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Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Remote
Department: Human Resource
Reports To: Head Of Department
About QuilomboUK
QuilomboUK is a dynamic organisation that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion (D&I), and social justice. We believe in a People First approach, ensuring our strategies and operations align with our mission to create equitable workplaces and communities. Join us during this exciting phase of growth as we amplify our impact through innovative people practices.
Role Overview
As a HRBP, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisational culture by driving initiatives in organisational development, change management, employee engagement, and recognition. You’ll act as a strategic partner to all departments, ensuring their goals align with our People First philosophy. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social justice, D&I, and building inclusive environments where every voice matters.
Key Responsibilities
Organisational Development & Change Management
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Design and implement OD initiatives to enhance team effectiveness, agility, and alignment with QuilomboUK’s mission.
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Lead change management projects, ensuring smooth transitions during organisational growth or restructuring.
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Develop strategies to foster leadership capabilities and a culture of continuous learning.
Employee Engagement & Recognition
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Create innovative engagement programs (e.g., surveys, focus groups) to elevate employee voice and belonging.
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Design recognition frameworks that celebrate contributions aligned with our values, especially in D&I and social justice.
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Analyse engagement data to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements.
People Partnership & Collaboration
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Partner with department leaders to integrate People First strategies into their operations and objectives.
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Provide coaching to managers on inclusive leadership, conflict resolution, and team dynamics.
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Ensure departmental policies reflect QuilomboUK’s commitment to equity and social justice.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
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Embed D&I principles into talent processes, from recruitment to career development.
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Lead initiatives that advance social justice internally (e.g., ERGs, bias training) and externally (community partnerships).
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Track and report on D&I metrics to measure progress and identify gaps.
Compliance & Best Practices
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Stay updated on employment law and HR trends, ensuring compliance while advocating for progressive practices.
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Promote a culture of accountability and inclusivity through equitable policies.
Qualifications
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Experience: 5+ years in HR, organisational development, or as a People Partner, ideally in mission-driven sectors.
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Skills:
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Expertise in change management, engagement strategies, and OD frameworks.
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Proficiency in HR analytics and project management.
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Knowledge: Deep understanding of D&I practices, employment law, and social justice principles.
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Alignment: Passionate about QuilomboUK’s mission and values.
Personal Attributes
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A champion for equity and inclusion, with empathy and cultural competence.
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Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced environments.
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Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative spirit.
Why Join QuilomboUK?
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Impact: Drive meaningful change in D&I and social justice through your work.
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Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive team where innovation and authenticity thrive.
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Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a scaling organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the Role
We are looking a capable and reliable Officer within IT & Systems to support the IT & Systems function and provide operational cover for the Head of IT & Systems when required. This role exists to ensure continuity of systems, user support, and core IT processes in the event of absence, increased workload, or unexpected issues.
Reporting directly to the Head of IT & Systems, you will help manage day-to-day systems, respond to support requests, and handle joiner and leaver processes. The role is hands-on, practical, and focused on keeping things running rather than long-term architecture or strategy. Please note: This is a voluntary and unpaid role, with no financial compensation or future paid opportunities attached. We encourage you to apply if you have relevant/transferable skills for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of internal systems, including user access, permissions, and basic configurations.
- Monitor and respond to IT and systems support requests, escalating issues where appropriate.
- Supporting new starter and leaver processes, including account setup, access changes, and offboarding.
- Assist with the administration of Bitrix, ClickUp, Teamplate, or similar platforms.
- Maintain clear documentation for processes and common issues.
- Provide operational cover for the Head of IT & Systems during periods of absence or unavailability.
- Handle ad hoc systems tasks and problem-solving as they arise.
What We are Looking For
We are looking for someone dynamic with the skills and experience to make a positive impact. This role suits someone practical, calm under pressure, and comfortable working without close supervision. You will be a strong fit if you have:
- Proven experience in IT support, systems administration, or helpdesk-style environments.
- Hands-on experience managing user accounts, access control, and routine systems tasks.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, helpdesk tools, or internal business platforms.
- Experience working with tools such as Bitrix, ClickUp, Teamplate, or comparable systems.
- The ability to work independently and manage tasks at your own pace while meeting agreed expectations.
- A strong sense of ownership and reliability.
- Previous experience in volunteer-led or non-profit organisations is a bonus.
- Comfort working fully remotely and supporting users virtually.
- Strong work ethic and collaborative attitude.
- A passion for the charity work, a genuine belief in the mission of Youth Advantage UK and a commitment to making a difference.
- Previous experience in volunteer-led organisations is a bonus.
- Remote working experience or comfort with managing teams virtually.
What You will Gain
· Practical experience acting as a key operational contact within an IT and systems function.
· Exposure to real-world continuity planning and operational risk management.
· The opportunity to build confidence in owning systems processes end-to-end.
