Vacancy Reference Number:

HOHR/FS/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Human Resources

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture style Human Resources function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the Human Resources team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

About the Trade Justice Movement

The Trade Justice Movement is a UK coalition of organisations advocating for trade justice, including trade unions, aid agencies, environment and human rights campaigns.

TJM has led advocacy on issues including the privileges offered to investors, democratic scrutiny of trade agreements and the impact of trade deals on climate change and the environment. We play an important role in supporting politicians, the media and other civil society organisations in developing their understanding of and ability to engage in trade debates.

Following the Brexit vote, international trade became a key focus for government and the media. The UK has a unique opportunity to develop trade policy which is aligned with climate goals. However, to date there is no clear strategy to ensure this happens. This role will help us to use our existing research and policy proposals to shape media debates and ensure that civil society organisations are equipped to act.

About the role

The Senior Communications Adviser’s role is to raise the profile of TJM’s work on trade and climate change:

• Develop a strategy and help TJM to build our reputation for strong expertise and analysis in trade and climate policy.
• Lead TJM’s communications on trade and climate change with civil society, the media and online.
• Convene TJM’s network of partner organisations and develop new relationships so that an increased number of organisations advocate in trade and climate policy in partnership with TJM.
• Support TJM’s influencing work within key civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra and with the aim of influencing the UK’s approach to COP26 and beyond.

Working with a small team, you will need both a strong ability to develop innovative approaches in the areas identified, manage your time and work plan and to be proactive in developing networks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a big impact as the UK develops its independent trade policy and hosts COP26.

Role Description

Trade and Climate Communications Strategy

• Develop TJM’s strategy for communications with the media and civil society organisations in this area, taking into account the political and media context and the need to achieve impact with minimal resources.

Development of External and Network Communications

• Lead the delivery of TJM’s communications with the media and civil society organisations on trade and climate change, including identifying key audiences and tailoring messaging to them.
• Build TJM’s media profile and networks, including through regular press releases, developing opportunities to place opinion pieces, and increasing TJM’s social media presence.
• Establish effective, regular communications with member and partner organisations.
• Maintain TJM’s web content on this issue.

Convening Civil Society Organisations

• Provide opportunities for civil society organisations to collaborate and advocate in this area, including through regular meetings, joint letters and engagement with civil service departments. 
• Organise a number of seminars and briefing meetings for TJM members to build civil society capacity on trade and climate change.
• Work with the Senior Adviser to engage with existing climate change forums.

Institutional Engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with key UK civil service departments including Cabinet Office, BEIS, DIT and Defra.
• Where appropriate, identify and engage with other international institutions, this might include the WTO, the UN or the OECD.
• Work with other team members to respond to opportunities to engage including consultation responses, meetings and online forums.
• Track preparations for COP26 and highlight opportunities to influence the process, as well as the UK’s broader trade and climate policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Establish and maintain good monitoring systems against project aims.

Hours of work: Full time - flexible working can be discussed with the line manager

This role reports to: TJM Senior Adviser

Staff reporting to this post: None

Key competencies

Essential

• Good knowledge of international trade rules, climate policy or of an equivalent macroeconomic or environmental issue.
• Experience of the management and delivery of effective external communications at a senior level. 
• A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks and relationships.
• A demonstrated ability to influence across a diversity of organisations, journalists and civil service departments at a senior level.
• Excellent analytical skills and political awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable project management skills, including budget management.
• Strong ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, initiating own work, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

Desirable

• Ability to travel occasionally and work outside normal working hours when necessary

For over 25 years, Global Witness has fought to end environmental and human rights abuses driven by political and corporate elites.  Through bold and hard-hitting investigations, campaigning, and advocacy, we have catalysed change across the world to challenge the systems that enable these harms.

Our work is needed now more than ever.

We are facing a crisis: the climate is being destroyed and civic freedoms are deteriorating.  Rampant abuse of power is pushing the world to breaking point as Governments and Big Corporations all too often go unchecked in their exploitation of our planet and its people.

For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. We continue to strive for greater cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion internally and across civil society. We stay ahead of the curve by learning from allies and other social and political movements that share our mission.

Only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better, more just future.

About the role

Global Witness is made up of passionate people with different skills and experiences, who have come together, to deliver a shared mission: a world where wealth and power are more commonly used for good and the needs of people and planet are put before profit.

