Senior Hr Manager Jobs in Lewisham, Greater London
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BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.
Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
As our Interim HR Advisor, you will play a key role at BookTrust in taking forward our ambitions. With your experience and skills, you will be able support and develop the organisation as we continue to go through significant change to deliver our strategy.
You will have the experience and skills to ensure that our HR processes are managed to a high standard, and you can work with the organisation in delivering highly effective HR support. This will involve working with the HR Lead, our Team Leaders and Senior Managers from recruitment, onboarding, payroll. This includes the maintenance of the HR Information System, supporting core processes and the provision of frontline HR assistance to colleagues on HR issues, where appropriate.
You will also have experience and will be skilled in building strong internal relationships. You will be comfortable taking a deeply collaborative approach and be keen to work alongside expert colleagues in BookTrust to deliver our strategy.
To apply please, send a copy of your CV and covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
PLEASE NOTE: Applying as soon as possible is advised, as the vacancy may close early, due to the number of applicants.
Want to join us? Find out more about who we are at by visiting our website.
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team (contact details can be found on our website).
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
Employer: Follicular Lymphoma Foundation
Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 per annum
Full-time role (open to consider reduced hours role of 30 hours per week), hybrid working: min 1 day per week in NW London office
A senior and strategic role has arisen within our groundbreaking cancer research charity, as we experience rapid growth. Based in London, our organisation has ambitious expansion plans - we are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to capitalise on the strong networks and high net worth relationships we have sourced, to build on the momentum already in place.
If you are looking for a unique opportunity to join an organisation poised to make a real name for itself, and to bring positive life-changing research to the lives of cancer sufferers then we would like to hear from you. We work flexibly and have embraced hybrid working, we have a contributory pension, holidays and a Christmas shutdown period. Most importantly though, we have a passionate team and enjoy an innovative work environment.
This will be a key role within the company, reporting to a US-based VP and working closely with a close-knit UK team. The primary stakeholders will be the Founders - the successful candidate will be able to quickly build a close working relationship with them, taking great care to nurture their already established leads in order to strengthen prospect growth among individual, foundation, corporate donors and grant-making organisations.
We are looking for an articulate and passionate individual, someone with a proven track record in managing the operational delivery of annual UK fundraising programmes and demonstrated experience in successfully delivering strategic priorities to meet operational plans and targets.
Key skills and experience we are looking for include being able to appropriately tailor funding proposition approaches to a range of potential donors, developing and delivering meticulously planned donor cultivation events, collaborating with internal and external marcomms and events teams, and building strong relationships that last to benefit the organisation.
If you would like to be part of this team and think you are the perfect candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you.
The closing date for applications is Monday 30th September 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£51,500 per annum
Fixed term (until end 2025)
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Project Manager (Equity Diversity and Inclusion).
The Senior Project Manager (EDI) will work cross-organisationally to manage the many workstreams which span UNICEF UK’s new EDI Strategy and programme of work, ensuring intended benefits are delivered as agreed. This will include our already underway anti-racism programme.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in successfully managing complex and large scale cultural and behavioural change programmes in a complex environment. To be successful in this role, you will have: knowledge and practical experience in project, programme and change management methodologies, as well as a thorough understanding of emergent change; strong communication skills; ability to lead collaborative change, and role model anti-racist behaviours.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 8am, Monday 7 October 2024.
Interview date: Friday 18 October and Monday 21 October 2024.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, with big gardens and space for our residents to engage in music, art and even pottery workshops, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital. The RHN is a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.
Reporting to HR Business Partner – HR Operations
Department: Workforce (HR Operations)
Line management of : HR Assistant
Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours of work: Full time 36 hours per week (hybrid working, 3 days on site)
Location: Putney, South West London
Closing date: 03/10/2024
Interview date(s): TBC
What we can offer you:
- 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
- Free on-site parking
- Continuous Professional Development
- Pension scheme
- Blue Light Card and Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working (3 days per week on-site)
- Yoga, Zumba running club and other Wellbeing Programmes
Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services for people with complex neuro-disability and their families. We strive to empower our residents and patients to live their lives to the fullest thorough the delivery of outstanding care, clinical expertise and world leading research. Our care provision spans the entire pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care.
