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Job description
Interviews to be held early August
Do you have experience partnering with senior leaders to deliver people-focused solutions that support organisational success? Are you passionate about helping teams navigate change, build capability and create inclusive, high-performing cultures? Then join Shelter as an HR Business Partner and play a key role in helping us deliver our mission to defend the right to a safe home. If this sounds like you, please get in touch, expect robust interview questions as we want the best HR partnering for our charity and the most competent ER knowledge. In return will offer a supportive team environment, working from home, competitive salary and very generous staff benefits.
About the role
As part of Shelter’s HR Business Partnering team, you will work closely with directorate leadership teams to understand business priorities and translate these into effective people plans that support organisational objectives. You will provide strategic HR advice and coaching, lead on organisational change initiatives, and ensure people considerations are embedded into decision-making across your client areas.
You will build strong and influential relationships with leaders, helping them develop capability, manage performance, navigate employee relations matters and create positive workplace cultures. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider People Directorate, you will support the delivery of organisational development initiatives, workforce planning and cultural change programmes that enable Shelter to achieve its strategic ambitions.
Role specifics
As our HR Business Partner, you will be an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering and employee relations expertise. You will have a proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, providing both support and constructive challenge to help drive business performance and people outcomes. You will be confident leading on organisational change projects, interpreting employment legislation and applying HR best practice in a complex and geographically dispersed organisation.
You’ll act as the HR lead on change initiatives and transformational programmes, ensuring change is delivered effectively and with consideration for colleagues impacted. You’ll use HR data and insights to support decision-making, help leadership teams identify workforce priorities and champion a high-performance culture across your directorates.
You will also work closely with Trade Union representatives and internal stakeholders, supporting positive employee relations and helping ensure that organisational policies and practices are applied fairly, consistently and in line with Shelter’s values.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (+ bank holidays), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The HR Business Partnering Team provides the strategic lead on people management and organisational development at Shelter. We aim to enable the organisation to have the right Culture, Capacity and Capability to achieve its purpose. We do this through providing Employee Relations and Business Partnering support, partnering with specific directorates within the organisation to understand business needs and advise on people initiatives which support the delivery of directorate objectives. Working with colleagues within the wide people directorate to delivery cultural and structural change management initiatives tailored to the needs of the business. Supporting the Head of HR Business Partnering in the continued development and delivery of the wider people plan.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions ofpeople are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in thefundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health,wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm,abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards ofbehaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Organisation
Posted on: 01 July 2026
Closing date: 15 July 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Human Resources, Housing, Employment, Homelessness
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid)
Belfast, Belfast
Glasgow, Glasgow City
London, Greater London
National: £44,227-£48,650, London: £48,284-£53,113
Full-time
Contract (12-month Fixed Term Contract)
Job description
It starts with community - as the UK’s largest community funder, we will distribute over £4 billion by 2030 to projects that strengthen society and improve lives. We have an exciting opportunity for a Workforce Planning Business Partner to join our Organisation Development & Transformation team on 12-month fixed term contract.
It’s an exciting time to join us at the Fund as we enter the second phase of our It starts with community strategy and look ahead as we develop our new Corporate Plan to 2030. To achieve this, we need to be a well-designed, agile and future ready organisation.
This role is pivotal and will act as a bridge between strategy, insights and action. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation you will lead the design of our workforce planning approach. You will ensure the organisation’s structure has the right people, skills and capacity to deliver its future ambitions.
This is a new role within the organisation; therefore, it is key that you can take the organisation on a cultural journey of embedding the workforce planning approach. You will also play a key role in our Business Planning process working collaboratively with colleagues and leaders across the organisation as we shape the organisation for the future.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and lead a workforce planning framework.
- Identify future capability, capacity, and skills.
- Collaborate with People and Talent Business Partners to translate workforce planning into talent strategies.
- Support the development of career pathways and capability-building initiatives.
- Lead the utilisation of workforce data and analytics to inform planning, forecasting, and scenario modelling.
- Partner with senior leaders to embed workforce planning into annual business planning cycles.
- Act as a trusted expert, supporting leaders to understand workforce risks and opportunities.
You will have a depth and breadth of experience in workforce planning along with strong analytical and communication skills. As this role focuses on forward planning it is key that you can translate data and insight into meaningful and practical solutions. You will also need to apply an equity-based approach to ensure we continue to grow our diverse workforce. However, it isn’t all about the data, you need to be confident and a credible expert who is able to engage and influence stakeholders on workforce planning and best practice.
Interview details:
- Date: 17 and 18th August
- Format: Online
- Location: UK-wide
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.
If you have any questions please email the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience in workforce planning, strategic HR, or organisational planning roles
- Deep expertise in strategic workforce planning framework aligned to organisational priorities
- Strong understanding of talent management, organisational capability, and future skills planning
- Ability to apply Equity based approach to workforce planning to support a diverse workforce
- Strong analytical skills to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight aligned to strategic priorities
- Strong strategic thinker and confident communicator with ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Ability to build trust and confidence in a changing culture to embed workforce planning
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Organisation
The National Lottery Community Fund
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Non Charity Employer
501 - 1000
Non Charity Employer
501 - 1000
It starts with community.