To be truly effective we need a workforce that is diverse, skilled and genuinely enjoys working for Global Witness. Reporting to the HR Director, The HR Manager will play a key role in creating this environment alongside the other HR team members.  This is a new role providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop and deliver broad and innovative activity: from change projects to policy development that supports the organisation in achieving its collective goals.

How to apply

If you are ready to apply – please apply with your CV together with your answers to the following questions:

1) Global Witness has made four public commitments to racial justice.  In the last year what have you done to support an organisation in becoming more diverse and inclusive (max 250 words)

2) In your view what are the key people challenges that Global Witness is currently facing? (max 250 words)

3) One of Global Witness’ values is collaboration – how would you support Global Witness in becoming more collaborative? (max 250 words)

Closing date for the receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 31st January 2021

For more information on the role, please contact Adrian Lewis at Morgan Law, 

Please note, all direct or third party applications will be forwarded to Morgan Law.

A health charity based in London are looking for a HR & Recruitment Advisor. The post holder is responsible for providing a professional and effective human resource support for managers and staff in a portfolio of countries and provides advice to country management teams on local staff employment. This post holder is also responsible for reviewing and implementing HR policies & procedures, and for leading on specific HR projects and initiatives such as salary reviews, employee engagement surveys.
Key responsibilities
Contribute to the development of the charity's Human Resources strategy, annual plan, and global policies.

Advise, train and coach managers and staff on charity's HR policies, procedures and best people management practices in accordance with legal requirements

Monitor appraisals and advise Country Directors/Line Managers on performance management issues.

Carry out HR inductions and exit interviews for global roles within portfolio, identifying key trends and ensuring that other departments are aware of issues requiring improvement.

Contributes towards the creation of initiatives that promote staff engagement.

Lead on specific projects as directed by the HR Director

Manage the job evaluation process within portfolio; ensuring consistency of job titles and grades across the organisation

Support and advise HR Focal Points on recruitment activities and lead on national recruitments on those countries where there is no HR presence.
Keep updated with relevant new recruitment sources and propose improvements to processes and selection tools to ensure that the recruitment process meets current and future organisational needs.
Contribute to developing and implementing the consultant management policy and processes.

Person specification
Level 7 CIPD qualified or above or equivalent.
Work experience with INGO / NGO Sector
Strong experience of dealing with complex employee relations
Strong experience of developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and projects.
Strong experience of managing and undertaking a high quality high volume recruitment process at a senior level.
Strong experience of providing a broad range of high quality HR policy advice (including disciplinary and grievance) to managers and staff.
Strong experience of dealing with complex employee relations issues in different countries.
Strong experience of developing and communicating HR management information.
Good experience of undertaking and supervising payroll

Closing Date: 21st December 2020

Purpose of Job

Act as a trusted advisor working with Departmental Directors to lead and deliver the people agenda. Think beyond the HR specialism, having a true understanding of the organisational strategy priorities and challenges. In addition to Business Partner activity, undertake key HR projects, manage HR cyclical events, HR policy design and refresh, employee relations and specific recruitment activity. The role is also seen as a stepping stone to the Head of HR role and the role holder will have opportunity to work closely with the Head of HR and stand in for this role on occasions

Main Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Developing and implementing the people agenda:

• Support ongoing organisational growth and development of a high-performing inclusive culture, particularly focusing on inclusion and wellbeing
• Use data to understand themes and trends, suggesting solutions and approaches
• Provide expert HR advice relating to organisational change

Developing and implementing an effective performance management approach:

• Support Directors to manage performance effectively, embedding the principles of good performance management
• Ensure robust succession plans and a talent pipeline are in place
• Work closely with the learning and development manager to embed line management learning and development

Design and deliver required outcomes for specific people projects:

• Use external research, data and best practice to shape and deliver these projects
• Collaborate with other BITC colleagues across the organisation to shape and deliver

Developing an effective colleague voice:

• Work with Directors to analyse results and identify themes and trends from employee engagement surveys or other sources of feedback 
• Support leaders by developing appropriate action plans and monitoring implementation

Advising on all HR policies and procedures:

• Provide specialist HR advice to ensure compliance with all key legislation, identifying and mitigating any key risks
• Review and update HR policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice
• Support and coach managers with any formal performance and absence management, disciplinary, harassment, and grievance issues

Devising effective resourcing and recruitment strategies and solutions:

• Work closely with the HR coordinator to ensure effective recruitment takes place for their Directors, ensuring best practice and adherence to policies and procedures

• Provide support for senior recruitment panels where appropriate

Manage HR cyclical activities:

• Manage the annual pay review process for the Departmental Directors ensuring consistency,  fairness and be within the budget.
• Manage other HR cyclical activities as required and ensure health & safety and safeguarding requirements are met 

The post holder may be required to carry out other duties that are reasonably to be considered as within the scope and purpose of the job and the aptitudes of the job holder. This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description.