We are proud of our accreditation as ‘Leaders in Safeguarding’ and of recently becoming the first independent hospital to achieve the nursing accreditation ‘Pathway to Excellence’.
We pride ourselves on embedding our values throughout our organisational practices and celebrating our diverse culture with inclusive and sociable events such as London Pride and dedicated staff forums.
We have a passion for learning and development and supporting our staff through their career journey within the RHN.
About you
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our HR team. You will be responsible for providing specialist advice on the full spectrum of Employee Relations cases including absence, disciplinary investigations, grievance, performance management and organisational change, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional and timely service to stakeholders.
The post-holder will be proactive in taking the initiative to identify and deliver solutions for improvements to service delivery and will engage and upskill stakeholders to improve management competences to avoid litigation.
You will have direct line management responsibility for a HR Assistant and will support the HR Business Partner in identifying and delivering HR projects that add value to HR Operations processes and RHN stakeholders, improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our HR service, and help achieve the aims of our People Strategy.
We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a robust background in employee relations and a strong understanding of HR compliance and employment legislation.
To Apply
Please note we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this post at any time and will be reviewing applications as they are submitted.
Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team.
The RHN is a charity, independent from the NHS but working closely with it, to provide the best possible care for people living with neuro-disability.
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Who We Are
At HTB and its related entities, our vision is to play our part in the evangelisation of the nations, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society. Each member of our team plays a vital role in making our vision a reality. As a Christian organisation our faith is an integral part of our working culture.
The key purpose of this role is to support the organisation by providing financial processes, information and strategies that contribute to the overall aims of the HTB Group and to ensure good stewardship of financial resources.
To ensure that the Finance functions, financial reporting and financial strategies support and contribute to the overall aims and success of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder relationship management
o Build healthy, dynamic relationships with Entity Group OpCo representatives and entity leaders and managers to continually develop ways of working that fit entity-specific requirements in line with core HTB Group policies and procedures.
HR Operations
• Manage and/or oversee HR Operations staff within the People Team to support delivery of the core HR annual agenda, ensuring workload is evenly distributed across the team and that resourcing levels are appropriate at peak points over the year.
• Directly deliver prioritised operational activity, and periodic projects (for example the Group annual pay review).
• With the Director of People and Head of HR Advisory, oversee the development and implementation of People Policy, processes and practices from start to end of the employment lifecycle.
• Oversee the development of relationships with external providers of benefits and services for the whole staff body, such as pension, travel and employee support providers.
• Oversee the delivery of services within the People Team budget, supporting budget setting annually.
• People Team Operating Framework:
o Contribute to the ongoing review and update of operating processes to ensure continuous improvement of the team’s service provision.
o Assist in the provision of guidance on practically applying the policies, procedure and process for staff, line managers, and the People Team.
o Continue to support the People Team Systems leads to reinvent the way that XCD exchanges data with other key systems in Finance and IT, to improve operational efficiency and management information.
o Report progress and people / staff analytics to senior management to facilitate effective decision making.
HR Advisory Provision
• Maintain a knowledge of best practice compliance with employment law and regulatory requirements to support appropriate risk management relating to staff employment and personnel management.
• In conjunction with the Head of HR Advisory, consult and advise across the full range of employee relations matters.
• Ensure the appropriate and comprehensive documentation of key meetings and discussions between staff, line managers and the People Team regarding HR issues.
Line Management Upskilling
• Assist all levels of management with the performance management process, disciplinary and redundancy processes, and probationary period responsibilities.
• Create proactive and effective programmes for upskilling HODs and Line Managers in their understanding and handling of the full range of employee relations issues.
Learning and Development
• May take a lead in further developing the HTB Group L&D offering, harnessing the newly enabled capability in our HR system, XCD.
• Promote good levels of engagement in all L&D activities provided, through the People Team and other Professional Services teams.
• Further develop the L&D offering as appropriate or in response to particular needs.
Recruitment
• May take a lead in overseeing recruitment and onboarding activity, ensuring continuous improvement and maintaining an excellent candidate experience for all applicants.