Posted on: 07 July 2026
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 18:33
Job ref: P&C 522
Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Business Development, Compliance / Quality
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Public Sector
Job description
Interim Senior Talent & Delivery Director
6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Potential to Become Permanent
Location: Fully Remote (with occasional travel to London and Europe)
Start Date: ASAP
Availability: Candidates must be immediately available
Working Pattern: Full-time, with occasional extra Sunday working to support a Middle East-based partners.
Salary: Daily rate of £500-£700 (Outside of IR 35)
About the Company
Goodman Masson are delighted to be exlusively partnered with our client who is an ambitious and fast-growing digital marketing agency entering an exciting scaling phase. With fewer than 20 employees in the UK and a growing presence across Europe, the business is investing in its people strategy to build the infrastructure, talent, and processes required for sustainable international growth.
This is a unique opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal stage, working directly with senior leadership to shape the future of the business.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief Administrator & Operations Officer, this is a highly visible interim role responsible for transforming the organisation's talent strategy while supporting wider organisational development initiatives.
This position combines strategic workforce planning with hands-on delivery. You'll assess current capability, identify talent gaps, build scalable recruitment strategies, improve organisational effectiveness, and implement best-in-class recruitment technology and processes.
Success in this role will come from your ability to deliver immediate results while creating long-term foundations for growth.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy
- Design and implement an international recruitment strategy aligned with business growth plans.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
- Build talent pipelines for specialist, leadership and business-critical roles.
- Identify current and future capability gaps and develop succession planning initiatives.
- Develop scalable recruitment processes that improve quality, speed and candidate experience.
- Support rapid business growth through effective workforce planning and hiring strategies.
Organisational Development
- Assess organisational structure and recommend improvements to support future growth.
- Lead organisational development initiatives that improve capability, performance and engagement.
- Design and facilitate workshops for leaders and wider business teams.
- Support change management and embedding of new ways of working.
- Partner with Directors to provide strategic people advice and practical solutions.
Recruitment Operations & Technology
- Review, implement, optimise and manage the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Improve recruitment reporting, metrics and hiring performance.
- Introduce best practice recruitment processes and governance.
- Utilise market intelligence to support hiring decisions and workforce planning.
Projects & Leadership
- Lead high-impact people and transformation projects from concept through to delivery.
- Work closely with Directors on strategic business priorities.
- Take ownership of multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with measurable impact.
- Influence senior stakeholders and challenge existing approaches where appropriate.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Talent, Organisational Development or People Transformation leader who enjoys building functions from the ground up and thrives in fast-paced, scaling businesses.
You'll be equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Strategy or Organisational Development within international organisations.
- Experience recruiting
Posted on: 02 July 2026
Closing date: 01 August 2026 at 10:18
Job ref: 165609
Tags: Communications, Human Resources, Project Management, Digital
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Public Sector
Job description
Interim Senior Talent & Delivery Director
6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Potential to Become Permanent
Location: Fully Remote (with occasional travel to London and Europe)
Start Date: ASAP
Availability: Candidates must be immediately available
Working Pattern: Full-time, with occasional extra Sunday working to support a Middle East-based partners.
Salary: Daily rate of £500-£700 (Outside of IR 35)
About the Company
Goodman Masson are delighted to be exlusively partnered with our client who is an ambitious and fast-growing digital marketing agency entering an exciting scaling phase. With fewer than 20 employees in the UK and a growing presence across Europe, the business is investing in its people strategy to build the infrastructure, talent, and processes required for sustainable international growth.
This is a unique opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal stage, working directly with senior leadership to shape the future of the business.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Chief Administrator & Operations Officer, this is a highly visible interim role responsible for transforming the organisation's talent strategy while supporting wider organisational development initiatives.
This position combines strategic workforce planning with hands-on delivery. You'll assess current capability, identify talent gaps, build scalable recruitment strategies, improve organisational effectiveness, and implement best-in-class recruitment technology and processes.
Success in this role will come from your ability to deliver immediate results while creating long-term foundations for growth.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy
- Design and implement an international recruitment strategy aligned with business growth plans.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
- Build talent pipelines for specialist, leadership and business-critical roles.
- Identify current and future capability gaps and develop succession planning initiatives.
- Develop scalable recruitment processes that improve quality, speed and candidate experience.
- Support rapid business growth through effective workforce planning and hiring strategies.
Organisational Development
- Assess organisational structure and recommend improvements to support future growth.
- Lead organisational development initiatives that improve capability, performance and engagement.
- Design and facilitate workshops for leaders and wider business teams.
- Support change management and embedding of new ways of working.
- Partner with Directors to provide strategic people advice and practical solutions.
Recruitment Operations & Technology
- Review, implement, optimise and manage the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
- Improve recruitment reporting, metrics and hiring performance.
- Introduce best practice recruitment processes and governance.
- Utilise market intelligence to support hiring decisions and workforce planning.
Projects & Leadership
- Lead high-impact people and transformation projects from concept through to delivery.
- Work closely with Directors on strategic business priorities.
- Take ownership of multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with measurable impact.
- Influence senior stakeholders and challenge existing approaches where appropriate.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Talent, Organisational Development or People Transformation leader who enjoys building functions from the ground up and thrives in fast-paced, scaling businesses.
You'll be equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Strategy or Organisational Development within international organisations.
- Experience recruiting
Posted on: 01 July 2026
Closing date: 31 July 2026 at 05:02
Job ref: 165609
Tags: Communications, Human Resources, Project Management, Digital
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