Special working conditions

Occasional travel across the UK

ABOUT US

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading defence and security think tank. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges.

ABOUT THE ROLE

RUSI has charity status and fundamental to delivering its purpose are its people and their well-being.

The Institute’s staff numbers have increased rapidly in the last few years from being a small to a medium sized organisation. There is a need to expand its Human Resources (HR) management capacity. This is a hands-on role that requires the successful candidate to be proactive, resilient, and to have good balance of people and task to deliver the Institutes HR objectives.  The Human Resources Manager will work alongside the HR Director as a generalist and manage all aspects of HR across the organisation including recruitment, training, employee engagement and employment relations.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager or an experienced HR Advisor looking to take the next step in their HR career. You will ideally have a charity sector/think tank background or with experience in working with small/medium sized organisation (SME). You will be CIPD qualified or have a similar qualification.

The successful candidate will be skilled in delivering an outstanding customer service to employees and external stakeholders alike. You will lead and manage our recruitment process supporting line managers to deliver a positive candidate experience. As a generalist you will manage the day to day HR operations but will have the autonomy to develop and take responsibilities for HR initiatives and projects.

To be successful in this role you will need a can do attitude and a flexible approach to responding to changes. You will possess the skills to challenge and influence all levels of management ensuring that best practices is upheld at all times.

For full job specification and how to apply please visit our career page.

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

IPPF is seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed professional to take up an exciting global role providing medical leadership and ensuring a strategic, integrated approach to clinical governance, health systems strengthening and sexual and reproductive health service (SRH) programming in line with IPPF strategic outcomes. Working closely with colleagues and members worldwide, they will collaborate and lead the clinical and technical implementation of specific programmes focusing on the delivery of integrated SRHR including innovative service delivery strategies with a special emphasis on person-centred, transformative approaches including self-care. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical guidance to expand access to SRH commodities and pharmacovigilance within the Federation. The role is also expected to work closely with IPPF’s Director Leadership Team to advise and provide technical input on other related medical issues. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to build and implement a vision for this important organisational function.

Profile: In addition to proven experience in a relevant medical field - providing sexual and reproductive health services, you will be an established leader with technical excellence as it relates to programme design, strategies, and analysis of needs and gaps.

Creative and dynamic, you should enjoy working in complex organisational settings, having the ability to build networks and influence, and to foster openness to fresh ideas and new ways of working. You will be comfortable working with cross-cultural teams, be comfortable with ambiguity and comfortable in both engaging and leading. You will have a post graduate degree in public health/health related qualification- a clinical background is required. Fluency in English is essential, with excellent written and oral communication skills and proven experience of facilitation, research, training and capacity-building. You will have a clear commitment to the values of IPPF and passion for the work of the organization.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website. Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 7 February 2021

Interviews: w/c 15 February 2021 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals. Empowering the most vulnerable women, men and young people in over 160 countries to access life-saving services and programmes and to live with dignity, IPPF and its 30,000 staff, along with millions of volunteers, campaign for SRHR and deliver education and services through over 50,000 service delivery points.

IPPFs Programme & Capacity Sharing Division is looking for an experienced professional to improve the impact of IPPFs SRH programmes and expand programmatic partnerships with implementing partners, research institutions and private foundations.

