
Application
Before applying, please read the full role profile linked above.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People and Culture Co-ordinator
Post Reference PR138
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: SCP20 £32,597 to SCP22 £33,699 (Actual £26,078 to £26,959)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Carers Leeds supports hybrid working arrangements, in the Carers Leeds office, community locations, and from home.
Closing date: 11.59pm on 6 September
Interview date: 18 September
Vision
Our vision at Carers Leeds is that all unpaid carers in our city are recognised, valued and supported to live a fulfilling life.
Mission
Carers Leeds wants to improve the lives of unpaid carers across the city. We provide information, advice and support to unpaid adult and parent carers in Leeds. We aim to influence others to act and create positive change for unpaid carers.
What is an unpaid carer?
An unpaid carer is someone who provides help and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without their help. This could be due to illness, disability, mental health problems or substance misuse.
What we do
Established in 1996, Carers Leeds is a charity which provides information, advice and support to unpaid adult and parent carers across our city. We have a Support Line, carers support groups, one to one support and support in hospitals. Some of our services are open to all carers and some are targeted at specific groups of carers. Our services are provided to communities throughout Leeds. We work in partnership with others to deliver our service and to influence them to act to benefit unpaid carers.
Brief Role Description:
Reporting to our CEO, and working closely with managers across Carers Leeds, the People and Culture Co-ordinator will be responsible for ensuring delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality people policies, procedures and systems.
Carers Leeds is committed to being an equitable, diverse and inclusive employer and to maintaining a strong focus on workforce wellbeing. The People and Culture Co-ordinator will play a key role in designing and delivering projects and initiatives which contribute to these commitments.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Lead and continuously improve core people policies, procedures and systems, including our Breath HR system and payroll
· Co-ordinate recruitment and onboarding to help us recruit and retain a diverse and engaged workforce
· Design and deliver projects that underpin a high-support, high-performance culture with a strong focus on equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing
· Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance and produce quarterly reports on workforce KPIs
This post is subject to a satisfactory a DBS check
Excellentterms and conditions including:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
· Flexitime
· Hybrid working (part home/part office based)
Please submit online applications only. (No Agencies or CVs thanks)
Carers Leeds celebrates diversity and strives to be an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Groups currently under-represented in our workforce are from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, younger and older workers, men, and transgender people.
Carers Leeds is a Limited Company Registered No. 3242065
Registered Charity No. 1058706
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Our charity is happy to consider a broad range of applicants for this post. The role was originally designed as a developmental opportunity to work alongside a senior Finance Consultant, who will offer training and support in delivering management accounts - with opportunity for growth in the role after 12 months. However, if you are an experienced finance professional looking for part-time work, we would also be keen to hear from you.
1. ABOUT UNITED BY 2022 CHARITY
United By 2022 Charity is the official legacy of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. We’re proud champions of the West Midlands, working with communities, volunteers, young people, and employers to create opportunities, inspire pride, and tackle social challenges. With an exciting future ahead, we’re at the heart of making the region more connected, inclusive, and united.
2. JOB PURPOSE
The Finance Officer will play a key role in administering the Charity’s financial operations, and supporting the leadership team in delivering sustainable growth, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This role delivers hands-on financial management, and payroll oversight.
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Operations & Reporting
· Process day-to-day financial operations via Xero, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
· Administer the sales ledgers, working with other managers, to raise timely invoices and credit notes.
· Maintain strong working relationships with debtors to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
· Administer the purchase ledgers, supporting other managers, ensuring accurate accounting of invoices/other expenses. Oversee purchase order process. Maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers and internal customers.
· Maintain regulatory and professional compliance.
· Maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures.
· Provide administrative support to the month and year end accounts
· Support auditors with supplying documentation and administrative queries
· Produce weekly cashflow forecast.
Budgeting & Strategic Support
· Support with the preparation of annual budgeting and reforecasting processes.
· Provide financial insight and advice to the management team to inform decision-making.
· Support funding applications and grant reporting with accurate financial data.
Payroll & People Support
· Manage relationship with external payroll provider
· Prepare monthly payroll, pensions, and staff expenses for external Payroll provider, ensuring compliance with employment legislation. Staff team of 11 at present.
· Liaise with HR and external providers to ensure accurate and timely processing.
· Process PAYE, NI, and pension for timely submissions.
Systems & Process Development
· Operate finance systems (e.g., accounting software, payroll systems via BrightPay) and implement improvements.
· Ensure financial data is accurate, up-to-date, and secure.
· Streamline processes to improve efficiency and transparency.
· Support Governance & Compliance
· Help with the preparation of reports for the Finance & Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.
