Hr Manager

Looking for a new challenge in 2024 where you can use your HR experience? Come and lead our team!

• Permanent full time contract – 37.5 hours per week

• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.

• Join our charity, help us work towards our mission and make a difference!

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As our HR Manager you will be accountable for all aspects of our Charity’s human resources services, including overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department and performance in relation to departmental budget.

In addition to overseeing the disciplinary, grievance, and performance management procedures, you will lead the HR team and offer guidance and assistance to managers and employees on a variety of HR-related matters.

We have a small HR team with different skillsets and levels of experience, who work together in a collaborative approach. You will be in responsible for managing and developing your team members. This will include setting objectives and conducting personal development reviews, as well as arranging and leading team meetings.

Furthermore, you will ensure the Charity’s values are adhered to and championed, our Investors in People status is maintained and built upon, and our culture strengthened.

Please view the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.

Where you’ll be based

The base location for this position is negotiable, with remote working / home working a possibility. However, please note that travel to our Head Office and other centre locations across the UK will be a requirement for this position.

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for someone with leadership ability and demonstrable experience of operating at a strategic level.

It is important you have management experience as well as experience in working in a senior HR generalist position. You will have a good understanding of all HR departmental areas including recruitment, employee relations, employee engagement, payroll, reward and recognition, welfare, learning and development, and HR systems.

In addition to:

• Minimum of CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent

• Current knowledge of key employment legislation

• Experience of recruitment processes and systems

• Ability to deal confidently and innovatively with challenging and complex situations

• Numerate with experience of payroll management and / or provision.

• Ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve high results.

• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.

• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.

• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!

• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please call Sam Dhadwar on 01743 852115

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 22 January 2024.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Head Office

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

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