HR Advisor - Change
London - with regular travel to Preston

Our Client is seeking a HR Advisor to support a new contract they are implementing.
You will need to get staff on board and supportive on changes to enable them to maintain current operation/levels and then step successfully into new contract and requirements

• You will be dealing with a complexity of changes: difference between centres/Preston, full time/part time staff, old/'new' contracts, wide ranging areas covered e.g. benefits, working hours
• You will work with management to achieve transparent and proactive communication to achieve buy in, initially by location then to individuals
• There are 10 sites with UK wide geography affected by contractual changes, c 110 employees
• There will be significant administration/HR work to: draft comms, draft contracts, issue correct individual contracts to all staff (which will vary), control return, update HR records/systems etc.
• As well as support and advice to the management team with any queries and concerns. Manage any unanticipated related risks and complexities within very tight timescales

This is initially a 3 month FTC qualified HR advisor to support specifically the operation until new contract mobilised and functional, starting ASAP

This person could be based in either Preston or London, but there will be regular travel between the two offices and the various centres to meet with people in their teams and individually.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

I am currently looking for an experienced HR Advisor for an innovative Mental Health charity. You will have good generalist experience in addition to Employee Relations and restructuring.

Duties, skills and experience:
Restructuring to include sound back-office practice e.g. drafting templates, producing structure charts, good record-keeping
Good operational knowledge and hands-on experience
Problem solving mindset and proactive but consultative/inclusive approach
Systems experience essential, procurement experience desirable
Approachable and flexible

If you have the above skills and experience, please apply online or contact Sekai today!

We are the UK Jewish community’s leading international development and humanitarian agency. We tackle poverty, helping the world’s poorest Jews and reaching beyond our community. 

The post holder will join the Finance & Resources team who are responsible for delivering a high quality and efficient operations function to the organisation. This post is managed by the Director of Finance & Resources and works closely with the Senior Leadership Team. This is a standalone HR role with some administrative support provided by the Office Manager.

The ideal candidate will have experience of providing HR in a standalone role, dealing with payroll and pensions in a small to medium sized organisation. They will have the confidence and ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines. Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice is essential to ensure the role is carried out to a high standard. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a part-time HR role and is comfortable providing advice at all levels in the organisation, managing outsourced HR services and developing and monitoring HR policies.

To apply: Submit your CV, a completed Recruitment Monitoring Form and a Covering Letter answering the questions listed at the end of the Recruitment Pack. 

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a Global membership organisation based south of the river in London with good transport links from Croydon, Wimbledon and Central London.

Reporting into the CEO, the role on offer is a standalone International HR Advisor, you will be tasked with a generalist remit including organisation development to ensure a first class HR service is delivered across the organisation.

Organisational Objectives::
- Increase the impact of civil society
- Enhance the collaboration capabilities of civil society
- Strengthen the creation, analysis and sharing of knowledge

Key responsibilities within the role:
- Provide strategic and operational support to the whole organisation
- Ensure compliant policies and robust processes are in place
- Recruitment and selection
- Manage the employee life cycle
- Organisation development
- Employee Relations
- Salary reviews and benchmarking
- Performance Management
- International travel when required
- lead/support on projects when required

The organisation look after their staff well, they offer flexible working conditions such as working from home, generous annual leave allowance and a non contributory pension scheme.

The client will interview on an ongoing basis, therefore it is advised to get your application in as quickly as possible to avoid disappointment.

This is on a rolling deadline - applicants will be reviewed as and when they apply, so this may close before the end date.

About us

Christian Aid is one of the world's leading humanitarian and development organisations. For over 70 years Christian Aid has worked with the world's poorest to tackle the causes and consequences of poverty regardless of religion, ethnicity or nationality.

About the role

Working with the HR team, the Senior People Advisor will provide advice and support to managers and employees across the organisation. This role will focus on the Phase 2 change process and will help teams to think through how to manage their employees to ensure the change objectives are met. They will be responsible for working with senior leaders in their area, to advise them on how to address the people challenges they face.

The role is initially fixed term for 9 months and will also work closely with the change team, helping to establish this role as an effective, value-adding position during an extensive period of change.

About you

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a proven track record in supporting management teams to help them devise solutions for their people and to address the people challenges they face. You will have experience of management complex change processes and dealing with and resolving a range of complex and challenging employment issues and managing professional relationships with managers and employees at all levels.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Application process

Please demonstrate your suitability for this post by submitting a CV and supporting statement.