• Support the upskilling of hiring managers to ensure that they play their full role in hiring team members with adherence to best practice and legal requirements.
The Right Candidate
• 6 years+ experience in a generalist HR role, including at least 3 years in a Manager/Lead HR Advisor level role.
• Chartered Member of the CIPD; Masters or equivalent qualification in HR.
• Credibility at senior levels and excellent relationship building skills; a strongly people-focussed stance with the ability to maintain a practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and case-handling.
• The highest integrity, sensitivity and confidentiality.
• Unflappable, tenacious attitude that allows the role holder to work effectively in a dynamic and flexible context.
• Excellent UK employee relations knowledge and experience.
• Competence in using and promoting the use of HR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
• Highly proficient in office software.
The Working Environment
We have a purposeful working environment where we strive for excellence in everything we do. Our workplace culture is shaped by our values which are AUGHT. They are Audacity, Unity, Generosity, Humility and Tenacity. We respect and value our colleagues, encourage and affirm often, challenge when necessary, supporting always. It is an inspiring and energising place to work where innovation and creativity is encouraged alongside passion and discipline. The staff community is warm and engaging, with lifelong friendships being built.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior HR Advisor (Operational) – £37,000 - £40,000 per annum
We are working with a respected organisation in the healthcare sector that specialises in complex neuro-disability care. They are currently looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join their team within the Workforce Department.
This role focuses on providing expert HR advisory services across all aspects of employment relations (ER) and case management, including absence and performance management, grievance, and disciplinary cases. You will play a crucial role in supporting the HR Business Partner, managing a range of HR projects, and providing day-to-day guidance to managers on HR best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the full cycle of employment relations (ER) cases, including performance, absence, grievance, and disciplinary investigations.
- Providing expert advice on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
- Line management of an HR Assistant, ensuring high-quality HR service delivery.
- Collaborating with HR Systems & Compliance to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Supporting organisational change and process improvement initiatives.
- Delivering HR projects that align with the organisation's People Strategy.
Key Requirements:
- CIPD qualified (or working towards qualification).
- Extensive experience in managing complex ER cases.
- Strong understanding of HR compliance, employment law, and best practices.
- Proven ability to manage HR projects and deliver process improvements.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience in a fast-paced environment.
This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with a background in employee relations, who is looking to make a real impact in a specialist healthcare setting.
If you're a proactive HR expert with a passion for delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are proud to partnering with a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
As part of the Workforce Department, the Senior HR Advisor will lead on and manage the full cycle of employment relations cases, including absence and performance management, grievance and disciplinary investigations organisational change. You will be proactive in taking the initiative to identify and deliver on solutions for improvements to service delivery and will engage with stakeholders to improve management competences and avoid litigation. You will have direct line management responsibility for a HR Assistant and will support the HR Business Partner in identifying and delivering HR projects that add value to HR Operations processes and the stakeholders, improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our HR service, and help achieve the aims of our People Strategy. We are looking for an experienced HR professional with a robust background in employee relations and a strong understanding of HR compliance and employment legislation. You will be proactive in identifying and delivering solutions to ER challenges, driving service improvements across the organisation.
You will deliver an exceptional, responsive and professional HR advisory service to staff and managers, utilising credible expertise and knowledge to guide and partner with managers throughout the full employment relations cycle. You will also be an expert in ER, serving as a trusted point of contact for key stakeholders to provide and implement effective solutions and strategies for HR issues involving absence, probation, capability, conduct, performance and grievance meetings, seeking support from the HR Business Partner where necessary.
This role is offered on a hybrid working basis with 3 days in their London office and 2 days working from home. The role will also be offered on a 3 month temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent. DBS Check required.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you
Full-time, Permanent Contract
The Paul Mellon Centre (PMC) is looking for a qualified and highly experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager who can help us create an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing and enhancing the career and workplace experience of the people who work for our organisation through their leadership of the HR Team and provision at the PMC. Reporting to the Centre’s Chief Operating Officer, the HR Manager plays a crucial role in our organisation of around forty members of staff. We are seeking someone who takes a proactive approach to all employment matters, will research changes in the sector, is up to date with new HR systems and can provide excellent and forward-thinking advice to the Centre’s Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to HR.
