I am working exclusively with an international non-profit charity on a 6- month part-time Recruitment Specialist role. The organisation works with over 400 providers across the world to ensure that the food is sustainable and traceable. The Recruitment Specialist will be working on a key project working 21 hours per week.

The Recruitment Specialist will enable you to work remotely and only need you to visit the office for key meetings. You will be part of the wider HR team which is friendly and dynamic. The role will allow you to work closely with the HR Director where you will discuss ideas and report back on findings.

The main responsibility for this job is to manage the roll out of the charity's new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) across the UK. This will involve creating recruitment guides, polices and training for whole of the organisation to use. You will help hiring managers improve their interviewing skills and make the whole recruitment cycle more efficient. Furthermore, the post holder will create job advert templates for the charity to use along with a step by step guide to pre and onboarding. All of this will be reported back to the HRD on a regular basis.

Other areas that the role will cover include creating a PSL of agencies, looking and improving D&I when recruiting and bringing in Psychometric testing to be used as part of the interview process.

To be a success in this Recruitment Specialist role you must have a track record of implementing and rolling out an ATS before. My client is looking for someone who is confident, passionate about recruitment and has an outstanding track record. The pro rata salary for this 6 month position will be £27,600. Experience of working in the non-profit sector would be very beneficial. You must be able to start by the 21^st September 2020.

For more information about this exciting position please get in touch at [email protected]

Our client now urgently requires an Employee Relations Specialist with strong experience in HR policy development to plan, develop and programme manage the delivery of a suite of priority HR policies and a comprehensive approach to case management. This assignment will be for an initial period of 3 to 4 months and is being offered on a fixed term contract basis.

The focus will include:

• Development of a delivery plan for each HR policy setting out high level milestones as well as underpinning activities to deliver 
• Development and implementation of a programme of stakeholder engagement activity pre; during and post implementation 
• Development and delivery of a range of products: Policy, Procedure; Guidance; FAQs; checklists; templates etc.
• Development and delivery of training / briefing workshops for managers on new policies to include practical application of the policy and additional support.
• Review of processes for management of all ER cases 
• Creation of clear process flows and underpinning guidance and training, briefing and engagement with key stakeholders 

This assignment requires an experienced HR professional with a strong background in Employee Relations and HR policy development and excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please note that applicants are required to be available for an immediate start. 

Location: Based at the following Crisis Skylight Services (Newcastle, South Yorkshire, Merseyside, Birmingham, Coventry, Oxford, Brent, central London, or Croydon)

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions

During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.

Additionally, the successful applicant will be supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About Crisis
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. Through our pioneering research into the causes and consequences of homelessness and the solutions to it, we know what it will take to end it, together, in our lifetimes.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice on homelessness legislation and relevant housing legislation to contribute to Crisis’ mission of ending homelessness. These new roles will provide advice and assistance on an internal consultancy basis to Crisis Skylight staff to enable them to advocate for their clients. For complex cases, more direct involvement will be required including direct work (usually by phone/ digital means) with members and advocacy (through written, phone or digital means) to relevant agencies. The role will also involve training and developing staff and volunteer’s knowledge of the application of relevant homelessness and housing legislation in England.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience working in the homelessness / housing sector together with excellent knowledge of homelessness and housing law and how, through consultancy and advocacy, you can prevent and end homelessness.  You will enjoy working across Client Services providing good quality advice and support as well as developing and delivering training to Skylight staff.

Your knowledge and expertise will contribute to the development of policy, practice and campaigns work by providing examples of where housing policy and/or practice contributes to the perpetuating or creating homelessness.

Person Specification

Essential

1. Demonstrable track record of successfully preventing and relieving people’s homelessness through advocacy and the application of relevant homelessness and housing law, including complex cases such as people with different immigration status.