The HR Advisor provides a comprehensive HR admin service to employees and managers, providing day-to-day HR administrative support, advice and contributing to the long-term development of the HR function.

GENERAL HR

Work with the Head of People & Development to provide HR advice and support to line managers, employees and contractors, explaining procedures and policies in a timely and effective manner

• Update the ADP Payroll and HR system with changes (joiners\leavers\tax code changes\promotions etc.) liaising with Finance to submit payroll.
• Contribute to HR projects
• Produce reports for the Executive Team and for the Board of Trustees on HR related matters as requested
• Assist with employee relations issues

RECRUITMENT & ONBOARDING

Organise recruitment and selection, ensuring this is carried out in accordance with current legislation and good practice

• Support and advise recruiting managers with the revision of job descriptions, person specifications and advertisements
• Manage all recruitment logistics, respond to applicants, organise interviews/assessments, take up references and send follow up letters
• Organise induction training sessions for groups of new joiners on a regular basis, as required by level of starters
• Ensure line managers undertake regular meetings during probationary periods and confirm the appointment of new starters
• Carry out the Day 1 induction for all new starters incl. a safeguarding introduction; ensuring that all relevant information is provided

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

Implement CUK’s performance management procedures; communicating clearly to line managers and supporting them in their role

• Ensure annual appraisals and follow-up meetings are conducted by line managers with their team members
• Highlight actions arising from appraisals and ensure the Head of People & Development is updated on progress against actions, KPIs and any outstanding training needs
• In collaboration with the Head of People & Development, support in the development of PIPs or disciplinary action in case of persistent poor performance

EMPLOYEE WELLBEING 

Be involved in managing wellbeing; ensuring that systems / routines are in place to provide appropriate support to employees, be involved in employee consultation and ensure excellent employee relations

• Manage simple employee relations issues
• Carry out an exit interview with leavers
• Run and implement absence management systems
• Monitor the ADP absence records and produce reports, with recommendations to management
• Be the day-to-day contact with the Occupational Health provider 

HR RECORDS & ADMINISTRATION

Manage the HR records, Payroll and administration systems. Ensuring that ADP HR & Payroll system is up-to-date with the required information and operating effectively

• Support line managers in the development and review of job descriptions
• Ensure employee files contain the necessary paperwork and are stored securely and appropriately
• Action mass data updates on ADP where appropriate

RISK MANAGEMENT

Ensure that policies are implemented to manage the potential employment risks are identified and mitigated; incl. safeguarding plans, data protection, compliance with HR legislation

• Manage the CUK safeguarding administration, incl. ensuring staff and volunteers have the appropriate DBS check. Produce regular reports on safeguarding matters.
• Ensure all staff, incl. contractors, have the necessary contract agreements and indemnity insurance

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Be involved in the management of day-to day Health, Safety and Environmental issues for Citizens UK; ensuring that the workplace is conducive to employee health and wellbeing

• Provide DSE Assessments forms to employees and liaise with the Office Manager on any corrective action required
• Ensure that health and safety is adhered to and the office supports employee health and well-being.

Are you interested in supporting people who have, or are recovering from mental health problems; experiencing barriers affecting their ability to move towards or stay in paid employment? Do you have what it takes support and lead a team of individuals as part of an organisation that prides itself on its professionalism, values and the passion of its staff to make a real difference? 

Status Employment are looking for 1 IAPT Senior Employment Advisor and IAPT Employment Advisers to work 35 hours per week over 5 days. Joining our established team attached to the Lambeth Talking Therapy Service, you will be working with clients with common mental health needs and other barriers to employment.

1 IAPT Senior Employment Advisor:  £32,000 - £38,000 - 1 year contract with potential to be extended

1+ IAPT Employment Advisor: £25,000 - £28,000 – Contract role funded until Sept 2020 with potential to be extended

All roles are an ASAP start to work 35 hours a week over 5 days to join our established team working in the borough of Lambeth.

Working alongside Lambeth Talking Therapies   

The Lambeth Talking Therapies programme provides short term therapy for people with common mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. Status Employment has been the Partner of Choice since IAPT started in Lambeth in 2009. We work closely within this integrated health team, to provide a short term holistic and person centered service. As with Therapy the intervention is short term, typically 2-4 months but varies depending on the need of our client.

This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation that prides itself on its professionalism, values and the passion to make a real difference and contribute to real change within mental health. We are a close-knit, ambitious team, committed to learning and developing and adding value to the clients we support.