Applicants will be expected to work on-site at the Paul Mellon Centre, Bedford Square, London WC1. Hours of work are 35 per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements offered by the Centre.
Salary will be in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 p.a. depending on experience. The Centre also provides a generous range of employee benefits.
Who We Are
As a research centre and educational charity, the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC) aims to generate original, inclusive and creative thinking and scholarship on British art, understood in its most diverse and expansive contexts. We host and support a thriving programme of research events. We publish innovative books and a wide range of digital outputs, including our prize-winning journal British Art Studies. We pursue individual and collaborative research projects. With our grants and fellowships programme, we sustain the most exciting and original work in British art and visual culture. We make our specialist archives and library accessible to a growing public, at Bedford Square and beyond. We deliver teaching and learning programmes and run networks that connect researchers and professionals.
The Centre was founded in 1970 by the American art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon and our activities are supported by the endowment he gifted to Yale University. We are a partner institution to the Yale Center for British Art. Paul Mellon believed in the centrality of the arts and humanities to democratic society and valued critical thinking, the role of the imagination and the expression of ideas. We are inspired by this vision to increase access to British art across all the activities that take place at the PMC and through those we fund elsewhere.
Person Specification
The postholder will:
- be an experienced HR Manager with CIPD membership and Advanced Level 7 qualification who has a proven track record of effectively leading HR provision and services
- have a proactive aptitude for solving problems and creating solutions
- have a forward-thinking and inspirational vision for the role of HR in a charitable organisation
- have a vision for how working practices and culture can develop for the better
- be a champion for collegial interactions between colleagues
- have the ability to work across a number of projects with a fastidious eye for detail whilst keeping the bigger picture of our mission, vision and values always in mind
- have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues and external contacts
- demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and experience working with administrative processes
- have a high degree of computer literacy, with good experience of how technology and IT systems can improve HR services
- have good numerical and written communication skills
- demonstrate a collaborative approach to teamworking as well as a proven ability to work proactively and independently
- have a proven commitment to the principles of equality, inclusion and diversity (EDI)
- have excellent knowledge of current issues in equality, inclusion and diversity, and a track record of implementing EDI principles and policies
- have a sophisticated understanding of the principles and practice of access in the workplace, and how accessibility can be improved
- have an understanding of and commitment to the PMC’s work and to the arts and humanities more broadly
- have experience of line managing
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 10am GMT on Tuesday 15 October 2024.
Interviews
Interviews for the post are expected to be held week commencing Monday 28 October 2024.
The PMC is committed to promoting an inclusive and inspirational workplace. We are keen to ensure that opportunities to work with us are open to everybody and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are happy to discuss any access needs with potential applicants.
Further information including full job description can be found on the Paul Mellon Centre website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working closely with the CEO, the Audit, Finance and Risk (AFR) Committee and the Board, the Finance & Corporate Services Manager is responsible for the financial management of the charity on a strategic and operational level, and supports our corporate, HR and ICT functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this position provides leadership and support to the wider team, and line management of the Finance & Corporate Services Officer. Other duties include monthly payroll, monthly management accounts and reports, annual budget and audit, and supporting our team with HR, ICT and office requirements.
You will be an experienced senior manager with at least 4-5 years of experience in finance within the charity sector and providing back-office support. An accountancy qualification is essential, as is knowledge of SORP.
You will be highly organised, able to work as part of our small team as well as on your own initiative, have a methodical and collaborative approach, and a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude. You will be passionate about our campaigning work to improve the lives of older Londoners, and committed to upholding our mission, vision and values.
We are an equal opportunities employer and while we are open to applications from all backgrounds, we particularly welcome applications from older Londoners.
Age UK London (AUKL) is a leading campaigning charity in London, seeking to improve the lives of older Londoners. Our award-winning campaigns cover a wide range of subjects, including transport, digital exclusion, cost of living and poverty, and social isolation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our client, a highly influential not-for-profit organisation now has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join them on a permanent basis and help align their HR strategies with their mission.
Please note; this role offers hybrid working requiring on average 2 days a week working in the central London office and 1 day a week in the north Kent office.