· Ensure adherence to charity finance regulations, SORP, and best practice.
· Act as the first point of contact for external auditors, bankers, and other stakeholders.
People Operations Officer
Location: High St, Brasted, Westerham, UK
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £27,184 per annum
Access to your own means of transportation would be beneficial, as the local bus service is unfortunately neither frequent nor reliable. We recommend you research your potential commute ahead of applying.
Company Description
At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work.
The People Team plays a critical role in supporting our services to deliver our work. We're a team of nearly 20, and work from our offices in Brasted, Kent, Central London and remotely (with travel to our services).
Job Description
If you're looking for your first or second job in HR and already have impressive administrative and organisational skills, as well working towards your CIPD level 3 or equivalent then we have the ideal role for you.
As People Operations Officer you will be delivering a customer-focussed HR processing service for a number of areas of our organisation. You will be working with our Service Managers to ensure they work to our HR polices, processes and practices. This will include:
You will be managed by our People Operations Manager, and will be working with a wider People team who support other areas of the organisation, so there will be plenty of opportunities to learn from others, hear more about what we do and how you play a part in the bigger picture.
You'll also be working closely with the rest of the team in particularly the Strategic People Partners and ER & Wellbeing team. Your relationship with our Payroll team is also going to be key.
Qualifications
An understanding of, or keen interest in HR is essential, while some experience of the area would be desirable. We will also look to supporting you with further development and in gaining a recognised qualification in HR support.
To succeed in this role you must possess a good basic education and strong administrative skills - including a familiarity with Word and Excel, and experience of using mail merge and databases. You will be able to work on your own initiative and maintain confidentiality. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate:
Desirable criteria:
Additional Information
Access to your own means of transportation would be beneficial, as the local bus service is unfortunately neither frequent nor reliable. We recommend you research your potential commute ahead of applying.
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Catch22, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Reporting to the Director of Ministry and People, the Head of People will lead the delivery of an inclusive People and HR service that supports the Diocese in fulfilling its mission through effective people practices.
Working closely with the Head of Vocations and Formation, the Head of People will provide professional leadership across employment, organisational development and workforce support for diocesan employees, while ensuring effective and appropriate advice and support is given to clergy, volunteers and parishes, recognising the differing legal, canonical and governance arrangements that apply across each setting.
Working collaboratively with ministry colleagues, Bishops and Archdeacons as well as senior leaders within the Diocesan Board of Finance, the successful candiate will strongly contribute to the wellbeing, development and effectiveness of all those who serve the Diocese of Salisbury.
You will be someone who:
If you are interested in working in a supportive environment and can bring your HR/People-based worked experience to the Diocese, we would love to hear from you. You can find more information on our website, as well as details of how to apply.
The Diocese of Salisbury is a Christian community of churches, schools and chaplaincies serving one million people over 2000 square miles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK – approximately 220 colleagues – works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees across the UK.
In Europe, the IRC currently operates in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Poland.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The People and Culture (P&C) Director works in a highly matrixed environment with staff from several functions across the global organisation. The postholder manages the HR team in IRC UK and is accountable for effective HR service delivery, HR compliance and continuous improvement within the scope of the People & Culture department, localising the IRC’s global people strategy. This position plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture that aligns with IRC’s values, through exceptional communication skills.
The role jointly reports into the UK Executive Director and Regional Director, P&C Europe – with additional reporting accountabilities to the UK Board’s People and Culture Committee. Working within global frameworks set by Global People & Culture, the role localises the implementation of People & Culture priorities and drives UK-specific change initiatives within IRC UK’s culture and regulatory environment.
As a member of the UK Senior Management Team (SMT), the role is jointly accountable for the delivery of IRC UK’s Strategic Plan, and has responsibility for the effective delivery of P&C priorities. The Director has a keen focus on building leadership competencies and organisational effectiveness.
Success in this role requires the ability to build strong relationships, influence decisions, and navigate multiple stakeholder perspectives to deliver effective people solutions within a matrix environment where accountability is shared.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. P&C Leadership (Advisory, Implementation, and Partnering) (25%)
As a member of the UK Senior Management Team, assume collective accountability for the effective delivery of IRC UK’s Strategic Plan.
Serve as an advisor and thought partner to the Executive Director and fellow SMT members on the UK application of IRC’s Global P&C strategy, and lead on strengthening IRC UK’s kind, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture.
Support talent dialogues, performance conversations, and career development planning for IRC UK staff, embedding a culture of continuous learning.
