Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join our high performing, collegiate HR team. You will help drive the growth of our organisation and help Climate Group stay at the cutting edge of climate action. 

Based in our Headquarters in London, the role is international in scope, and will support both established offices and new locations starting up. This is a broad-based generalist role, with the opportunity to also take a lead on Recruitment and Reward across the group, contributing to shaping strategy as well as delivering excellent value and services to the organisation.

We welcome applicants with generalist HR experience as well as those with background in  Recruitment/Talent Acquisition.

About The Climate Group

The Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, New Delhi and New York. We are proud to be part of the We Mean Business coalition.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading international climate NGO. You will be working in a small HR team with high levels of autonomy and the ability to make a visible difference. As part of the team you will be responsible for delivering effective HR services to the organisation, as well as leading on specific areas and projects. The role will report to the Head of Global HR.

This role will suit candidates with previous generalist HR experience, particularly those with experience of standalone roles in SME organisations. You should be proficient at prioritising and managing multiple activities, with great attention to detail and excellent communications skills.

You will be based in The Climate Group’s headquarters in central London and be working with teams in the UK office as well as liaising with our regional offices in China, India, Netherlands and USA. 

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About you

You will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering an efficient and effective HR service by leading, advising and executing in a generalist role. You must be an excellent communicator with integrity, discretion and the ability to develop trust with all staff and managers. You will be an adaptable self-starter with a hands-on, proactive attitude who seeks feedback from colleagues to ensure continuous improvement in everything you work on. 

Essential:

• Experience working in generalist HR role, in an international context
• ​Up to date knowledge of UK employment law and experience of managing a wide range of employee relations situations
• Experience of designing recruitment strategies and hands on recruitment at student and experienced level
• ​Experience of reward and recognition approaches and benchmarking. Numerate and analytical 
• ​Organised and methodical approach to working towards multiple deadlines with attention to detail
• ​Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders
• ​Strong written and verbal English

Desirable:

• CIPD HR Management qualification (Level 5)
• ​Experience in using HR software, ideally People HR
• ​International HR experience (ideally US, India and/or China)
• ​Experience working in the not-for profit sector

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Location

You will be employed at our London headquarters. As we are currently in the process of moving to a new permanent London location (Zone 1), our staff are utilising the use of our temporary office near Borough. From October 2021, we have adopted a phased flexible blended approach of working 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Once we move to a permanent office (Q1 of 2022) this will be 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Some international travel will be required. 

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Terms & Conditions

This is a permanent position, and whilst likely to be full-time we are open to consider flexible working arrangements (e.g flexible hours, part-time). 

The salary for this position is £36,000-£44,000 per annum based on experience. 

In addition to the salary, the role holder will benefit from:

• 25 days’ holiday pro rata, plus public holidays; additional leave following three and six years’ service
• ​10% non-contributory pension scheme following three months’ service
• ​Private healthcare and Cash Plan on completion of probation
• ​Life Assurance
• ​Wellbeing allowance
• ​Season ticket loan
• ​Bike loan
• ​Volunteering day on completion of probation

​How to apply

Please visit our website for further infromation and to apply.

Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and cover letter. The application process is open until filled so we welcome and encourage early applicants.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the UK are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by the Climate Group. 

Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-Service people of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. Since 1915 we have provided rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support to tens of thousands of blind veterans.

We have a new corporate strategy, Victory over Blindness 21, which aims to future proof the charity and provide the best possible support to blind veterans today and for decades to come.

With this comes a new people strategy which has been designed to enable us to deliver on these long-term transformation projects and build on a strong foundation to further develop a first-class people partnering model that supports our overall strategic objectives.

To help us on this exciting journey, we’re looking for an experienced, committed and proactive CIPD-qualified HR People Partner to join our People Development team.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing day to day strategic and operational support for our senior managers, using your well-rounded HR experience to help identify the people requirements and outputs of change and transformation.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills to build and develop respected working relationships with your stakeholders – coaching, mentoring and influencing decisions that help develop our people management/leadership capabilities. And working with the wider People Development team, you will design effective people related programmes that support performance and talent management as well as ongoing succession and development plans for our people.