The key purpose of this role is to provide pro-active, expert specialist HR business partner services to leaders, managers and employees across the entire employee lifecycle and to deliver effective support in the key areas of Attraction, Resourcing and Retention; HR Operations; Reward and Recognition; and Learning and Development.
This role is for you if you have a strong background in HR, a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and are keen to make a difference to society.
As Senior HR BP you will:
· Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement impactful HR strategies.
· Support managers in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
· Lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top talent aligned with their values.
· Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation.
· Design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills.
· Analyse HR metrics to drive decision-making and improve effectiveness.
· Ensure compliance with labour laws and sponsorship license requirements.
To be considered you will require:
· Full CIPD qualification (level 7), or equivalent.
· Broad and extensive industry experience at HR Business Partner level with associated knowledge, together with experience of shaping and delivering a coherent and successful People Strategy and operational service, ideally gained in the non-profit sector.
· Strong up to date knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
· Excellent Employee Relations experience including experience of managing a range of complex ER matters, including change and restructuring.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· The ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders in a complex environment.
· Leadership skills to lead in the day to day operations of your designated business areas, as well as on specific projects.
· Coaching and training skills and a willingness to mentor and support the development of early career colleagues within the People Team.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with Eldon Housing Association. We are looking for a skilled People and Resources Manager to support Eldon Housing’s Head of People and Resources and the wider team.
Initially on a 12 months fixed term appointment, you will make a significant contribution to the future direction of Eldon, adding value, ideas, inspiration and really drive forward our continued success. There are fantastic opportunities to take forward an independent and sustainable organisation with future development plans.
This is a varied and exciting role, with responsibilities for:
- Providing a first-class people-first HR service; implementing policies and procedures.
- Managing day-to-day employee relations issues, providing guidance to managers on disciplinary and grievance procedures, sickness absence and other ER cases.
- Developing staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives, including forums and internal communication strategies.
- Manage the day to day running of the office, acting as Office Manager
You will be joining Eldon Housing at an exciting time in its development and transformation. We have a new People and Resources Team, with the Head, HR Officer and Central Services & Resources Administrator, and we are looking for someone to support us on our journey to be the best that we can be in all that we do.
To find out more about our work please visit our website.
The ideal person for this role will have strong experience in a HR Manager or Advisory role, and used to leading on ER cases, with a “can-do” attitude. Knowledge of HR systems is a must.
We have some great staff benefits here at Eldon, including:
- Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1,300 per year on your routine healthcare costs.
- Employee Advice Line, offering a 24-hour confidential advice service.
- Reward Me Now membership (exclusive discounts),
- Employee Recognition Schemes, including Employee Excellence Award Additional annual leave with qualifying service.
- A comprehensive induction and training programme with ongoing development.
- Genuine career development opportunities
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis therefore early applications are advised. We reserve the right to close the job early if we receive a high quality or quantity of applicants.
Upon receipt of a CV, long-listed candidates will then be invited to complete an application form, detailing full employment history and suitability for the role.
Strictly no contact from recruitment agencies
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required
Eldon Housing is committed to Equality & Diversity
We will process your data for recruitment purposes only.
Eldon Housing Association – Passionate – Professional - Caring
Our Vision: To be the best provider of affordable housing for older and vulnerable people within our area of operation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior HR Admin transitioning to managing an HR standalone function. This is an interim full-time role based in Farringdon, with occasional travel to Bristol. You will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the development of the HR function at Deighton Pierce Glynn (DPG). The role supports all aspects of HR administration, the activities relating to recruitment & development, diversity & inclusion, promoting positive employee relations, reward, wellbeing and helping to ensure relevant HR policies and procedures are understood and followed. You will have the opportunity to work with the DPG team and the Senior HR Consultant, collaboratively, to develop the HR function, putting in place more structure and consistency at DPG. You will also have the chance to undertake HR initiatives that help deliver the DPG People and Culture objectives.
You will have the ability to truly grow and develop within the role as you will be the main HR contact for all HR matters, with support from the Managing Partner, Practice Manager and HR Consultant.