Important Information
This role is completely voluntary. There is no financial payment, benefits, or employment status. It is ideal for experienced HR professionals looking to give back, stay active in leadership, or contribute to a values-led organisation in a meaningful way.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about fundraising and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Help us unlock new opportunities for Youth Advantage UK and join our dedicated team of changemakers today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help change the future? And make your mark on our democracy?
Join us.
Elect Her is building a world where 51% (or more!) of elected officials are women. We are a non-partisan organisation working to motivate, support and equip women in all their diversity to stand for political office, in Britain, and thrive once there.
At Elect Her, women receive the support they need on their unique political journey. Every democratic path is different and consequently we have targeted interventions, at each stage, to provide the best tools to improve women’s chances and access to elected office and, once there, help them remain in office. At the local level 50% of the women we support win - but every woman who stands makes democracy, democracy!
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented at all levels of UK politics—only 40% nationally, 27% regionally, and 34% locally. This is not due to a lack of capable women, but because the political system is structurally biased. We’ve mapped the barriers to entry and are working on removing them and reshaping the political system so that all women can thrive once elected.
We’re recruiting for three new Directors to join our board, including a Treasurer.
If you are strategic, constructively critical, collaborative and with a passion for representation - we want to hear from you!
Closing date for applications is 27th February 2026
We can’t wait to meet you!
Please send a written letter (no more than two pages), or audio or video recording
(no longer than 5 minutes), setting out the experience (including work, voluntary,
and lived) you would bring to the role of Director and how you hope to gain from
the experience.
Please share the details of 2 people who can give you references.
We only accept emailed written/audio/video applications. If you require a
reasonable adjustment or other assistance to participate in the recruitment
process, please advise by email to the address above. If you have access
requirements, please tell us when you submit your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About us:
Write Back is a young charity helping marginalised young people develop their self-esteem, literacy and creativity through storytelling. Currently based in Barking & Dagenham, since 2020 we have run storytelling programmes for more than 200 young people, helping them tell their stories and printing and celebrating their work. 9 out of 10 participants on our programmes see significant improvements in their self-esteem, and in our short period of operations, we have published over 20 anthologies of young writers’ work, exploring themes like immigration, identity and social isolation.
What we do:
We run 10-week long storytelling programmes in Barking and Dagenham, east London, to build self-esteem among young people aged 13-16. In each session we do confidence building activities, engage with the writing of a young author and then develop the participating young people’s own stories. The 10-week project involves developing their ideas individually and collectively and culminates with the publication of their work, including in books, local museum exhibitions and much more.
We are working with six secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham, who have been referring young people to our programmes or inviting us into their premises to run bespoke programmes for selected students Barking and Dagenham is the 9th most deprived local authority in the country and 37% of the young people and children live in poverty. Despite this recent research shows that Barking and Dagenham has the joint fewest charities per head in the country.
About the role:
Write Back has grown considerably since its founding five years ago. Now with paid part-time staff, strong local networks, secure medium-term funding and proof of impact, we are entering a new phase of organisational growth.
To oversee this, we are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to oversee a significant period of strategic choices. We are looking for someone who wants to get closely involved in setting the strategy, direction and priorities of Write Back as we transition from new ‘start-up’ into a more established charity. As a small charity, the Chair will be someone who can think ‘big picture’ but also is happy to get involved with day-to-day matters when necessary - securing new funding, overseeing our staffing model, building networks with other organisations and more. We are therefore looking for an individual with:
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Experience of organisational governance (ideally experience being on a board of trustees before).
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Experience in a leadership role in a growing organisation (either teams/departments or the whole organisation).
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Strong fundraising and networking skills and experience.
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Knowledge and expertise of the charity sector.
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A strong commitment to the work of Write Back and empowering young people.
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The passion and enthusiasm to throw themselves into a new and exciting charity for young people to help us in our next phase of growth.
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The ability and experience of working at a strategic level, providing expert oversight, advice and guidance, but willing to get involved day-to-day where necessary.
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The skills and temperament to collaborate effectively in a small, growing organisation.
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A good understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship and an appreciation of the personal implications.
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A demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity.
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Experience in the education sector, or in legal, HR or other operational or governance matters, is a plus but not required.
Core requirements:
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This is a voluntary unpaid role, for which any reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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Your initial term will be for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal.
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Attendance at trustee meetings every two months (either online or in person, for roughly 90 minutes), as well as preparation for these meetings and any follow-up tasks.
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Working with the Director and the Treasurer, overseeing all governance, financial and operational matters and reporting requirements as necessary.
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Fulfilling any or all other requirements for trustees as outlined by the Charity Commission.
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We estimate the time commitment to be no more than two days per month in total.
To apply, please send a CV and short covering letter outlining why you’d like to become Chair of Trustees of Write Back by 11pm, Sunday 15 February via the Charity Job portal.