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Who We Are
Tameside Link is a registered charity with a straightforward purpose: to enable adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to live meaningful, fulfilling lives in their own homes, with the right support around them.
Rooted in Tameside and Oldham since 1995, we were founded by families who knew that personalised, values-driven support could change lives. That belief still drives everything we do. We are person-centred, strengths-based, and proudly family-led. Our 80-strong team works every day to champion inclusion, independence, and dignity for the people we support.
This is an exciting moment for us. We are growing, investing in our infrastructure, and working towards doubling in size. The HR Manager role sits right at the heart of that next chapter.
The Opportunity
This is a chance to build something from the ground up.
As our first dedicated HR Manager, you will establish and shape our HR function, creating the processes, systems, and culture that will support our growth. You will be the go-to person for everything people-related: day-to-day ER casework, leading our digital HR transformation, onboarding new colleagues, and supporting the leadership team through change.
It is a hands-on, varied role. You will need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves one moment and advising senior leaders the next. You will be given the space, trust, and support to make this role your own.
What You Will Do
Build and lead our HR function
- Establish and maintain HR policies, procedures, and processes that reflect our values and meet our legal obligations
- Be the first point of contact for all people matters across the organisation
- Work closely with the Head of Service Operations and leadership team to align our people approach with our growth plans
Own the employee lifecycle
- Manage end-to-end HR processes: attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records and ensure we are compliant at every stage
- Lead on DBS checks, right-to-work verification, and pre-employment processes in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements
Drive our digital HR transformation
- Lead the implementation and ongoing management of our new HRIS platform
- Help managers and staff get the most from new systems
- Use HR data and reporting to give the leadership team useful, timely insight
Support managers on performance and employee relations
- Be the expert advisor for managers navigating performance, conduct, absence, and well-being
- Ensure all disciplinary and grievance processes follow ACAS codes of practice, keeping things fair and reducing legal risk
- Coach and upskill managers so they can handle people matters with more confidence
Lead on organisational change
- Support or lead TUPE transfers and future organisational change programmes
- Help manage change in a way that is transparent, fair, and true to our values
Champion our culture and workforce development
- Support recruitment that prioritises values alongside skills and experience
- Work with managers to embed solid induction, supervision, and development practices
- Contribute to staff engagement and wellbeing work that reflects who we are
What We Are Looking For
Essential
- CIPD Level 5, qualified or actively working towards it
- Proven experience as an HR generalist covering the full employee lifecycle
- Sound working knowledge of employment law, including ACAS codes of practice
- Experience managing ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, and absence, independently and confidently
- Experience supporting or leading TUPE transfers and organisational change
- Experience implementing or managing an HRIS or HR software platform
- Able to work on your own initiative and manage competing priorities in a standalone role
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to build trust with people at all levels
- Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion
Desirable
- Experience in adult social care, supported living, or a regulated care environment
- Knowledge of CQC workforce requirements
- Experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation
What We Offer
- Salary of £35,000 – £42,000 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
- A genuine opportunity to shape and build an HR function from scratch
- A warm, values-led team where people really do matter
- Flexible hours, full-time or part-time considered
- Workplace pension scheme (AVIVA) with employer contributions
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- The chance to make a real difference in an organisation that changes lives
Our Culture & Values
Tameside Link is a close-knit organisation where senior staff are accessible, and decisions are made quickly. The trustee board is active and engaged, meeting quarterly to provide governance oversight and strategic direction.
A commitment to person-centred support, respect, empowerment, inclusion, and advocacy guides everything we do. We are looking for someone who not only understands these values but also lives them. Someone who treats every colleague with the same care and dignity we ask our teams to bring to the people we support.
How to Apply
Applications are made by CV and a covering letter, briefly answering the three questions below
1. Please describe a time when you helped create a fair, inclusive, or supportive workplace. What did you do, and what was the result?
2. Please tell us about your experience using HR systems or HRIS platforms. What systems have you used, what did you do with them, and how did you help people use them effectively?
3. What interests you about this role at this stage in your career?
Each answer should be no more than 200 words. You can answer in bullet points if you prefer. We welcome clear, direct answers and do not expect polished or formal writing.
Key Dates:
- Closing Date: 14th June
- First Interviews will be on W/c 15th June
- A date for the 2nd and final interview (including a small presentation element) will be confirmed with successful applicants
Tameside Link does not maintain a public-facing website, corporate social media presence, or any other active public digital profile. This is a deliberate, reasoned governance decision endorsed by the Board of Trustees. To find out more about Tameside Link, an organisation information pack can be requested by contacting the hiring team.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safer recruitment and equal opportunities. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and a Basic DBS check.
Please note: To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Head of Governance, Compliance, and Risk
Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Location: The role can be based in our Cardiff, London, or Warrington office
Salary: £76,432 per annum for Cardiff, and Warrington. £81,314 per annum for London (including London allowance)
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Governance, the Head of Governance, Compliance, and Risk will ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management across Christian Aid and its subsidiaries which enables effective decision making.
The post-holder will be the the trusted advisor and subject matter expert in corporate governance on behalf of the Board, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance, develops and implementing a comprehensive risk management framework, and leading an internal audit programme that fosters organisational learning. The role will enhance and protect Christian Aid’s reputation and financial integrity while embedding best practices in governance and compliance.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Head of Governance, Compliance, and Risk include:
- Support effective trustee succession planning, effective Board meetings, and support for the Governance and Nominations Committee to ensure effective Board Governance.
- Provide expert advice on legal structures for subsidiaries, including Christian Aid Ireland.
- Provide high quality briefings with suggested solutions having sought professional advice where more specialist knowledge is required
- Establish and implement a comprehensive risk management framework including registers and appetite statements to guide directorate-level risk management.
- Develop a compliance culture covering data protection, money laundering, counter-terrorism, sanctions management, fraud prevention, and misuse of funds.
- Complete all regulatory filings (Charity Commission, OSCR, Companies House, ICO) within deadlines to avoid penalties.
- Implement an agreed internal audit plan reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure assurance over key controls.
- Evaluate key contracts to ensure compliance and provide legal advice using external panels when necessary.
- Lead a team empowering others to drive progress and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
- Define team's responsibilities and drive the team to promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge to maximise impact and achieve outstanding results.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Professional qualification in law, accountancy, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or corporate governance (ICSA).
- Extensive experience (5+ years) in UK Charity and corporate governance, compliance, and risk management within complex organisations.
- Demonstrable expertise in managing legislative changes and interpreting regulations.
- Advanced understanding of legal frameworks (e.g. data protection laws), regulatory requirements, risk management principles, and internal audit processes.
- Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting legislation; ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-specialist audiences; negotiation skills for resolving disputes.
Desirable:
- Experience acting as legal counsel
- Informed on legal, regulatory and sector developments
- Experience of working in global contexts
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of working within changing political regimes and understanding the implications for sanctions and other compliance elements
- Data protection experience
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Community Fundraising Assistant - North
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Community Fundraising Assistant - North, to join our Community and Digital Fundraising team.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Are you able to provide friendly and professional support to fundraisers and supporters?
- Do you have experience in supporting events or community activities?
- Do you live in either Scotland, North East England, North West England or the East Midlands?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack which is included within this advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.