Partner with peers on workforce planning — including managing workforce adjustments such as staff reductions or scale-up, and organisational design work — in partnership with senior management, the Regional Director P&C Europe, and Global P&C Partners, ensuring compliance with local and global policy while minimising risk and supporting affected staff.
Translate data and metrics into actionable items in line with IRC UK’s strategy.
Lead, supervise, and develop the UK P&C team, accountable for team quality and effectiveness and for building a skilled, motivated team ready to advance.
2. Manage HR Service Delivery and Core Operations (~40%)
Manage end-to-end HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle; recruitment, onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, benefits, performance and leave management, offboarding, and HR information systems, maintaining high-quality, context-specific P&C practices aligned with organisational standards.
Provide leadership on UK employment law and regulation to the UK HR team, ensuring the HR team supports supervisors of UK staff in the management of their teams in a supportive and compliant way.
Provide high quality HR partnership to the Refugee, Asylum and Integration (RAI) UK Director and team to support programme needs and donor requirements.
Advise supervisors on appropriate disciplinary actions, coordinating with Global Employee Relations and Legal on complex or escalated disciplinary proceedings, to ensure fairness and compliance with employment law.
Responsible for P&C reporting for the UK Board of Trustees and People & Culture Committee, and for the annual production of IRC UK's Gender Pay Gap and Ethnicity Pay Gap reports, in line with IRC's global P&C reporting standards and applicable UK statutory requirements.
Support any organisational restructure requirements, including active management of any necessary staff consultation and resulting redundancy processes, by providing expert guidance to management and affected staff throughout the process.
Track UK P&C objectives set by Global P&C and contribute HR input - organisational structure, position scoping, staffing analysis - to proposal design and grant review processes.
Lead the delivery of regular staff engagement surveys, analysing data and proposing leadership actions in response.
3. Workplace Culture (~15%)
Promote employee experience, engagement, and inclusion, and oversee the integration of IRC's Values (the ‘IRC Way’), People Manager Standards, and Employee Success Factors across the employee lifecycle.
Implement safeguarding standards set by the global Safeguarding function across hiring and onboarding, and ensure the IRC Way and reporting channels are visible in all IRC UK locations.
Serve as a local advocate for Employee Wellbeing, Employee Engagement, and Safeguarding priorities set by global functions, and role model safe, inclusive, and caring leadership standards.
Operate and promote collaboration in a highly matrixed environment where several units intersect and work together to reach joint decisions.
Accountable for the effective delivery of specific P&C-owned elements of IRC UK's Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Strategy and Action Plan, as well as assuming joint accountability for the full GEDI Strategy and Action Plan as a key member of IRC UK SMT.
4. Trade Union Relationship (~20%)
Working with the UK Executive Director, maintain the relationship with UK Trade Union (Unite) representatives, and negotiate and consult via the quarterly Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), driving progress on policy and annual salary review negotiations.
Develop and manage union engagement and communication plans that support open, honest, and productive dialogue across the office.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Direct reporting line to UK Executive Director; indirect reporting to Regional Director, P&C Europe
UK Board and P&C Committee
UK SMT, with particularly close collaboration with Director, Strategy and Delivery, Financial Controller, and RAI UK Director
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CIPD qualified with significant HR leadership experience across the full P&C spectrum, including complex UK processes such as restructures, TUPE, and employee relations.**
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, with proven ability to operate effectively in a complex, global matrix organisation. Solution-oriented, positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with experience of advising and influencing senior leaders.**
Experience of working with Trade Unions, including leading on consultations and negotiations.**
People management experience.**
High level of confidentiality, tact, service orientation, and intercultural communication skills.Ability to manage competing priorities and complex, multi-stakeholder projects independently, with willingness to take on significant responsibility.
The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.



Help us make a bigger difference to families
Home-Start Barnet, Brent & Harrow supports families with young children through challenging times. We are looking for an experienced and organised Finance & Business Manager to ensure our charity’s finances and core business functions run smoothly.
This is a varied, hands-on role within a friendly and committed team. You will lead our day-to-day financial management while overseeing governance administration, HR processes, contracts and organisational systems.
What you’ll do
You will:
About you
You will have:
You will be practical, approachable and comfortable working across different areas in a small charity. You will enjoy improving systems, solving problems and helping colleagues do their jobs effectively.
The role is office based and requires someone who can stay focussed and productive, working around a busy team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced operational leader looking for the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, ambitious and values-led charity?
Project 21 is looking for its first Chief Operating Officer to join us at an exciting point in our development, strengthening the organisation behind our services and helping us achieve even more for people with Down’s Syndrome and their families.