As HR People Partner you will also be responsible for leading and developing our HR Advisors and support the implementation of an effective HR partner and shared services model.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone enthused by change, innovative in their thinking, results oriented and eager to make a positive impact. In doing this successfully, you will play a key role in delivering a People Strategy that aligns our key priorities across the charity and supports our people through a period of transformation.

Follow the link below to see the full job description. To apply for this opportunity, we just ask for a copy of your latest CV as well as a supporting statement that tells us a bit more about the expertise you will bring to Blind Veterans UK. Please submit your application by 23 January 2022.

If any part of the application process is inaccessible to you, please let us know by contacting Julie Perry (email above). No agencies. 

Locality is a national network supporting community organisations to be strong and successful. This is our reason for being, but to support others Locality itself needs to be a strong and successful organisation.

We are  looking for a Human Resources and Office Manager, be based in our office in Shoreditch.

This role is within the Corporate Services Team. You will be managing the full HR cycle and providing ad hoc advice for our community based members. You will also provide facilities and health and safety management for our Corsham Street Office, supported by the receptionist and external contractors. This includes overseeing the ITC support contract.

You will have strong human resources and contract management experience and experience in facilities management is desirable. You should be self-managing, well organised, great at planning and prioritising, and give great customer service to our fantastic staff team.

You will have:

• Significant experience in managing the HR cycle
• Strong contract management experience
• Experience in office health and safety and building compliance, with experience of facilities management is desirable
• Experience in managing staff or volunteers

You will:

• Be self-managing, well organised, able to plan and prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Be able to demonstrate initiative and confident decision-making ability
• Have a good understanding of technical equipment and a willingness to learn about new technologies
• Have strong contract management and negotiation skills for a range of external contractors
• Be able to set and manage budgets
• be customer service focused

This is a varied and interesting role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the organisation. 

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Flexible throughout Central England
Salary: £54,565 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) + £5,000 market supplement
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 21 January 2022
Interview Date: TBC via Zoom/Teams

Reference Number - VAC2658

Location: Flexible/Remote

Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior People and Organisational Development Business Partner (Senior PODBP) to work with our Operations directorate, influencing and enabling the delivery of our local and national information, advice and support services. You will drive forward the people agenda within the Operations directorate operating both strategically and tactically to provide expert and professional people leadership and guidance, supporting the directorate to promote a high-performance culture which enables their strategic and operational goals. You will lead and develop a team of HR Business Partners and work in close partnership with the National Volunteering Team to ensure excellent business-focused people advice.

As a leader you will drive forward an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance environment, supporting our values and expected standards of behaviour to be embedded across the Operations directorate, starting with your own team.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering, you will be responsible for leading an efficient and progressive business partnering service that delivers expert and appropriate workforce management, leadership and guidance for the directorate. You will ensure our values and volunteering ethos are embedded across the directorate and lead the development and delivery of directorate specific plans and initiatives that drive improvements in the directorate’s capability, capacity and impact for people affected by dementia.

About you

You will be experienced in advising on complex employee relations matters and be confident liaising with and challenging senior stakeholders. You operate with gravitas; a strategic thinker and confident at decision making. You are excited by an environment where there is lots of change happening at the same time, being comfortable with transformational and operational change.

You'll be a first-class people manager able to inspire, coach and unite people towards a common goal. You’ll demonstrate compassion – operating with kindness and empathy and not shying away from tough conversations. You’ll be comfortable with working and leading through ambiguity. And demonstrate sound judgement in the evidence-led decisions you make for us.

If you're interested in being part of this exciting future, we want to hear from you. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications for all people. If you are considering applying, and something is holding you back – just give us a call, we love to talk!

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.

You may have experience of the following: Business Partner, BPO, Process Outsourcing, Head of Services, Operations Manager, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, Financial Control Manager, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, Business Modelling, Compliance Management, Business Management, Financial Accountant, Financial Controller, Management Accountant etc.

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Job purpose and background

Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior HR Business Partner to shape, influence, and support the delivery of strategy and plans.

As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will work closely with your department to influence and guide leadership teams on people-related topics. You will apply latest thinking and best practice to provide strategic and tactical consultation and guidance that optimises people practices and processes, structures, and culture. Reporting into the Global Director of HR and People Development, you will be part of a supportive CDP people team and will work with a large degree of autonomy.

About the People Team

CDP’s HR team is a growing, global and high performing team who enjoy working together, building strong relationships across the organisation to deliver consistent HR services to our stakeholders. You will join us as we prepare to launch our strategy to 2025 designed to support the significant growth in CDP. The focus of the strategy is on developing and empowering CDP’s People.

Key responsibilities include:

You will partner with Function Leadership teams to drive organisational performance by providing strategic and operational HR guidance across a range of people-focused areas.

Business Partnering

• Provide strategic people subject matter expertise to the leadership team
• Partner and influence leaders to ensure people-informed decisions are made
• Develop and deliver a function people plan which supports CDP’s strategic priorities
• Drive effective organisation design and strategic workforce planning
• Lead on organisation restructuring activities as required to improve clarity of roles
• Lead on the continuous improvement of performance management and talent management across the function, embedding ED&I into practices and processes
• Partner leaders on strategic and tactical compensation- and reward-related decisions
• Influence leadership on the prioritisation of employee engagement and communications
• Coach and partner leaders on people-related issues
• Support the embedding of People policies and processes within the Function so that they are effectively carried out
• Identify desired culture and collaborate with teams on delivering change
• Support the function with organisational change activity

Functional HR

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the people strategy
• Work closely with the Global Director and wider people team to ensure an aligned and cohesive people experience across CDP globally
• Identify opportunities to streamline people processes to improve their adoption, using feedback and insights
• Work with the people team to successfully deliver key people initiatives and processes to drive performance (HR, L&D, Internal Comms etc.)

You will have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

• CIPD qualified and/or membership
• A demonstrated understanding across the broad range of HR areas
• A strong track record as a HR Business Partner
• Interpersonal savvy and a collaborative leadership style
• Ability to influence others into action and to think creatively about solutions.
• Persuasive advisor, comfortable in interacting with senior and executive management in complex global matrix organisations
• Strong communication skills at all levels with ability to build strong relationships
• Good judgement with ability to balance organisational and people needs
• An engagement and innovation presentation style and facilitation skills
• A demonstrated ability to translate strategy into tangible action
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Experience of delivering and supporting organisation change with a strong knowledge and understanding of employment law in relation to change management activities

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a global, matrix organisation
• Exposure to overseas legal environments (e.g APAC, North America, Europe) would be helpful but not essential

This is a full time role based at CDP’s London office reporting to the Global Director of HR and People Development

Salary and benefits: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, annual discretionary bonus (depending on company performance), Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, Training and development, Flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. We cannot sponsor this role.

Before you apply

We’ll only use the information you provide to process your application. By uploading your CV and covering letter, you are permitting CDP to use the information you have provided for recruitment purposes.

How to apply:

Please visit our website to upload your CV and a covering letter as an additional document setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities, which should be no more than two pages. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. The final deadline is midnight on 21st January 2022.

If you are passionate about the local church, a systematic thinker, maintaining a standard of excellence and enjoy working collaboratively with others, then this may be the job for you!

Role:  Responsible for strategic leadership and management across all business, financial and operational areas of the church, working effectively with the senior leadership, staff and congregation, helping to fulfil the church’s overall mission in Dagenham and beyond.

Senior Disability Business Partner

We are Business Disability Forum (BDF). We believe the 26 million people in the UK and over 1 billion people worldwide with disabilities and long-term conditions enhance the social and economic health of our societies. We help remove barriers in business structures and Government that prevent disabled people from thriving and making their contribution to the world.

We are unique. There are many great disability charities and disabled persons’ organisations. Our niche is our expertise in disability as it affects business.

The role

To engage with and develop productive working relationships with the BDF membership helping to further their disability agenda over time using our knowledge, member services and paid for products where appropriate. Senior Business Disability Partners have direct responsibility for their assigned Partners.

The requirement

• Experience of providing business support/coaching to experienced professionals.
• Experience of providing consultancy, training and advice on disability related issues
• Experience of working in or with business (private sector).

• Able to build and maintain networks, strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of disability legislation and application in the workplace.

For the full job description and person specification of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:

How to apply

Applications should be by CV and a supporting statement, of up to 400 words, detailing why you think you would be suitable for the role. If you require any adjustments to the application process please contact Barnaby Powell as set out below. Applications should be addressed to Barnaby Powell, HR & Office Manager, Business Disability Forum, Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY. If you are submitting your application by email please do so to barnabyp @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk

• Closing date for applications: Sunday, 6 February 2022
• First interviews are planned for TBC.
• Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing TBC.

Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone.

If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.

For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the button below.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

We are an organisation with exciting people ambitions looking to appoint a Business Partner- Policy and Change on a one year appointment, with a possible view to extension or permanency. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference and, if you are an experienced Human Resource professional who would enjoy sharing their expertise and leadership across an emerging international Human Resource team, then we would like to hear from you.

About the role
As our HR Business Partner- Policy and Projects, your role will sit within our wider Global People and Culture Unit, and will work across a number of areas to facilitate the people agenda in support of the achievement of our strategic business plan.
You will help support the global HR team in their delivery across the full range of HR people matters and will be responsible for the overall delivery of day to day Human Resources in the UK. As well as focusing on building operational excellence, a key focus will be to lead on policy development, and to design new ways of working, which encourage purposeful integration and collaboration across our global organisation. In addition, to contributing to the delivery of a broad range of strategic projects, and leading and implementing key activities arising out of these projects.
It will also provide strategic and operational expertise and leadership in partnering, coaching and supporting UK teams in building capabilities which support and facilitate a high-performance culture in achievement of our global change ambitions. In addition to lending support to our emerging Global HR teams to enable good people management, empowering others to lead, and deliver on our strategic objectives relating to People and Culture.
The role offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in helping to build a strong Human Resource infrastructure across a range of geographies and cultures. Covering the UK and our regional country offices, this is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to have operational responsibilities in support of the organisation’s strategic ambition to put ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

About you
Having the drive and commitment to build good practices and create impact through our people strategies, you will have demonstrated operational excellence and management capabilities. Confident at building strong trusting relationships and communicating across different cultures and professions, you will have the tenacity and adaptability to make a difference.
Building global people practices that enable success, you will enjoy partnering, coaching and supporting others to enable good people management, empowering others to lead, and delivering on strategic ambitions relating to people and culture.
Critical to the success of the role will be the ability to demonstrate a drive to improve people practices and balance a range of different priorities. Passionate for the cause, you will also need to keep a calm head and be resilient when things don’t go right first time.

Why join us?
You will join a high performing team of HR professionals, all committed to making the world work better for everyone. You will experience and contribute to a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged teams, and where work life balance and agile working is valued.
Our brand-new open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station but we also offer free parking.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
• Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• Most staff in the UK are currently working from home due to coronavirus and we expect to it be this way for
the next few months. It is however our normal practice to operate an agile working policy, where flexible
working hours are enabled as well as remote working (2 days per week depending on the role).
• 26 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
• Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Bike to Work scheme.

About us
We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change
their world.
We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic
climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and
locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we
share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.
We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in
Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service.
We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.
Additional information
We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not
relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates
will be subject to pre-employment checks, including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier
than the specified date.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing Date- Friday 28th January 2022
First round of interviews – second and third week of February 2022

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our HRBP team. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £45,467.64 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

The HRBP Team partners, supports and coach people managers across the whole organisation, from our front line operational cat work and retail network to central departments including Veterinary and Income Generation. We play a key role in application of people policies, employee relations case work, contribution to key project work and operational and strategic departmental planning, and maintaining effective relationships with our customers.