 As an Employment Adviser you will provide advice, guidance and support for clients who are:

• Off sick and wishing to return to work
• Retaining employment
• Job seeking activities

You will work collaboratively with clients, therapists and employers to deliver best outcomes. Supporting the client to devise a strategy to help them move forward with employment needs, you will deliver job seeking, CV and Interview workshops, develop an effective knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 and support job applications.

As Senior Employment Advisor, you will do the role of adviser outlined above, with a particular focus on supporting clients to know their employment rights. You will be developing and managing an ambitious team where learning is a focus, as well as working with internal and external senior stakeholders.

Please note the post holder will need to be willing to work in any part of the Borough of Lambeth and work from 11.00 to 19.00 on one day a week, as determined by Status Employment, to support clients who cannot attend during normal office hours.

Please send in your CV and Covering Letter (in line with the job description). 

Closing date is 27 November 2019

Interview Dates are: Monday 2nd December and Tuesday 3rd December

HR Business Partner (Head Office/Regions)

Competitive salary plus benefits

As part of the current HR Transformation Programme, one of the new positions created is for a HR Business Partner to be recruited and work at Head Office.

The role will be to provide a proactive, responsive, business-focussed generalist HR service to support the Head Office and Regional staff.  

You will have a strong generalist HR background and be CIPD qualified. The focus for the role includes building and developing a range of interpersonal skills including communication, listening, relationship management and influencing. Reporting to the  Head of HR, the HRBP will be responsible for the delivery of the HR practices and promoting best practice wherever possible.

Overall, the HRBP has a wide range of HR responsibilities including all HR aspects of the employee lifecycle, the updating and application of HR policies and procedures and dealing with all HR queries promptly and reliably.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role to Pete Thompson, Head of HR, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1PH, or email.

Only successful candidates asked to attend an interview will be contacted.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The HR Business Partner will carry out operational day-to-day HR tasks to deliver a best practice HR service to the Fund. This is a truly generalist HRBP role covering everything from administration to HR projects and Human Resource strategy.

As an HR Business Partner, you will have solid technical knowledge of HR, employee relations, and recruitment drives. You’ll provide expert advice to line managers in the Fund – building their confidence and capability.

Working directly with and reporting to the Head of HR, you will be involved in a wide variety of HR tasks including the strategic focus on enhanced research and drafting skills to develop current and future HR policies and have the involvement with the implementation of a new HRIS.   

As a vital member of a growing HR team, you’ll have the opportunity to handle more complex queries in depth, advising and supporting senior stakeholders. You’ll have the opportunity to manage some of the HR core activities, which include policy development, the induction programme, management development programme, supporting and increase wellbeing awareness and mental health to promote the Fund in becoming an even more inclusive and diverse organisation.

The HR team believes in supporting each other to continually develop and stretch our skills and experiences whilst maintaining a highly credible and professional appearance to the Fund. You’ll have the opportunity to partner with Heads of Department/managers and build strong relationships to ensure the high performing teams and individuals are able to deliver at pace.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of this role are both staff-facing and project-based work. Project work is split across the team.

• You will be the primary interface with employing Directors and Heads of department.
• Lead on the Training Needs Analysis for the Fund.
• Create and execute a ‘People Plan’, that will be aligned to the Fund’s overarching strategic objectives and the HR Strategy - being able to clearly identify the outcomes and impacts of such a plan.
• Support workforce planning and talent management (specifically succession planning) across the Fund
• Assist managers in developing interventions, performance improvement plans, including support on managing absence, grievances and sickness concerns and change management strategies to promote positive employee relations
• Lead the recruitment drives for the Fund, managing the recruitment process ensuring suitable candidates with the right talent is attracted to the Fund.
• Effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, which can include legal counsel, occupational health services and trade union representatives.
• In partnership with managers, identifying development and training interventions to enhance the capacity, capability and commitment of the staff to drive a high-performance culture
• Be able to design and develop people policies that meet the needs of our staff and support HR strategic goals.
• Provide HR expertise to monitor and interpret HR analytics and provide recommendations for action or solutions.
• Implement interventions by supporting changes to processes, structure, leadership, culture change and people capabilities.
• Support the Head of HR and Heads of Department with business change and organisational development work.
• Where necessary support the Head of HR on change management and re-structuring plans including the implementation of a new HRIS Fund wide integration programme.
• Where necessary support the Head of HR on Strategic projects and people resourcing across the Fund.
• Keep abreast of changes in HR Legislation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with relevance to HR (Business administration)
• CIPD qualified with evidence of continued professional development

• Significant relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a formal qualification.