Project 21 is a growing charity providing opportunities, support and experiences for people with Down’s Syndrome across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Our work includes community-based learning, performing arts, residential trips, employment opportunities and family support, all underpinned by our belief that people with Down’s Syndrome should have every opportunity to belong, believe and achieve.
As Project 21 continues to grow, we are looking for an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to work alongside our CEO & Founder and provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation.
This is a newly created role and a genuine opportunity to help shape the next chapter of Project 21.
The COO will lead our day-to-day organisational operations, providing oversight across people, services, finance, systems, governance, compliance and organisational development. You will lead and support our Senior Leadership Team, strengthen systems and processes, develop leadership capability and ensure our growing organisation remains safe, effective, sustainable and true to its values.
Crucially, the role will create greater capacity for our CEO to focus on Project 21’s long-term future, including strategic partnerships, fundraising and our ambitious Big Build vision.
We are looking for someone who combines strong operational and organisational leadership with excellent people skills. You will be comfortable moving between strategy and delivery, developing senior leaders, making decisions, improving systems and bringing clarity to a busy and evolving organisation.
You do not necessarily need to have been a COO before. We are interested in experienced senior leaders who can demonstrate the skills, judgement and leadership capability required to step into an organisation-wide role. Experience within charities, social care, SEND, education or another people-focused organisation would be particularly valuable.
This is an office-based leadership role at our Clubhouse in Suffolk, reflecting the importance we place on visible, accessible leadership and being connected to our members, families and colleagues. The role will also involve travel across Project 21 locations and to external meetings.
What we’re looking for
We’d particularly love to hear from someone who:
Above all, we are looking for someone who understands that strong operations are ultimately about people. Someone who can bring structure without unnecessary bureaucracy, accountability without losing warmth, and professional leadership while protecting the culture that makes Project 21 special.
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week Mon-Fri, with occasional Saturday on-call hours
Location: Project 21 Clubhouse, Brightwell Barns, Suffolk
If you are excited by the opportunity to play a significant role in the future of an ambitious charity and help us build the organisational foundations for our next stage of growth, we would love to hear from you.
Application instructions
Please submit your CV alongside a supporting statement outlining why you are interested in joining Project 21 and how your experience and leadership approach align with the requirements of the Chief Operating Officer role.
We are particularly interested in hearing about your experience of leading people, strengthening operations, supporting organisational growth and managing change.
Your supporting statement should be no more than two pages.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview at the Project 21 Clubhouse. Further information about the selection process will be provided to shortlisted applicants.
As the role involves regular travel, applicants must be able to drive.
Project 21 exists to empower people with Down’s Syndrome to live full, meaningful and connected lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Hope for the Young
Hope for the Young removes the obstacles to young refugees and sanctuary-seekers’ education and wellbeing through mentoring, advocacy, and financial support.
The Mentoring Programme supports young refugees and sanctuary-seekers aged 16-25 by matching them with trained volunteer mentors who provide weekly one-to-one support tailored to the young people's needs. Mentors help with teaching English, enrolment advice, study skills, confidence and trust building, and provide emotional and practical support that helps young people access new services, adapt and settle into their communities.
The Grants and Advocacy Programme supports young people who, due to their immigration status, have no access to student finance or other financial support to enable them to go to college or university. We provide small grants to pay for tuition fees, living allowances and travel expenses, alongside tailored advocacy support to enable young refugees and sanctuary-seekers to access education in the UK.
About this role
Hope for the Young is looking for an experienced and proactive Head of Finance and Operations to lead the smooth running of our finance, systems, HR and office functions. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a small, ambitious charity, giving you the opportunity to shape how we operate as we grow our support for young refugees and sanctuary-seekers across London.
You will oversee financial management and reporting, ensuring accurate records, robust controls and clear budgeting and forecasting to support the charity's long-term sustainability. You will also lead on our Salesforce system and wider data practices, manage day-to-day office and operational matters, and take responsibility for HR across the organisation. You will also line-manage our Finance and Administration Officer.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of responsibility and thrives in a small team environment. Working closely with the CEO and Head of Programmes, you will play a central role in ensuring Hope for the Young has the systems, processes and people in place to deliver our mission effectively, efficiently and sustainably, helping us support more young people seeking safety to build safe, hopeful futures.
We offer a flexible and hybrid working environment, however you will be expected to come to our office in Brixton for a minimum of 1 day per week (on a Wednesday, which is our office team day).
Key responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
· Lead and oversee the charity's financial management, ensuring robust controls, effective processes and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
· Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning in collaboration with the CEO and Head of Programmes to support organisational sustainability.
· Oversee the delivery of day-to-day finance operations, including bookkeeping, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and financial record-keeping, delivered by the Finance and Administration Officer, providing guidance, training, and support as necessary.