Requirements:
- At least 2-4 years’ experience in a Senior HR Admin role with some generalist background including supporting ER cases.
- A desire to continue developing your HR experience, including studying the CIPD, and growing your career in this area.
- Able to demonstrate professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
- Strong emotional intelligence, relationship building skills and a genuine desire to help ‘make a difference’ in terms of helping the team to be successful through fair and consistent approach to developing HR practices that support their growth, motivation and well being.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confident using excel, word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work at pace and multitask.
- There is no requirement to already have experience of working for a law firm, however we are looking for someone with a keen interest in working for a law firm with a strong ethos of ‘using the law for good’ and promoting civil rights.
To create a financially sustainable firm that enables us to use the law to empower our clients to hold the state to account for its actions.
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We are an award-winning national charity, the UK's only employment charity solely for women with convictions.
We’re led by our vision of a society in which no woman is held back by a conviction, and where she has the support, encouragement and opportunities she needs to reset her life and thrive.
We work to create better informed and more empathetic attitudes about women with convictions and to raise awareness about the issues that often underlie women’s offending.
In short, we believe no woman should be held back by her past.
We’re looking for a new HR Manager to build on our existing policies and processes and take our inclusive and high performing culture to the next stage.
As HR Manager you will be integrated across the organisation, working at both strategic and operational levels to develop our people practices. You will have experience across the HR spectrum but will be especially skilled at coaching managers, undertaking employee relations case work, recruitment, developing organisational culture, and implementing equity, diversity and inclusion within HR practices. Your ability to building trusting relationships with a wide range of people set you apart, as will your passion for the work we do.
You will join a friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what we do. In addition to a competitive salary we offer flexibility, generous holiday, time off for your birthday and wellbeing days.
Closing date: 10am 23rd September 2024.
As an organisation passionate about supporting women with criminal convictions into employment, we welcome applicants with lived experience of the criminal justice system. We welcome a broad range of candidates, particularly those who identify as Black, people of colour, and a range of ages as they are underrepresented in the organisation and the sector.
If you believe you would add value to the organisation within this role but don’t meet all the criteria we have laid out in the advert and job description, we would still love to hear from you.
Add logos Proud to be Organisation of the Year in the Howard League Community Awards 2022, a finalist in the Centre for Social Justice Awards 2022, and shortlisted for Charity of the Year 2019 and 2021 at the Charity Times Awards.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading .org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We have seen significant growth over the past few years and have built a network of engaged supporters. As we launch our new strategy, we are looking for a talented individual to lead our Philanthropy Team and grow both our major donor and Trusts & Foundations programme so that we can support more children to develop the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life.
Job Description
Delivering the Philanthropy plan
- Manage the philanthropy programme at Bookmark, working with the Head of Fundraising to grow the major donor and Trusts & Foundations portfolio within the wider strategy
- Lead a team of three to deliver on the fundraising strategy, providing direction, support and guidance. Directly line manage the Philanthropy Manager and support their professional development
- Work with trustees, staff, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to build a robust pipeline of supporters and secure introductions
- Own and build a portfolio of donors through the full donor cycle who give £50,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
- Lead on the philanthropy events strategy and programme, providing support to the Philanthropy Manager and wider team in delivering income generating, cultivation and stewardship events
- Lead the philanthropy team to compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand
- Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
Work with the rest of the Fundraising team
- Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of major donor income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
- Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
- Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to
Person specification
Essential
- A successful track record in high value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five-and-six-figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets
- Experience line managing individuals, nurturing their development and managing their performance to achieve results
- Excellent understanding of complex relationship-based fundraising from high-net worth individuals and/or grant making organisations, and experience developing relationships with donors through all stages of the donor cycle
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee
- Experience developing and managing a calendar of successful charity events that meet fundraising targets
- Great verbal communication skills, a passion for presenting and public speaking
- You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a major donor audience
- Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
- An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
- Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- You have experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database
Desirable
- Experience managing and growing a Giving Circle
Location: One to two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days
Contract type: Permanent, 3-5 days per week
Salary: £48,000-£50,000 pro-rata
Hours: 22.5-37.5 hours per week. Flexibility around compressed hours.