Desirable

• Member of a professional body related to HR

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• HR Generalist experience with ideally 3-5 years experience in a Business Partnering role.
• Able to problem solve and demonstrate a willingness to ‘get your hands dirty’ approach to work.
• Solid employment law knowledge and proven experience of applying updated legislation to a variety of HR situations.
• Evidence of having a passion for working in a team environment with a high team ethos and values.
• Proven organisation skills and ability to priortise a varied workload.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience of working in an environment with transformation projects and change programmes.  
• Experience of managing stakeholders at varying levels of seniority; particularly engaging and coaching managers through employee relations issues and advising on any casework.
• Evidence of adopting a pro-active and analytical approach to resolving issues and identifying and overcoming the barriers to change.
• Experience of implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Demonstration of strong drafting skills in preparing written documents such as new policies, formal minutes or advice to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstration of competent IT skills in the use of Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the Charity sector
• Experience of working within a forward thinking environment

Competencies

• Adapting and responding to change – demonstrating flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances, accepting new ideas.
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks – works productively in a pressured environment and keeps emotions under control during difficult situations.
• Planning and Organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload. Ability to multi-task across various disciplines.
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations – focuses on customer needs and satisfaction.
• Deciding and Initiating Action – takes initiative, and acts with confidence.
• Writing and Reporting – writes clearly, succinctly and correctly.

Are you an experienced advocate, passionate about gender equality and climate change? Do you understand the gendered impact of the climate crisis? Are you keen to ensure women and local women’s organisations have a say in disaster prevention and response and help led the way in adapting to climate change?  Have you got experience of working with networks and coalitions to coordinate advocacy actions and deliver real, tangible change on the ground for women’s lives in some of the world’s crises?

Why work for us?

This is an exciting opportunity for a 1-year role to support CARE UK’s campaign ‘Women on the Frontline’ to keep pressure on for ambitious action to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to put women at the heart of adaptation and response efforts.

About you

We are looking for a Senior Advocacy & Policy Advisor to lead our Humanitarian and Gender in Emergencies advocacy work to draw on CARE’s programmatic presence and expertise in 90 countries to leverage policy change to improve the lives of millions of women worldwide. 

You will need to be excited by the opportunity to deliver tangible advocacy wins working with women’s rights organisations in protracted crises, whilst also being alert to the multitude of other issues and opportunities that arise through our work, such informing MPs or UK government policy with a campaign action, working with colleagues at the UN on specific crises context like Syria and Yemen and inform our humanitarian advocacy on ‘Type 4s’ where relevant.

You will be happy to draw on CARE’s programme evidence on GBV work or GiE to dive into a meeting and bring perspectives from our partners into discussions about the Call to Action on Prevention of GBV or the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative. Above all you want to make change happen for real women and their families and communities and you want to know you are making a difference. 

About CARE

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places.  We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in CARE International UK includes, in particular, criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job (see person specification).  If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch.

HR Business Partner - Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

Farringdon

Up to £45,000

Are you looking to work for a well-known organisation that is passionate about animals?

Would like to work for a large matrix organisation?

Do you have HR generalist experience?

What is great about this organisation?

• This is a large organisation that campaigns for animals and their rights
• Be part of organisation that actively rescues animals and influences policies around the world
• The organisation is based in Farringdon with ample opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of London

What is great about this HR Business Partner role?

• Get to take part in a constant project environment where new animal protection agendas are pushed
• Work with a global organisation that is set on making a difference to animals directly and humans indirectly
• Get to be a part of a culture where everyone is passionate about the cause and offers a great atmosphere for their employees

In this HR Business Partner role, you will:

• Ensure HR and OD policies are in line with the organisation's values
• Identify employee relations issues and work with the International HR teams to develop strategies and solutions
• Ensure effective selection process are in line with the values of the organisation
• Contribute and support projects and their implementation

As a HR Business Partner, you must:

• Be a strong generalist and be proficient in each of the sectors of HR like Organisational Development, Recruitment, Change Management, Employee Relations and Policy, Process and Project work
• Experience of delivering HR Projects
• Experience of working in a cross-cultural environment and an international organisation
• Experience of advising and dealing with employee relations issues
• Knowledge of employment law within the UK and preferably European Law

This organisation is looking for a HR Business Partner who is ready to hit the ground running within a friendly firm. They must display qualities of a team member, be enthusiastic and show initiative. Proactive behaviour is celebrated, and excellent communication is required at both written and oral levels.