· Monitor income, expenditure, reserves and restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective resource management.
· Prepare and present monthly management accounts, financial reports and analysis to support decision-making by the CEO and Board.
· Maintain and strengthen financial controls, delegated authority arrangements and audit processes to ensure strong financial governance.
Leadership, Governance and Organisational Management
· Lead organisational operational planning and risk management, ensuring systems, processes and resources align with and support delivery of the strategic plan
· Sit as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to organisational strategy, cross-team planning and key decision-making alongside the CEO and Head of Programmes.
· Maintain the organisational risk register, working with the CEO and Board to identify and mitigate strategic and operational risks.
· Own the organisation’s policy framework, maintaining the policy register and ensuring the timely revision, review and compliance of all policies.
IT and Office Management
· Lead the development, administration and optimisation of Salesforce, other fundraising platforms and related system integrations to support fundraising, donor engagement and programme delivery, liaising closely with the Salesforce consultant to implement system enhancements and resolve issues.
· Drive the continuous improvement of Salesforce systems, processes and data management practices, ensuring high standards of data quality, security and operational efficiency.
· Oversee the IT infrastructure, managing the procurement and ongoing maintenance of IT hardware, systems and software with support from the external IT provider.
· Provide training, guidance and user support on Salesforce, Sharepoint, and all related platforms to maximise staff capability and system adoption.
· Ensure a fully functioning office base which enables Hope for the Young to deliver its operational activities in the most efficient and effective manner.
Human Resource Management
· Lead and oversee HR operations, including the recruitment, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers
· Oversee employee lifecycle processes, including inductions, appraisals, performance reviews and professional development planning
· Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies through effective management and administration of contracts, HR records, employee benefits and people processes
· Lead on team wellbeing, fostering a supportive, inclusive, and resilient working culture across the team
The job description as described will be reviewed on a regular basis to respond to any changing needs of the post.
Benefits
• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), excluding bank holidays, plus additional time off over the Christmas period
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential counselling/support helpline
• Regular development opportunities to support professional development
• Quarterly wellbeing afternoons – group outings or activities to relax and unwind
Further Information
• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.
• You must adhere to Hope for the Young’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
• Your employment at Hope for the Young is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
• There is a 3-month probation period for this role.
To Apply
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of forced migration. If you think you have the skills and experience to be our new Head of Finance and Operations, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that AI can be a helpful tool when writing job applications. However, our advice is to not over-rely on AI and ensure your application is a true reflection of you and your voice. We can often tell when AI has been over-relied on and, in many cases, this is not giving applicants the best chance of success.
To submit your application you will need to send your CV and supporting letter, outlining how you meet the person specification for this post and explaining why you would like to work for Hope for the Young.The deadline to apply is 9am Thursday 3rd September. Interviews will take place on 10th and 11th September. If successful, you will be invited to a second interview the following week.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Head of Finance
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct Reports: Finance and Business Administrator
Location: Remote – With some travel to attend meetings and events (mainly in London but also other project areas elsewhere in the UK)
Salary: £46,542 Pro Rata
Hours: 3-4 Days per week
About Alexandra Rose Charity
We should all be able to eat healthy food. But right now, healthy options cost more than twice as much as junk food. It’s getting harder and harder for people to put good food on the table. In fact, the poorest fifth of UK households would need to spend 50% of their disposable income to eat the UK Government’s recommended healthy diet. Access to a choice of high quality, culturally appropriate fruit & veg is an essential building block for our mental and physical health. We need to put this right.
We’re on a mission to give people access to their choice of fresh fruit & veg, in the heart of their community. At Alexandra Rose, we are proud to deliver a mix of practical, place-based projects and national advocacy to shape a fairer future, where everyone can afford and enjoy fresh fruit & veg with dignity.
If this aligns with how you see the world, and you want to use your skills and experience to help us build towards it, you’ll feel at home here.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to help deliver our mission and support the growth and consolidation of the charity. As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in implementing our new strategy as well as managing risk.
You will take overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial management, working closely with the Chief Executive and the Treasurer.
You will provide effective finance partner support to other functions within the charity to support its fundraising, operations and development.
You will also be responsible for the line management of the Finance & Business Administrator, working with the Chief Executive to both oversee and support the governance and compliance services function of the charity.
We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
Interview Process: The selection process may include two interviews:
Please submit your CV together with a cover letter that clearly demonstrates how your skills, experience and knowledge meet the requirements set out in the job pack. Please note that applications will not be considered from candidates who have applied within the last 18 months.
N.B. Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.