Working closely with IPPFs Chief Medical Advisor and other colleagues across IPPF, you will track, identify and develop strategic opportunities for generating and utilizing emerging evidence within IPPF to advance SRHR. With a proven track record of strong research and analytical skills, you will develop and support co-implementation of IPPF’s research strategy among IPPF Member Associations and contribute to identifying and nurturing SRH expertise within IPPF.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ.  Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 26 January 2021

Interviews: TBC 

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV/AIDS. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in United Kingdom. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

London (N.B.: It may be possible for the post-holder to work from a different location if the candidate is based in a country/territory with an Amnesty International Secretariat office and we are in a position to hire an employee in that location - please see link below to see our worldwide office locations: )

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a unique opportunity to shape Amnesty International's future work - ensuring gender and diversity is at the core of all of our human rights work and organisational practices. The Senior Advisor, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming will lead and facilitate effective gender and diversity mainstreaming initiatives across Amnesty International - from a capacity-building, programmatic, and organizational perspective - within its Secretariat, national entities, and leadership governance structures. This role reports to the Senior Director of Research, Advocacy and Policy and will provide leadership on gender and diversity mainstreaming under the strategic goal covering gender and non-discrimination in the current strategic plan. This is particularly relevant as Amnesty is due to adopt its new long-term global strategy in 2021. In particular, over the next 12 months, you will be expected to provide analysis, practical guidance and support on how gender and diversity aims can be achieved within the organisation - especially within Amnesty's programming, planning, monitoring and evaluation approach, project management processes, and capacity-building programmes to implement the new strategy. The role will work in close collaboration with the Gender, Sexuality and Identity team, and a network of gender experts from across the organisation.

ABOUT YOU

You will have strong technical expertise in gender and diversity analysis and mainstreaming program work - preferably within INGOs or similar civil society/international organisations contexts. The nature of this role will require you to work very closely with a huge variety of stakeholders across countries, areas of expertise and different level of maturity with regards to gender and inclusion. This will require you relying on extensive relationship-building and people skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others - especially to influence and negotiate decision-making including at most senior levels. Finally, as a member of the Gender & Diversity community within Amnesty, you will also be expected to have significant expert knowledge in at least one policy area that addresses gendered anti-discrimination, intersectional analysis, and the ways that human rights abuses are underpinned by intersecting inequalities. A supportive and collaborative team player, you will be comfortable working collaboratively in an open and constructive way.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Recognized technical expertise in gender and diversity analysis, mainstreaming, as well as diversity and inclusion program work as demonstrated through precision with relevant concepts, depth of insight, and effective problem identification and resolution.
• Leadership and significant expert knowledge in at least one policy area anchored in sophisticated gendered anti-discrimination and intersectional analysis specifically the ways that human rights abuses are underpinned by intersecting inequalities
• Advanced university education and training in a relevant discipline or equivalent work-based experience
• (Desirable) Experience as a manager or team leader in a complex human-rights organization.
• Very strong credibility and relationship-building skills, including evidence of experience in influencing and negotiating, demonstration of political judgment, and possession of people skills.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

At Plan International,  we are proud to have built a strong global function, we are now looking to develop and strengthen our business partnering within the  newly relaunched People and Culture team.   We aim to continue to ‘raise the bar’ to the new priorities of the organisation in our function through ensuring that the people and culture team is focussed on supporting our global client groups to deliver on the aims of  our ‘100 Million Reasons’ strategy . 

In our Strategic Business Partners, we are looking for a senior, highly experienced and qualified HR professionals, who will work closely with the Executive Director of People & Culture and the broader Executive Leadership team to build an exceptional strategic partnering service.   We need individuals to join us who know what true ‘business partnering’ looks like, who can bring business acumen, a mindset that is both agile and customer focussed  and an ability to keep broader strategic aims at the heart of people matters.  You will be a highly credible and consultative partner to senior managers with the confidence and interpersonal skills to coach, negotiate, challenge and influence at all levels within the organisation.  As well as bringing technical expertise in people related matters, you will be a champion of cultural change and collaboration, not just within the team but as a role model across our global organisation.

Working globally, this role requires an understanding of working across a broad range of cultural, economic and social contexts, so an understanding of the challenges and complexities that come with delivering international solutions is required.  Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Plan International’s values and desired culture and this role is key in promoting that culture. 

Some key deliverables: 

• Act as a trusted and credible global strategic advisor on people related matters. 

• Build a specific knowledge of your client group’s workforce, in their operating contexts

• Deliver strategic workforce planning, including talent, succession planning and leadership development.

• Act as an internal consultant on programmes of organisation design and effectiveness.

• Work with leadership to develop and execute a people and culture plan for your client group

• Provide strategic and some operational case work support on complex casework, on ER, reward and inter-company transfer issues. 

• Promote values-based leadership, with a strong focus on embedding EDI principles in your own practices, and within our organisation culture.