2. Expert knowledge of relevant homelessness and housing legislation, including Housing Act 1996 Parts VI and VII, Homelessness Act 2002 Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, Protection for Eviction Act 1977, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

3. Knowledge of the issues affecting homeless people and the impact and interaction of welfare and immigration policies on homelessness

4. Familiarity with local authority housing options services and their processes

5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen, analyse, advise, and put across complex information accessibly through different media (one to one consultancy in person or by phone/ digitally, written materials, training materials)

6. Excellent at networking with strong advocacy skills to improve access to entitlements for our members wherever necessary

7. Organised and able to deal with conflicting priorities

8. Strong team player who is driven to work within a team, whilst also able to work on own initiative

9. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages and experience of data entry using a case management system

10. Knowledge of and ability to comply with Health and Safety (including adherence to lone working and social distancing protocols) and safeguarding procedures

11. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values

    Desirable

    12  Experience of supporting / defending people in possession cases

We encourage applications from all sections of the community and particularly from people who have lived experience of homelessness.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team

Closing date: Sunday 16th August 2020 (11.59pm)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessnes

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Content Editor circa £55K - 24 months FTC Interviews will be held week commencing the 31st of August. Interviews and and onboarding will be remote with a view to starting ASAP - subject to compliance checks.

The Money and Pensions Service vision is everyone making the most of their money and pensions. This new organisation brings together the free services delivered by the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. We are an Arm's Length Body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensuring that people have access to the information and guidance they need to make effective financial decisions over their lifetime.

Pensions dashboards will enable people to access key information about all of their UK pensions, private and State, in one place online, revolutionising how people engage with their pensions throughout their lives. Enabling the delivery of pensions dashboards will require up to 52m adults in the UK to be connected with up to around 43,000 pension providers and schemes to search for their pensions.

Development work by industry has already taken place, as a concept. The goal is now to turn it into a delivery solution for the benefit of UK citizens. MaPS has created a Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) which will be responsible for delivering the digital architecture and governance framework that will allow multiple parties to be connected as part of the pensions dashboards ecosystem. This hugely significant development has the potential to improve the financial wellbeing of millions of people.

Purpose of the role

• You will be responsible for developing, delivering and managing content for the PDP's newly established digital channels which include our website, email newsletter and Twitter and LinkedIn.
• As Content Editor you will proactively seek opportunities to develop the pensions dashboards narrative through the production of engaging and accessible digital content.
• The successful candidate should be a skilled writer, with an eye for detail and an understanding of the special requirements of web writing.
• You will primarily research, plan, write and edit multi-format content for pensionsdashboardsprogramme.org.uk.
• You will also be comfortable producing and editing long-form documents that will be published on our website.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with internal SME's to draft and develop accessible, well-structured content
• Proofread, re-structure and edit content produced by SME's
• Prepare well-structured drafts for publication across digital platforms
• Oversee and make recommendations regarding layout (images, graphics, videos and artwork) and most suitable format for publication of content
• Collaborate with suppliers and other internal teams (e.g. designers, video/animation producers) to produce creative content
• Conduct keyword research and use SEO guidelines to optimise content
• Manage the editorial calendar in line with the communications plan and ensure timely publication

• Ensure content is up-to-date
• Comply with copyright and privacy regulations
• Monitor website's traffic to measure effectiveness of content

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all the below: -

• Proven work experience as a Content Editor, Web Editor or similar role
• Portfolio of published work
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English with demonstrable experience in creating content for lay and expert audiences
• Attention to detail
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
• Up to date knowledge of best practise and trends in web content development/publishing
• Familiarity with SEO and keyword research
• Comprehensive project management skills and the ability to deliver projects within inter-departmental teams
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with a strong customer focus
• An understanding of the pensions and or/financial services sector and relevant landscape.
• BSc in Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field
• Good understanding of the public sector and central government
• Exposure to significant change and transformation projects.
• Good understanding of large-scale digital projects.

• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Motivated, positive, determined, resilient, confident and resourceful in the face of challenges and ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and influence colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently and as part of a collaborative and inclusive team, motivating staff, peers and stakeholders through periods of change.
• Passion for innovative technology and how it can be used to deliver value, both social and financial.
• Able to display high level of emotional and cultural intelligence, diplomacy and organisational awareness
• Highly developed critical thinking, interpretative, analytical and problem-solving skills.

If this role is of interest, please do apply ASAP with an up to date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience by Midday on Tuesday the 25^th of August Midnight. Please do feel free to contact myself for further information.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
My client is a charity based in Central London. This role will be working from home.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Finance Director in a Payroll Assistant role and will be responsible for:

• Processing payroll for 400+ employees
• Processing Pensions
• Maintaining the Payroll system
• Reconciling Payroll using Excel
• Other admin duties

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• To be working towards an accountancy/payroll qualification
• Have previous experience in Payroll
• Experience with pensions

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

A charity are recruiting for an Interim Financial Analyst

Your new company
A large, high profile London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will be responsible for the financial modelling of key projects to support organisational planning and decision-making. You will produce detailed financial analysis of overheads and make recommendations for the reduction of costs as well as supporting change projects and driving process improvements. The role will be varied and interesting. You will work remotely until further notice.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong financial modelling and financial analysis experience within a large, complex charity.

What you'll get in return
A high profile opportunity to support a leading organisation that is going through considerable change.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
An international charity is looking for a Finance Officer their Central London office.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Head of Finance in a Finance Officer role. You will be responsible for managing all Accounts Receivable, raising invoices and recording grants and donations into the charity, performing VAT returns, processing foreign payments and supporting the wider finance team

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• Previous experience working in a finance role
• Charity experience is preferred
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Working towards an accounting qualification or equivalent

What you'll get in return
In return you will receive a salary of £30,000 per annum working for a well-known organisation in a central London location.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Occupational Therapist - London - £28-£30

Your new company
An exciting new opportunity has risen in the City of London.

Your new role
You will be required to support and develop the Reablement and Occupational Therapy service within the City and ensure that the service meets statutory requirements. Your role will involve leading and supporting the 2 Reablement coordinators alongside the Senior OT. This opportunity will also involve devising, designing and implementing rehabilitation plans in conjunction with social work staff in relation to reassessment of service users who have lived in supported living, and outcomes for step down alternatives towards independent living.
As an Occupation Therapist, you will manage a clinical caseload of generic adults who meet OT eligibility criteria.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful in this role, you will need;
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Previous experience as an OT

What you'll get in return
The opportunity to work alongside Hays who will supply you with your own personal Recruitment consultant who specialises in your field of work. A fixed term contract paying a competitive rate. Support throughout your employment and a full time work pattern.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Domestic Violence; IDVA

Your new company
Hays are recruiting for a leading charity who specialise in the support of survivors of domestic violence

Your new role

• The main purpose of the job is to provide a high-quality front-line service to male victims of domestic violence, with a view improving their confidence, increasing their safety and reducing the risk of domestic homicide, honour-based violence, and harm from abuse.
• You will work in partnership with other agencies to develop and deliver risk management plans to ensure victims' safety.
• You will be responsible for advocating on behalf of survivors of domestic abuse and managing and reviewing your cases.
• The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on victim/survivors and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.
• You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.
• You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings.
• An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential

What you'll need to succeed

• You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.
• You will understand the legal system in how it relates to survivors of domestic abuse and have strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and educate service users and agency partners on the realities and impacts of domestic abuse in a variety of settings. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
• To be successful in this role you will ideally hold a SafeLives (CAADA) accreditation or commensurate experience (normally at least 1 year of direct casework experience supporting high and very high risk victims of domestic abuse).
• An enhanced criminal record check is required for this role

What you'll get in return
Opportunity to work for a leading UK charity
Please note salary is £24750 for unqualified and £27800 for safer lives qualified candidates