I have had a high level of interest in this role already so please get in contact with Jessie ASAP on or 020 7269 6344 or email

ProTax is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Independent Living Adviser

Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) is a small charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

KCIL's Senior Independent Living Adviser will support direct payment users through the process of becoming an employer and managing a direct payment through home visits, on-going support and advice; ensuring that service users understand their rights and responsibilities. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic full time, Senior Independent Living Adviser to join our team. This is a 1 year contract with the possibility of extension.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working in advice, information and guidance and providing outreach support. We seek someone who has a good understanding of equality and diversity, equal opportunities and a good understanding of personalisation; benefits, direct payments and personal budgets. A basic understanding of employment law and the social model of disability would be beneficial to this post.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for working with people across the London Borough of Kingston to support them to set up as a direct payment user or other aspects of independent living.

Our Senior Independent Living Adviser will be expected to research local services for adults with disabilities, understanding disability related issues; and to attend network groups for the voluntary sector and will support KCIL to deliver awareness about direct payments and personal budgets to local people and stakeholders.

• To provide support, advice and information to service users regarding direct payments via a combination of approaches including outreach, office based working and community based drop-in sessions.
• To manage a caseload of services users who currently have or are seeking to apply for a personal budget or direct payment.
• To make first initial contact with service users and arrange home or office visits in order to support them in setting up on a direct payment or other aspects of independent living.
• To provide guidance to service users on the required paperwork for becoming an employer stressing the importance of compliance with legal responsibilities including support with payroll, insurance, contracts and agreements.
• To arrange, advertise and facilitate monthly information ‘drop-in’ sessions at venues across the Borough of Kingston upon Thames aimed at providing information and advice about direct payments.
• To provide support at quarterly Direct Payment user group meetings and other meetings as required.
• To attend regular team meetings, supervision and any training that may be required.

Benefits

•Salary - £27,027 - £29,969 (pro rata)

•Pension scheme

•25 days’ holiday per annum (pro rata)

This post is for 28 - 35 hours per week and hours are negotiable. The successful candidate will be willing to travel in and around the London Boroughs or Kingston-upon-Thames and Richmond-upon-Thames.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 27th November 2019

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Please note we do not accept CV's. All applicants must complete an application form to be considered for shortlisting.

Previous applicants need not apply

I am currently working with a charity organisation based in Sidcup, who are looking to recruit a HR Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract.

The main accountabilities held within this role will include:

• Ensure the organisation is provided with a high-quality HR transactional service that meets the needs of the organisation through the management of the HR Admin team 
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR 
• To keep up to date with current employment legislation and assist the HR Shared Services Manager with the reviewing and drafting of policies 
• Assist the HR Shared Services Manager with initiatives, undertaking research 
• Manage the employee life cycle working with the Recruitment and Payroll functions 
• To build excellent internal relationships across the Group to understand their HR requirements and ensure they are achieved
• Undertake reporting analysis of data from the HRIS

Experience desired:

• Employee life cycle from onboarding, changes to contracts and leaving the organisation etc
• Knowledge of HR administration processes and compliance
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices 
• IT literate with experience of HR Information Systems 
• Managing a team 
• Knowledge of UK & European employment legislation, including the application of TUPE Regulations 
• Knowledge and understanding of HR best practices, and how to apply these to support the Group’s strategic plan

If you are looking for your next assignment and have the relevant skills and experience for the role, please submit your application ASAP to be considered for this exciting opportunity. 

About us:

ScreenSkills is the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen industries – film, television (high-end, children’s, unscripted), VFX, animation and games. Our mission is to lead on building skills and talent, finding, developing and sustaining a properly inclusive workforce to support the screen industries across the whole of the country and power growth.

Our Board and Advisory Councils comprise committed senior industry leaders from across the screen sector, representing large and small organisations and businesses across the UK.

Role purpose:

This role will function within a matrix environment encompassing office management, HR responsibilities and operational support. The role will oversee the provisions of office management, provide HR support and compliance in addition to providing support with Ops/IT. Some occasional weekend working may be required.