Please note we are recruiting for two partner roles:

• Strategic Business Partner Lead

• Strategic Business Partner

The SBP Lead role does require more advanced experience of deputising for the Executive Director People & Culture, from time to time. This means the SBP Lead role will involve business partnering with the CEO, contributing to senior Executive Director business meetings/discussions and covering the Executive Director of People & Culture, through attendance/presentations to our International Board and Members Assembly. You may wish to consider the SBP role, if you have not yet acquired senior level partnering experience at both executive and board level. 

At Plan International,  we are proud to have built a strong global function, we are now looking to develop and strengthen our business partnering within the  newly relaunched People and Culture team.   We aim to continue to ‘raise the bar’ to the new priorities of the organisation in our function through ensuring that the people and culture team is focussed on supporting our global client groups to deliver on the aims of  our ‘100 Million Reasons’ strategy . 

In our Strategic Business Partners, we are looking for a senior, highly experienced and qualified HR professionals, who will work closely with the Executive Director of People & Culture and the broader Executive Leadership team to build an exceptional strategic partnering service.   We need individuals to join us who know what true ‘business partnering’ looks like, who can bring business acumen, a mindset that is both agile and customer focussed  and an ability to keep broader strategic aims at the heart of people matters.  You will be a highly credible and consultative partner to senior managers with the confidence and interpersonal skills to coach, negotiate, challenge and influence at all levels within the organisation.  As well as bringing technical expertise in people related matters, you will be a champion of cultural change and collaboration, not just within the team but as a role model across our global organisation.

Working globally, this role requires an understanding of working across a broad range of cultural, economic and social contexts, so an understanding of the challenges and complexities that come with delivering international solutions is required.  Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to Plan International’s values and desired culture and this role is key in promoting that culture. 

Some key deliverables: 

• Act as a trusted and credible global strategic advisor on people related matters. 

• Build a specific knowledge of your client group’s workforce, in their operating contexts

• Deliver strategic workforce planning, including talent, succession planning and leadership development.

• Act as an internal consultant on programmes of organisation design and effectiveness.

• Work with leadership to develop and execute a people and culture plan for your client group

• Provide strategic and some operational case work support on complex casework, on ER, reward and inter-company transfer issues. 

• Promote values-based leadership, with a strong focus on embedding EDI principles in your own practices, and within our organisation culture.

Please note we are recruiting for two partner roles:

• Strategic Business Partner Lead

• Strategic Business Partner

The SBP Lead role does require more advanced experience of deputising for the Executive Director People & Culture, from time to time. This means the SBP Lead role will involve business partnering with the CEO, contributing to senior Executive Director business meetings/discussions and covering the Executive Director of People & Culture, through attendance/presentations to our International Board and Members Assembly. You may wish to consider the SBP role, if you have not yet acquired senior level partnering experience at both executive and board level. 

Benefits Advice Lead

We are looking for an exceptional self-starter for a benefits Advice Lead role, to provide specialist benefit advice to advisers and service users.

Our client is a compassionate, dynamic and community-focused charity working to alleviate poverty caused by problem debt and lack of financial capability. If you are passionate about helping people, then this role could be for you. It is much more than just a job - you'll get to see peoples' lives changed and dignity restored!

Internal Job Title: Welfare Benefits Advice Lead

Location: Flexible location, between central London and home based

Salary: £25,000-£33,000 p.a. (FTE) depending on experience

Benefits: 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), 3-6% pension contribution depending on service

Contract type: Permanent, 3-5 days a week (flexible working options available)

Closing Date: Monday 1st February 2021

About the Role:

As Benefits Advice Lead you will act as a point of expertise in the area of welfare benefits for both our client’s team of advisers and service users. In time, the post holder will also be expected to manage their own cases and lead appointment sessions.

Our client is a faith based charity, their biblically inspired mission is to ‘Restore Dignity and Renew Hope’ to those in the community brought down by poverty and debt. As Benefits Advice Lead you will play your part in bringing this vision to reality, supporting clients through what at times can be emotionally difficult situations, to get back on their feet and realise their full potential.

They are currently looking to expand the support they are able to provide into specialist benefits advice. Whilst they already support many clients with benefit issues already as part of their debt advice work, they require a specialist in this area who will be able to provide support to debt advisers on more complex areas as well as work directly with clients supporting them with benefits casework.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Benefits Advice Lead you will have previous experience in providing welfare and benefits advice, with experience of managing complex cases and supporting people though appeals procedures.