Responsibilities of our HR Business Partner:

As a HR Business Partner you’ll be providing generalist HR advice and guidance to management and colleagues at all levels. You’ll be responsible for partnering, coaching, guiding and advising managers in performance management and employee relations, ensuring HR matters are effectively dealt with. You will be seen as a key people partner within your customer base, and as such you will provide responsive, high quality specialist advice supporting managers on all aspects of the Human Resources offer. You’ll share responsibilities and ownership for decision making involving people issues. You will be leading, coaching and managing an HR Advisor to ensure all performance objectives are met and continued professional development is kept current and up to date. You will also work with the Senior HR Business Partner to deliver and contribute to key HR project activity.

Whilst the HR Advisor this role will manage is based in the North of England, we can be flexible on the location for this position.

What we’re looking for in our HR Business Partner:

• substantial experience in a senior role overseeing a wide range of employee relation issues including grievance and disciplinary situations
• experience of managing a heavy and fluctuating workload
• proven experience of working on your own initiative
• strong experience in line managing a remote team
• experience of delivering and contribution to People Planning

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £45,467.64 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our HR Business Partner and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Closing date: 23 January 2022

Virtual interview date: w/c 31 January 2022

HR Manager

12 month FTC initially

£41,100 (includes ILW) pro rata

Full time, 35 hours per week, (4 days considered)

London 

This is a brand new role.

Women in Prison (WiP) are looking for an experienced HR professional to help shape their detailed strategy around people development and agile working.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive you will be responsible for providing operational and strategic support across the whole of WiP on all HR and people matters, including supporting managers to develop and deliver effective people management practices, including delivering on an agile working strategy. Your remit will also include reviewing all HR policies and processes to ensure that they effectively underpin WIP’s strategic objectives, values and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan.

As you might expect in a new role for WiP you will also be responsible for leading and supporting good HR practice generally, and for establishing a training, induction and people development programme which reflects our values of feminism and commitment to a trauma-responsive approach in all of our work.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrable experience of developing and delivering effective HR services in a values driven organisation, of establishing and implementing training and development plans, and of coaching managers in relation to performance management.

You will ideally have a formal HR qualification e.g. CIPD level 5, be working toward one, or be QBE with a demonstrable track record of success.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minoritised women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system.

The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

In line with legal requirements and the nature of WIP’s work, this post is:

• restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010;
• subject to a Right to Work check; and
• subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (basic).

Closing date: asap but 10am Friday 4th February latest

My client, a fantastic not-for-profit provider of residential social care now has a rare opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join them on permanent, full-time basis.

As HR Business Partner you will join an established and highly professional team of HR colleagues supported by great HR infrastructure, systems and practices, to provide expert HR support to a multi-site group of care homes across the South-East of England. You’ll partner closely with the Regional Operations Manager and their local management teams to provide expert strategic and operational support across the spectrum of people-related issues. This will include everything from resolving complex employee relations cases, through to a wide range of project work involving the development of attraction retention, workforce and succession planning strategies, wellbeing initiatives and much more.

This role will support a number of care homes situated across the South-East of England, so will suit someone with previous experience of operating in a similar regionally-focused, multi-site role and who is ideally based themselves within the region. You’ll also need to be an experienced driver with a full driving license and be willing to work occasional unsociable hours if required. Whilst previous experience in a similar social care setting would be preferable, my client will also consider candidates with experience in other highly regulated environments who can demonstrate a genuine interest in working in the social care arena.

To be considered, you will also require:

• CIPD qualification or be qualified by equivalent experience
• Considerable HR Management/Senior HR Adviser experience gained in a similar regionally focused, multi-site environment
• Management of complex ER issues
• Preparation of ET claims
• Up to date knowledge of UK Employment Legislation
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building skills
• Ability to think innovatively and with a sound business approach
• Full UK driving License
• Knowledge or experience of Social Healthcare regulations preferred

In return you can look forward to joining an incredibly values-led organisation and a friendly and highly supportive team and receiving a generous salary package that includes competitive salary, car allowance, mileage allowance, pension, medical and dental insurance and generous annual leave entitlement.

Please note – first interviews are currently scheduled for 21st January. Application is by way of an up-to-date CV and covering letter, so please get in touch ASAP for further details.

Please also note - due to legislative requirements the successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have been vaccinated with a complete course of an authorised Covid vaccine or evidence a medical exemption.

Are you a Yorkshire based senior HR professional looking for a new permanent opportunity? Are you interested in working for an international non-profit organisation?

I have a really exciting permanent regional HR Business Partner job working for an engineering membership organisation. The membership organisation has over 100,000 members in over 120 countries worldwide.

The role will allow someone to travel to the offices located across the Sheffield area. where you will provide generalist HR support to the line managers and staff. A few of the key responsibilities include:

• Being the point of contact for all employees based in Sheffield.
• To partner with Heads of Departments and line managers to develop capability and manage talent to enable achievement of strategic priorities.
• Support managers to resolve and manger employee relations cases.
• Produce monthly HR reports, metrics and analysis on key HR and employment data, for example age and long service, turnover and the gender pay gap as required.

The HR Business Partner will be expected to work proactively to deliver a seamless, quality HR service in a standalone role, to champion the organisations Code of Conduct and act as a brand guardian to ensure employees work within policies and procedures, as well as employment legislation and best practice guidelines.

This role would be a great fit for a CIPD qualified HR professional with a clean driving licence as you will be expected to travel to the different offices 3-4 times per week. If you have a passion for working in the non-profit sector and enjoy a busy and interesting HR role then please apply.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Technology Business Partner helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by actively influencing and challenging teams on the adoption of technology as part of the digital transformation of the organisation, ensuring that with the adoption of technology we gain real value from existing and future investments is used in supporting employees, volunteers and service users.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year.

We recognise that the world looks a little bit different since the pandemic. Therefore, we’re committed to enabling our staff to work where best suits the needs of the individual, their team and the organisation. For this role, there may be opportunities to work from home as well as the office. We want our staff to flourish and work in environments which maximises their potential and best serves our stakeholders.

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Qualified or experienced Technology Professional with significant experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics or related area.
• Qualification in Project Management, Business Analysis or Process Improvement.  
• Degree/Post Graduate qualifications in Digital
• Experience of working in various environments
• Experience and understanding of the impact of change.
• Experience of influencing the business to understand and adopt technology
• Demonstrated the ability to build and establish a credible business partnership with all areas of the organisation.
• Experience of delivering Technology projects, working across the spectrum of IS and Digital disciplines

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.

If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

HR / People & Development Partner 

Full-Time (36 hours per week) would consider 0.8 FTE / Minimum of 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (with a possible extension) 

We are looking for an experienced and resilient HR professional to join our spirited HR/People Directorate, which is responsible for Human Resources, Volunteering and Workforce Development. The Directorate supports St Christopher’s in a variety of ways through the creation and implementation of the organisation’s People & Organisational Development Strategy aimed at ensuring the organisation has a highly skilled, capable and healthy paid and unpaid workforce, which incorporates our ambitious Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

As the HR/People & Development Partner, you will work closely with the Director of People & OD to lead on, implement and support a range of strategic projects relating to the services of the HR/People team, within agreed timeframes.

To lead on and be accountable for the delivery of two successful workforce strategic frameworks namely ‘Agile & Skilled’ and ‘Sustained & Engaged’ led organisationally by the Director of People & OD, as part of the wider People & Organisational Development Strategy. 

The successful postholder will play a critical role in ensuring that all staff have access to the right level of skills development in addition to being fully compliant with all mandatory requirements as well as enjoying high levels of job satisfaction and a good employee experience, regardless of their role or responsibility. 

To succeed in this role

• Considerable experience of contributing to the creation and delivery of People/HR and/or L&D strategies, including experience of advising managers, introducing or coordinating new training systems and chairing formal meetings.
• A demonstrable level of understanding and knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion, equal opportunities, GDPR and the need for confidentiality

If this sounds like you, we will be excited to hear from you!

Benefits of joining St Christopher’s

• Access to excellent training and development opportunities
• Season ticket loans/cycle to work scheme
• A number of health and wellbeing initiatives
• A competitive contributory pension scheme with life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
• Access to plenty of free local street parking.

Closing Date:  12pm on Monday 31st January 2022

In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date.