Key responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Work with the business to review their IT/Operational requirements and processes, seeking feedback to deliver documented service/delivery solutions. Recommend actions to have effective and efficient processes. Have a good understanding of the IT requirements for the company
• Work with Finance to review expenditure against operational costs
• Project manage any new operations and one-off projects i.e. moves, reconfiguration, business continuity planning and testing
• Working with the Finance and Operations Director support new procurement tenders and renewals of existing contracts by analysing performance for each contract ensuring the contracts are effective and financial implications and delivery have been fully understood prior to commencement
• Review supplier and partner relationships including reporting and management, covering a comprehensive key contract/procurement review
• Develop the procurement processes, ensuring all key suppliers are managed and contracted in an efficient and effective manner which adheres with the organisation’s fraud and bribery controls
• Working with the Finance and Operations Director ensure all commercial contracts that are entered into are robust, cost effective, actively managed and suppliers held to account to deliver the performance required
• Working with the Finance and Operations Director review and update the procurement policy and processes at ScreenSkills to continuously improve the procurement processes and commercial arrangements
• Negotiate maintenance agreements in conjunction with the Finance and Operations Director
• Identifying risks and proposing/agreeing actions to mitigate any risks

Office Management

• Line manage and support the development of the Office Administrator/Receptionist ensuring performance is monitored and reviewed
• Manage the general Health and Safety documentation within the organisation ensuring fire and general risk assessments are completed in a timely manner
• Review, update and ensure the renewal of the organisations insurance policies
• Manage out-sourced operations, support contracts, maintain relationships, monitor outputs and impact whilst ensuring value for the organisation
• Manage and coordinate facilities, services and office functions and procedures
• Office management, inclusive of organization of invoicing, logistics, supplies, cleaning and ad hoc duties
• Ensure all staff have suitable IT equipment and telecoms ensuring the fixed assets register is updated on a regular basis
• Oversee the organisations complaints process
• Act as the GDPR Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance

Human Resources

• Act as the super user for the HR database (Cascade) ensuring the system is updated in line with staff changes
• Completion of all transactional HR administration, including the checking and submission of payroll data, recruitment and benefits administration
• Liaise with the HR Coordinator and HR Manager regarding any relevant staff changes
• Lead on the pension auto-enrolment process on a monthly basis
• Provide timely support on HR related activities
• Support the HR Manager with the management and timely update of HR policies and procedures
• Support the organisation with business change programmes and restructures
• Work with HR Manager and HR Coordinator on key HR projects
• Manage staff leave, sickness absence and TOIL, including management approvals, record keeping and liaising with staff directly. Provide support with all employee relations matters
• Where necessary provide support on the organisations recruitment activities
• The above list of duties is not exhaustive

Corporate responsibilities:

• Take ownership of, and contribute to, internal and external communications activity both in their job role and as part of ScreenSkills’ overall strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to embracing and promoting ScreenSkills’ positive approach to the achievement of acceptance, openness, and equality of opportunity at work for people from under-represented groups (eg such as those with disabilities and from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities).
• Promote and develop individual and organisational activities which support and enhance environmental sustainability and health and safety objectives.
• Establish good working relationships with both internal and external customers and provide a high quality service which meets their needs.
• Support yours and your colleagues’ activity through a commitment to effective and correct use of corporate tools and resources, including the Wire (ScreenSkills’ intranet) for internal communications and file management, and authorised systems for contact management.

This role is suitable for flexible working. Please contact us to discuss or express your preference on your application.

We particularly welcome applicants from groups underrepresented in the screen industries

 

This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing. Your manager will, in discussion with you, review the job description at appraisal. It is ScreenSkills’ intention to work with you to update and incorporate changes to your job description as required. However, if agreement cannot be reached, ScreenSkills reserves the right to impose changes.

ScreenSkills is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.

We are very proud to be working with an amazing charity based in London. They provide advice and support to women, men and children who have been affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse and violence.

HR Manager
6 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Full time or Part time
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum pro rata
Located in Islington

An opportunity has come up to join their small but busy HR team for a period of 6 months. I am looking for a CIPD Qualified HR Manager with previous charity experience (frontline services such as disability, mental health) someone who would be passionate about the cause.

You will be responsible for managing a team of 3 people, and reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Operations. You will be an experienced HR professional who will hit the ground running and cope with the absence of their current HR Manager. You will support managers in finding solutions to HR challenges, review and draft HR policy and procedures, carry on working with their learning plan and ensure our management reports are produced on time.

Ideally need someone who has had experience of implementing new systems (CIPHR). They are currently midway and there is a need to review and streamline business processes.

A can do attitude is absolutely essential, as is the ability to work as part of a small team and on your own initiative. You will be an outstanding communicator both orally and in writing with strong interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be considered, please email your up to date CV to [email protected]