You will also need to bring with you the following transferrable skills and experience:

• Previous experience of debt advice, including as a volunteer
• Experience of problem-solving, with excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Good IT skills and a strong command of the Microsoft office suite
• A strong ability to show empathy, compassion and patience
• Up to date and wide knowledge in the field of welfare and benefits issues would be advantageous

Above all else our client is looking for an individual who is keen to support and play their part in implementing their vision and be an enthusiastic advocate of the work they do to alleviate poverty. They are a faith based charity and although being a practicing Christian is not an occupational requirement, they are looking for someone that is comfortable with their Christian ethos and champion its core values. If this sounds like you, then apply today with a CV and covering letter explaining how you are a good fit for the role!

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Welfare Advisor, Debt Advisor, Benefits Advisor, Benefit, Debt & Money Advisor, Debt Recovery Advisor, Debt Service Coordinator and Adviser, IVA Advisor, Senior Advisor, Housing Advisor, People Advisor, General Advice Caseworker, Community Coordinator, Community Action Worker, Telephone Advisor, Operations Executive, Caseworker Supervisor, Senior Benefits Manager, Benefits Lead, Social Welfare Adviser, Benefits Specialist, etc.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide an up to date CV, if you are then shortlisted you will also be asked to provide a cover letter that addresses the following points:

• Your motivation for applying for the role
• Why you believe you have the necessary skills
• How you would feel working for a faith based organisation

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Learning & Development Partner to work closely with the Head of L&D, HR and L&D colleagues to implement the L&D strategy. As a valued partner that understands the organisation and the challenges faced by their teams, the L&D Partner works to build the reputation of L&D at Battersea as a centre of expertise in organisational and workforce development. The L&D Partner delivers a great service to the organisation, working with stakeholders including senior leaders to provide expert consultation, guidance and coaching in areas of organisational and workforce development.

The L&D Partner will use their expertise in what makes great organisational and workforce learning to diagnose capability gaps and as a result scope, develop, implement and evaluate high quality interventions that reflect best practice, incorporating current thinking and approaches with a focus on digital learning.

The L&D Partner takes a lead role in the development of organisational and leadership behaviours that are aligned to Battersea values and organisational priorities. The L&D Partner is a great collaborator and influencer and has the ability to work with a range of stakeholders to manage & deliver complex projects.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Human Resources Team

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments achieve their strategic objectives. Within the Human Resources department sits the Learning and Development Team. With development of a new People and L&D Strategy this is an exciting time to join the Learning & Development Team at Battersea and make a real difference.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

At Plan International, we are proud to have built a strong global function, we are now looking to develop and strengthen our HRIS provision within the newly relaunched People and Culture team.   We aim to continue to ‘raise the bar’ to the new priorities of the organisation our function through ensuring that the people and culture team is focussed on supporting our global client groups to deliver on the aims of  our ‘100 Million Reasons’ strategy . 

In our HRIS Specialist we are looking for an experienced and qualified HRIS professional, who will work closely with the Operations Manager and the People and Culture team to continue to build and improve an exceptional human resource information system provision.   We need an individual to join us who has not only proven experience of supporting HRIS systems in a large matrix organisation but also a proactive approach and a drive to review and improve processes and functionality where possible.  You will work closely with the internal IT and application teams and your primary role is to understand, maintain and troubleshoot on the information system (Success Factors) from an HR utilisation perspective.  As well as bringing technical expertise in HR metrics, data analytics and an eye for detail,  you will be a strong communicator with good customer focus and the ability to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders across our global organisation.

This role has international reach and will act as the key People and Culture team point of contact for many different stakeholder groups across all levels of the organisation, from our UK Global Hub throughout our country offices. 

Some key deliverables: 

• Drive the use of Success Factors, Ingentis and TTS as the primary people data source across the business.
• Act as ‘go to’ person and subject matter expert in relation to HRIS matters and aid in improving training and communication.
• Partnering with strategic business partners to develop and maintain consistent dashboards and reports.
• Review and update HRIS priorities, plan and monitor current and future requirements for the organisation.
• Lead on potential innovation and continuous improvement through automation, process improvement and system enhancement.
• Provide expertise in use of reporting tool and developing reports, including taking data and translating into helpful insights, to improve data driven decisions.