Deadline: Sunday 22nd September 2024, 11:59 pm
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
This new role within the Operations Directorate will manage our existing portfolio of national skills competitions, work with the wider team and network to develop our offering to ensure we are aligned with the UK economic priorities. You will have experience of the technical and vocational education and training or apprenticeship systems, be proactive and able to engage with a range of stakeholders.
Role purpose
The purpose of this role is to manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the national competition programme is delivered to a high standard, ensuring a collaborative approach to its development and delivery, in partnership with education and industry
Key tasks and responsibilities:
1. Management of a portfolio of national skills competitions across a range of industry sectors:
Develop knowledge and understanding of each competition and their operational needs and requirements, through meetings (one-to-one and group), with competition organising partners (COPs), educators and industry.
• Provide technical and operational advice, guidance, and support on competition delivery to internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders in education and industry.
• Undertake mid-year and annual reviews of competition organising partners (COPs) and continually seek to develop efficient quality procedures.
• Support competition organising partners (COPs) to understand programme requirements and produce key documentation to a consistent high quality and standard, submitted to agreed timeframes
2. Management of all contracts and processes associated with WorldSkills UK’s network of competition organising partners (COP’s):
Implement the competitions organising partner (COP) quality assurance and continuous improvement model and monitoring framework, to ensure the programme runs effectively through contract compliance and that key milestones are met and risks are mitigated.
• Quality assure and sign off key competition deliverables and milestones, reporting and tracking progress on centralised monitoring systems.
• Carry out monthly catch up and bi-annual reviews of competition organising partners (COPs) and support them to continually improve programme delivery resulting in a high-quality, innovative competitions and a positive competitor experience. Page 7 of 10
• Provide development support to delivery partners to raise the standard and quality of competitions delivered within their footprint, in collaboration with the Quality and Standards team. This also includes organising sector-based cluster meetings for competition organising partners to foster greater collaboration and collect, synthesise and exchange information and best practice pertinent to their particular industry or sector.
• Ensure monitoring and reporting systems are accurate and kept up to date.
• Work with the Corporate Partnerships team to manage competitions funded through an investment model.
3. Support the development of new skills competitions:
• Review, assess and implement initiatives that create future-proof skills competitions that are sustainable, responsive to employer needs and provide greater alignment to UK economic priorities.
4. Project management:
• Take ownership of allocated projects within the Operations directorate ensuring all deviations from targets (time, money, people etc.) are identified and addressed at the earliest possible stage.
• Effectively coordinate resources (including agencies, suppliers, contractors) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget, and meet the required specification(s)/objective(s).
5. General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:
• Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.
• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.
• Maintain WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the National Competitions team and the wider organisation.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.
Person specification Key: [E] Essential / [D] Desirable.
Qualifications and experience:
• Project management or education related qualification and/or relevant experience [E].
• Experience of contract managing complex projects and programmes in the publicly funded sector [E].
• Experience of working within technical and vocational education and training and apprenticeships systems [E].
• Proven track record of multi-stakeholder and relationship management [E].
• Experience, knowledge and skills within education quality frameworks, industry standards or awarding body [E].
• Experience of delivering to challenging timelines against multiple, occasionally conflicting, priorities and delivering to time, budget and quality [E].
• Experience of managing successful teams and/or learners’ outcomes in professional and technical education [D].
Knowledge and skills:
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills [E].
• Skilled in managing multiple projects with a wide range of stakeholders, overseeing activities through effective prioritisation, planning and resource management [E].
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to build strong relations with delivery partners and TVET stakeholders in the UK [E].
• Proactive, creative self-starter able to prioritise to operate in a fast-paced environment, largely unsupervised and able to deliver to deadlines [E].
• Ability to lead and manage an external network of stakeholders to include individuals, providers, and employers [E].
Personal qualities and attributes:
• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].
• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].
• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E].
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results [E].
• Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].
• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].
• Responsive and proactive with a can-do attitude [E].
• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].
• Respect for diversity and inclusion with practical ideas for their implementation within the scope of the post [E].
Special circumstances:
• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].
• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].
• Able to spend time away from home [E].
This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.
Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.
25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.
Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.