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
My client is charity based in Central London. They are currently recruiting for a Payroll Manager on a permanent basis.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Head of Finance in a Payroll Manager role. This is a sole role responsible for managing the end to end payroll for the organisation. Responsibilities include delivering payroll services to 400 employees, ensuring accurate payments, reports and returns are made to HMRC, pension providers and other statutory bodies.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be an experienced Payroll professional with a concrete understanding of the overall payroll process. Experience with Cascade is essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a salary of £35,000 per annum working on a permanent basis. An excellent benefits package is also included.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Organisation: Major transport supplier
Location: London
Start Date: Immediately
Rate: £130 - 150 per day PAYE
Length: 4 months

Your new role
The new role will involve developing through the line and behaviour change campaigns for the infrastructure industry. You will develop innovative and effective campaigns and behaviour change programmes that have a clear understanding of the outcome that needs to be delivered. You will ensure previous results and learning are shared and understood by internal stakeholders.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful for this position you must have experience in end to end campaigns including above the line Marketing campaigns. You will have strong experience of running and creating behaviour change campaigns such as encouraging user safety on public transport. Channels will include TV, Radio, Press, Online Content, Direct Mail and Social Media. You will have a good understanding of both strategic and delivery marketing. Understandably the successful candidate will have great written and oral English skills.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me on the details below. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please feel free to contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Your new company
A large nationwide charity are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant based in their head office in Central London, reporting to the Management Accountant.

Your new role
You will be reporting to the Management Accountant in an Assistant Management Accountant role, responsible for assisting with management accounts and providing variance analysis. Responsibilities include monitoring and reviewing budgets, consolidation activities and supporting the Management Accountant with reporting and preparing the annual budget process.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need:

• Experience in a similar role
• Part-qualified CCAB/CIMA or AAT qualified
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience working in the charity sector is desirable

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available - this role will be working from home initially.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

27th August Start Date - Case Officer - 6 Months Contract - Health Regulator - Home Working - London Based

Your new company

A medical professional health regulator. The Screening team have an exciting opportunity available to join them as a Case Officer on a 6 month contract.

Your new role

You will be responsible for the management and progression of a case load through our screening process that have previously been on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This role is to manage these cases to reach the outcome that bests protects the public at the earliest opportunity and to enable the medical professional to perform to the best of their ability. Utilising your time management skills you will progress your cases effectively and in a timely manner. High attention to detail is required where you will analyse case information in order to make sound recommendations to managers and decision makers with the team, where you will identify any risks. Using your customer service skills you will be expected to provide high quality care to everyone, in some cases you may have to deal with customers who are vulnerable. You will work in a friendly, and welcoming team with the support of your screening case manager to provide you with advice and guidance when needed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Able to provide high levels of customer service at all times.
• Case management experience, including high volume of cases at different stages (Desirable but not essential)
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Effective time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience of working in the regulation sector (not essential)

What you'll get in return

An opportunity to develop analytical skills, further a career in case management and to work for a well respected health regulator.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Family Support; substance misuse recovery worker

Your new company

You will be joining an established organisation which places the service user at the heart of everything they do. This organisation is focused on supporting vulnerable people in the community. This organisation primarily supports service users are whose lives have been held back by a range of social deprivation, poverty and unfortunate events in their life's.

Your new role

• Identify families in conjunction with other agencies, who will benefit from a Think Family / Whole family approach, negotiating participation and engagement with the programme of care;
• Manage a caseload of individuals affected by parental substance misuse;
• Ensure that appropriate safeguarding practice is always followed, working in partnership with statutory agencies where appropriate;
• Provide assessment, psychosocial interventions, integrated care planning and after care support, including transfer of care;
• Provide service user advocacy to support engagement from and access to partnership services;
• Work with service users to support positive, holistic outcomes in relation to their health and well-being, enabling them to lead safe, happy, healthy and purposeful lives: reducing risk and increasing resilience.

What you'll need to succeed

• Must have experience working within substance misuse services
• Must have Hays Enhanced DBS or registered on the Update Portal
• Available within a weeks notice

What you'll get in return

Full time hours
Weekly pay

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk